Would you like to live in another country, and even for money?
Not many people know that there are countries that need permanent residents and are ready to do a lot for them. If you have long dreamed of leaving for another country, then this post is for you!
Detroit, Michigan, USA
"Paris of the West", "Automotive Capital of the USA" … The practically deserted city lost these glorious titles in the second half of the 20th century. And now he is struggling to restore its former glory. Local authorities have unveiled a new Detroit Challenge program that offers $ 2,500 to industry professionals who live and work in the city.
Alaska, USA
If you love winter, snowy landscapes and a leisurely pace of life, and you are not intimidated by low temperatures, then life in Alaska may be ideal for you. A special government fund pays specialists who agree to work in regions where the population is steadily declining. The only condition is that you need to live in Alaska for at least one year.
Province of Saskatchewan, Canada
The Canadian province offers a tremendous opportunity to newly graduated professionals who have not yet decided what to do next in life. Young enthusiasts will be paid 20,000 Canadian dollars to work and live in the province for seven years.
Niagara Falls, USA
Another fantastic opportunity that seems too incredible to be true is to live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet and get paid for it. The authorities are offering $ 7,000 to university graduates as an incentive to work in local businesses for two years.
Ponga, Asturias, Spain
This delightful little village in the protected areas of northeastern Spain is one of the oldest in the country. To attract young residents and strengthen the economy, the local authorities are offering 3 thousand euros to each young couple who move there. Plus, for every child born in the village, they also pay 3 thousand euros. This is a great opportunity to live in an incredibly beautiful place with a clean environment.
Utrecht, Netherlands
The Netherlands is known throughout the world for its deep study of the humanities and social sciences. And here's one of their social experiments: what happens if everyone living in the same city receives $ 1,000?
Curtis, Nebraska, USA
Each of us must have complained that the local authorities are not doing anything significant for the city. The American town of Curtis offered a solution - anyone can get a site for free if they come up with a really worthwhile idea to improve urban infrastructure or culture.
New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven is a government program designed to increase interest in the city. If you buy a house here for the first time, you will be given a loan of 10 thousand dollars without interest. If you have lived in the house for more than five years, then the loan is completely written off. You can also get $ 30K to upgrade your home with new energy-saving features. If you have lived in it for 10 years, you may not be able to refund your money.
Baltimore, Maryland
This is the seventh most dangerous city in America, but he really wants to change, and therefore gives visitors 5 thousand dollars to buy a house anywhere in the city. If this amount does not impress you, you can double it by buying an abandoned house - yes, an empty and uninhabited house in need of renovation, but in fact for free.
Most of Kansas
Kansas is willing to pay you if you move. The city of Lincoln (population 3,500), for example, will give you free land to build a house. If Lincoln is too big for you, you can get land in the city of Marquette, which has only 600 inhabitants. In addition, you will be exempted from income tax for 5 years or repaid a loan for studying at a university in the amount of up to 15 thousand dollars.
Pipestone, Manitoba
The Canadian town of Pipestone doesn't give out land for free, but they do offer steep discounts if you build on the site throughout the year. In addition, if you are looking to start a business, the city offers grants of up to C $ 32,000 (US $ 24,000).
Matsiker Island, Tasmania
If the US or Canada doesn't inspire you, then what about Tasmania? Matsiker Island off the coast of Tasmania provides jobs and housing. Preference for families who will maintain the lighthouse, provide meteorological reports, keep track of the land and buildings. If they, of course, agree to live in relative isolation. Living in a lighthouse at the end of the earth - isn't that a dream?
Mishima, Japan
You are alone? Then the Japanese settlement of Mishima is waiting for you (not to be confused with the city of Mishima). The village is spread over three small islands and has a population of only about 400 people, mostly retirees. Mishima is offering the Japanese 100,000 yen (about $ 840) to cover the cost of moving, and a monthly allowance for the first three years of living in the village. Here you can rent a three-bedroom home for 23,000 yen ($ 207) per month. Last but not least, they give you a cow. One free cow!
Pitcairn Island, South Pacific
If you are longing to live in one of the most remote islands in the world, Pitcairn Island is for you. There are only 50 people here, so every immigrant gets free land in this island paradise. Alas, only one person has moved there since 2015. Maybe because there is only one shop on the island that is open only three days a week, and everything needs to be ordered in advance from New Zealand? But if you like beaches and seclusion, you may be the second person to move there.
