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ret5hd

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81. look at Belize...

Thu May 2, 2024, 09:39 AM

May 2

retiree visa program
english speaking
pretty cheap

on a side note, Belize is the only country in the world where the U.S. embassy doesn’t have a contingent of Marine guards at the embassy (or so i was told when we visited).

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A friend of mine is moving out of the USA later this week. [View all] Coventina Jun 2022 OP

I wonder how many guns MAGA own. MAGA is what, 50 million Americans? Eliot Rosewater Jun 2022 #1

Last numbers I saw DetroitLegalBeagle May 2 #77

Portugal is known for its very low crime rate. Foolacious Jun 2022 #2

Interesting! Thanks for the info. Personally, I don't think I could move to a place where Coventina Jun 2022 #5

If I had a way to move to Norway, I would do it in a millisecond renate Jun 2022 #32

I apologize for my lack of clarity, I don't actually qualify. Coventina Jun 2022 #67

I think if European countries put requirements jimfields33 May 2 #80

Well, in Portuguese bullfights the bull is not killed. Foolacious Jun 2022 #65

free college as well. We had acquaintances move there for that. Evolve Dammit Jun 2022 #49

Portugal is a great place to retire... TreasonousBastard Jun 2022 #3

You can "buy" residency in Portugal relatively easily if he has business accumen SYFROYH Jun 2022 #4

I think he qualified under your first bullet point, then. Coventina Jun 2022 #6

I know about this because my son will likely inherit... SYFROYH Jun 2022 #8

I have a white co-worker married to a black man from St. Maartin. Coventina Jun 2022 #14

I remember! renate Jun 2022 #33

The U.S. is the destination goal of millions around the world. former9thward Jun 2022 #61

And yet the homicide rate in St Maartin is over 4 times the US rate EX500rider Jun 2022 #63

Interesting! I'll have to ask her about that! Coventina Jun 2022 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jun 2022 #7

Sorry for your friend Johnny2X2X Jun 2022 #9

Portugal is on our list of potential retiring places ZonkerHarris Jun 2022 #10

Ours, too. RipVanWinkle Jun 2022 #37

Does she know she is way more likely to die in a car wreck or falling down or by poison? EX500rider Jun 2022 #64

Is it expensive to buy a small house in Portugal? CountAllVotes Jun 2022 #11

I think it is relatively cheap, but I honestly have not looked into it. Coventina Jun 2022 #12

Thanks CountAllVotes Jun 2022 #13

I'm jealous! My dream place to live is Delft. Coventina Jun 2022 #15

Will have to check into Delft! CountAllVotes Jun 2022 #16

If you're going to go, don't wait. mnhtnbb Jun 2022 #18

Husband had a friend whose son lived in Japan. shrike3 Jun 2022 #21

It's been said that life is what happens while we're busy making other plans. ShazzieB Jun 2022 #30

Yes, yes. n/t shrike3 Jun 2022 #69

The vet gave my dog 6 months mnhtnbb Jun 2022 #45

Me too. I love the options that affords us. Native Jun 2022 #17

and this is just my own description, peacebuzzard Jun 2022 #24

We will be visiting Portugal for the first time. shrike3 Jun 2022 #70

I recently talked with two students at schools I sub at and one children told me they were moving kimbutgar Jun 2022 #19

I wouldn't put too much stock in one family's risk assessment, especially if they're choosing China renate Jun 2022 #38

Canadians think they are isolated from Q. Hope22 May 2 #78

Portugal has become a popular retirement spot. shrike3 Jun 2022 #20

I would move someplace like Canada or the UK if I could. SidneyR Jun 2022 #22

I am eligible for a UK passport, at least in theory. ShazzieB Jun 2022 #41

What is climate change expected to do to Portugal? Kaleva Jun 2022 #23

one positive note on that is : Cork forests IcyPeas Jun 2022 #66

I've thought about it many times. Joinfortmill Jun 2022 #25

Anybody know of a place Susan Calvin Jun 2022 #26

Mexico or Costa Rica, possibly Portugal. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jun 2022 #51

I love reading about other places to live, though I'm not sure I'm brave enough to retire elsewhere. Lonestarblue Jun 2022 #52

look at Belize... ret5hd May 2 #81

I certainly understand getting out. SoCal is my home port for 73 years. I make my stand here. Magoo48 Jun 2022 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2022 #43

CA born and raised, lived here all my life, and I'll die here too. CA is a big FU to MAGA everywhere chia Jun 2022 #46

Yup, to all of the above. Me too. Magoo48 Jun 2022 #72

It would not surprise me, if it became its own nation. shrike3 Jun 2022 #73

Portugal is beautiful LittleGirl Jun 2022 #28

Lucky Him! McKim Jun 2022 #29

Why Portugal? RDJackson Jun 2022 #31

I considered Portugal as well. world wide wally Jun 2022 #34

Wish we could do the same eissa Jun 2022 #35

Health Insurance enid602 Jun 2022 #56

I vividly remember being in Atlanta with my best friend. Grammy23 Jun 2022 #36

Portugal is a good choice Warpy Jun 2022 #39

America is fine w me. Chin music Jun 2022 #40

good points Grasswire2 Jun 2022 #47

Sounds like you have a nice family. Chin music Jun 2022 #55

Your condescending exceptionalism is duly noted. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jun 2022 #53

And your nasty assumptive labeling is too. Chin music Jun 2022 #57

I have a feeling Portugal wont be so favorable in the near future. thatdemguy Jun 2022 #42

I'd move out of AZ DownriverDem Jun 2022 #44

Portugal is beautiful and they have very low crime. onecaliberal Jun 2022 #48

I believe it's fairly easy to immigrate to Portugal if you own a house there. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jun 2022 #50

My cousin lives in Portugal. BlackSkimmer Jun 2022 #54

We moved to Germany in 2015 Old Crank Jun 2022 #58

excellent thread. Lots of food for thought as we are currently devolving. Will justice and democracy Evolve Dammit Jun 2022 #59

Looking into Portugal as well Ananda62 Jun 2022 #60

My family wants to retire to Portugal too. They hate the US Marius25 Jun 2022 #62

I qualify to repatriate to Italy. Giving it some serious thought. Hassler Jun 2022 #71

That happens in Europe, too DFW Jun 2022 #74

Post removed Post removed May 2 #75

A friend of mine leaves Jacksonville, Florida today Jarqui May 2 #76

A few facts ... marble falls May 2 #79

Portugal is a great place for English speaking ex-pats. lark May 2 #82