Portugal
Europe
$2,500-$3,500 · D7 Passive Income Visa
Expat Blueprint · 22 country profiles · $29 one-time · Lifetime access
The complete retire-abroad playbook.
22 detailed country profiles. 8 master sections covering taxes, healthcare, banking, estate, citizenship. ~30,000 words of original research. Built for people who are seriously considering moving abroad — not the polished tourism content.
No agent funnel. No referral fees.Lifetime access · annual updates~30,000 words
What's in the Blueprint
22 country profiles + 8 master sections. Each country profile covers visa, taxes, healthcare, residency timeline, cost of living, banking, and the specific pitfalls.
Master sections
- 12 min read
The 12-month relocation timeline
Successful expats prepare for 12-18 months. Skipping steps creates expensive surprises. Here's the month-by-month timeline that works.
- 14 min read
Tax exit planning — federal, state, and the FATCA reality
American retirees face unique tax obligations abroad. The US is one of two countries that taxes citizens on worldwide income regardless of residence (the other is Eritrea). Understanding obligations prevents expensive surprises.
- 10 min read
Medicare strategy when moving abroad
Medicare almost never covers care outside the US. The decision is whether to keep paying $202.90/mo for Part B as backup. Here's the math and the answer for each scenario.
- 8 min read
Social Security when retiring abroad
Social Security continues for US citizens in almost every country. Direct deposit, taxation, and survivor benefits each have their own rules.
- 8 min read
Banking, currency, and money management abroad
Moving money internationally as an expat is solved better than most realize. Wise, Schwab, Fidelity, and a single local bank cover 95% of needs at minimal cost.
- 10 min read
Healthcare abroad — public, private, and insurance options
Healthcare is the #1 concern for American retirees considering abroad. The reality: in most expat-friendly countries, you'll get better care for a fraction of US costs.
- 9 min read
Estate considerations when retiring abroad
Your US will may not work in your country of residence. Forced heirship, foreign-asset reporting, and dual probate can complicate your estate plan. Here's what to know.
- 7 min read
Citizenship vs. residency — when to consider naturalization
Most expats are residents, not citizens, of their host country. Citizenship adds rights and complications. Here's when it makes sense.
Country profiles (22)
Mexico
North America
$1,500-$2,500 · Residente Temporal / Permanente
Costa Rica
Central America
$2,000-$3,000 · Pensionado / Rentista / Inversionista
Spain
Europe
$2,500-$3,500 · Non-Lucrative Visa
Panama
Central America
$1,800-$2,800 · Pensionado
Thailand
Asia
$1,200-$2,500 · O-A Long Stay (Retirement)
Colombia
South America
$1,500-$2,200 · Pensionado
Italy
Europe
$2,500-$3,500 · Elective Residence Visa
France
Europe
$2,800-$4,000 · Long-Stay Visitor Visa
Malaysia
Asia
$1,500-$2,500 · MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home)
Belize
Central America
$1,800-$2,800 · Qualified Retired Persons (QRP)
Greece
Europe
$2,000-$3,000 · Financially Independent Person (FIP)
Croatia
Europe
$2,000-$2,800 · Temporary Stay Permit
Ecuador
South America
$1,200-$1,800 · Pensioner Visa
Uruguay
South America
$2,500-$3,500 · Permanent Residency
Vietnam
Asia
$1,000-$2,000 · 5-year visa exemption (for some)
Argentina
South America
$1,500-$2,500 · Rentista Visa
Nicaragua
Central America
$1,000-$1,800 · Pensionado
Philippines
Asia
$1,200-$2,000 · SRRV (Special Resident Retiree's Visa)
Cyprus
Europe
$2,000-$3,000 · Permanent Residency Category F
Malta
Europe
$2,500-$3,500 · Malta Retirement Programme (MRP)
Slovenia
Europe
$2,000-$3,000 · Temporary Residence Permit
Why this exists
Most expat content is tourism marketing
The free articles are 2,000-word summaries that don't tell you what FBAR is or how to handle the California state-tax exit. The Blueprint is the document we wish someone had given us.
The decisions are 5-10 year decisions
Picking the wrong country, missing the tax exit window, misunderstanding the visa pathway — each can cost $20K-$100K and years of bureaucracy. Worth getting right.
No referral fees, no agent funnel
We don't take referral fees from international relocation agents, real estate, or visa lawyers. You get honest assessment, including the pitfalls.
What's included
22 detailed country profiles
Visa pathway, tax rules, healthcare, where to live, pitfalls, who it's good for, who it's bad for. Updated annually.
12-month relocation timeline
Month-by-month playbook from research through arrival. The exact sequence successful expats follow.
Tax exit planning
Federal, state (especially CA/NY/NM/SC/VA), tax treaties, FBAR, FATCA, Roth strategy. The reality.
Medicare strategy abroad
Drop Part B or keep it? The math by scenario. CMS-1763 form, the 8-month return SEP, expat insurance options.
Social Security abroad
Where you can collect, direct deposit options, taxation by country, spousal/survivor benefits.
Banking + currency
The 3 accounts every expat needs (Wise, Schwab/Fidelity, local). Investment account expat reality.
Healthcare deep-dive
Public systems by country, expat insurance options ($100-300/mo), cash-pay medical tourism math.
Estate considerations
Forced heirship in civil-law countries, dual wills, US estate tax for expats, healthcare directives abroad.
Citizenship vs. residency
When citizenship makes sense, fastest pathways (Argentina 2yr, Uruguay 3yr, Portugal 5yr).
Lifetime access + annual updates
Visa rules change. Tax treaties update. New retirement programs launch. You get all updates included.
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