Buzz around expatriation from the United States has grown louder in light of President Donald Trump and his administration’s controversial decisions.
Expatriating, or leaving your native land to live and work in another country, often becomes more appealing following an election. This leaves the question, however, of where on Earth to go.
Previously, the Citizen Times covered countries that will pay U.S. citizens to relocate. Now, let’s look at which countries American expatriates are choosing – and why.
Where do Americans move?
WorldPopulationReview.com published a list of the most common destinations of Americans who expatriated in 2024. The full list of 10 countries:
- Mexico – 799,248 expats
- Canada – 273,226
- United Kingdom – 170,771
- Puerto Rico – 159,515
- Germany – 152,639
- Australia – 116,620
- Israel – 76,794
- South Korea – 68,050
- France – 61,668
- Japan – 58,340
So, why these countries in particular? Here’s what we know about 2024’s top three and why Americans might choose these locations.
How to move to Mexico
Mexico welcomed 26.55% of 2024’s U.S. expats, a total of 799,248.
As an immediate neighbor to the U.S., it’s probably no surprise that Mexico tops the list, beating out Canada with more than twice the number of movers.
The International Citizens Group explains that American citizens can stay in Mexico for up to 90 days without a visa or 180 days with a tourist visa. Mexico offers several types of residency visas, each with unique requirements and paperwork.
Applying for a temporary residency visa, which allows you to live in Mexico for more than 180 days and up to four years, is usually the first step. To qualify for Mexican citizenship, U.S. residents must reside in Mexico on a temporary or permanent resident visa for five years to qualify for naturalization, with some exceptions.
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