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I want to move out of the US and I want to know how. Thanks
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Most countries I've checked out require some sort of investment in order to reside there. A major real estate or infrastructure investment is not feasible for me at this point because I'm looking at another 10 years or so before retirement and the minimum range I've seen for these investments is $300-500K. I know very few people who have that kind of free cash just sitting around. However, stocks or similar invesments is something that I am able to do, especially when I have a decade to build up to that amount. The problem I'm running into is that investing in another country's stock market seems to require a bank or brokerage account in that country, which is apparently impossible to get without a local address. So, how do I do this?
Lots of countries also have some form of a "retirement" visa which do not require any kind of investment in the coutnry. You will, though, need to show that you have a certain amount of verified income each month...pension or social security, savings and investments, etc.
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Is it worth only expating 4-6 months a year? My wife is dead set against going full-time expating.
Yes, of course. Many "snowbirds" do exactly that... go abroad during winter months. (There are "sweatbirds," too--from states like Arizona, Texas, Florida--who flee to cooler climates in the summer.) The good thing about being a part-time expat is that you likely won't need a visa. Mexico, for instance, allows 180 days on a tourist visa. Other countries will give you 90 days but make it easy to go to immigration office for a 90-day extension. If this is what you want to do, go for it. You will be in good company.
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live on a very small income; looking for a place close to beach where I can live comfotably and affordable, to ease the stress. Thinking Costa Rica, Spain, Potugal. ? a place (older) with carachter and charm with terrace, patio. thanks
If you have a small income, I would definitely point you to coastal Ecuador, although I think you'll find that some of the mountain communities there are even more affordable as you won't need heat or AC and that's where food is grown, so it doens't need to be transported and it more affordable.
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I tried this link to this webinar about a dozen times and it did not work. I waited on the phone for customer service for 42 minutes and no one came on - listened to classical music which was nice - but I wanted to be on the webinar. I sent an email to customer service and they answered one of my questions about where were all the publications I paid for but had not received in the last three months. But, they did not answer to how to get your link to work. Very dissapointed with the level of customer service from this company.
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I may be too late to the party (another obligation), but will a recording of this workshop be available? Thanks, Jim
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I am interested in going to Portugal, Port region, on September, for two months, and renting a small Airbnb with kitchenette.
Who can I get in touch with to help me start my exploration of moving and eventually settling in that country?I currently live in Portugal, 20 minutes south of Porto. I relocated all on my own from Colorado. All of the popular rental sites work as well as some from the UK for short term rentals. You need to think about where you want to be at in Porto to determine where to rent but the public transportation is very good and the center is very walkable.
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I want to move to Portugal and become a resident, but getting a 12 month rental agreement is out of the question as I do not know where I want to settle down. How can I start the residency process if I don't have an agreement. I am not looking to buy either.
I came to Portugal in May 23 to start the process of residency. I didn't have a fental agreement at the time and didn't know where I wanted to live. I got a short term rental and started exploring, while at tbe same time started the application process. 6 weeks in I signed an agreement, got my NIF, NISS, and started my application process. I flew back to the US for my VFS appointment and now I have 2 year residency. I suggest you do a scouting trip to start your process.
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New to IL and may have missed some info about moving o-seas not necessarily because of needing to cut cost of living but able to afford greater national security, political solidity, good health care, etc. Any info researched by IL in Switzerland, Poland, Nordic countries, ??
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My wife and I are traveling to Portugal on the 25th to check out the Algarve and specifically Tavera. The timing of this couldn't be better!
I have relocated from Colorado to Greece in 2022 and then from Greece to Portugal in 2023 due to tax reasons. Algarve is great, much more like the Mediteranean but the are so many beautiful places in Portugal to look at.
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How many months can one live annually in Portugal from the U.S. without triggering being taxed there , (if one isn't a citizen, permanent resident, or have Golden Visa)? We may consider moving there, but need to spend time in each area of interest first.
Is there a way to rent for 5 - 6 months, or is it better to do AirBnB?
I moved to Portugal and applied for the NHR status before it ended to get a tax deferral for Portuguese tax but rules have changed since. Before I was always careful of the 183 day rule. There are places here that cater to short term rental but more than likely; it will be an upfront cost.
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I have to work. Please record and send to my text thanks
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so, I'm traveling on the 21st and won't have access. Can I stream it later? VERY INTERESTED!!!! I am SO out of here@
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I would like to ask Xpats how they work out Leaving Family behind?
My wife and I have 4 children and 9 grandchildren, so this was much on our minds as well. During the 6 years we lived in Ecuador however, we found that we were able to keep in touch via social media and video chats. When we visited the US, we had more of their attention and time than we did when we were living nearby. We also were able to bring our family out to visit us, introducing them to a larger world. One of our granddaughters just decided to spend her senior year abroad in Denmark, and one of our sons is taking his daughter to Japan for a month this summer, so I think our travel has had a positive effect on their lives.
-Jim Santos
IL Roving Correspondent
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how can I watch a replay?
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