Immigration top 10: countries which are easiest to settle into

If you could choose anywhere in the world to immigrate to, where would you go? Many of us don’t have the luxury of choice and generally end up in countries compatible with our employment and visas. But if you’re lucky, your country is on this list of the top 10 countries, which are easy to settle into.

 

The 10 most accommodating immigration destinations

1. The USA

America is not known as the land of the free for nothing. It tops the list as the country most people would like to immigrate to. It has always been a country that welcomes expats and its strong economy and top universities are attractions for many people with children of school-going age. A green card can take time to organise however, so if you’re thinking of heading to the USA, apply for it early.

Here are other reasons why you may want to immigrate to America.

2. Canada

Canada is proud to be one of the most immigrant and expat-friendly countries in the world. Featuring beautiful scenery, wide open spaces, a great healthcare and education system – it is the chosen destination of many. Did someone mention Justin Trudeau?

Here are more reasons why many people choose to immigrate to Canada.

3. Australia

Australia is a popular destination for expats from both South Africa and the UK. The British are attracted to the wide-open spaces, larger houses, beach lifestyle and great weather. The South Africans see it as a safe-haven with many of the positive aspects of South Africa. An added attraction is that Australia has easy regulations for permanent residency and a high standard of education and healthcare. It is regarded as one of the most expensive places in the world to live, but that doesn’t stop expats from heading to its shores.

Read more about the other reasons why people immigrate to Australia.

4. Singapore

If you’re born to shop, Singapore is a country you’ll love. One of the most developed Asian countries, it offers expats many attractions including liberal immigration and citizenship rules, a zero rate of employment, a harmonious society and high-end shopping centres featuring top designer brands.

Here are more reasons why many people immigrate to Singapore.

5. Germany

Germany has a very strong economy and a high level of education with some of the best universities in the world. For expats landing on its shores, one of the big attractions is that it boasts one of the lowest levels of unemployment of all the EU states. All these aspects, together with its great beer, food and first-world lifestyle make it a popular choice for immigration.

Here are some of the reasons why people choose to immigrate to Germany.

6. New Zealand

New Zealand is a wonderful immigration destination, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Featuring a diverse culture and low crime rate, it offers a high standard of living and education. Like Australia, it is not one of the cheapest countries to immigrate to, but it still attracts expats from all over the globe.

Here are even more reasons why people choose to immigrate to New Zealand.

7. United Arab Emirates

The UAE’s top attraction is that it’s a tax-free destination – which means citizens do not have to pay any personal tax. As an oil-rich country, it has a very strong economy and a low crime and corruption rate. With a range of good private schools and universities, excellent healthcare and some of the best shopping in the world, it happily falls into the top 10 list.

8. Brazil

Brazil has a strong economy and a good employment rate – and with its rich culture and eclectic social structure, it readily welcomes expats from diverse cultural backgrounds. Good schools and over 2600 higher education institutions (many of which are free to foreign students) ensure the literacy rate is at 90%. Not surprisingly it’s ranked as the 6^th country in the world attracting foreign students!

Here are some of the reasons why people may consider to immigrate to Brazil.

9. Norway

Norway has been ranked as the happiest place to live on earth and offers a great standard of living, a long healthy life, excellent free education and yes, very happy people. It is a very peaceful country and its beautiful scenery means there is a strong focus on outdoor activities. Immigration rules are not very strict – which is an added attraction (if one is needed).

Read more about why people would want to immigrate to Norway.

10. Argentina

Argentina features wide-open spaces and good opportunities for work and education. As an added bonus, the cost of living is low and it’s easy for immigrants and expats to become citizens. You just have to fulfil the minimum monthly income criteria in order to become eligible for settling down in Argentina.

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