Which cities in the world are willing to pay foreigners to move: USA, Italy, Spain, Switzerland
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Do you want to move to another country and also make money from it? Light! Some countries in the world are happy to offer payment to migrants who decide to move to their cities. Find out where foreigners are willing to pay for moving
Usually, a change of residence is accompanied by significant costs, but there are cities and regions in the world that are willing to pay migrants money for moving.
There are many reasons for this: the desire to increase the population in the city, to improve the economy of the region, or to restore abandoned premises.
We have collected for you the most interesting offers for moving in different countries of the world.
USA
- Harmony - the city government compensates new residents for the costs of moving, buying or building a house in the amount of $5,000 to $12,000.
- Oklahoma - This southern US state offers remote workers a grant of up to $10,000 to purchase a new home or break this amount into monthly rent.
- Bemidji, a small city in Minnesota with a population of 14,000, is also looking for "digital nomads." For those looking for a new home, the city government is offering $2,500 to cover moving costs, as well as free co-working space and access to business development programs.
- Niagara Falls welcomes college graduates and offers to pay off student loans. Instead, new residents must work in the city for at least two years.
Italy
- Molise region - the regional administration offers any Italian or foreigner who moves here to pay €700 per month for 3 years. However, under the condition of fulfilling two requirements: it is necessary to live in a village with a population of no more than 2,000 inhabitants, as well as to open one's own business, but the industry is not limited by any boundaries.
- Sambuca is a small village that was recognized as the most beautiful in Italy in 2016. However, many buildings here are idle and in need of repair. That is why some of them participate in the reconstruction program. The buyer can buy a new home for €1, but must undertake to repair the house and pay a deposit of €5,000, which will be returned after the repair.
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Spain
Ponga is a small village in the north of Spain in the region of Asturias. The village authorities offer €3,000 to couples who will move here, and the same amount for the birth of each child. The family will have to apply for permanent residence on a general basis, but getting a long-term visa when moving to Asturias is much easier than for foreigners planning to move to a more developed region of Spain. In addition, you can buy a good house in Ponga for €10,000 - this will allow you to apply for a permanent place of residence.
Find out how to apply for a permanent residence permit in Spain by following the link.
Switzerland
Albinen is a Swiss village that offers financial assistance of 25,000 Swiss francs per adult, 50,000 francs per couple and 10,000 francs per child to any citizen or permanent resident of the country who decides to move here and buy, convert or build a house. To participate in the program, it is necessary to obtain approval from the village administration.
Greece
Antikythera is a small island in the Aegean Sea that offers free housing, a plot of land and a monthly allowance of €500 for 3 years to families moving here to work. Currently, there is a research center for tracking climate change on the island.
The rules for issuing a work visa to Greece can be found here.
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