Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: A friend of mine is moving out of the USA later this week. [View all]ShazzieB
(16,964 posts)41. I am eligible for a UK passport, at least in theory.
My father was a citizen of the UK when I was born. (He became a US citizen years later, but I was grown by then.) His citizenship at the time of my birth would make me eligible for for dual citizenship, from what I've read.
Part of me is very attracted to the idea of going there, but as retirees with limited financial resources, just the cost of relocating to another country is daunting. Not to mention all the logistics involved. Still, it's nice to know the possibility exists.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
82 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Interesting! Thanks for the info. Personally, I don't think I could move to a place where
Coventina
Jun 2022
#5
You can "buy" residency in Portugal relatively easily if he has business accumen
SYFROYH
Jun 2022
#4
Does she know she is way more likely to die in a car wreck or falling down or by poison?
EX500rider
Jun 2022
#64
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
I love reading about other places to live, though I'm not sure I'm brave enough to retire elsewhere.
Lonestarblue
Jun 2022
#52
I certainly understand getting out. SoCal is my home port for 73 years. I make my stand here.
Magoo48
Jun 2022
#27
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
I believe it's fairly easy to immigrate to Portugal if you own a house there. Nt
Fiendish Thingy
Jun 2022
#50
excellent thread. Lots of food for thought as we are currently devolving. Will justice and democracy
Evolve Dammit
Jun 2022
#59