If you’re thinking of moving to a new country, you’re on the right page. Here 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, people, and situation, it’s exhausting and we know it. We all have personal issues that we’re silently fighting, but somehow we get to the point where we question ourselves if it’s really worth our time. Some people choose to continue the fight, while others choose to start a new life. If you have the capability to move to another country, the question is, why not? So, in this article, we summarized the countries where Filipinos can move easily compared with other territories.
1. Montenegro
Montenegro is one of the best countries to move to especially now that the process is easier compared to other European nations. The rules here are not yet strict so obtaining a residence permit is going to be more straightforward. You just have to know the different ways of having a residency here. Those ways can be studying, donating to the government, working permit, marrying a Montenegrin, purchasing property, starting a company, or for medical reasons.
You will have to have a temporary residence permit first that you can renew every year and later on change to a permanent residence permit after 5 years. After living for 10 years in Montenegro, then you’re now eligible to apply for Montenegrin citizenship.
If you don’t know where to start or have no idea regarding the process, requirements, legalities, etc., then we’re here to help you! You can book our service for assistance and consultation regarding moving to Montenegro.
However, if you’re already keen on immigrating to Montenegro, we can help you get a Type D visa to a residency permit and this can be all done within 2 to 3 months’ time and Move2montenegro.com will serve as the guarantor which is required by law (the guarantors are being interviewed by the local MUP police here and have to submit notarized documents).
Learn more about Montenegro before you move:
2. Australia
Being a country that’s rich in natural wonders and diversity, Australia is one of Filipino’s top countries when thinking of immigrating abroad.
In case of moving here, Filipinos have a few options in order to become full citizens of Australia; a work visa, an invitation from a family member, or studying. From here, you can later convert them into other permits.
Just to give you a view, a lot of Filipinos have moved to Australia as Permanent Residents, though you can choose if you want to just live temporarily or permanently. You can be a permanent resident via 3 categories; Family-Stream, Work-Stream, and Business or Investment-Stream.
- Family-Stream – under a Family-stream category, these are for partners, parents, or dependent relatives of Australian citizens or New Zealand citizens.
- Work-Stream – For this category, you will be invited to work in Australia.
- Business or Investment-Stream – If you plan to be a business owner, an entrepreneur, or an investor in Australia.
More about moving to Australia here.
3. New Zealand
No doubt, a lot of Filipinos want to move to New Zealand, I mean, who doesn’t? Less corrupt government, quality of life, and safety are outstanding! Plus the scenery? New Zealand really is a country that many Filipinos dream of. So, how to move here? Is it possible for Philippines Passport holders? Of course!
Same with Australia, there are also a few options that people can choose from in getting a permanent residence in New Zealand:
- Through Employment or Business – Under this category, there are different types of visas such as skilled migrant, investor resident visa, entrepreneur resident visa, talent/work resident visa, and long-term skill shortage list work visa.
- Through Family – the types of visas are partner, parent resident visa, parent retirement resident visa, and dependent child resident visa.
You can read our article about how to move to New Zealand to learn more about the process and requirements.
4. Canada
If you ask a Filipino the question of where they want to immigrate if they’re given a chance, most of them would 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 a lot of different ways in order for you to move to Canada (9 ways to be specific):
- Express Entry
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Quebec-Selected Skilled Workers
- Caregivers
- Immigration Pilot
- Family Sponsorship
- Self Employed
- Start-Up Visa
- Student
Among these types, the most commons are Student, Caregivers, and Family Sponsorship. Each type has different rules and requirements to follow. To know more information about each of these programs, you can check our article here.
Countries Where You Can Get Citizenship by Investment
Aside from the countries mentioned above, you can also get citizenship just by investing! The countries below are the best countries to move to if you plan on being an investor. The travel perks are very engaging!
Also Read: 12 Countries Where You Can Get Citizenship by Investment
5. Antigua and Barbuda
Minimum Investment: USD 100,000
Time Frame: 3-6 months
Official Government Website: cip.gov.ag
Travel Perks: Visa-Free to 151 countries
6. St. Lucia
Minimum Investment: USD 100,000
Time Frame: 3-4 months
Official Government Website: cipsaintlucia.com
Travel Perks: Visa-Free to 146 countries
7. Dominica
Minimum Investment: USD 100,000
Time Frame: 3-4 months
Official Government Website: cbiu.gov.dm
Travel Perks: Visa-Free to 152 countries
8. Vanuatu
Minimum Investment: USD 130,000
Time Frame: 1 month
Official Government Website: vanucitizenship.gov.vu
Travel Perks: Visa-Free to 130 countries
9. Saint Kitts & Nevis
Minimum Investment: USD 150,000
Time Frame: 1.5 – 2 months
Official Government Website: ciu.gov.kn
Travel Perks: Visa-Free to 165 countries
10. Grenada
Minimum Investment: USD 150,000
Time Frame: 3 – 4 moths
Official Government Website: cbi.gov.gd
Travel Perks: Visa-Free to 153 countries
11. Cambodia
Minimum Investment: USD 250,000
Time Frame: 3-6 months
Official Government Website: cambodiainvestment.gov.kh
Travel Perks: Visa-Free to 54 countries
12. Turkey
Minimum Investment: USD 250,000
Time Frame: 3 – 6 months
Official Government Website: invest.gov.tr
Travel Perks: 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 Perks: Visa-Free to 184 countries
14. Jordan
Minimum Investment: USD 1,000,000
Time Frame: 5 years+
Official Government Website: jic.gov.jo
Travel Perks: 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 Perks: Visa-Free to 174 countries
Residency by Investment In Europe
If in case, the financial requirement is too complicated for you, you can instead get a residency first before applying for citizenship after a few years. Residency by investment is the fastest way.
Also read: 9 European Countries Where You Can Get a Residency by Investment
16. Austria
Minimum Investment: EURO 50,000
Residency: 2 years
Official Government Website: migration.gv.at
Travel Perks: EU Freedom of Movement
17. Latvia
Minimum Investment: EURO 250,000
Residency: 5 years
Official Government Website: pmlp.gov.lv
Travel Perks: EU Freedom of Movement
18. Italy
Minimum Investment: EURO 250,000
Residency: 2 years
Official Government Website: investorvisa.mise.gov.it
Travel Perks: EU Freedom of Movement
19. Greece
Minimum Investment: EURO 250,000
Residency: 5 years
Official Government Website: enterprisegreece.gov.gr
Travel Perks: EU Freedom of Movement
20. Portugal
Minimum Investment: EURO 350,000
Residency: 1 year
Official Government Website: imigrante.sef.pt
Travel Perks: EU Freedom of Movement
21. Spain
Minimum Investment: EURO 500,000
Residency: 2 years
Official Government Website: exteriores.gob.es
Travel Perks: EU Freedom of Movement
22. Monaco
Minimum Investment: EURO 1,000,000
Residency: 3 years
Official Government Website: en.service-public-particuliers.gouv.mc
Travel Perks: Freedom of Movement in France
23. Ireland
Minimum Investment: EURO 1,000,000
Residency: 3 years
Official Government Website: inis.gov.ie
These are the countries to move to if you want to start a new life outside the Philippines. Remember that starting over again is never easy but can be fulfilling at the same time. Good luck on your journey to a new beginning!
