Countries offer attractive financial incentives to attract new residents. Startup grants, affordable housing, training opportunities and more. Find out which countries are willing to pay you to move to them and on what terms

Many countries in different parts of the world offer financial incentives to attract new residents to move to them. From grant programs for entrepreneurs to money offered by municipalities to revitalize small towns. No matter what kind of life you're looking for, many states offer unique benefits to help you start a new phase.

Which countries will pay you to move to them? The top 7 best countries are below.

Chile

Historically, Chile's economy has been focused on the extraction of minerals, but in recent years the state has been actively investing money in industries that will allow it to become an innovative technology center. In particular, the Start-Up Chile grant program for talented startups operates here, within the framework of which three programs are available:

1. Build – for aspiring entrepreneurs, designed to start a business. You'll receive 10 million pesos (about $14,000) and access to a co-working space along with a one-year residency visa.

2. Ignite – aimed at small startups that have already started but need help scaling up. The program provides about $30,000 and offers an additional $30,000.

3. Scaling – Targets cutting-edge or large startups, providing $80,000 in funding to help drive innovation.

- Conditions of participation

You can also submit an application in English. You need to describe your startup or business idea in detail. If you are selected, you will be invited to an interview.

Read about the main advantages of obtaining Chilean citizenship in this article.

Italy

Several Italian municipalities are also willing to pay for the move:

1. Candela is a region in southern Italy, located two hours from Naples. The local authorities offer €800 for single expats and €2,000 for families moving there.

- Conditions of participation

You must move permanently to one of the cities in southern Italy, have a job and invest in a house that was built before 1991. About a third of the houses in Kandela meet this requirement.

2. The island of Sardinia offered 15,000 euros to those willing to move to the countryside and renovate a house. The Sardinian government has allocated €45 million to this initiative to combat depopulation and isolation.

- Conditions of participation

Applicants must move to a city with a population of less than 3,000, live there continuously for 18 months, and work full-time.

3. In Sicily, you can buy a house for 1 euro, provided you renovate it within three years.

- Conditions of participation

You need to make repairs to the house worth about 15,000 euros and pay a 5,000-euro deposit, which will be returned later.

4. Tuscany launched a program aimed at attracting new residents "Residence in the mountains 2024". The program started in early June and covers 76 villages. The authorities offer foreigners grants of between 10,000 and 30,000 euros to help with the costs of buying and renovating real estate.

- Conditions of participation

It is important that the purchased real estate becomes the main residence of the applicant. The grant covers only 50% of housing costs. You can choose one of 76 towns with a population of no more than 5,000 people to move to. More details in this article.

Importantly! As of August 2024, the Sicily and Tuscany programs have already registered the required number of participants, so applications are currently suspended.

Read about the advantages and disadvantages of migrating to Italy, as well as the procedure for obtaining a permit, here. Instructions for obtaining a work visa to the country in this article.

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Switzerland

The Swiss city of Albinen is experiencing a decline in the young population, so they are ready to pay all people under the age of 45 who move here.

New residents will receive a grant of $25,000 and an additional $10,000 for their children.

- Conditions of participation

Meet the age norms (be under 45 years old) and permanently reside in the region for 10 years.

How to find a job in Switzerland as an expat and details of the Swiss labor market in this article.

Mauritius

The island of Mauritius, located east of Madagascar, can offer an expat life in a country with a high-quality economy, a developed education system and free medicine. A foreigner will receive here 20,000 Mauritian rupees ($440) for moving, but only if he starts his own business.

- Conditions of participation

You will have to present your unique and profitable business idea to a committee to determine if you qualify.

Read about work in Mauritius for expats here.

Spain

1. The region of Asturias, located in the north of Spain, is a great place to move to because of its beautiful landscape, welcoming communities and booming employment prospects. The local government is also ready to pay 10,000 euros to each young family with children.

- Conditions of participation

You will be able to receive a bonus of €3,000 for each child who moves with you or is born in Spain, provided you have lived in the community for at least five years.

2. The Extremadura region has allocated 2 million euros to attract digital nomads from around the world. In order to enrich the region with talents and stimulate the economy of the autonomy, the leadership introduced a new financial program.

- Conditions of participation

People will be able to receive €10,000 immediately after moving, and a further €5,000 after two years. More details in this article.

Read how a foreigner can get a job in Spain here.

Canada

1. The Canadian region of Saskatchewan offers college graduates 20,000 Canadian dollars (about 15,000 US dollars) upon graduation.

- Conditions of participation

Canada will pay you to live there for 10 years if you have residency and pay taxes. The only condition is that you must have graduated from a higher education institution from a certain list of approved institutions.

Top 5 most popular programs to move to Canada in 2024 by link. We talked about the peculiarities of the Canadian education system here.

Ireland

Ireland offers funding and tax incentives for promising startups. Applicants can receive grants to start their own business or expand their own business.

- Conditions of participation

Funding is provided by the government agency Enterprise Ireland, whose activities are aimed at the development of business in the country. To participate in the program, you must have a business plan and open an enterprise that will contribute to the development of the Irish economy.

Read this article on what you need to move to Ireland in 2024.

Thanks to countries willing to pay you to move abroad, migration can become much easier and more attractive. Therefore, if you are ready to leave your home, participating in one of these programs can be a great option.

We will remind you! There are many countries in the world that attract foreign investors and businessmen with their soft tax policy. These states offer a wide range of advantages, making them an ideal place to do business and invest. Read more about the countries with the lowest taxes for foreigners in 2024 in this article.

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