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Do I really have to learn Portuguese?
You’re getting ready for your trip to Portugal — maybe a short trip, maybe a big move — and amid all the preparing and planning, there’s that one detail you [...]
Life Beyond Lisbon: 10 Places to Live in Portugal (That Aren’t Lisbon)
Lisbon, Portugal, is hugely popular with American tourists and immigrants, and it’s deserving of all the love it gets. Portugal’s capital city is stunning — pastel buildings, cobblestone streets, river [...]
How much could a family save in Portugal?
Tell any parent it’s expensive to raise a family in today’s economy, and they won’t laugh at you, because they’re too tired. But believe me, they already know. One survey [...]
Policy vs. Panic: Changes to the Portuguese Golden Visa
Rumors of the death of Portugal’s Golden Visa have been greatly exaggerated. Spoiler: Despite rumors, fears, and even overwrought headlines to the contrary, the Portuguese Golden Visa has not been [...]
Where Americans Are Retiring Abroad and How Their Income Is Taxed
Thank you to our friends at MyExpatTaxes for compiling this data! These are all the countries we visit on our group scouting trips, and they shared this info so you [...]
“Is it safe?”: Perceptions and Realities of Safety in Mexico
One of the most frequent questions asked when a person is considering a move to Mexico: “Is it safe?” It’s a fair, instinctive question to ask – instinctive because we [...]
Three Questions About LGBTQ Life in Mexico
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 [...]
10 Affordable Countries for Expats (by Cost of Living)
Most future expats don’t start the process with tons of money to burn. Many of them are looking to burn less money — in our 2024 Expatsi Report, 41% of [...]
Three Favorites You Can Buy Tariff-Free — If You’re in Mexico
Constantly changing tariffs on countries including Mexico have left a lot of plans up in the air. Where are prices going to go? What plans are going to change? That [...]
Three Mexican Visas and How to Get Them
Mexico is famous – and beloved among immigrants – for its climate options, its food, its beaches, its welcoming neighbors, and its low cost of living, just to name a [...]
How U.S. tariffs could impact digital nomads
Inside and outside the U.S., tariffs are on a lot of minds. Despite what some people believe, tariffs are basically taxes on imported goods that are paid by the importer. [...]
Teaching and Learning in Spain with NALCAP
It really applies to any non-English-speaking country, but one of the best things you can do in preparation for a trip to Spain is to learn the language. You’ll often [...]
Less Stress, More Paella: How to Retire to Spain
Friendly, welcoming locals. Great food. A comfortable climate essentially everywhere in the country. A reasonable cost of living, and a world-class healthcare system. There are countless reasons Spain is a [...]
Costa Rica vs. Panama: Two Tropical Nations Face Off
Expats relocating from the U.S. to warmer climates often put Costa Rica and Panama at the top of their list. And for good reason — both offer warm climates, stunning [...]
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa, and How to Get One
Recent anti-tourism protests might create an image that Spain isn’t a warm and welcoming place to outsiders. And it’s true that in some of the more tourism-heavy areas of the [...]
Spain’s Anti-Tourism Campaign, and How to Visit Responsibly
There’s a reason Spain is a favorite destination for aspiring expats looking to move abroad. The pace of life is slower, the climate is gorgeous, the cost of living is [...]
Do other countries want Americans?
You may have seen this story over the weekend. Hundreds of demonstrators protested in Mexico City against foreigners, and the headlines are scary. They vandalized buildings and attacked people. When [...]
6 Best Countries for a Quick Exit
The process of gaining residency in a foreign country can be a long one, with lots of steps involved. But many prospective expats don’t plan on waiting long — our own [...]
8 Countries That Are the Most…
We talk about the happiest country in the world (it’s Finland), or the most prosperous (Denmark), or the one with the best healthcare (depending on the definition of “best,” it [...]
Citizenship by Descent: Could you already be a dual citizen?
To answer the big question first: No, you’re not automatically granted citizenship of a foreign country without knowing it. But you could qualify for citizenship without knowing it, through citizenship [...]
Everything I’ve Done Wrong (So Far) in Getting Residency in Mexico
Do you know the expression "the cobbler’s children have no shoes"? The same is true of expat service providers — I’ve been too cavalier about securing our own residency while [...]
How a Startup Visa Can Help You Grow Your Business Elsewhere
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit, an innovative business idea, and a desire to set up shop in a different country? A startup visa might be your ticket [...]
10 Visas to Take You From Nomad to Resident
The word “nomad” can imply a desire to roam. But not every digital nomad wants to keep roaming. Maybe you have children and want a greater degree of stability for [...]
Is Greece the New Portugal?
Portugal has long been a favorite route for expats moving to Europe, in large part because of its golden visa program. But since 2023, that route has a roadblock: While [...]
Results from the 2024 Expatsi Report
Every year, Expatsi releases a report about when, why, and how Americans are planning to leave the country. The statistics are derived from the Expatsi Test — the 20-question assessment [...]
