I am British and cannot relate to life here. Maybe I'm depressed and find people in general hard to relate to, but I have felt this way progressively stronger for around 10 years (I'm now in my thirties). It was quite a revelation of the self when I refrained from voting in Britain's EU referendum, realising with clarity that I couldn't care less if my country wanted to flush itself down the toilet or not; I had no intention of remaining. This was great in theory, but here I am several years later living in what feels like a half-citizenship. I used to be socially, and somewhat politically, motivated here, but Britain has jaded me and what's the point of staying when that's never going to change?

I live in Peru, I'm 35 years old, single, no kids. I just finished my masters degree and I have some years of experience as a teacher in a graphic design and advertising faculty. I speak spanish, english and french. I'm thinking on emigrate to somewhere. I honestly dont see any future here. The crime rate is increasing every day (I got robbed at gunpoint 2 weeks ago), renting is expensive and wages are a joke. Where should I go? I was thinking on NZ or Australia. There is any other suggestion?

Hey guys, on the last episode of the Emigrant’s Life podcast, I had a good chat with Jess, an emigrant who left Wales 2 years ago and lived in China, Australia, and now Canada. She shared her tips on how to travel or emigrate on a budget.

I know this is not the time to travel or emigrate, but it may be the time to plan in advance.

The resources she shared are AU Pair and STA Travel. AU Pair is a great way to find accommodation and make a few bucks. You would work as care given, nanny, a teacher with the family that hosts you in exchange for a place to stay and some money. STA Travel is a place to find work overseas. You can be a volunteer, which may not pay you, but it will give you a reference point on the new country.

Both these websites could be a great tool to use to make the big step a bit easier.

If you want to listen to Jess’s story, you can find it on Emigrant’s Life website or where you listen to your podcasts.

How to emigrate to Europe or USA Is there anyone to help

How does one just up and leave? I’ve got a Jamaican grandma who lives in London. I’ve been estranged from her due to my mother. I’m in touch with my father through phone calls who sees her every Sunday. Thinking of calling her up and asking if she knows any other family who would take me with kin in, in exchange for being a helpful working family member? Could this be too much to ask? Or at least if I ask, I will be the wiser. I’m in a codependent relationship with Germany, the city I live in and the people who inhabit it and even my partner and his family. Everything about my birth town is going to the shits. Would it be okay to leave? And which place on earth is safe enough for a single mum of three?

Have recently returned to New Zealand and have bought a house with Kiwi partner. I have previously lived here and never considered myself a home bird. This time have moved after being home for 5 years and during COVID. Ever since stepping on the plane have felt that it was a mistake to leave and that I don't want to live on the other side of the world from my family. I know I should have probably realised this before I invested so much into the move but I don't think fully processed what it would mean. I think a huge part for me is thinking of starting a family so far away from my own, it doesn't feel right. Yet if I go home I will go back to being single with a slim chance of having my own family. Has anyone had this experience? Any advice?!

Really looking for options.

40 years old, skilled, reasonable money in the bank.

Looking for a country with:

Lowish crime. High freedom (no forced Covid restrictions, Covid passports, etc). Easy language to learn, if need be. Will consider all weather conditions, but high winds are annoying.

At the end of October I (Dutch) will be moving with my wife (Malaysian) to Malaysia Partially to deliver our baby. Initially for 6 month's but if all goes well for ever. I will be continuing to work for my current Dutch employer.

I still have an apartment which I'm thinking of renting out for at least 6 month's.

Currently in Malaysia we will need to go into quarantine for 2 weeks (which I'm fine with, thankful they take it seriously).

We probably won't be shipping a lot of items.

I was hoping someone could think of things I need to do in my home country, do I need to tell the municipality I'm moving, what about healthcare insurance (I have world coverage). What about money, do I need to tell my bank so they don't think it's strange so many transaction are coming from Malaysia?

Thanks for the help.

I know English and willing to learn new languages and adapt to new country. I hear some countries offer incentives to settle in sparsely populated areas. Kindly advise me as to how to go about this. I have 2 places in mind which are sparsely populated, one is Siberia, the other Patagonia. Any other recommendation is also welcome.

Willing to remarry also, to make that possible, but only as last option. But it is not possible to know what kind of spouse you will be getting.

I am a medical graduate, from a former British colony, now an independent state. However I would like to be engaged in some other vocation as treating patients keeps me anxious. I can do without the anxiety.

Any advice or recommendation is welcome.

Hi. So, I don't know how commonplace this type of post is, but I need to ask someone about this.

I've been talking with a friend of mine. He's poor and from Algeria. I'm trying to help him get to America.

The problem is, I have no idea how. I'm a teenager and so is he, and I have no experience with this type of thing.

How do I help him?

I live in Venezuela and is very hard to live in here, I would love to move to other country but is really hard to find a place where I can live easily, I´m looking for a place where I can move asily and with job offers (Minimum wage is ok). Any help would be well recived

Hey guys, i'm kind of new to this. I'm in my 20s, half way-beggining a career, and it seems that everything is going down around here. I've been thinking about migrating somewhere, but choosing one place is probably the hardest thing rn. I'm fluent in english and i speak italian, i've done a lot for subjects regarding didacticts/ teaching people, but i don't have a degree. Any suggestions about where could i go? I thought about England, NZ or even Canada, but I'm not really sure.

Anything helps, so i thank you in advance!

Hello, I'm planning to leave my country I have a possibility to go to this two countries, does anyone have experience with the both countries? How it is to work/live in both?

Thanks in advance :)

How easy is it to get foot in the door of these countries.

Nationality: British

Main skill: 20yrs+ yrs of project management, business analysis and transformation.

Hey all.

So I. Thinking longer term here. When my kids are grown (so looking 7 years or so) and after my mum passed I will have nothing holding me to the UK. I was originally thinking Mexico or somewhere in northern south America (if I got my geography right)

What pros and cons are there to countries in that locale?

Thanks in advance

So I live in England and seriously thinking about just upping sticks and emigrating somewhere else.

My original thought was Mexico. Find somewhere cheap to live and some bar or shop job or something.

Wondering if there were pros and cons to mexico

Hey guys, one British guy on Ukrainian girl. Were married and we have a passive income of around £1k monthly, and some savings for property purchase. We would like to live somewhere life is cheaper, the weather is reasonably good (unlike the UK). We believe the majority of Europe is overpriced, so looking further afield.

But it is baffling to us where we could be allowed to live, work and buy property?

Much appreciate any suggestions...

I may be emigrating to an EU country. I'm thinking France, Spain, Germany or Portugal. I'm in the process of building a large live-in vehicle. I'd like to know about healthcare in these countries. Due to Chron's disease, I have a permanent colostomy bag. Currently the NHS provides me with these bags for free. How likely is it that I'll be able to get these essential medical supplies abroad?

What are the details specific to being abroad in a UK-registered vehicle? Can I re-register it abroad? what about citizenship? can I renounce my UK citizenship? I'm Welsh (and welsh-speaking) which is very similar to Breton, so I'm thinking of moving there.

Hey all I am disabled and 25, living in the US. I wanted to know if disabled people can move to other countries and if so where?? I am totally willing to do all research necessary I just don't know a good place to start or how to start the process.

A long read, but we're desperate and have decided to turn to the internet, for better or for worse, for some advise and perspective.

My wife and I have wanted to leave England for a few years now..the quality of life, weather, political landscape are making us miserable and we want to try and start again somewhere else. I use to live in Australia on a working holiday visa years ago and we are both in love with the country. The problem : immigration. I'm an Aircraft Engineer in the Armed forces and currently there is not demand for my trade in Australia. As my skills are very transferable to different trades and as such our plan to immigrate to Australia is as follows:

AUSTRALIA PLAN

1. Study Automotive Electrical for two years and obtain an Australian trade certificate.

2. Apply for a 18 month graduate visa and enrol on the Job Ready Program.

3. Obtain a positive skills assessment after 12 months on full time work as an auto sparky.

4. Apply for a 189 or (more likely) a 190 visa and obtain PR.

Pros of this plan

1. A distant family member (mothers cousin) owns his own Automotive Electrical business.

2. My best mate is a Mine Engineering manager out in Perth and he can put in touch with all the right people after I'm qualified.

3. Currently as it stands, by the time I get to skillselect, I sit at 75 points for the 190 visa and 70 points for the the 189.

4. Automotive Electrician is in strong demand in Australia and the outlook in the long term looks good.

Cons

1. Cost - the course is around 10 grand. With the restricted working rights in Australia I can only work part time during term time (full time during holidays). Which means we'll have to constantly dig into our savings.

2. Time - the whole process will take a minimum of 3 years. That's 3 years not buying a house, not earning a good salary, and living in a rental property.

3. Age - I'm 31 now, 32 when I start the course. Close to 35 by the time I finish the process. Ouch.

4. Risky - the laws and requirements change all the time and there is no guarantee that any of this will work. International students have a tough paper round in Australia. We could be on a flight home after 3/4 years, with hardly any savings having achieved only an expensive trade certificate.

CANADA PLAN

Just to clarify - neither of us have ever been to Canada. So we welcome all inputs here. The plan is allot more simple:

Pros

1. We both provisionally qualify for PR through express entry in my trade.

2. We can buy a house straight away.

3. There is good job prospects for me and my wife.

Cons

1. It has very cold winters. A big incentive for us is the climate and although they have fantastic summers, the cold dark winter months put us off a bit.

2. 2 weeks annual holiday a year - what the hell? You read that Canadians have a good work/life balance - how is that possible when you get only 2 weeks off a year? Even 3 weeks is pretty poor.

Logically Canada is the better choice, but our hearts are saying Australia. We just don't know how to make this decision. We are planning a trip to the west coast of Canada to check it out to get a feel of the place. What do you all think? What's the way forward people?

Hi all, I am hoping to get some advice. My friend in Venezuela has contacted me asking for help to leave the country, most probably to Argentina. I was hoping to get some advice on the best way to help him. He needs money to sort out his documents (passport, visa, university degree...). I am planning to help him set up a crowdfunding page in which he will be able to say more about his situation and experiences under the Venezuelan dictatorship. Has anyone else here emigrated from Venezuela? Is he safe to post online about his plight?

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Early 20s couple. Living in Northern Ontario. Looking to sell and settle debts and move. Debated a few places and really like the appeal of Brighton, not IN London, yet close, decent job prospects (for me, programmer .net c# etc etc), english as first language, would have also considered Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Denmark etc.

Just looking for some general information as we are just starting down this potential path.

Cheers.