Spotlight
Knowledge Hub
Country Guides for Global Retirees
Data-backed destination briefings outlining residence pathways, lifestyle costs, healthcare depth, and risk signals so both individuals and advisers can plan with confidence.
Guides Live
216
Median Cost Tier
Comfortable
Avg Residency Ease
3.8 / 5
Interactive Map
Explore destinations at a glance
Getting started
Click a country to open its guide
- Teal countries have full guides.
- Grey regions are in progress.
- Use the list on the right to jump directly.
Hold Ctrl (or ⌘) while scrolling to zoom, or use the +/- buttons.
Teal countries have full guides. Grey regions are in progress—vote for them via the chat bubble.
Story Cards
Find your next destination fit
Layer filters like lifestyle, residency ease, climate, and visa pathways to surface the countries that fit your brief.
Residency ease
Healthcare depth
Climate preference
ⓘ
Visa pathways
Tax outlook
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
Dutch Caribbean side-cruise-port bustle and sheltered beaches.
- Nightlife
- shopping
- aviation spotting at Maho
Updated 20 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Seychelles
Granite isles and marine blues-high-end island living.
- Beaches
- nature reserves
- privacy
Updated 20 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
San Marino
Tiny mountaintop republic with medieval lanes and Italian proximity.
- Safety
- calm
- vistas
Updated 20 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Samoa
Polynesian culture, waterfalls, and fales on white-sand beaches.
- Community traditions
- slow island pace
- Fa'a Samoa
Updated 20 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Saint Martin (French part)
Half-French island shared with Sint Maarten-dual cultures, one beach belt.
- Cuisine
- sailing
- EU framework on the north side
Updated 20 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Puerto Rico
Caribbean living with U.S. ties-beaches plus tax-code twists.
- Beaches
- rainforest
- bilingual culture
Updated 20 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Palestine (West Bank & Gaza)
Historic heartlands with complex realities-travel requires current guidance.
- Cuisine
- history
- hospitality
Updated 20 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
New Caledonia
South Pacific lagoon life under French administration.
- World's largest lagoon
- blend of French & Kanak culture
- French-Pacific
Updated 20 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
The Marshall Islands
Remote Pacific nation of atolls-spectacular but isolated.
- Diving
- WWII relics
- tight-knit communities
Updated 19 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
The Maldives
Dazzling atolls and resort calm-logistics-heavy for long stays.
- World-class beaches
- diving
- serenity
Updated 19 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
The Isle of Man
Celtic-Nordic blend with coastal roads and a quietly favorable tax scene.
- Safety
- community
- outdoor life
Updated 19 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Elite healthcare hubs
Monaco
Micro-state glamour with unparalleled density and seaside views.
- Safety
- prestige
- events (F1)
Updated 19 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Jersey
Channel Island polish-cliff paths, quick hops to UK/FR, and tidy services.
- Safety
- community
- tax nuances
Updated 19 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Iceland
Geothermal island with midnight sun summers and cinematic drives.
- Nature
- safety
- English usage
Updated 19 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
Hong Kong
Skyline canyons, dim sum mornings, and hiking 20 minutes from Central.
- Finance/jobs
- transport
- food
Updated 19 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Holy See Vatican City State
Tiny theocratic micro-state tucked inside Rome-history per square metre.
- Art
- architecture
- museums
Updated 19 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Guernsey
Bailiwick calm-cliff paths, cottage lanes, and finance-lite island life.
- Safety
- community
- tax nuances
Updated 19 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Guam
U.S. island in Micronesia-reef life meets American conveniences.
- Beaches/diving
- U.S. ties
- Pacific hub
Updated 19 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Greenland
Arctic vastness-ice fjords, dog sleds, and tiny, resilient towns.
- Nature
- northern lights
- community life
Updated 19 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Patchy / regional referrals
The Faroe Islands
North Atlantic cliffs, tunnels, and turf-roof villages-Danish realm.
- Scenery
- safety
- small communities
Updated 18 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Patchy / regional referrals
The Falkland Islands
Wind-swept South Atlantic with penguins and big skies-tiny communities.
- Wildlife
- isolation
- English-speaking
Updated 18 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
The Cook Islands
Self-governing in free association with NZ-lagoon life and small-island ease.
- Beaches
- community
- NZ ties
Updated 18 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Gibraltar
UK-linked rock at the Med's gate-tiny footprint, big views.
- Tax nuances
- English usage
- quick access to Spain
Updated 18 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Strict / case-by-case
Strong private coverage
French Polynesia
Lagoon blues and overwater bungalows-slow living at premium prices.
- Scenery
- diving
- French admin framework
Updated 18 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
French Guiana
Amazonia with EU rules-spaceport meets rainforest.
- Biodiversity
- EU framework
- multicultural
Updated 18 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Fiji
Friendly islands, reef passes, and village hospitality-Pacific classic.
- Diving
- community
- English usage
Updated 18 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Equatorial Guinea
Oil-rich Central Africa with Spanish language and island/mainland split.
- Spanish usage in Africa
- biodiversity
- Tropical & equatorial
Updated 18 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Cabo Verde (Cape Verde)
Volcanic Atlantic islands with music scenes and wind-swept beaches.
- Stability
- diaspora links
- mild climate
Updated 18 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Strict / case-by-case
Strong private coverage
Brunei Darussalam
Oil-wealth quietude, rainforest reserves, and tidy capital.
- Safety
- order
- green spaces
Updated 18 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
The Åland Islands
Swedish-speaking Finnish archipelago-bikes, ferries, and slow summer light.
- Calm island life
- sailing
- Nordic order
Updated 17 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT)
Remote UK territory with military facilities-no civilian residency.
- Pristine reefs
- restricted access
- Tropical & equatorial
Updated 17 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Strict / case-by-case
Strong private coverage
Bermuda
Pink-sand Atlantic isle with finance polish and tidy lanes.
- Beaches
- safety
- short flights to US East Coast
Updated 17 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Aruba
Dutch Caribbean ease with trade winds and pastel towns.
- Beaches
- safety
- ABC-island network
Updated 17 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Andorra
Microstate skiing and summer trails with tax-lite traditions.
- Mountains
- safety
- shopping
Updated 17 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
American Samoa
U.S.-affiliated South Pacific-rainforests, reefs, and family-first culture.
- Scenery
- communal life
- U.S. ties
Updated 17 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
The U.S. Virgin Islands
Tropical U.S. territory with beaches, reefs and English-speaking ease—offset by hurricane exposure, high costs (often above mainland U.S.), and hospital capacity that’s still rebuilding after Irma/Maria.
- Balanced
- Friendly
- Local-language
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
The Turks and Caicos Islands
Powder-sand luxury and turquoise shallows-laid-back but pricey.
- Beaches
- diving
- boutique living
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
The Dominican Republic
Large Caribbean with city life, beaches, and mountain escapes.
- Affordability
- connectivity
- varied lifestyles
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Big expat hub
The Cayman Islands
Financial hub with reef life and polished expat services.
- Beaches
- safety
- connectivity to US
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
The British Virgin Islands
Yacht-country beaches and low-rise calm under a British flag, with USD, English and offshore-business infrastructure—offset by very high costs, 81-bed-hospital realities, tight residency rules and bruising hurricane history.
- Balanced
- Friendly
- Local-language
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
The Bahamas
Turquoise waters and financial-hub polish-postcard views, premium prices.
- Beaches
- boating
- connectivity
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
St Kitts & Nevis
Twin-island nation-laid-back beaches plus growing services sector.
- Scenery
- cricket
- heritage sugar estates
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Saint Lucia
Pitons skyline, rainforest drives, and a balanced Caribbean pace.
- Scenery
- diving
- music
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Montserrat
Quiet Caribbean with emerald hills and an active volcano legacy.
- Low-key lifestyle
- hiking
- community feel
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Martinique
French Caribbean-EU rules with creole flavor and volcano views.
- EU protections
- cuisine
- beaches + hiking
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Jamaica
Reggae heartbeat, blue mountains, and long beaches with character.
- Music
- culture
- scenery
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Haiti
Mountainous Caribbean nation with deep culture-current conditions are challenging.
- Art
- music
- language (Kreyol/FR)
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Guadeloupe
French Caribbean with rainforest spines and baguettes on the beach.
- EU framework
- beaches
- hiking
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Dominica
Nature island-rainforests, hot springs, and community pace.
- Hiking
- diving
- affordability vs. neighbors
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Cuba
Time-capsule streets, music on corners, and Caribbean light-unique system.
- Culture
- safety perception
- beaches
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Barbados
Caribbean with sturdy infrastructure and a lively expat social scene.
- Beaches
- cricket
- reliability
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Antigua and Barbuda
Sailing playground with 365 beaches (give or take) and English-language ease.
- Beaches
- yachting
- festivals
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Anguilla
Low-rise Caribbean luxury and uncrowded beaches-serene and spendy.
- Beaches
- dining
- privacy
Updated 14 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Zimbabwe
Big game, granite kopjes, and art scenes-economy has cycles, spirit endures.
- National parks
- culture
- scenery (Matobo
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Zambia
Victoria Falls thunder, safari circuits, and friendly, laid-back cities.
- Wildlife
- safety reputation
- English as official language
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Uganda
Lake Victoria shores, gorilla treks, and a welcoming, lively capital.
- Wildlife
- greenery
- affordability
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Trinidad and Tobago
Twin-island energy: steelpan beats, carnival fever, and reef-to-rainforest weekends.
- Music
- food (doubles/roti)
- diverse nature
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Togo
Slender West African strip with palm beaches and craft markets.
- Compact travel
- friendly vibe
- Balanced
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
The Republic of the Congo
Congo-Brazzaville-river cities and forest interiors with oil economy edges.
- River life
- francophone culture
- Balanced
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
The Democratic Republic of the Congo
Vast, resource-rich nation-jungle heartlands and challenging logistics.
- Wild nature
- river systems
- Balanced
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Tanzania
Safari giants, Swahili coasts, and a mellow island escape in Zanzibar.
- Wildlife
- beaches
- Mount Kilimanjaro
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
South Sudan
World's newest nation-rich wetlands and oilfields; challenging stability.
- Sudd wetlands
- cultural diversity
- Balanced
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Somalia
Horn of Africa coastline, frankincense trade roots, and lively markets-security varies by region.
- Long coast
- entrepreneurial diaspora links
- cuisine
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Sailors' playground with low-key islands and volcanic backdrops.
- Island-hopping
- diving
- community vibe
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Rwanda
Clean, orderly, forward-leaning-'land of a thousand hills'.
- Safety perception
- modern Kigali
- conservation focus
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Namibia
Otherworldly deserts, starry skies, and spacious living with solid roads.
- Safety relative to region
- road trips
- wildlife
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Mozambique
Indian Ocean coastline with dhow culture and raw, sandy beauty.
- Beaches
- diving
- Portuguese influence in food
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Malawi
Lakefront living and gentle pace in the 'Warm Heart of Africa'.
- Friendly communities
- freshwater beaches
- low cost
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Madagascar
Wildlife wonderland with big-island energy and bargain costs.
- Unique biodiversity
- adventure travel
- French influence
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Lesotho
High-altitude kingdom ringed by South Africa-blanket capes and pony trails.
- Mountains
- cool summers
- community
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Kenya
Savannahs, startup energy, and coastlines-wildlife by weekend, Wi-Fi by weekday.
- Safaris
- tech scene (Nairobi)
- English/Swahili usage
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Grenada
Spice island energy with green hills and calm coves.
- Beaches
- community vibe
- sailing
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Gabon
Equatorial rainforests and low population-wild park potential.
- Wildlife
- Atlantic beaches
- French language
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Ethiopia
Highland civilization, coffee origins, and fast-changing cities.
- History
- food
- landscapes
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Eswatini
Small southern African kingdom with rolling hills and reserves.
- Calm pace
- nature
- proximity to SA/Moz
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Patchy / regional referrals
Eritrea
Modernist Asmara, Red Sea coast, and strict controls-travel niche.
- Architecture
- coffee culture
- Balanced
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Djibouti
Horn of Africa gateway-geothermal lakes and Red Sea reefs.
- Diving/snorkeling
- strategic connectivity
- Balanced
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Central African Republic
Wild heart of Africa-security and logistics dominate planning.
- Rivers
- forests
- wildlife potential
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Cameroon
Africa in miniature-beaches, mountains, and diverse cultures.
- Variety of landscapes
- music
- bilingual pockets (FR/EN)
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Burundi
Lake Tanganyika shores and green hills-fragile but welcoming.
- Scenery
- music
- coffee
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Botswana
Stable, wildlife-rich southern Africa-Okavango delta to Kalahari.
- Safety reputation
- safari circuits
- English used
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Angola
Oil-fueled Atlantic nation with rising food/culture scenes in Luanda.
- Beaches
- music
- Portuguese language link
Updated 13 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Western Sahara
Sahara dunes meet Atlantic surf-political status contested.
- Empty beaches
- stark desert horizons
- Balanced
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
The Gambia
River nation with beach strips and warm community life.
- Affordability
- English usage
- compact size
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Sudan
Nile civilizations and desert pyramids-current conditions require caution.
- Archaeology
- hospitality
- wide-open deserts
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Sierra Leone
Atlantic beaches and green hills-warm people, rebuilding economy.
- Beaches near Freetown
- community culture
- Balanced
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Senegal
West African rhythm, coastal life, and a stable regional hub.
- Music
- hospitality (teranga)
- beaches
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Papua New Guinea
Highlands meet coral seas-cultural diversity on a grand scale.
- Diving
- birding
- unique cultures and languages
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Nigeria
Africa's giant-dynamic cities, tech scene buzz, and coastal energy.
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- music
- large diaspora links
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Niger
Sahara heartland with Tuareg culture-travel requires caution.
- Desert landscapes
- traditional music
- Balanced
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
New Zealand
Adventure country with tidy towns, dramatic coasts, and alpine routes.
- Outdoors
- safety
- English-speaking
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Mauritania
Vast desert nation with Atlantic edge-an acquired taste for pioneers.
- Otherworldly dunes
- iron-ore train adventure
- Balanced
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Mali
Sahara edge country with rich culture-but security is central.
- Music heritage (Tuareg/blues)
- Sahel landscapes
- Balanced
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Liberia
Atlantic beaches, rainforest interiors, and a rebuild-and-renew spirit.
- English usage
- coastline
- community
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Guinea-Bissau
Bijagos archipelago and cashew country-sleepy, authentic, remote.
- Islands
- wildlife
- culture
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Guinea
West African mountains, bauxite mines, and music scenes.
- Culture
- scenery
- coastal/island mix
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Ghana
Stable West African hub with coastal castles and creative energy.
- English usage
- music/art
- diaspora links
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Côte d’Ivoire
Cocoa powerhouse with Abidjan skyline and beach towns west.
- Music
- food
- regional hub status
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Chad
Saharan lakes and Tibesti moonscapes-hard travel, huge horizons.
- Desert scenery
- cultures
- Balanced
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Burkina Faso
Landlocked Sahel nation-current security advisories are central.
- Music
- crafts
- warm communities
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Benin
Gulf of Guinea gateway with voodoo heritage and rising beach towns.
- Cultural festivals
- coastline
- calm pace
Updated 12 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Uzbekistan
Silk Road showstoppers-blue-tiled cities and a reform-minded buzz.
- Architecture
- food
- growing connectivity
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Strong private coverage
Ukraine
Vast plains, tech talent, and resilient cities-conditions are dynamic.
- Culture
- food
- educated workforce
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Patchy / regional referrals
Turkmenistan
Desert republic with marble avenues and the flaming Darvaza crater.
- Unique architecture
- Silk Road sites
- stark landscapes
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
The United States
Fifty states of everything-opportunity, scale, and an airport for every idea.
- Salaries
- startups
- landscapes
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
The United Kingdom
Heritage-heavy isles with thriving culture, polite queues, and real weather.
- Education
- healthcare
- global city (London)
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Tajikistan
Pamir Highway panoramas and Silk Road forts-serious mountains.
- High-altitude trekking
- hospitality
- Balanced
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Elite healthcare hubs
Taiwan
High-tech island with mountain spines, night markets, and friendly orderliness.
- Food
- safety
- transport
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Strict / case-by-case
Patchy / regional referrals
Syria
Ancient cities and UNESCO sites-current conditions require extreme caution.
- History
- cuisine
- architecture
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
Switzerland
Alpine precision with lakeside cities and eye-watering chocolate (and rents).
- Safety
- salaries
- transport
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
South Korea
High-tech daily life, efficient transit, and food that happily burns twice.
- Safety
- connectivity
- jobs
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Slovakia
Central-European ease with alpine pockets and efficient rails.
- Value
- mountains
- proximity to Vienna
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Strong private coverage
Russia
Vast country spanning 11 time zones-complex geopolitics, rich culture.
- Arts
- literature
- monumental cities
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Strong private coverage
Pakistan
From Karakoram giants to bustling cities-big landscapes, big culture.
- Mountains
- food
- textiles
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
North Macedonia
Low-to-mid costs, lakes and mountains, café culture—balanced by air quality issues in winter, uneven infrastructure outside hubs, and paperwork precision.
- Balanced
- Friendly
- Local-language
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Patchy / regional referrals
North Korea
Highly controlled state-travel and residence are exceptional and restricted.
- Mountain scenery
- architecture symbolism
- Balanced
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Nepal
Himalayan gateway with spiritual towns and trekking economies.
- Trekking
- culture
- affordability
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Myanmar
Golden pagodas and river life-complex situation, research advisories first.
- Architecture
- landscapes
- rich culture
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Mongolia
Endless steppe, big skies, and a frontier feel with surprising coffee culture in Ulaanbaatar.
- Nomadic heritage
- outdoor adventure
- low population density
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Moldova
Quiet, budget-friendly corner of Europe with wine routes.
- Low costs
- rural calm
- emerging food scene
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Liechtenstein
Alpine microuniverse-clean, wealthy, and five minutes to everywhere else.
- Safety
- scenery
- finance jobs
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Laos
Mekong bends, temples, and mountain mist-slow and gentle.
- Affordability
- river life
- calm pace
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Kyrgyzstan
Nomad roots, alpine lakes, and visa-easy mountain freedom.
- Trekking/horseback
- affordability
- community
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Kosovo
Café culture, mountain backdrops, and low day-to-day costs—balanced by winter air quality in cities, variable infrastructure, and careful paperwork sequencing.
- Balanced
- Friendly
- Local-language
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Kazakhstan
Steppe megastructures, mountain cities, and a reform-minded streak.
- Space (Baikonur)
- modern hubs
- nature near Almaty
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
Ireland
Green, friendly, and good craic-tech hubs with coastal weekend escapes.
- Jobs
- English language
- scenery
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Iraq
Tigris and Euphrates heartlands-conditions and access vary by region.
- History
- cuisine
- Kurdish mountain scenery (north)
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Strict / case-by-case
Strong private coverage
Iran
Ancient cities, deserts, and mountain backdrops-entry and banking are complex.
- Architecture
- food
- hospitality
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
India
Subcontinent scale-Himalaya to tropics, megacities to beach towns, everything in between.
- Food
- tech/jobs
- diversity
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Elite healthcare hubs
Czechia
Castles, beer, and trams-efficient Central Europe with fair prices.
- Prague's culture
- safety
- transit
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Strong private coverage
China
Megacities to karst peaks-scale, speed, and cuisine diversity.
- Jobs in tech/manufacturing
- transit
- food
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Cambodia
Angkor heritage, Mekong life, and a maturing expat scene.
- Affordability
- food
- river/countryside mix
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bridged cultures, mountain rivers, and Ottoman-Austro streets.
- Value
- scenery
- cafe life
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Bhutan
Himalayan kingdom balancing tradition, nature, and mindful development.
- Mountains
- monasteries
- Gross National Happiness ethos
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Belgium
Waffles, governance layers, and easy hops to everywhere in Europe.
- Food/beer
- EU/international roles
- transit
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Bangladesh
Delta nation with bustling cities, tea hills, and river life.
- Textiles
- food
- hospitality
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Azerbaijan
Caspian energy hub with flame towers and highland villages.
- Modernising capital
- food
- mountains
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
Australia
Sandy coasts, urban coffee, and a continent's worth of microclimates.
- Outdoors
- salaries
- English-speaking ease
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Armenia
Caucasus crossroads with monastery-dotted hills and a tech-curious capital.
- Affordability
- safety perception
- diaspora links
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Albania
Adriatic and Ionian coasts with mountain backdrops and fast-changing cities.
- Value
- beaches
- hiking
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
The Netherlands
Cycling paradise with efficient systems and international cities.
- Quality of life
- English proficiency
- transit
Updated 10 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Sweden
Design, fika, and functional everything-with forests for days.
- Quality of life
- nature access
- English proficiency
Updated 10 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Poland
Central-European engine with medieval squares and modern tech hubs.
- Cost-quality balance
- safety
- vibrant cities
Updated 10 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Norway
High-trust Nordic living with fjords, salaries, and sweaters to match.
- Safety
- nature access
- work-life balance
Updated 10 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
Luxembourg
Pocket-sized powerhouse with three languages and big salaries.
- Jobs
- safety
- schools
Updated 10 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Lithuania
Baltic blend-baroque old towns, woods, and a fast-modernising economy.
- Value
- safety
- tech scene
Updated 10 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Latvia
Baltic balance-Art Nouveau streets, pine coasts, and digital admin.
- Value
- safety
- nature
Updated 10 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
Germany
Engineered efficiency, forests, and beer gardens-Europe's workhorse with heart.
- Jobs
- transport
- safety
Updated 10 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Finland
Saunas, lakes, and a quietly excellent welfare state.
- Education
- safety
- nature access
Updated 10 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Estonia
E-state pioneer with medieval old towns and forested calm.
- Digital services
- safety
- English in tech circles
Updated 10 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Denmark
Hygge, bikes, and high trust-Scandi order with island charm.
- Quality of life
- cycling
- English proficiency
Updated 10 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Patchy / regional referrals
Belarus
Forested plains and Soviet-scale avenues-entry/residency highly context-dependent.
- Clean cities
- low costs
- classical arts
Updated 10 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Elite healthcare hubs
Austria
Alpine precision with baroque cities and tidy public services.
- Quality of life
- safety
- transport
Updated 10 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Hungary
Thermal baths, paprika kitchens, and a tech-curious capital.
- Budapest beauty
- affordability
- central location
Updated 09 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Suriname
Rainforest nation with Dutch flavor and multicultural streets.
- Nature
- rivers
- calm pace
Updated 08 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Venezuela
Angel Falls, tepuis, and Caribbean coasts-conditions vary widely by region.
- Nature
- music
- baseball culture
Updated 07 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Nicaragua
Colonial cities and surf beaches at wallet-pleasing price points.
- Low costs
- volcano landscapes
- expat pockets
Updated 07 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Guyana
English-speaking Amazonia-waterfalls, rivers, and a frontier feel.
- Kaieteur Falls
- birding
- oil-era growth
Updated 07 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Strict / case-by-case
Patchy / regional referrals
Yemen
Frankincense routes, Socotra's alien-beautiful flora-current conditions are volatile.
- Architecture (Sana'a old city)
- unique biodiversity on Socotra
- Balanced
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Tunisia
Mediterranean shores, Roman mosaics, and Sahara gateways on a budget.
- Beaches
- archaeology
- value living
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Sri Lanka
Tea-carpeted hills, surf beaches, and heritage cities at approachable prices.
- Scenery
- cuisine
- wildlife
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Strict / case-by-case
Strong private coverage
Saudi Arabia
Rapidly transforming kingdom-mega-projects, heritage, and Red Sea coasts.
- High earnings potential
- new tourism zones
- archaeology
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
Qatar
Super-modern Gulf hub with top infrastructure and fast growth.
- Safety
- salaries
- flights
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Strict / case-by-case
Strong private coverage
Oman
Low-key Gulf elegance-mountains, frankincense coasts, and calm cities.
- Safety
- hospitable culture
- scenic wadis and dunes
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Strict / case-by-case
Patchy / regional referrals
Libya
Mediterranean coast and Sahara seas-entry/security highly context-dependent.
- Roman sites
- vast desert
- Balanced
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Lebanon
Levantine food heaven with mountains to sea in an hour-conditions fluctuate.
- Cuisine
- culture
- scenery
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Strict / case-by-case
Strong private coverage
Big expat hub
Kuwait
Compact Gulf state with strong salaries and serious summer heat.
- Safety
- incomes
- flights
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Jordan
Amman hills, desert castles, and Red Sea snorkels-stable in a busy neighbourhood.
- Safety perception
- history
- English in tourism sector
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Israel
Start-up intensity, Mediterranean beaches, and layered history-conditions vary by region.
- Tech/jobs
- food
- transport
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Honduras
Bay Islands reefs, mountain coffee towns, and Maya sites.
- Diving (Roatan/Utila)
- affordability
- nature
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Guatemala
Highland volcano views, Mayan culture, and coffee towns by a lake.
- Value
- climate variety by altitude
- culture
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
El Salvador
Compact Pacific nation with surf towns and a digital-forward push.
- Surf
- improving infrastructure
- proximity to North America
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Egypt
Nile civilization meets big-city bustle and Red Sea resorts.
- History
- diving
- cost-of-living value
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
Canada
Orderly, outdoorsy, and opportunity-rich-just bring a jacket (or five).
- Safety
- healthcare
- immigration pathways
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Strong private coverage
Big expat hub
Bahrain
Island kingdom with a social streak and Manama's growing skyline.
- Regional connectivity
- calmer vibe vs. neighbours
- Big expat hub
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Algeria
Sahara seas of sand meet whitewashed Mediterranean boulevards.
- Roman sites
- desert landscapes
- French-influenced architecture
Updated 06 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Paraguay
Underrated heart-of-South-America with low costs and laid-back pace.
- Affordable living
- yerba mate culture
- ranch country
Updated 05 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Montenegro
Adriatic beauty with fjord-like bays and compact mountain-to-sea living.
- Dramatic coast
- historic towns
- growing expat interest
Updated 05 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Big expat hub
Brazil
Continent-sized-beaches, jungle, megacities, and music everywhere.
- Culture
- biodiversity
- food
Updated 05 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Bolivia
High-altitude cities, salt flats, and Amazon edges-raw and rewarding.
- Salar de Uyuni
- indigenous culture
- affordability
Updated 05 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Patchy / regional referrals
Belize
Caribbean-meets-Central America with reefs, ruins, and English lingua franca.
- Diving/snorkelling
- laid-back pace
- small communities
Updated 05 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Strict / case-by-case
Patchy / regional referrals
Afghanistan
Mountain nations and bazaars-plan with up-to-date advisories front and center.
- Rugged scenery
- carpets
- hospitality
Updated 05 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Big expat hub
Vietnam
Scooters, street-food stools, and fast-growing hubs from Hanoi to Saigon.
- Cuisine
- affordability
- manufacturing boom
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Uruguay
Calm, progressive South America-mate on rambla sunsets and low drama.
- Stability
- safety
- beaches
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Turkey
Where continents mash up-Bosporus city life, Aegean towns, and Cappadocian moonscapes.
- Food
- history
- coastlines
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
The UAE
Desert to skyline in a decade-tax-lite living with world connections.
- Salaries
- safety
- flights
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Big expat hub
The Philippines
Island nation with English use, friendly culture, and beach-town options.
- Diving
- affordability
- widespread English
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Big expat hub
Thailand
Tropical convenience with world-class food and deep expat experience.
- Cuisine
- affordability
- healthcare value
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
Spain
Sun-drenched living with trains that run and tapas that don't stop.
- Climate
- culture
- healthcare
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
South Africa
Big-nature country with world-class wine, coastline, and city variety.
- Scenery
- food/wine
- English widely used
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Slovenia
Alpine-to-Adriatic in two hours-clean, green, and organised.
- Safety
- scenery
- efficient services
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
Singapore
Orderly, green, hyper-connected city-state with hawker-centre soul.
- Safety
- clean streets
- flights
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Serbia
Land-linked Balkans hub with cafe riversides and lively nightlife.
- Affordability
- digital-nomad scene
- hospitality
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Romania
Carpathian castles, Black Sea summers, and lively, affordable cities.
- Value
- tech talent
- nature
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
Portugal
Sun, surf, and sardines-plus stable EU access and strong expat ecosystems.
- Mild climate
- safety
- food/wine
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Peru
Andes to Amazon with a food scene that punches far above its weight.
- Cuisine (Lima)
- archaeology
- varied climates
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Big expat hub
Panama
Tropical crossroads with a busy canal and expat-friendly visas.
- Connectivity
- coastal choices
- mountain towns (Boquete)
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Morocco
Colour-splashed medinas, surf towns, and Atlas mountain escapes.
- Crafts
- cuisine
- varied regions from desert to coast
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Big expat hub
Mexico
Vast, diverse, and value-rich-big expat circuits and deep culture.
- Food
- beaches & mountains
- lively cities
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Mauritius
Polished island living with strong expat options and beaches galore.
- Stable
- bilingual (EN/FR)
- investment pathways
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Malta
Compact Mediterranean archipelago with EU access and limestone charm.
- English widely spoken
- mild winters
- history
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Big expat hub
Malaysia
Modern, foodie, multicultural hub with strong expat ecosystems.
- Great value
- English widely used
- superb food
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Strict / case-by-case
Elite healthcare hubs
Japan
Hyper-modern meets tradition-sushi breakfasts, bullet trains, and mountain onsens.
- Safety
- transport
- food
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Elite healthcare hubs
Italy
Art, pasta, and trains to everywhere-dolce vita with paperwork sprinkles.
- Culture
- food/wine
- varied regions
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Big expat hub
Indonesia
17,000+ islands of surf, volcanoes, and coffee-even the traffic has a view.
- Beaches
- culture variety
- affordability
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Greece
Sun-baked islands, mountain villages, and a capital that never stops snacking.
- Islands
- food
- history
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Georgia
Caucasus charm-wine qvevri, mountain trails, and easy visas historically.
- Affordability
- scenery
- food
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Elite healthcare hubs
Big expat hub
France
From Parisian cafes, Bordeaux vineyards, Alps, Atlantic-culture all with amazing cuisine.
- Healthcare
- lifestyle
- diverse regions
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Ecuador
Four worlds: Andes, Amazon, coast, and Galapagos-great value.
- Retiree appeal
- biodiversity
- manageable scale
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Cyprus
Mediterranean island with two communities, sunny winters, and EU access.
- Beaches
- safety
- English usage
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly & moderate (hide strict)
Strong private coverage
Croatia
Adriatic islands, medieval towns, and an increasingly digital-nomad-friendly setup.
- Coastline
- safety
- EU access
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Warm / Mediterranean
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Big expat hub
Costa Rica
Pura vida: eco-tourism pioneer with stable politics and healthcare.
- Nature
- safety
- retiree/digital-nomad appeal
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Big expat hub
Colombia
Andean cities, Caribbean coasts, and a coffee axis-vibrant and improving.
- Cost-quality balance
- climate variety by altitude
- Big expat hub
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Tropical & equatorial
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Chile
Pacific spine from desert to glaciers-efficient, outdoorsy, and wine-happy.
- Safety perception
- scenery
- infrastructure
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Bulgaria
EU value pick-mountains, Black Sea towns, and fast internet.
- Affordability
- nature
- ski/beach combo
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
Friendly (hide moderate & strict)
Strong private coverage
Argentina
Big country, bigger steaks-Andes to tango with eye-popping variety.
- Food/wine
- scenery
- culture
Updated 04 Nov 2025
Four seasons / varied
No destinations match those filters.
Trust & transparency
How we keep these guides reliable
Source backed
Government gazettes, tax authorities, and our logic service feed every update—no scraped hearsay.
Security first
TLS 1.2+, encrypted storage, and scoped access controls guard your saved scenarios and favourites.
Fresh data
Latest refresh on 20 Nov 2025 with weekly delta checks.