Americans Seeking Exit - Global Relocation

“Hi everybody! I'm pretty new to reddit, but I think I'm doing this right. I wanted to ask what everybody thought or any advice. I'm a 25F, leaving USA for Japan to spend more time with my aging grandmother. Only issue is I'm only conversational in Japanese as I only use it with family. My guesstimate, low JLPT N3? I have been a teacher for 3 years since graduating college, mostly because it was the only thing hiring at the time. However, I really don't want to be a teacher an”

“Plenty of information for finding resources to move to the EU, thought some would appreciate submitted by /u/SoManyQuestions5200 [link] [comments]”

“Hi! I’ve just graduated from undergrad in the US and I’d like to start preparing for a way out, but don’t know how. First is citizenship. I am technically qualified for Polish citizenship by descent, through my grandma’s mom, but I don’t speak Polish, so Poland isn’t really an option. I am one generation too far removed from being able to get Irish or German citizenship. Second is career: all of my current work experience is in libraries, including 3 years as an archives assistant and an interns”

“Hi everyone! My boyfriend and I are seriously considering relocating to Amsterdam in early 2027, and I’d love advice from anyone who has gone through the DAFT process or made a similar move. I’m American and my boyfriend is British. We currently live in the US and co own a US based travel company that we’ve built over the last couple of years. The business is established and operating already, and we both work remotely, so we have the flexibility to relocate while continuing to run it. We’re loo”

“Hello, everyone. I'm an European who wants to move as he/she might fear a future "far-right" government and human rights relapse. I have little work experience in my country, I'm a sound technician in his/her 20s. I'm ASD so this would be a big change. I don't know if there's a programme or an organization who can help me during the process of moving and adaption or having some advice. I'm having medical follow-ups in my country, so I don't know how to arran”

“what do you mean by leave? a break, a holiday, doing your own thing, moving to a different country?”

“Hello everyone, so lately I’ve been having some fears about my future and I’ve been thinking about the possibility of moving to a new country. I am Colombian and I just got my degree on graphic design but I don’t really have a lot of work experience, I have a long distance relationship with someone who is Canadian (from Quebec), however moving for marriage only isn’t my ideal plan, I was thinking about maybe a masters degree or an additional degree but I have read some posts about people saying”

“TLDR; I tried to move to South Korea (extensive knowledge of language and culture, but work culture was too much for me so I left). Now, headed to Germany for grad school, hoping to get EU citizenship after 5 years. Nervous about lack of German language skills to navigate life in the first few months, looking for a heads-up on what to expect. Well, this is not where I thought I would be right now. But my life has taken an interesting turn. In 2023, I moved to South Korea as an English teacher an”

I know. I also studied in Europe :D

“Yes, this is very realistic as long as you stay in the Schengen zone within the visa-free period. After that, then you need to get a residence visa and show that you can support yourself with your business.”

“100%. If you can make US money and live in South America or Southeast Asia you will live like a King. The USA quality of life has declined in my opinion for the hours we work. Good luck buying a house in most US cities unless you have family wealth helping you with the down payment.”

Be a contractor

“Hi, to sum it up, I got my bachelors from Australia and I’m wanting to move to China for my masters. My main motivation is basically wanting to see more of the world (not as a tourist but as a local) and getting to study in different parts of the world. My Gpa is pretty decent, but I’m kind of concerned if I should opt for a Chinese university or if I should just pursue Masters in Australia. To people that moved from Aus to China, do you regret it? Was it a good decision or a bad decision?”

“Just curious why this isn't a more popular option. Seems like everyone wants to have a shortcut, and I don't blame them, but isn't a better way to establish yourself longterm in a foreign country? submitted by /u/Last-Manufacturer983 [link] [comments]”

“Me (American, 21) and my Boyfriend( Brazillian,23) are starting to think more about our future and have been researching countries that we could potentially live in. We don't plan on moving anytime soon, maybe in the next 2-4years. Ideally, we would like to live in a country that provides good work opportunities, great culture, good universities, a thriving black community, and has a good cost of living. I would also prefer to live in a country where one of us knows the native language (but”

“Looking for advice. I'm 25m and have a plan to move to Europe in the next couple years. I have a loose plan and am looking for advice from people that have more experience or could point out things I can't see yet. I am from the US but currently live in Guatemala to keep my cost of living low while I pay off a couple thousand USD($4400) of debt. When I moved here I started teaching English online and found that I really enjoy it. I never went to college because I never knew what I liked”

“hi guys! this is my first Reddit post ever, so bear with me as i figure this out. i’ve been reading posts here for a bit and you guys seem really helpful, so i was hoping if i give some info on my situation i can get some tips. my girlfriend and i are both women in college. she’s canadian and studying game design, and i’m american and getting my degree in art history with hopes to pursue either a museum studies masters or a library tech certificate depending on where i’m at financially when my p”

“I’m planning on leaving the US and moving to Europe. I’m getting my Irish passport in June 2027, so I’ll be able to work across the EU. My background is in AI, analytics, and tech. I’m open to almost anywhere with a strong tech scene, good jobs, and decent quality of life. Where would you move? submitted by /u/-1828s [link] [comments]”

“Greetings, I (31 M) will soon be moving abroad from the US for an English teaching stint in Asia, and I’m trying to plan for the coming years after. In essence, I’m drawn to academic and cross-cultural environments, I’m multi-lingual, and I really enjoy learning about other cultures, peoples, languages, and the like. My issue is this: I don’t want to live the expat life forever, I want to settle back in the city I’m from. My immediate options are: grad school for ESL or state teaching license if”

“Hello All, I am in an interesting and privileged position. I am a dual EU / US citizen with B2 Dutch and native English. I have lived and worked in the Netherlands briefly in the past. I have an American wife and 2 children 5 and 9. My wife is planning on pursuing graduate school in New Zealand or in Flanders. I am a mechanical engineer with a masters and 7 years of experience. I can of course live and work in Belgium without immigration issues, and it appears the moment I got a mechanical engin”

That's a good age for that type of adventure.

“Honestly, "I might move back and live there" is a real reason and I wouldn't dismiss it. Just be clear that's the reason, because it changes what you're optimizing for. If it's a future home, location and appreciation carry the decision and cash flow barely matters. If it's a portfolio piece, it has to compete with every other use of your capital, and it probably loses on that basis. On paying it off early, I'd think hard before I did. That 5.1% is the cheapest”

“My first time trying AMA so hope I’m doing it right! As the title says, we left the US three months ago for Malta. I want to emphasize that we did this with a lot of factors stacked against us. Minimal savings, young kid, families were not super happy. The temp residency part is also significant because it’s a whole other risk when you don’t have long-term guarantees. We are more risk-tolerant than the average family and took the plunge — we really wanted out and didn’t have any other obvious pa”

“Moving countries while committing capital for seven years is a big enough transition that I’d optimize for coordination, not just the lowest fee. I’d use an immigration lawyer who routinely handles New CIES to confirm the eligible assets and reporting obligations, a Hong Kong tax adviser who understands your current-country exit and ongoing filing issues, and then let the bank/wealth manager compete on custody and implementation. Ask each provider for a written scope, total fee schedule, conflic”

“Greetings all, I would love to hear some advice and answers from anyone who may have taken on the same journey. My husband and I are planning on relocating to Canada, but are unsure which route would suit as the best. I am from the UK and my husband is a US citizen, and we both will take out own individuals paths to move there. From what I briefly researched, I have the option to go for the IEC work visa and my husband could potentially take the LMIA path. I understand there is more to it than j”

“Hello, I'm a 23 y/o male currently living in the United States (obviously), recent grad with a STEM degree and dual US/EU citizenship. I'm evaluating a move to Europe for personal/adventure reasons. I'm not wealthy so I will ultimately be relying on getting a job within <1 month of moving. I only speak English but would be willing to formally learn a language after moving. I do not care so much about lifelong earning potential but rather a slower pace of life and society more fitt”

“Hello everyone! Me and my wife, both 22 years old are looking to move out of the U.S. our top choices right now is Canada, and Norway. We’ve both been to Canada (Toronto) once, and I have been to Norway once and have Norwegian ancestry (too far back for citizenship by descent), and I feel more of a connection there. In either case we plan to visit together a couple of times if possible to see how we both like the environment and culture, we just don’t know where to start. I will be graduating fr”

“My wife and I are from the US and S. Korea. We are in a bit of a unique situation where we essentially switch back and forth between living in each country every 2 to 3 years. I'm not concerned with finding a job in Korea as teaching jobs are readily available for me there. In the US however, I'm stumped trying to think of options for myself. Currently, I have a stable and enjoyable job in the metals industry that has essentially welcomed me back every time I return to the US with open a”

“Hi All - since we are coming up on our 1 year anniversary of leaving the US, wanted to do an update to my original post which is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmerExit/s/IJEGUIiZlf Our background story in short is: was one of the first people to be DOGE’d, applied for a D7, moved here in 6 months. Here are my thoughts about moving to Portugal and what we’ve learned in 1 year. The good - the weather. My god, the weather is absolutely amazing where I live. - the safety. - access to amazing beache”

“I’m currently working as a freelance video editor, but I’m hoping to move to Europe in the future. I’d like to learn more about the job market and work opportunities in Europe. Im open to start new career from scratch if necessary.  submitted by /u/Kevin_gato [link] [comments]”

“My wife (27 F) and I (29 M) are looking to leave America for good. In the past two years it no long feels safe in terms of the political climate as well as political changes related to consumer safety, healthcare, and free speech. I’m working as a senior software developer with around 10+ years of experience and my wife is finishing up her degree in psychology/human development looking to get her masters/PhD in neuroscience. She intends to do research at research hospitals or maybe a therapist/c”

“This is an account I had accidentally made a while ago. My actual account has embarrassing stuff from when I was a teenager haha so here I am with a 5 year old account with no posts or comments. My husband has Slovakian citizenship since he was born there but only knows a few words. I'm an American citizen, he is not. We have lived in America for the majority of our lives, as my husband moved here when he was 2. We have been talking about possibly moving out of the country, but since neither”

“I'm really sorry that happened to you. And in that circumstance, I can absolutely understand that you have an emotional response in wanting to leave the country. You hit a specific nerve in me that prompted such a strong response. Which is often the problem with the internet/Reddit, there's subtext missing. As others have said, the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Economics nowadays, especially in the English speaking world, are so interlinked that everyone's facing”

It's cheaper.

“I'm a physician in my early 40s, married with three kids ranging from preschool to early teens. We're seriously considering moving to France (or possibly elsewhere in Western Europe if you have other options/opinions). This started as a FIRE idea, but I've realized the actual goal isn't necessarily to retire as early as possible. It's to get to the point where work no longer determines where we live or how we organize our lives. We like Europe, would like our youngest to spen”

“There's no better combo than working in the US in big tech in terms of earning potential, so you'll have a downgrade in terms of purchasing power and disposable income no matter where you move, even though tech hubs in the US are among the most expensive places to live in the world. Other job markets around the world are in the same downturn as the US, it's not like there's a mystery country out there where it's trivial to find a tech job at the moment Also, I'm a bit con”

“If I were younger and without my family, I’d honestly jump at the opportunity. Yeah the salary is less, but exploring another country and learning about different culture would be awesomw and unforgettable experience. Occasional PSV, Ajax, Feyenord, or AZ match would be a huge plus.”

“Y'all make much less than Americans. Also, presumably you'd need to speak Dutch. So I think those are the biggest factors.”

“I'm an EE (photonics) PhD in the US. I've been in a really weird situation. I'm three years in, I earned my M.S. (which ends up being a big deal in my program), and also just passed my qualifying exam this past Monday. And now, I am so, so unsure if I want to continue in this program for a few reasons. My partner is considering going to law school in a different state, and apparently law schools are extremely regional, so sometimes graduating from a law school will lock you into a le”

“Our family (M48, F46 and three kids 15y, 10y, and 7y) are seriously considering moving abroad for several years, potentially permanently. I have the once in a lifetime opportunity to move to an international office with my company and have several options on the table. Since neither my wife or I speak another language, we would like to send our kids to local schools so they have the opportunity to learn the language. Our oldest is particularly interested in the college in Europe, but we want to”

“I moved to Portugal. It was a simpler process for me to move there as an American vs other alternative options in the EU.”

“I completed bsc psychology from India and I wanna move abroad. which country should I try Not the ireland uk Canada Australia german italy nezeland. Any other ? submitted by /u/evangelinejijo [link] [comments]”

“The urge to live where no one knows you is real. I feel like living in another country would heal me(I like my country,but I want to experience living abroad so bad)Money and uni is the only problem submitted by /u/Odd-Print-7031 [link] [comments]”

“https://preview.redd.it/gfpeiklzthlh1.png?width=979&format=png&auto=webp&s=ee9dfcb0b3a434d3013a78709163efe9fb858989 Quit my job to move to Europe from the US at the end of December. Just got a formal offer yesterday and will start in a few weeks once all the paperwork is completed. A few lessons: - Apply directly on the company website (LinkedIn is mostly garbage, but if the same role is on the company website directly, it can serve as a funnel that way) - Have a strong CV that is ca”

“I know this probably gets asked a lot, but I’m genuinely confused about what my options are and would really appreciate some advice from people who have actually gone through this. I’m a 2026 CSE graduate from a tier-3 college. I’m currently living in a tier-2 city and working in my hometown in India. My current CTC is around 9.5 LPA. I joined the company in November, but since my degree wasn’t completed at that point, I think the experience until graduation technically has to be shown”

“I have reached a point in my career where I really need a change of scenery. I feel like I have been on a constant grind for a decade straight, balancing university and full time work, graduating with honors (got my Master's in Architecture in 2022), and working at a solid firm. and it really bothers me that I haven't had a single moment to just catch my breath and think what i really want to do in life. On paper life is great, but I have completely lost my fire. Everything just feels a”

“Hey team, longtime Amerexit lurker here. Love the insights. About me: US Passport / Hong Kong Permanent Resident / EU Passport (citizenship by descent incoming shortly). Business owner with global mobility. My relevant foreign languages are French and Spanish, but I’m willing to learn any European language. Wife and toddler in tow, with another one soon to come. Have traveled extensively through Europe and have a sense of national difference and diversity. I’ve been scouring the EU for basically”

“Hey everyone! I’m fascinated by stories of women in their 20s and 30s who didn't just move abroad once, but actually chose to uproot themselves from one host country and move on to another . If this is you, I’d love to hear about your experience: The Decision: How did you finally decide it was time to leave Country A? Was it a slow realization, a sudden epiphany, or a specific turning point? The Factors: What helped tip the scales and give you the push to move? (e.g., career opportunities, c”

“As a bit of context, living in Japan, I am a french expat ( been there 8y) working remotely as software engineer, wife is japanese and baby girl is 7 months old. We have stable jobs and renting, comfort wise we are probably around middle upper class currently. (~20m yen savings) We have basically been coasting with not much purpose for a few years and just been enjoying the comfort with relatively no friction. But, wife’s maternity leave is ending in January and as such we are at a crossroad abo”

“\ *apologies if this is not the right thread to post!* I'm moving to Tokyo next April to study Japanese full time. As part of this move, I'll be quitting my full-time job. I'm 35 and have had a job continuously since I was 15, part-time throughout school and university, then moving into full-time work. I'm fortunate enough to be in a position financially to make this move without necessarily having to stress (although I'm sure I will) and it's something I've been work”

“With three years of experience, visa sponsorship is going to be your biggest hurdle. Most European companies are only willing to go through the cost and paperwork of sponsoring a visa for senior-level engineers, typically around five or more years of experience. At three years, you are competing with a large pool of local mid-level candidates who do not need sponsorship. Your best move is to gain another two years of experience in Japan, ideally at a multinational company where you can use your”

“Germany is turning into a shithole, Poland has risen to the pinacle of racism, so the only viable answer is netherlands, apart from their weird ass language, they are one of the friendliest folks ive met !”

“Right now the yen is weak as fuck so I wouldn't be surprised if you could make more in Poland actually. If the exchange rate was more normal, different story.”

“Yeah my point is I think you’d make more in Japan than you would in most of Europe, and then the countries you /would/ make more, likely would require knowledge of their language and not just English. Poland as an example, would at best, have the same salary as Japan unless you’re working offshore for a global company.”

“Second that Germany is hard. On top of that a lot of companies advertise job openings but don't really respond applications, all my friends in the same field confirm this. Few companies are actually hiring. Most are just seeing what's out there. There are loads of managers that want to trim down their companies and actually believe they can save up on workforce by using AI. The effect is that its currently and employers market and companies hiring can push salaries down. The automotive s”

“Do you speak Dutch of German ? Otherwise it will be extremely hard. The job market suck. Both countries have too many qualified people, with little job vacancies. For international applicants, the consideration is always the same, unless you speak their native language, then there is no reason companies would rather hire someone who needs visa rather than a native. Especially, 3 years experience is a junior level, easily found in their local-pool. If the end goal is move to Europe regardless of”

“I recently got back from Montreal and during my stay I decided that I would like to relocate. I am open to it being temporary and moving back to the states eventually, but I wanted to hear some advice. I heard it's easier to get a student visa than a working visa. Does anyone know if that's true? In a perfect world, I would get a working visa and live and work in Montreal for a year or two, but I am open to going back to school if it's easier to get a student visa. I do already speak”

“I think you're thinking too much about it. Almost nobody is looking for US experience in the UK outside of pretty niche roles/technical experts, what you'd want to do is either get your masters and get onto a graduate programme, you'd theoretically have fairly substantial exemptions. I did it differently my partner was working so brought me over, we got married and I fell into a B4 position which got me the experience to finish the CPA and get my ACA and I'll be honest the CPA an”

“I'm considering retiring in a few years at 60 and pursuing a masters at a public university in Italy or France. Possibly a degree in international development, environmental risk assessment, etc. that would help facilitate either a volunteer or paid position with an NGO, etc. I've been a Professional Engineer in US my entire career, and am burned out working for commercial land developers. Thinking it might be nice to make a meaningful difference before I'm too old to do so. I'd”