Country Guides

In-depth guides for the most popular American expat destinations. Each guide covers visas, cost of living, taxes, healthcare, banking, and more.

Avg. cost: $2,000–$3,500/mo

Popular visa: D7 Passive Income Visa

Timezone: UTC+0 (WET / WEST)

Avg. cost: $1,200–$2,500/mo

Popular visa: Temporary Resident Visa

Timezone: UTC-6 (Central) / UTC-7 (Pacific)

Avg. cost: $2,200–$3,800/mo

Popular visa: Digital Nomad Visa

Timezone: UTC+1 (CET / CEST)

Avg. cost: $1,000–$2,500/mo

Popular visa: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

Timezone: UTC+7 (ICT)

Avg. cost: $1,500–$3,000/mo

Popular visa: Rentista Visa

Timezone: UTC-6 (CST — no daylight saving)

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