Countries you want to move to if you want to start a new life outside the Philippines

If you are considering moving to a new country, you are on the right page. These are the best countries to move to if you want to start a new life outside the Philippines.

Sometimes we get tired of doing the same thing every day. Dealing with the same problem, the same people and the same situation, it’s exhausting and we know it. We all have personal issues that we quietly fight, but somehow we get to the point where we ask ourselves if it’s really worth our time. Some people choose to continue the struggle, while others choose to start a new life. If you have the option to move to another country, the question is, why not? So in this article, we have summarized the countries where Filipinos can move easily as compared to other areas.

1. Montenegro

Montenegro is one of the best countries to move to, especially now that the process is easier compared to other European countries. The rules are not strict here yet, so obtaining a residence permit will be easier. You just need to know the different ways to have a residence here. Those ways could be studying, donating to the government, work permit, marrying a Montenegrin, buying real estate, starting a business or for medical reasons.

you must have one temporary residence permit first that you can renew every year and later switch to a permanent residence permit after 5 years. After living in Montenegro for 10 years, you are now eligible to apply for Montenegrin citizenship.

If you don’t know where to start or have no idea about the process, requirements, legalities, etc., we’re here to help! You can book our service for help and consultation regarding: moving to Montenegro†

However, if you are already eager to immigrate to Montenegro we can help you get a Type D residence visa and this can all be done within 2 to 3 months and Move2montenegro.com will serve as the legally required guarantor (the guarantors are questioned here by the local MUP police and must present notarized documents).

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2. Australia

As a country rich in natural wonders and diversity, Australia is one of the Philippines’ top countries when it comes to immigrating abroad.

If they move here, Filipinos have a few options for becoming full-fledged Australian citizens; a work visa, an invitation from a relative or study. From here you can later convert them to other permits.

To give you an idea, many Filipinos have moved to Australia as permanent residents, although you can choose whether you want to live temporarily or permanently. You can be a permanent resident through 3 categories; Family Flow, Work Flow, and Business or Investment Flow.

• Family Stream – under a Family stream category, these are for partners, parents or dependent relatives of Australian citizens or New Zealand citizens.
• Work flow – For this category you are invited to work in Australia.
• Business or investment flow – If you intend to become a business owner, entrepreneur or investor in Australia.

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3. New Zealand

No doubt many Filipinos want to move to New Zealand, I mean, who doesn’t? Less corrupt government, quality of life and security are excellent! Plus the scenery? New Zealand is truly a country many Filipinos dream of. So, how to move here? Is it possible for Philippine passport holders? Of course!

The same goes for Australia, there are also a few options that people can choose from to get permanent residence in New Zealand:

• Through work or business – Under this category, there are different types of visas such as skilled migrant, investor resident, entrepreneur resident, talent/work visa, and work visa for list of long-term skills shortages.
• By family – the types of visa are partner, parent visa, parent visa for retirement and dependent residence visa for children.

You can read our article about how to move to new zealand for more information about the process and requirements.

4. Canada

If you ask a Filipino where they want to emigrate if given the chance, most will answer “Canada”. Canada is a very open country for immigrants, this is one of the reasons why people always choose this place when they want to start a new life outside the Philippines.

The best part here is that there are many different ways to move to Canada (9 ways to be specific):

• Express entry
• Provincial nominees program
• Québec selected skilled workers
• caretakers
• immigration pilot
• Family sponsorship
• Own boss
• Start-up visa
• Student

Among these types, the most common are sponsorships by students, caregivers, and family members. Each type has different rules and requirements to follow. For more information about each of these programs, you can: view our article here†

Countries where you can get citizenship by investing

Apart from the above countries, you can also get the citizenship by just investing! The countries below are the best countries to move to if you intend to become an investor. The travel benefits are very attractive!

Also read: 12 countries where you can get citizenship by investing

5. Antigua and Barbuda

Minimum investment: USD 100,000
Time frame: 3-6 months
Official government website: cip.gov.ag
Travel benefits: Visa-free to 151 countries

6. Saint Lucia

Minimum investment: USD 100,000
Time frame: 3-4 months
Official government website: cipsaintlucia.com
Travel benefits: Visa-free to 146 countries

7. Dominica

Minimum investment: USD 100,000
Time frame: 3-4 months
Official government website: cbiu.gov.dm
Travel benefits: Visa-free to 152 countries

8. Vanuatu

Minimum investment: USD 130,000
Time frame: 1 month
Official government website: vanucitizenship.gov.vu
Travel benefits: Visa-free to 130 countries

9. Saint Kitts and Nevis

Minimum investment: USD 150,000
Time frame: 1.5 – 2 months
Official government website: ciu.gov.kn
Travel benefits: Visa-free to 165 countries

10. Grenada

Minimum investment: USD 150,000
Time frame: 3 – 4 months
Official government website: cbi.gov.gd
Travel benefits: Visa-free to 153 countries

11. Cambodia

Minimum investment: USD 250,000
Time frame: 3-6 months
Official government website: cambodiainvestment.gov.kh
Travel benefits: Visa-free to 54 countries

12. Turkey

Minimum investment: USD 250,000
Time frame: 3 – 6 months
Official government website: invest.gov.tr
Travel benefits: Visa-free to 125 countries

13. Malta

Minimum investment: EURO 600,000 or about USD 725,000
Time frame: more than 1 year
Official government website: komunita.gov.mt
Travel benefits: Visa-free to 184 countries

14. Jordan

Minimum investment: USD 1,000,000
Time frame: 5 years+
Official government website: jic.gov.jo
Travel benefits: Visa-free to 51 countries

15. Cyprus

Minimum investment: EURO 2,000,000 / USD 2,400,000
Time frame: 6 months
Official government website: cipregistry.mof.gov.cy
Travel benefits: Visa-free to 174 countries

Resident through investment in Europe

If the financial requirement is too complicated for you, you can instead get a residency permit first before applying for citizenship after a few years. Resident by investment is the fastest way.

Also read: 9 European countries where you can get a residence permit by investing

16. Austria

Minimum investment: EURO 50,000
residence: 2 years
Official government website: migration.gv.at
Travel benefits: EU freedom of movement

17. Latvia

Minimum investment: €250,000
residence: 5 years
Official government website: pmlp.gov.lv
Travel benefits: EU freedom of movement

18. Italy

Minimum investment: €250,000
residence: 2 years
Official government website: investorvisa.mise.gov.it
Travel benefits: EU freedom of movement

19. Greece

Minimum investment: €250,000
residence: 5 years
Official government website: enterprisegreece.gov.gr
Travel benefits: EU freedom of movement

20. Portugal

Minimum investment: €350.000
residence: 1 year
Official government website: imigrante.sef.pt
Travel benefits: EU freedom of movement

21. Spain

Minimum investment: EURO 500,000
residence: 2 years
Official government website: exteriores.gob.es
Travel benefits: EU freedom of movement

22. Monaco

Minimum investment: EURO 1,000,000
residence: 3 years
Official government website: en.service-public-particuliers.gouv.mc
Travel benefits: Freedom of movement in France

23. Ireland

Minimum investment: EURO 1,000,000
residence: 3 years
Official government website: inis.gov.ie

These are the countries you should move to if you want to start a new life outside the Philippines. Remember that starting over is never easy, but can be satisfying at the same time. Good luck on your journey to new beginnings!