Can I just go live in any country?

I either want to move to Canada or the UK. My husband wants to move to Ireland or Australia. Can we jist get on a plane and go and never return to our home country?

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Are you trying to move from the US?
I found a reddit thread that claims, "US citizens have the freedom to live and work in the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia."

Are you rich? Some countries have investor visa programs that will grant you residency or even citizenship in some cases.

That’s illegal practically everywhere 😅 I think people forget that a lot. You need to go through that country’s citizenship process

I mean you could just get a plane ticket and never get one back, but to be able to legally work in that country, and therefore pay your bills, buy or rent a home, etc etc you are going to need correct documentation.

No, you need proper documentation and visas.

My husband is Australia and needs a new visa every 2-3 years and has to qualify. That means either employment contracts, proof of family income, NHS surcharge payments etc.

We are moving to the US and his visa is going to cost us about £9k.

Ok I'll look into what each place requires.. I guess without documentation we could get deported like the way the US is currently doing to people😬

No, you can't. And if you buy a one way ticket you will get flagged at the airport and questioned. My sister tried to do exactly this

My uncles wife is American. She moved to Scotland to live with him and the rest of his family, as well as the fact that she just loved Scotland anyway.

It took YEARS for her to finally get citizenship, even though she was married to a citizen and cost thousands of pounds. It's not as easy as just jumping on a plane. And you can't seek asylum unless your in danger in your own country.

Yeah almost every country has that policy. It’s not even a current thing that’s been happening in the U.S just now.. it’s always been a thing. Some places don’t even allow you to buy a one way ticket. They refused to put me on a flight to Colombia because I bought a one way ticket. I immediately had to buy a return ticket and it had to be before three months of staying there. Most of the places you listed require some type of visa

Honestly, im not moving and have no interest, just trying to prove a point. Americans are all pissed about people getting deported who dont have legal citizenship, but it's just that way everywhere.

You can go and live anywhere your passport allows you entry & stay for as long as the country allows but then you have to go through processing for extended stay or to obtain citizenship.
Some countries are easier than others in processing citizenship.

don't come to Canada lmao we all living paycheck to paycheck here, the cost of life is crazy you can't wven afford a house

That’s an interesting take OP. I’m kind of interested too, I’ve seen people from the US on here so against illegal immigrants being deported. Where here in the UK the general attitude is the complete opposite, illegal immigrants are not looked on favourably and people like political parties that stamp down on it.

For Auz you need to provide a service they need e.g. nurses, they won't just let anyone and everyone in.

@Lisa the big issue people are against is that people are being detained and deported without due process. Legal migrants, tourists, people on valid student visas are getting caught up in the wide, indiscriminate net that the current administration is casting in the name of deporting illegal immigrants. The Trump DOJ has said ICE now doesn't need a warrant to enter someone's home, which is a pretty blatant violation of the 4th amendment.

Yes, you can move to any country you want. But even if you fulfill the requirements, you will also find xenophobic attitudes everywhere. Like in the UK for example. Racism in the workplace and schools is high. They started with Brexit and now they can't find qualified people who actually want to come here as other countries offer better conditions.

The difference, though, is that the US welcomes any person who wants to open a bank account regardless of their immigration status to help them settle. You wouldn't find that in other countries. Other coutries are more strict and serious when issuing permits and letting you access to their services, not like in the US.

@Stephany why I left Canada lol

If this is about vacating the USA, just know you’ll still be stuck paying US taxes AND the taxes of whatever country you relocate to. Also yes you absolutely need legal documents or else you’d be an illegal immigrant and subject to deportation and criminal charges.

@Katie Nurses you say??? 👀

I understand it's very expensive to become a resident here in Australia.
I think you have to start with a working visa with a sponsorship and work, or pay $$

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