FabGuys.com forum: retiring abroad

By *althazar_LS OP Man
2 days ago

calne

I'm seriously considering a move overseas in the next few years so getting myself ready in advance with all the planning.

Looking for a country that is:

gay friendly obviously

economical stable - so cost of living is predictable

has good weather

straightforward visa programs

local and western amenities

good transport options

have any of you taken the plunge?

i have a timeline in mind and its within the next 8 years - seems a long time but it really isnt when you consider having to save, establish a digital nomad income so you are able to work from anywhere and tie up all loose ends for a clean break - talking credit cards and loans settled, either sell the house or keep it as a rental for income depending on where i am at that stage

lots to think about

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By *affles66Man
2 days ago

sunderland

Best idea getting away from this country

Hope it pans out for you

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By *fcdTV/TS
2 days ago

Southend

The usual one cited that ticks those boxes is Portugal.

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By *otonFellaMan
2 days ago

Eastleigh

Gran Canaria may be worth a look. I think Spain has a specialist nomad visa programme.

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By *ulldozer47Man
2 days ago

London/Westminster

There are a lot of brits and irish live in the canary islands as well as benidorm and the surrounding areas.

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By *opeye_DoyleMan
2 days ago

Crawley

"The usual one cited that ticks those boxes is Portugal."

Agree, would love to move there one day. Good infrastructure, nice people, but buying there can be a long process I believe.

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By *ohnnyangerMan
2 days ago

I should probably consider the Spanish one. I have my husband's pension in payment (he was older) for the rest of my life and it's not insignificant. I doubt I could do it and get a work permit as retiring at 35 sounds boring though.

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By *hris696969Man
2 days ago

Live near benidorm. I visit brum now and then.

We moved to the Costa Blanca 12 years ago. Best decision we ever made. Low wage economy leads to a far lower cost of living. The other gains are obvious, weather, lots of outdoor sex, loads of married Spaniards are bi etc etc

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By *orcester GuyMan
2 days ago

Worcestershire North

I’m am considering it too

Lanzarote is my ideal place

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By *ario456Man
2 days ago

newport

Thailand has everything u need,cheap as chips too.going in april to scout a place for myself

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By *antylover4funMan
2 days ago

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Gran canaria 👍👍👍

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By *lokenexdoor2025Man
2 days ago

Ludlow

Don’t sell your house, income from rental helps and if you decide to return you have a property and don’t need to buy at a higher price!

Good luck

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By *ugarrainMan
2 days ago

paisley

Portugal WAS a good option when it had NHR at 0% tax.

Look at Thailand, it's LTR Visa program.

No tax and you only really need to be in country one day a year to retain a 10 year, repeatable, visa valid.

Malaysia is a decent option as is Vietnam.

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By *ugarrainMan
2 days ago

paisley

"Don’t sell your house, income from rental helps and if you decide to return you have a property and don’t need to buy at a higher price!

Good luck"

Can't disagree enough.

Your Capital is tied up, you still get the maintenance costs, insurance, council tax.

Sure, you can rent out if you haven't a lovely place, want to take the chance, and still pay 20/40% of the rental income to UK State even when you don't live here

Sell up and buy or rent elsewhere is my advice (I was an IFA).

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By *arcusUK2Man
2 days ago

Winchester

"Portugal WAS a good option when it had NHR at 0% tax.

Look at Thailand, it's LTR Visa program.

No tax and you only really need to be in country one day a year to retain a 10 year, repeatable, visa valid.

Malaysia is a decent option as is Vietnam.

Malaysia is a Muslim country. Good luck taking the risk of being caned in public, or having your cock cut off on prison.

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By *hiteroseMan
2 days ago

Neverwhere

Antarctica is nice at this time of year. And has as much free penguin meat as anyone could wish for.

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By *etterbiggerMan
2 days ago

Scunthorpe

Brexit makes it much more difficult to get residency in the EU. We are a third listed country, our governments choice. We've had a house in France since 2006 and didn't apply for residency. Now it's very difficult. No regrets though. Basically 6 months of the year there suits me

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By *arcusUK2Man
2 days ago

Winchester

"Antarctica is nice at this time of year. And has as much free penguin meat as anyone could wish for. "

Antarctica is the most beautiful place I've ever been on Earth. Hard to retire there though, sadly....

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By *evanianMan
2 days ago

Flintshire

Retiring abroad sounds really appealing, but it's crucial to consider the potential healthcare implications. If health issues arise, returning to the UK for NHS treatment might be necessary, which can be challenging, especially in emergencies. For those with existing health concerns, this is an important factor to weigh up, not trying to be a spoilsport but offering a practical perspective.

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By *lueshirt1Man
2 days ago

Berwick upon Tweed/East lothian/Edinburgh

The Netherlands of course. Just 45 mins from UK if you need back and perfect in any other way. Home from home for English and for Scots its usually Germany given the similarities in dialect and way of life.

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By *idingcockMan
2 days ago

Driffield

The Falkland Islands might suit you

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By *antsMeetsMan
2 days ago

uxbridge

"Portugal WAS a good option when it had NHR at 0% tax.

Look at Thailand, it's LTR Visa program.

No tax and you only really need to be in country one day a year to retain a 10 year, repeatable, visa valid.

Malaysia is a decent option as is Vietnam.

Thailand changes its visa rules more times than Beyonce changes her outfits 😆

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By *V ShazTV/TS
2 days ago

Haydock

"Retiring abroad sounds really appealing, but it's crucial to consider the potential healthcare implications. If health issues arise, returning to the UK for NHS treatment might be necessary, which can be challenging, especially in emergencies. For those with existing health concerns, this is an important factor to weigh up, not trying to be a spoilsport but offering a practical perspective.

This is very very important...

Could cost you thousands

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By *odger300Man
2 days ago

Inverurie

You can no longer just up and go to any EU country you can only stay 90 days then leave for at least 90 days then return for 90 days and so on

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By *antsMeetsMan
2 days ago

uxbridge

"You can no longer just up and go to any EU country you can only stay 90 days then leave for at least 90 days then return for 90 days and so on "

Or you could get a retirement visa 👍

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By *efflynneMan
2 days ago

telford

I did it for over 5 years. Chance came to go back to the u.k, grabbed it with both hands. Don't sell your house, let a letting agency deal with things. If you cannot learn the language things are difficult. Brexit has blown most of your fantasies of a life in Europe to bits. Its a lot of stress setting up your new life. It gets easier. I may have been unlucky but the "ex pats" as they call themselves were just in bars , reading the sun, watching u.k TV and moaning about the council back home. The truth is, many stayed because they burned too many bridges to go home, sold house, spent like a millionaire, etc, etc. Think carefully, talk to other people living out there before you go, paperwork, language problems all add up.

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By *aohiaochiaokengMan
5 hours ago

Ireland

The same with me. Most probably in Hong Kong.

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By *utcock61Man
5 hours ago

glasgow

Turkiye.

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By *treyu500Man
5 hours ago

Australia

Portugal is good. I know a few people from the UK that transferred their pension to Australia and live here now but i'm clueless as to the process or visa requirements.

A few of my retired friends "season hop". They spend European winter somewhere warmer the canaries or the upper half of Australia. And then move back to Europe for their summer. So having a property in both places can be advantageous. One of my friends rents his place out as an Airbnb so he can take it back wherever he wants. It does take time, effort and money to keep that going from abroad - like paying a cleaner to change and wash linen, general upkeep fees.

Speak to a financial adviser. You can find out a lot about options you may not be aware of

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By *awty butniceMan
5 hours ago

near you

Hi I'm retired in ibiza.cos ov bretzic it's not as easy as you think.i can only tell you about living here in Ibiza.if u want to buy a property here it's very xpensive say a bedroom payment about 250 000 u then have to pay the same amount in tax cos Ur not in europe.so be very careful n get proper legal advice

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By *treyu500Man
5 hours ago

Australia

Maybe try get one of those wonderful Irish passports first if you have an Irish grandparent. It will open a lot more doors.

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