#american-expats

#american-expats

Americans have long fantasized about moving abroad-usually with a cocktail of burnout, wanderlust, and dreams of simpler living. But what many don't realize is that some countries aren't just welcoming this idea. They're counting on it. Behind the scenic backdrops and seductive visa programs lies a deeper motivation: economic revival, demographic survival, and even soft power recalibration. These countries see American migration not just as a trend-but as a tool.

Portugal has one of the lowest birth rates in Europe, a rapidly aging population, and a shrinking workforce. It cannot sustain its welfare state or real estate markets without foreign income and tax contributions.