Jul 28, 2024, 10:19 PM IST

7 countries that pay you to move there

Pavan Naidu

When planning to travel or shift abroad, one has to pay a lot of expenses.

But there are some countries that pay you to move there.

A program called Startup Chile helps entrepreneurs to move to South America. Depending on how far along your business is, you could be eligible for funding amounts between $14,000 to $80,000, along with co-working space and a year-long visa.

Chile

Red-White-Red Card initiative in Austria presents newcomers with financial support around $10,000 to move there.

Austria

The Japanese government grants foreigners a year-long visa and up to $10,000 to move to a more rural area that needs a population/economic boost.

Japan

People who decide to move to inland areas can benefit from a funding support of 2,633€, thanks to the Emprego Interior Mais initiative.

Portugal

Italy is currently offering grants of up to €30,000 for new residents who wish to buy a house and officially register as residents.

Italy

The government will pay you €80,000 to move to some remote Irish islands.

Iceland

Through its Startup Denmark program, the government offering $50,000 in funding and a one-year visa to entrepreneurs to set up their businesses within the country.

Denmark