When you’re planning, or even just considering, a move to another country, there are always questions — What kind of visa will I need? Can I afford it? Will I be able to learn the language? But when you’re LGBTQ, those questions come with a few very specific, very important
In 2023, state legislatures have proposed 566 anti-trans bills in 49 states (all but Delaware), and legislators have also introduced at least 31 national anti-trans bills. Although 128 of those bills have already failed, 80 have passed without veto, revoking rights from transgender individuals in 22 states. If you’re considering
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has come under scrutiny for comments about revoking rights from gay Americans, including same-sex marriage. Thankfully, even if the worst were to happen, other countries still offer those rights for LGBTQIA+ folks. Since the Netherlands first legalized gay marriage back in 2001, the fight
In addition to the Expatsi Test, one of the services that we provide here is an in-depth consultation on finding great places for individuals to move abroad. We recently completed a consultation for a client we’ll call Steve; he’ll be the basis of this blog post. Steve’s a single gay
With anti-queer rhetoric ramping up across the U.S., LGBTQ+ folks of all stripes are looking to leave for new homes where they can live loud and proud (or cozy and quiet, if that’s what they prefer). Here are the best cities for lesbian expats looking to move abroad. Amsterdam, the
Looking to leave the US behind and find gay-friendly cities abroad? Whether it’s sunny beaches in Latin America or cooler climates in the Nordic countries calling your name, Expatsi’s got you covered. Here’s our list of the 10 best cities for gay men. 1) Madrid, Spain Madrid shares this inclusive
While US citizens have traditionally lagged behind other countries in moving abroad, the trend seems to be shifting. As they reach retirement age, Americans seek to stretch their monthly pension and social security. They want to find affordable countries with high quality medical care that won’t bankrupt them. Retirees want
In an increasingly fraught political environment, transgender rights seem to get brought into question more frequently of late. Rising right-wing sentiment seems to fuel much of the ire, though the causes are more complex than we’ll try to address here. Our stance is simple: trans rights are human rights. Trans
by Jen Barnett According to Vice, 2023 is the fourth consecutive year that the U.S. has had a record breaking number of anti-trans bills at the state and national level, including the bizarre anti-drag law that just passed in Tennessee. Here are two good sites that track anti-trans legislation: aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights
Updated August 17, 2025 Since the current Supreme Court overturn of Roe v. Wade, and specifically based on Clarence Thomas’s opinion in the decision, many Americans are looking to a future without some of the rights we have now. One of those is the national right to same-sex marriage, legalized
