What's the best European country to move to? (fit in, camp)

[clongirl]

Viralmd is correct. One cannot just move to the EU and become a resident by staying. Even I could not become a naturalized citizen in Ireland when I lived there (my children and husband are all Irish citizens). I had to continuously register with the police/immigration officials. One can only get a tourist stamp on your passport unless you are sponsored by a company for work..even then you must leave the country when/if the job expires or you quit the job. Perhaps the Netherlands is more lenient, but I highly doubt it. Immigration is not something you mess around with!

[moving123456]

Originally Posted by Viralmd

Mostly because unless you meet specific (and tough) requirements, you won't be given anything BUT a tourist visa.

You still don't KNOW that the poster does not meet the requirements for another type of visa.

[Cornerguy1]

Originally Posted by moving123456

You still don't KNOW that the poster does not meet the requirements for another type of visa.

And, frankly, you don't know that the poster DOES meet the requirements for another type of visa which only goes to illustrate how pointless such a discussion is.

Let's drop it and get back to the topic as a whole.

[mik3pass]

Assuming that you meet immigration requirements to the EU,

Germany, Ireland, England, or the Netherlands
German is very easy to learn as an English speaker. Dutch is easy to learn if you can speak German and English.

If you move to Ireland, try Dublin. The cost of living is high, but worth it in my opinion.
The quality of life in France, Spain, Italy, etc. can be quite variable based on what region. I'd stray away from those countries as an American.
If you move to Germany, try Niedersachsen (Lower-Saxony) or Berlin. Hamburg, Bremen, and Hannover are all great.
If the Netherlands, Holland (North or South.) Holland's great. BTW, Holland is a state in the Netherlands that's broken down into North and South.

I'd most strongly recommend Dublin, Germany, and Holland in that order.

[PrettyMissAshley]

Originally Posted by mik3pass

The quality of life in France, Spain, Italy, etc. can be quite variable based on what region. I'd stray away from those countries as an American.

I'd most strongly recommend Dublin, Germany, and Holland in that order.

Out of curiosity, why would you recommend staying away from France, Spain and Italy as an American? Those are a few of the EU countries that appeal to me most, along with Greece, so it's a surprise and disappointment to see that you wouldn't recommend them!

The Netherlands are also appealing though, I watched a documentary on the region just yesterday. The architecture looks so fascinating to me, as a young American, but are the citizens discontent with the age of it all, or are these only the 'tourist' areas?

[Scotslass]

Originally Posted by PrettyMissAshley

Out of curiosity, why would you recommend staying away from France, Spain and Italy as an American? Those are a few of the EU countries that appeal to me most, along with Greece, so it's a surprise and disappointment to see that you wouldn't recommend them!

The Netherlands are also appealing though, I watched a documentary on the region just yesterday. The architecture looks so fascinating to me, as a young American, but are the citizens discontent with the age of it all, or are these only the 'tourist' areas?

My fiance is American i took him to Spain as i've been going there for 18 years and they have no problem with Americans. Greece, Italy are the same.

By the way as far as a country to move too, Scotland is just like Ireland only much cheaper. I love my country its very beautiful and has alot to offer everyone.

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[ABQConvict]

Ireland is the nicest Polish country in Europe. Try the Pierogies. Then hop over to England for their national specialty, kebab which is makes nice after-mosque treat. Just be sure to brush up on your Urdu.

When in Rome do as the Romans do, as they say.

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[chilaili]

And let's not forget that only about 50% of the population in England is married. The rest are either divorced (shock!), single or . . . COHABITING!

I think the percentages in certain European countries are even higher

[Mooseketeer]

Originally Posted by chilaili

And let's not forget that only about 50% of the population in England is married. The rest are either divorced (shock!), single or . . . COHABITING!

I think the percentages in certain European countries are even higher

Yep, living in sin for over 20 years but about to get married this autumn. I thought I ought to single handedly buck the trend !