Guides, research, and firsthand reporting on moving abroad from the US.
Taxes ·
Short answer? It depends! This is one of the most common questions we get at Expatsi, and unfortunately there’s currently no fast and easy answer for two reasons: Your personal tax liability isn’t the same as anyone else’s No one specializes in the tax laws of a variety of countries There are options, but they’re
Most lists of the countries with best healthcare for expats are written for someone who is healthy. They rank hospitals, quote an index, and move on. For chronically ill expats, the question is not which country has good hospitals. It is whether they can get in, get covered, and keep treatment going. Those are three separate gates, and they fail in sequence. Some countries can legally refuse you residency over your diagnosis.
Visas, Residency, & Citizenship ·
An EU passport is one of the most valuable documents an American can hold: it grants the right to live, work, study, and retire in any of the 27 European Union countries, with no visa to renew and no clock ticking. For millions of Americans, that right is already an inheritance. EU citizenship by descent
Most guides on how to find housing abroad as an expat open with a checklist of dream neighborhoods. This one opens with a warning: don’t buy anything yet. nce you accept that, the real question stops being rent or buy and becomes where do I even start looking? This guide answers both: the honest case for renting abroad as an American first, then a concrete, two-track method for finding a place wherever you land.
Should you ship your belongings overseas or sell everything? Real 2026 costs by destination, a break-even rule, customs exemptions, and what to ship vs sell.
The complete moving abroad checklist for US citizens - visas, documents, taxes, banking, Medicare, shipping, pets. Everything to do before you move overseas.
Moving abroad with children? A candid, data-backed guide to schools, family visas, documents, costs, and the best countries for kids and teens.
Visas, Residency, & Citizenship ·
Bali vs. Chiang Mai for American expats in 2026: honest, US-focused comparison of cost of living, visas, healthcare, taxes, safety, and lifestyle.
Visas, Residency, & Citizenship ·
Thinking about moving to the UAE? The honest, American-specific guide to taxes, Dubai visas, cost of living, and the reality nobody shows.
Visas, Residency, & Citizenship ·
When 10,085 expats ranked the best countries in the world to call home, they didn't choose Portugal, Spain, or Mexico. They chose Panama, for the second year in a row. Living in Panama gives Americans a rare combination: U.S. dollars, three-hour flights to Miami, spring-like mountain towns, and a retirement visa that asks for just $1,000 a month in pension income.
Visas, Residency, & Citizenship ·
This guide covers what living in Vietnam actually costs in 2026 - city by city, household by household - every visa route open to a U.S. passport, what the safety numbers say, and the American tax bill that no relocation brochure mentions. If you're seriously considering moving to Vietnam, the goal here is to tell you the parts that don't photograph well.
Can Americans buy property abroad? Yes - but rules, taxes, and visas vary. Your 2026 guide to restrictions, foreign property tax, and what to watch out for.
Moving to Germany from USA? Explore visas, costs, bureaucracy, taxes, healthcare, and real expat life before planning your move.
Moving to Canada from the US? Learn about visas, taxes, healthcare, costs, cities, and what American expats should know before relocating.
It’s no secret that Americans leaving the U.S. has been on the rise over the last 20 years. Their reasons will vary from person to person and across time periods. The 2008 housing crisis brought about its own wave of expatriates seeking stability overseas. Political shifts in the U.S. during the last decade have certainly
Medicare for expats rarely pays overseas. Get the coverage rules, the keep-or-drop Part B math for 2026, and the insurance options that work.
News ·
More Americans than ever are moving abroad right now. But who is really moving, and where are they going? A recent Wall St Journal article sheds light on the trend.
News ·
For many Americans, moving abroad begins with a spreadsheet, determining their monthly expenses, liquidating assets, and more. For financial planners, this creates a meaningful opportunity.
Taxes ·
New to foreign account reporting? Learn what FBAR and FATCA require, the thresholds that apply, and how to stay compliant as a US expat living abroad
LGBTQIA ·
LGBTQ people are under attack in the U.S. and looking for the exits. Expatsi is here to help you find the best countries for LGBTQ expats.