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Getting Out of the USA – Easy First Steps for Moving Abroad

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My e-book, Getting Out of the USA: What You Need to Know Before Moving Abroad is now available at Amazon.com. Who's It For? I wrote this book for you if. . . . . . The last US election pushed you over the edge. Or maybe you've been dreaming for a long time about living in another culture. . . waking up in the morning in a place where everything is new and fresh, just waiting for you to explore. . . Perhaps the rat race has exhausted you, and you just want to live somewhere with a more manageable …

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Leaving the USA? Here’s What You Need to Know First

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During the primary season and the runup to the US Presidential election, lots of people, on both sides, were saying, "if X wins, I'm moving to (pick a country)." Some countries actually got in on the act. Cape Breton, in Nova Scotia (that's Canada), advertised itself as the place to go after a Trump victory. It's seen tourism surge... Whether or not your overseas move is politically motivated, there are some things you need to know before you pack your bags and hop on a plane, train, or …

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Easiest Residency in Southeast Asia

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Guest Post by Wendy Justice Among its Southeast Asia neighbors, the Philippines stands out as the easiest option for residency. Here are four ways you can qualify. Although the Philippines isn't the only country in Southeast Asia that offers retirement visas, it may offer the best. Let's look at what countries in the region have to offer... If you'd like to live permanently in Malaysia, you can apply for the "Malaysia My Second Home" (MM2H) program, which grants visas that are valid for up …

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Why We Had to Run for the Border Before We Could Drive in Panama

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One of the challenges of expat life is that you're constantly running up against the unintended consequences of your actions. Last November, after eight months of relying on public transportation in Panama, we broke down and bought a car. Yes, day-to-day life was perfectly fine using cabs and buses, but we weren't seeing much of the country. After all, that was one of the reasons we were here! I knew that as non-residents we couldn't get Panama drivers licenses. I also knew that we could …

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Becoming a Legal Resident in a New Country

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Most countries have rules about who can visit and who can live within their borders full time. As a US citizen, I'm allowed to stay in Panama for six months without filling out any paperwork at all. Lots of Americans live here full time without becoming legal residents. They simply make a "visa run." This means a quick trip to a neighboring country, or back to the US, every six months. When they return to Panama the new passport stamp gives them another six months. Other countries may not …

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Expat Mailbox

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Occasionally readers email me with questions about specific places. I thought it might be fun to pop them into an occasional post. A reader recently emailed: "Hi "Myself and a friend are looking to relocate to Barbados. Where do we start ? We have both been to the island and both love it and realize that we could defiantly live there. We are now looking for employment, my friend is a hairdresser with 20 years exp. Myself I am more of a office based person with a lot of customer service …

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