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11 best European residence permits for US citizens: choose your gateway to a new life abroad

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11 best European residence permits for US citizens: choose your gateway to a new life abroad

Europe is an attractive destination for many foreigners, including Americans, seeking residence permits. The region offers a high quality of life, often at a more affordable cost than the US. In some countries, wealthy Americans can take advantage of fast and easy pathways to temporary and permanent residency. Entrepreneurs may also enjoy tax optimizations and the opportunity to expand their business into the unified EU market.In this article, we explore 11 European countries with the best residence permits for US nationals.

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Portugal Golden Visa for clients awaiting residency in the USA

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€954,550
Cyprus permanent residence for retirees to live by the sea and pay the Europe’s lowest pension tax

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