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Everyone gets the so-called “travel bug” now and then, more often than not when seeing images of their friends' trips or just the wonderful cities and vistas other places have to offer. As is so often the case, there are a lot more dream destinations than there are time and resources to visit.

Someone asked “If you could move to any country right now for free and get instant citizenship, where would you move to and why?” and people gave their answers. A few focused on those hard-to-get citizenships while others just wanted a culinary upgrade. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts below.

#1

“Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Norway, commit some crimes, go to prison, play PS all day long.

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    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Iceland. Less people to deal with.

    pantherwest:
    And no mosquitoes. But the added bonus of aurora borealis. Shocked I had to scroll so far to find Iceland.

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    DadManBlues
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    1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And sometimes the sleeping volcanoes wake up and kill some people. But who cares, we live once, thouch the lava! 😁

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    #3

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Canada

    As an embarrassed American, I think I’d find it culturally familiar, more liberal, no Trump. I hear Vancouver is amazing too.

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    Traveling Lady Railfan
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    1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vancouver is incredibly expensive especially for housing, although climactically it's pretty similar to Washington. There's a lot of amazing places in Canada and most of the population are within a couple hours drive of the USA so... There ya go!

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    #4

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Probably Sweden. Similar to the commenter talking about Norway, you can get surprisingly affordable property on water outside the main cities. It’s hard to explain but I just vibe with Sweden a bit more vs. Norway, Finland, or Denmark, but overall, I love the Nordics. I don’t mind cold, I don’t mind the dark if appropriately accompanied by fun wintry things, love the values and general lifestyle. I know all countries have their problems and Sweden in particular has been struggling with integrating migrants, but nowhere is perfect.

    For context, I am American, currently live in the Netherlands. And things are good here, I’m happy here, but I also…spend a lot of time in Sweden. Both my spouse and I have had work projects that have taken us to Sweden or had us working long time with a Swedish team, so we also know we vibe with the work culture etc., not only based on short vacations.

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    #5

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Hands down - Norway.

    Free healthcare, education. Nice clean air, no pollution. Friendly people. It is quite peaceful over there.

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    #6

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Probably New Zealand. I mean you've got beaches, mountains, Hobbiton, like what more could you want??

    Alex_2259:
    Only if a free house comes with it. Insanely bad housing market even worse than the states.

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    Loudawg76
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    1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love my country but it is definitely expensive to live here right now. Our wages simply do not keep up

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    #7

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Ireland, it's just so damn beautiful.

    TokyoRachel:
    That's my pick. Fiance and I spent 9 days there in 2019 and it was the most magical place I've ever seen. The food, the people, the nature, the sights, everything was so lovely that I cried for days when we got back.
    I know they're experiencing a terrible housing crisis and I would hate to add to that but boy would I give almost anything to be able to call that beautiful island home.

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    Sarah Jay Co
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    1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just left Ireland 5 months ago and I miss it everyday. I can’t wait to be back.

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    #8

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance I don't want to leave the USA. But if I were going to leave, I'd go to Canada. It's pretty much the same as the U.S. but with fewer guns and universal healthcare.

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    UtanaYona
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    40 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's something I don't understand...(I'm not being sarcastic)...don't people realize that the higher taxes in countries with universal healthcare are what pays for the healthcare. I'm not trying to offend anyone...but governments that offer free healthcare gets the money to pay for it through higher taxes.

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    #9

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Italy!! Studied abroad there a few years ago and have been thinking about it ever since. I love everything about it, the people, the food, the culture... it's a great place.

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    #10

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Uruguay. The Northern Hemisphere wants to destroy itself, so looking south is a good first bet. Uruguay is one of the most progressive countries in South America. Also one of the safest. Add the people and the culture and the beauty of the land to the mix and it's a clear winner.

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    #11

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Norway. Honestly, one of the few countries that seems to put their own people as a whole first, all the way down to nationalizing mineral wealth instead of giving it away to private enterprise, foreign national organizations, or individuals for nothing. Already fully recognize how deleterious many of the negative decisions other countries either are continuing to make, or trying to make, just a lot less work to be done to have a functional level of government.

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    #12

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Scotland or Ireland. Pale, freckles and lots of curly hair. The sun hates me, and I prefer cloudy cool places. It’s ideal.

    I am a female, I live in the American south, the weather is a humid hot bastard and I’ve been ragged my whole life about being so pale. I have a lot of Irish, Welsh, and Scottish ancestry, I would love to visit if nothing else.

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    DoubleDoubleTiredAndTuckered
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    8 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am also of mainly Welsh descent, and I can confirm that the sun hates ALL of me! It burns my skin, I can never get a tan, and I’m practically blind when it’s too bright. During the day, I’m almost always in the shade, and when I’m not, you can find me being annoyed at the bright light and squinting so much it’s a surprise I can see at all.

    #13

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Denmark or the Netherlands. I hear people in Denmark are happy. I would like some of that too.

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    Sarah Jay Co
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    1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meh. I moved to the Netherlands from Ireland 5 months ago. It’s a nice place , but there’s a lack of ‘fun’ everyone seems miserable. Housing is desperate. We’re paying over €2,500 in rent for a mouldy house.

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    #14

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance I’d probably go to Thailand for the inexpensive living.

    matt71vh:
    Me too, I've been twice, my son lives there. It is a really cool country, the food is also cheap but amazing, they have top ranked health care choices, people are so cool and so many choices for inexpensive housing. And Bangkok, and beaches, aand and and. Yeah, in a heartbeat.

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    #16

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance I would move to Malta. I’m sixty years old and Malta is one of the top places to retire too. An island in the central Mediterranean Sea, beaches, affordable cost of living. And Malta has two spoken languages are Maltese and English. Yup with what’s about to transpire in the U.S. It gets more tempting everyday.

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    #17

    The Netherlands.

    Every time I go there I enjoy myself. I get the feeling that the Dutch have things figured out.

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    #18

    Scotland, I'd live a self sufficient lifestyle, and just enjoy the scenery.

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    #19

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Australia, I visited there and it’s a beautiful country and I have some close friends who live there. Sure I’ve heard discrimination is a thing but that isn’t anything new to me living in the US. Seems like it’s holding up better than the US at least for now. Either that or anywhere up North in Europe (Iceland, Sweden, etc.) only problem then is I have to learn a new language.

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    Tucker Cahooter
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    1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Factor in hideously expensive housing especially if you want to live in the major cities. Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide listed in the top ten in that regard (https://www.canstar.com.au/home-loans/expensive-cities-buy-property/)

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    #20

    Portugal. For the food, the people and history.

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    #21

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Switzerland. Because I’ve been struggling for the past year to learn German language, to even get a chance to enter the country and do the job I love. So a shortcut would be phenomenal.

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    Zephyr343
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    1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Visited for a week 20 years ago. Loved every second and would love to go back

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    #22

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Japan. It has a blend of culture tech and nature that fascinates me would love to experience it.

    Beneficial_Metal6155:
    I lived there for two years. It’s a beautiful, clean, and safe country. Unfortunately it’s extremely racist.

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    SCamp
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    41 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I lived there for 6 years, married to a Japanese woman and have been back more times than I can count. Japan has racist elements but to say it is ‘extremely racist’ is not at all accurate

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    #23

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance UK, London specifically. Right now I am a Dutch expat living here, having citizenship would make live just a little easier (not much honestly). The free move to London is what would be the most appealing part.

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    #24

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance I'm currently focusing my research on France b/c of culture, food, wine, beauty, tax structure, ability to buy property as a US expat.

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    #25

    Finland for sure. Sauna and ice fishing!

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    #26

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance I really feel at home every time I’m in Poland. I’m trying to revive the memories of the language (from my grandparents). It’s a beautiful country with great food. I also really enjoyed Iceland.

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    #27

    Our daughter and her family are moving to Ireland (her husband's company has a branch there and they don't want to lose him) so Ireland.

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    #28

    I have Dual Citizenship in Mexico. I was born in Texas. But My husband and I have already made a pact that when s**t really hits the fan, we’re heading down.

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    7 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    World history will tell you once "s**t really hits the fan" it's too late!

    #29

    Ireland.

    No risk of being involved in WWIII, close to tons of excellent vacation destinations, cool all year round, beautiful, and easy to get back and forth to my family in the US. Plus, I can transfer my professional license more easily than most other countries, so that would make finding work easier.

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    #30

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Lol I’ve been asking myself this question a lot lately. If I had to choose, I’d probably be stuck between Switzerland and Portugal. Switzerland has everything you could want—insane quality of life, amazing healthcare, and education, plus the views are literally out of this world with all the mountains and lakes. Plus, it’s so easy to explore Europe from there. But then there’s Portugal, with its perfect weather, lower cost of living, and super chill, welcoming vibe. It feels like the kind of place where you can enjoy life at a slower pace, plus the history and culture are amazing to dive into. Honestly, I’m torn!

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    #31

    Croatia, along the dalmatian coast.

    It's beautiful to begin with, the local food is amazing.
    And there is something about their mentality and society with I very much enjoy. It's a bit more 'human' so to speak? And their society seems less polarized than what I'm used to back home.

    Don't get me wrong the country where I now live the Netherlands is beautiful as well. But... It just feels a bit cold not just the outside temperature but also our society, it has something cold. We are friendly sure but... We will never invite a stranger into our homes.

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    #32

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Greece. Visited before and it’s absolutely beautiful. The people are so kind, and the food is great.

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    #33

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Panama or Costa Rica. I already speak the language. Relatively the same flight time from Puerto Rico (where my family lives) than where I live now. And they have some of the most stable economies and political environments in South America.

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    #34

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Luxembourg. I work in banking.

    W005EY:
    I go there a few times a year. Luxemburg is a wonderful little country. Love it.

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    #35

    Wales. My great greats were from there and I could live there easily. I just don't think I could learn the language.

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    #36

    I'd move to New Zealand for the stunning scenery and laid-back lifestyle!

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    #37

    Probably not the most common answer, but I think maybe Germany. I’m of German heritage and have been learning the language the past few years now to the point of reading Harry Potter and watching some tv somewhat comfortably. I like the culture and would enjoy the challenge of adapting to what feels like a midpoint between an English speaking comfort zone and something truly new.

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    #38

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance USA, been trying for a green card the past couple of years. I could finally do basically anything here unlike my home country.

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    #39

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Not too many Brazil comments, so I'll add mine.

    Brazil is my fantasy citizenship and destination. I love Brazil. I'd go to a small town in Minas Gerais and eat cheese, pão de queijo and feijoada every day.

    Really though, I'm living in Germany for 2.5 years now and looking forward to going home to the US next year. Then I'll save up for a trip to Brazil.

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    #40

    Spain! Loved visiting, and would give me a chance to practice Spanish.

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    #41

    Ireland. No one dislikes the Irish.

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    #42

    Finland, they are the happiest country. After the election, we're gonna need some happiness.

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    #43

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Monaco because it’s next to impossible to get citizenship there.

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    #44

    Israel, found out several years ago my birth mother was Jewish and I’ve always had a leaning to Israel.

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    #45

    I’ve got it quite good here in the Netherlands but if I had to choose I’d be hopping the border to Germany. Always like going there, been on holiday there in different parts of the country and everywhere was good.

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    #46

    Belize, Japan, or Scotland…. For safety reasons.

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    #47

    “Commit Some Crimes, Go To Prison”: 50 People Share Where They Would Move To If Given The Chance Country: Colombia

    Why: My username.

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    #48

    China, wife's extended family lives there and we enjoy our time we spend there each year.

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    #49

    The US. This place is amazing. I've traveled extensively and nothing compares.

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    1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to admit, I have traveled the USA from north to south from east to west several times, and it is a really amazing country with really amazing people. Not all places and all people are great, but that's life. It's easy to hate on America right now, but so many people there are actually really really good kind wonderful smart caring people. Don't judge a whole group of people based on what you see in the news. Good guys rarely make the news.

    #50

    The USA. It’s a beautiful country with friendly people.

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    30 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soon to be governed for a second time by a puerile moron with wet cabbage for brains, and as long as he’s in charge, I’m going nowhere near there - Handmaid’s Tale.