Moving abroad can be profitable if you know where to go. Learn about 15 countries that will offer financial incentives for moving in 2025 - grants, business support and other bonuses for new residents

Moving abroad can be an expensive and difficult step. However, there are now countries that not only encourage new residents, but are even willing to pay them to move. Such programs are designed to support the development of regions with a low population, attract talent or stimulate the local economy. In this article, we will take a closer look at the most popular and profitable relocation programs in 2025, as well as give advice on how to take advantage of these opportunities.

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Why do countries pay you to move?

The main reason is the recovery and development of sparsely populated or economically weak regions. An aging population, migration of young people to large cities and a shortage of workers force the authorities to introduce incentives for the relocation of new residents. This is often also associated with a shortage of personnel in certain professions or encouraging entrepreneurial activity.

Typically, these programs have the following goals:

- Stimulate the local economy through population growth;

- Support the launch of businesses and job creation;

- Revive villages, islands or regions that are declining;

- Attract highly qualified professionals and investors;

- Support families and young people to increase the birth rate.

Some countries offer the purchase of real estate at a symbolic price with the obligation to renovate and live there, which helps to renew the housing stock and revitalize local communities.

Top 15 countries that will pay you to move in 2025 ROC

Austria - the "Red-White-Red Card" program

The program is aimed at highly qualified workers who receive visas with the possibility of long-term residence. Companies often provide support packages: assistance with housing, paperwork and adaptation.

Channel Islands (UK) – Incentive for Sark Islanders

Island offers one-time payment of 20,000 USD and annual visa for new residents to revitalize remote and sparsely populated area.

Estonia – Support for startups

A renowned technology innovation center offers up to 50,000 USD in funding for startups that relocate, as well as simplified visa support for entrepreneurs.

Greece (Antikythera) – Initiative of the Greek Orthodox Church

A small island with 50 residents provides free housing, land and a stipend of 500 euros per month for the first three years.

Ireland – Grants for entrepreneurs

Grants for starting a business reach hundreds of thousands of euros, provided that jobs are created and a certain amount of revenue is achieved.

Italy – Cash Incentives for Moving to Regions

The regions of Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria offer payments from 800 to 44,000 euros, as well as monthly supplements of up to 1,000 euros for several years.

Spain – Grants in Extremadura and the “Entrepreneur Visa”

Young people under 30 can receive up to 10,000 euros to move to small towns, and entrepreneurs – funding of up to 50,000 USD.

Switzerland – the city of Albinen

For new residents under 45 – up to 25,000 Swiss francs, provided they live in a local house for 10 years.

Great Britain – Teacher Awards

Physics and language teachers receive up to 10,000 pounds sterling for moving to the UK.

Canada – Saskatchewan Graduate Retention Program

Graduates can receive up to CAD 20,000 over 7 years, provided they study and reside in the province.

USA – Incentives in various states

For example, Alaska pays dividends every year (approximately USD 3,200), while Iowa and Kansas offer housing assistance.

Chile – Start-Up Chile fund

Entrepreneurs can receive up to USD 300,000 to start a business.

Japan – Regional Revitalization Program

Cash assistance of up to USD 10,000 for moving to rural areas.

New Zealand – Teacher Incentive

High school teachers receive NZD 10,000 and a simplified residency process.

Mauritius - Startup Support

Funding up to 20,000 Mauritian Rupees (~430 USD) plus additional payments for local employees' salaries.

Moving abroad in 2025 can be not only a challenge, but also a profitable opportunity thanks to programs that offer financial support and various incentives. Countries from all over the world are actively looking for new residents - talented specialists, entrepreneurs, youth and families - to revive regions, strengthen the economy and create conditions for sustainable development. Having familiarized yourself with the available programs, you will be able to choose the most suitable option for yourself.

Take advantage of the modern opportunities offered by countries and start a new life in comfortable and promising conditions.

Are you planning to use one of the relocation programs? For successful paperwork, the right choice of program and comfortable adaptation in a new place, we recommend contacting professional migration lawyers. They will help you avoid mistakes, save time and increase your chances of success.

Reminder! The cost of living in different countries varies significantly, and in some countries it is much cheaper to live. We have already talked about the TOP 5 countries in the world with the lowest cost of living in 2025, as well as where the lowest taxes and highest average salary are.

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