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Kristian · 04-01-2005, 05:09 PM

I've thought about emigrating a few times. Used to own an apartment in Rome and came close to uprooting the family. I'm 29 and just feel like I've done all I can here in the UK. Nothing seems new any more.

Which would be the best and easiest country to emigrate to for an adult webmaster with a squeeze and 2 kids? The current legal system in the US is scary as hell so that's probably off the cards. I need a country that wouldn't give me any problems legally, has a good education and health system, and doesn't make the immigration process as hard as quantum mechanics.

Your thoughts.

WarChild · 04-01-2005, 05:14 PM

I'd say Canada off the top of my head. I don't know a lot about immigration here for British citizens, but it meets the rest of your requirments.

Downtime · 04-01-2005, 05:16 PM

Best place for a family would either be Saudi Arabia, or North Korea. I've even heard Iran is pretty nice as well. All three countries are great for families.

In all honesty though, the United States, Canada, or somewhere else in Europe would be great spots to raise a family.

TheJimmy · 04-01-2005, 05:16 PM

Canada would rank high on my list...I had a friend who was originally a Dane, became a UK citizen and ended up settling in the south of Spain most of the year and said he loved it...

Personally I'd love to move my family to Canada (wife says it's too cold, so it's out) or Crete/Greece or really any decent country in the Med...good culture, good food, nice beaches

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Kristian · 04-01-2005, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarChild

I'd say Canada off the top of my head. I don't know a lot about immigration here for British citizens, but it meets the rest of your requirments.

A lovely country and I have family in Barrie, Ontario. I think immigration is pretty tough however.

SoftGalleries · 04-01-2005, 05:27 PM

Turkey (especially agean and south) .. awesome nature, historical places, long summers, nice people, tax free, brunette girls, orange trees, olive oil, high living standarts.... i would like to live in Marmaris or Antalya

fünkmaster · 04-01-2005, 05:28 PM

canada

Rilose · 04-01-2005, 05:29 PM

Been in the States for 5 years now, but I'll tell ya that I would recommend Canada..I really miss it, poeple are great too in the west...fuck Quebec though...fuckin` frogs...

Kristian · 04-01-2005, 05:30 PM

Some great suggestions so far!

Kristian · 04-01-2005, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoftGalleries

Turkey (especially agean and south) .. awesome nature, historical places, long summers, nice people, tax free, brunette girls, orange trees, olive oil, high living standarts.... i would like to live in Marmaris or Antalya

You know I've never been there but you make it sound great. I'm going to put in a few searches. Thanks

Theo · 04-01-2005, 05:33 PM

C_Y_P_R_U_S

and since you are british, Paphos

Theo · 04-01-2005, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoftGalleries

Turkey (especially agean and south) .. awesome nature, historical places, long summers, nice people, tax free, brunette girls, orange trees, olive oil, high living standarts.... i would like to live in Marmaris or Antalya

Turkey is tax free? Since when?

TheJimmy · 04-01-2005, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoftGalleries

Turkey (especially agean and south) .. awesome nature, historical places, long summers, nice people, tax free, brunette girls, orange trees, olive oil, high living standarts.... i would like to live in Marmaris or Antalya

I spent a little time in Incirlik...I'd love to go back and checkout a few different places, a lot of history in that region...and would LOVE to visit Istanbul

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Barefootsies · 04-01-2005, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristian

I've thought about emigrating a few times. Used to own an apartment in Rome and came close to uprooting the family. I'm 29 and just feel like I've done all I can here in the UK. Nothing seems new any more.

Which would be the best and easiest country to emigrate to for an adult webmaster with a squeeze and 2 kids? The current legal system in the US is scary as hell so that's probably off the cards. I need a country that wouldn't give me any problems legally, has a good education and health system, and doesn't make the immigration process as hard as quantum mechanics.

Your thoughts.

I'd say Canada, or Australia

SoftGalleries · 04-01-2005, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soul_Rebel

Turkey is tax free? Since when?

If your money comes to your bank account via wire or check from someone and if you don't have any corporatin in there, you don't pay tax or something. I am living this way for 5 years. Is it illegal? No.. it seems like i work in the other country and i live in Turkey. That easy.

But in the US, even if you are student, you have to pay your tax.

Martin · 04-01-2005, 05:46 PM

Canada man

SoftGalleries · 04-01-2005, 05:48 PM

I've been in Incirlik, Adana once... I have to say those are the worse places i have ever seen in Turkey.. If you wanna see some nice place.. go for Marmaris.. and yes Istanbul is a great place to stay a few weeks.. but i don't recommend to live.. too crowd...

Antonio · 04-01-2005, 05:52 PM

Since you have a family, your choice lies between USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, and Europe. USA, Canada, Ausralia, NZ requie sought after occupation, plus relevant experience etc for leagl imigration, being an adult webmaster wont get you there.

My number 1 choice in Europe would be Spain, great place, friendly people, and the weather is much better than the weather in the UK...

Mpegmaster · 04-01-2005, 06:04 PM

Costa Rics or Panama

yanni · 04-01-2005, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Antonio

and the weather is much better than the weather in the UK...

That would be just about anywhere in the world

Except maybe Antarctica.

Kristian · 04-01-2005, 07:22 PM

Some excellent suggestions people. I'm off to bed now but feel free to leave more ideas, i'm sure other people will find this thread useful as well. Cheers!

Boss Traffic Jim · 04-01-2005, 07:24 PM

USA Baby

DateDoc · 04-01-2005, 07:26 PM

aka · 04-01-2005, 08:39 PM

i would say Canada because you have kids...

if Not i will say JACO BEACH CostaRica

Spunky · 04-01-2005, 08:44 PM

Canada..Vancouver is the best part

pornguy · 04-01-2005, 09:00 PM

I would say ask some of the aussies.
DONT COME TO MEXICO!

Love Brokers · 04-01-2005, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristian

I've thought about emigrating a few times. Used to own an apartment in Rome and came close to uprooting the family. I'm 29 and just feel like I've done all I can here in the UK. Nothing seems new any more.

Which would be the best and easiest country to emigrate to for an adult webmaster with a squeeze and 2 kids? The current legal system in the US is scary as hell so that's probably off the cards. I need a country that wouldn't give me any problems legally, has a good education and health system, and doesn't make the immigration process as hard as quantum mechanics.

Your thoughts.

How bout Rio De Jenero

CybermedAndy · 04-01-2005, 09:37 PM

Canada

West Coast if possible, beautiful, warm and friendly.

Oh and safe too

Richard - Triplexcash · 04-01-2005, 10:00 PM

Webmaster from UK, why not India, Philippines or Thailand?

BRISK · 04-02-2005, 12:16 AM

From what you describe, I would check out:

west coast of Canada - Vancouver or Victoria

New Zealand

Australia

Manowar · 04-02-2005, 12:31 AM

canada

monro · 04-02-2005, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoftGalleries

If your money comes to your bank account via wire or check from someone and if you don't have any corporatin in there, you don't pay tax or something. I am living this way for 5 years. Is it illegal? No.. it seems like i work in the other country and i live in Turkey. That easy.

But in the US, even if you are student, you have to pay your tax.

That will change when Turkey join EU They will do that in a few years.

xclusive · 04-02-2005, 12:40 AM

USA for sure

BRISK · 04-02-2005, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monro

That will change when Turkey join EU They will do that in a few years.

I doubt that Turkey will be allowed to join the EU

Theo · 04-02-2005, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoftGalleries

If your money comes to your bank account via wire or check from someone and if you don't have any corporatin in there, you don't pay tax or something. I am living this way for 5 years. Is it illegal? No.. it seems like i work in the other country and i live in Turkey. That easy.

But in the US, even if you are student, you have to pay your tax.

Have you talked to an accountant? You are obligated to declare your world income in the country you are resident. Never heard an exception on this.

digifan · 04-02-2005, 02:52 AM

Spain is beautiful...

Adult-biz · 04-02-2005, 05:32 AM

Good thread. I am in the UK too

I considered immigration and have a family also. For that reason alone (family), I chose not to take the step and do it however top of my list was Spain purely for what many consider to be an improved quality of life.

I believe moving to Spain is still relatively easy from a legal point of view and the many people who I know who have gone honestly wished they had done it sooner.

Kristian · 04-02-2005, 05:50 AM

Some great info in here, thanks for all the replies!

Canada would be my first choice and I may have discovered a way in. I've found out that one way into the US is to be an investor. I think you have to invest $100K+ in a business and employ 2 or more US citizens. I'm going to approach an immigration lawyer on Monday and see what the procedure would be for canada. I'm thinking I could buy some apartments (maybe even a motel) and at the very least hire a grounds keeps, a cleaner and possibly security. This is also the kind of business that doesn't require much / usually any of my time. No one need know that I make my money online.

I'm looking into it anyway. Thanks for the ideas!

fris · 04-02-2005, 06:18 AM

http://www.fris.net/iamcanadian.wmv

VanessaG · 04-02-2005, 06:22 AM

Cape Town - South Africa

Laurie · 04-02-2005, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristian

Some great info in here, thanks for all the replies!

Canada would be my first choice and I may have discovered a way in. I've found out that one way into the US is to be an investor. I think you have to invest $100K+ in a business and employ 2 or more US citizens. I'm going to approach an immigration lawyer on Monday and see what the procedure would be for canada. I'm thinking I could buy some apartments (maybe even a motel) and at the very least hire a grounds keeps, a cleaner and possibly security. This is also the kind of business that doesn't require much / usually any of my time. No one need know that I make my money online.

I'm looking into it anyway. Thanks for the ideas!

I looked into Canada once, and if you are moving their for business I think it should be relatively easy. I read something about simply opening an office there as a good way to get in too.

HpicAnn · 04-02-2005, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mpegmaster

Costa Rics or Panama

I agree with you.....

Damian_Maxcash · 04-02-2005, 06:40 AM

New Zealand without a doubt......

They have a points system taking into account education, age etc

Or you could marry me, I have an NZ passport

sarad · 04-02-2005, 06:58 AM

AUSTRALIA - Definately!

According to a 2002 survey of 130 cities, the Economist Intelligence Unit rated Melbourne and Vancouver in Canada as the best cities in the world in which to live, with Perth ranked third and Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide tied in eighth place!

That covers every major city in Australia!

Glad my parents made the decision to move from Liverpool when I was a kid!

Cheers
Sara

Paul · 04-02-2005, 08:21 AM

Check out this thread Kristian http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=394111

Matt_WildCash · 04-02-2005, 09:10 AM

Australia, Canada, New Zealand have to be my top picks.

Europe nice place to visit not to live.

tungsten · 04-02-2005, 09:13 AM

from what you said, i think canada would suit you

Sexzity · 04-02-2005, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digifan

Spain is beautiful...

Go to lanzarote, Gran Cararia or Tenerife!
No income taxes and only 5.5% in VAT.

hershie · 04-02-2005, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristian

Some great info in here, thanks for all the replies!

Canada would be my first choice and I may have discovered a way in. I've found out that one way into the US is to be an investor. I think you have to invest $100K+ in a business and employ 2 or more US citizens. I'm going to approach an immigration lawyer on Monday and see what the procedure would be for canada. I'm thinking I could buy some apartments (maybe even a motel) and at the very least hire a grounds keeps, a cleaner and possibly security. This is also the kind of business that doesn't require much / usually any of my time. No one need know that I make my money online.

I'm looking into it anyway. Thanks for the ideas!

I got this Visa - It's called the E-2 Investors Visa. I got mine for opening up a business in upstate NY. However, unless the regulations changed, it never mentioned $100,000 and 2 employees. Rather it said the investment had to be of a "substantial nature" which my attorney said $250K was the unofficial threshhold to get one.

Lensman · 04-02-2005, 09:44 AM

Aren't taxes really high in Canada, why would a high earning webmaster want to move there?

I would think somewhere where the average wage is much lower and is safe, so you can live like a king. Such as in Latin America somewhere.

04-01-2005, 05:09 PM	#1
Kristian Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,733	Best Country To Take Your Family To Live? Your Opinions I've thought about emigrating a few times. Used to own an apartment in Rome and came close to uprooting the family. I'm 29 and just feel like I've done all I can here in the UK. Nothing seems new any more. Which would be the best and easiest country to emigrate to for an adult webmaster with a squeeze and 2 kids? The current legal system in the US is scary as hell so that's probably off the cards. I need a country that wouldn't give me any problems legally, has a good education and health system, and doesn't make the immigration process as hard as quantum mechanics. Your thoughts.

04-01-2005, 05:14 PM	#2
WarChild Let slip the dogs of war. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bermuda Posts: 17,263	I'd say Canada off the top of my head. I don't know a lot about immigration here for British citizens, but it meets the rest of your requirments. __________________ .

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Downtime Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2004 Location: America. Posts: 7,320	Best place for a family would either be Saudi Arabia, or North Korea. I've even heard Iran is pretty nice as well. All three countries are great for families. In all honesty though, the United States, Canada, or somewhere else in Europe would be great spots to raise a family. __________________ #27024067

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TheJimmy ICQ- five seven 0 2 5 5 0 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 10,747	Canada would rank high on my list...I had a friend who was originally a Dane, became a UK citizen and ended up settling in the south of Spain most of the year and said he loved it... Personally I'd love to move my family to Canada (wife says it's too cold, so it's out) or Crete/Greece or really any decent country in the Med...good culture, good food, nice beaches . __________________ Investor with 5m - 15m USD to invest. Do you have a site or network of sites earning 50k - 200k a month income? Email your contact and preliminary data to: domain.cashventures (at) gmail.com....Please...no tire kickers...serious offers and inquiries only.

04-01-2005, 05:27 PM	#6
SoftGalleries Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: i am @ home.. Where are you? Posts: 247	Turkey (especially agean and south) .. awesome nature, historical places, long summers, nice people, tax free, brunette girls, orange trees, olive oil, high living standarts.... i would like to live in Marmaris or Antalya __________________ http://www.SoftGalleries.com

04-01-2005, 05:28 PM	#7
fünkmaster So Fucking Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 791	canada

04-01-2005, 05:29 PM	#8
Rilose Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 565	Been in the States for 5 years now, but I'll tell ya that I would recommend Canada..I really miss it, poeple are great too in the west...fuck Quebec though...fuckin` frogs... __________________ GFX/WEB/PRINT r i l o s e @ h o t m a i l . d o t c o m

04-01-2005, 05:30 PM	#9
Kristian Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,733	Some great suggestions so far!

04-01-2005, 05:33 PM	#11
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	C_Y_P_R_U_S and since you are british, Paphos

04-01-2005, 05:46 PM	#16
Martin "Assassins" Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: At home Posts: 17,277	Canada man __________________

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SoftGalleries Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: i am @ home.. Where are you? Posts: 247	I've been in Incirlik, Adana once... I have to say those are the worse places i have ever seen in Turkey.. If you wanna see some nice place.. go for Marmaris.. and yes Istanbul is a great place to stay a few weeks.. but i don't recommend to live.. too crowd... __________________ http://www.SoftGalleries.com

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Antonio Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spartaaaaaaaaa Posts: 14,136	Since you have a family, your choice lies between USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, and Europe. USA, Canada, Ausralia, NZ requie sought after occupation, plus relevant experience etc for leagl imigration, being an adult webmaster wont get you there. My number 1 choice in Europe would be Spain, great place, friendly people, and the weather is much better than the weather in the UK...

04-01-2005, 06:04 PM	#19
Mpegmaster Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,300	Costa Rics or Panama

04-01-2005, 07:22 PM	#21
Kristian Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,733	Some excellent suggestions people. I'm off to bed now but feel free to leave more ideas, i'm sure other people will find this thread useful as well. Cheers!

04-01-2005, 07:24 PM	#22
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aka Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 249	i would say Canada because you have kids... if Not i will say JACO BEACH CostaRica __________________ VIBROCASH SexToys Affiliate program with free videos Quality sextoys, secure shopping and speedy delivery ICQ: 252764876

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Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,944	Canada..Vancouver is the best part __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

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CybermedAndy Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4,170	Canada West Coast if possible, beautiful, warm and friendly. Oh and safe too __________________ Add some upsell items to your pages here!

04-01-2005, 10:00 PM	#29
Richard - Triplexcash Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 915	Webmaster from UK, why not India, Philippines or Thailand?

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BRISK Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,240	From what you describe, I would check out: west coast of Canada - Vancouver or Victoria New Zealand Australia __________________ I post on GFY so that when people ask me what I do, I can tell them that I work with the mentally retarded.

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Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	canada

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xclusive Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 35,218	USA for sure __________________ I support MediumPimpin.com / Shemp's Outlawtgp.com /

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digifan The Profiler Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: ICQ 76281726 and I'm female Posts: 14,618	Spain is beautiful... __________________ [email protected] Webair Rocks

04-02-2005, 05:32 AM	#37
Adult-biz Service Provider Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,139	Good thread. I am in the UK too I considered immigration and have a family also. For that reason alone (family), I chose not to take the step and do it however top of my list was Spain purely for what many consider to be an improved quality of life. I believe moving to Spain is still relatively easy from a legal point of view and the many people who I know who have gone honestly wished they had done it sooner.

04-02-2005, 05:50 AM	#38
Kristian Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,733	Some great info in here, thanks for all the replies! Canada would be my first choice and I may have discovered a way in. I've found out that one way into the US is to be an investor. I think you have to invest $100K+ in a business and employ 2 or more US citizens. I'm going to approach an immigration lawyer on Monday and see what the procedure would be for canada. I'm thinking I could buy some apartments (maybe even a motel) and at the very least hire a grounds keeps, a cleaner and possibly security. This is also the kind of business that doesn't require much / usually any of my time. No one need know that I make my money online. I'm looking into it anyway. Thanks for the ideas!

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04-02-2005, 06:40 AM	#43
Damian_Maxcash So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: MaxCash.com Posts: 12,745	New Zealand without a doubt...... They have a points system taking into account education, age etc Or you could marry me, I have an NZ passport

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sarad Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 146	AUSTRALIA - Definately! According to a 2002 survey of 130 cities, the Economist Intelligence Unit rated Melbourne and Vancouver in Canada as the best cities in the world in which to live, with Perth ranked third and Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide tied in eighth place! That covers every major city in Australia! Glad my parents made the decision to move from Liverpool when I was a kid! Cheers Sara __________________ The day Microsoft makes a product that does not suck will be the day they start making vacuum cleaners.

04-02-2005, 08:21 AM	#45
Paul Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,637	Check out this thread Kristian http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=394111

04-02-2005, 09:10 AM	#46
Matt_WildCash Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,699	Australia, Canada, New Zealand have to be my top picks. Europe nice place to visit not to live.

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04-02-2005, 09:44 AM	#50
Lensman GFY Chaperone Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Adult.com Posts: 9,846	Aren't taxes really high in Canada, why would a high earning webmaster want to move there? I would think somewhere where the average wage is much lower and is safe, so you can live like a king. Such as in Latin America somewhere.