Countries that will pay you to move there - Countries that will pay you to move there

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Chile -

Chile offers funding to startup companies who wish to start their journey in the South American nation. The program incentivizes businesses with up to US$80,000 in funding and a work visa for a year.

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Ireland -

With the scheme Enterprise Ireland, the Emerald Isle offers to pay entrepreneurs and small businesses who wish to start companies in their country. You don't have to be Irish to apply, but you do need to have your company registered in Ireland.

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Also, with its Our Living Islands scheme, the Irish government is hoping to populate and strengthen its 30 remote islands for an economic boost. To be eligible for the US$87,600 grant, applicants must purchase a house that was built before 1993, but has remained vacant for two years or more.

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New Zealand -

The town of Kaitangata offers aspiring entrepreneurs around US$165,000 and free housing. Mostly it's because of skill shortage and a population crisis, as the town has a population of only 800.

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Iceland -

Via Iceland's startup program, the island nation offers US$50,000 to people looking to start a business in the country.

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The government provides support as well as a one-year visa to the applicants who get accepted for this program.

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Portugal -

The Portuguese government is paying people to work in the inland regions of the country through its Emprego Interior MAIS scheme, which pays in grants up to US$5,240. The grants are also applicable to foreign citizens.

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Japan -

Japan's government offers a program called the Regional Revitalization Program, which provides funding and support to people who want to move to rural areas of the country.

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The program offers a one-year visa and up to US$10,000 in funding to move there.

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Spain -

The village of Ponga in Asturias offers young couples US$3,256 for moving there, and an extra $3,256 for every child born or moved there with the couple.

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The biggest catch is that you have to legally bind yourself, and your family, to live in Ponga for at least five years.

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Greece -

Antikythera is a Greek island that is looking to increase its population, which currently stands at around 50.

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Greece -

The Greek Orthodox Church offers a house and a monthly grant of US$542 for three years to anyone who moves to the island. However, it's usually just offered for families as opposed to single individuals.

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Canada -

In an effort to retain more college/university graduates in the western province of Saskatchewan, graduates are offered $10,000 CAD (around US$15,000) in tax returns.

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Canada will pay you to live there for 10 years as long as you maintain residency and file taxes. The only catch is that you must have graduated from a post-secondary school on their list of approved institutions.

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Switzerland -

Albinen, a town in Switzerland, offers US$53,000 for people to relocate there due to a depopulation crisis of just 243 inhabitants. However, you have to be under 45, live in the town for 10 years, and already have Swiss citizenship.

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United States -

While the US isn't one of the easiest countries to immigrate to, there are many cities that offer great incentives if you're looking to relocate yourself and your family there. Some of the cities include Topeka in Kansas and Rochester in New York.

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United Kingdom -

The island of Sark, part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey in the UK, offers a program called the Sark Society, which provides funding to people who want to move to the island. The relocation program offers up to US$20,000 in funding and a one-year visa.

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Despite having one of the best education systems in the world, the UK is currently experiencing a huge shortage of teachers. To fill the shortage, England is offering to pay £10,000 (US$12,699) to teachers who are planning to move there.

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Austria -

Under its Red-White-Red Card Program, Austria offers non-EU/EEA and non-Swiss working citizens a one-year visa along with financial support to move there.

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Italy -

There are several small towns in Italy that will pay you to move there. One is the southern town of Candela, which offers around US$870 for singles and around $2,175 for families to move there. The only catch is that you must move your permanent residence to the southern Italian town, have a job, and invest in a house built before 1991.

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And if you're dreaming about living in Sicily, consider the small town of Sambuca di Sicilia. The town is selling homes for only €1 (US$1,09) to boost the population. In return, you must refurbish the run-down home within three years, and provide a €5,000 (US$5,900) security deposit that will be returned when the renovations are complete.

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Croatia -

Croatia is currently dealing with population decline in one of its rural towns, Legrad, and as a way to combat that, they're offering homes for around US$0,16. On top of that, they offer a contribution of $4,000 towards renovation costs, with certain eligibility criteria.

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To be eligible, you need to be under 40, financially stable, and have a degree. Also, you'll be required to register residence in Legrad within three years.

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Mauritius -

The island of Mauritius is offering around US$440 to start a business there. But to qualify, you'll have to have a profitable business plan.

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That might not be a lot of money, but relative to the expenses of Mauritius, it will be more than most startups need.

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South Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand -

These three countries offer similar benefits and target mostly European and North American residents.

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In return for moving to South Korea, Thailand, or Vietnam, they'll give you a job teaching English and other courses.

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The process is simple and relatively quick, so you'll be off to Asia sooner than you think!

Sources: (moveBuddha) (Holidify) (Insider Monkey)

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