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Fed up of living in the UK and considering moving abroad? Whether you’re thinking of moving for good or just want to spend a few years living overseas so you can tick it off your bucket list, there are many countries that provide you with the opportunity to immigrate with relatively little hassle.

As international removal specialists, Hackworthy & Sons has helped clients relocate to destinations all around the world and we do our best to provide as much support and guidance as we possibly can. 

Whilst emigrating to other places in the EU used to be a little less bothersome prior to Brexit, there are still so many options and ways to gain access to countries all across the world. 

To help those who want to emigrate but haven’t quite chosen to where yet, we have taken a look into the easiest countries to immigrate to and put together a list (in no particular order) of those countries that reoccurred during our research. 

The Top 10 Easiest Countries To Immigrate To In 2025

1. UAE 

The first on our list of countries easiest to move to is the UAE. Immigrating to the UAE tends to be a fairly easy process for UK citizens due to the simple visa requirements. When visiting the country there is no need for any advanced arrangements for a trip less than 30 days, however, it is required that you have a work permit in place should you wish to stay longer than this or move to the area.

A typical sponsorship would be in the form of an employer, so if you think that the UAE is a place you would like to live, make sure that you have an employment offer in place. You will then need to obtain a probationary 3-month work permit, which will allow you to start working immediately. 

However, in recent years they have made it easier for entrepreneurs, freelancers and digital nomads to make the move too. They introduced a 5-year Green UAE Visa which was designed for those wishing to reside how without sponsorship. You will get an initial 60 day work permit to come to Dubai so you can complete the final steps once you have arrived. 

It is important to note that if you have a family that you would like to join you in the United Arab Emirates, you must be earning a minimum monthly salary of 4,000 AED (approx £800), and if you would like your parents to join you the minimum monthly salary must be 10,000 AED (approx £2,000). Once you and your family have entered the UAE on an entry residence visa, a residence stamp must be applied for within 30 days of arrival. 

Another point that makes it easy to move to the UAE is that there are almost no taxes. The money that you earn in your job is yours to keep with no income tax, meaning that you are easily able to budget whether immigrating to the UAE is suitable for you. This benefit is only available to those who permanently move to the UAE, so please bear this in mind if you are only looking to move to the UAE temporarily, as you may still have to pay tax on your income if you are still a tax resident in the UK living in the UAE. 

2. Germany 

Whilst moving to Germany used to be a little bit more straight forward prior to Brexit, Germany is still classed as one of the easiest countries to gain entry to. 

You can stay in Germany for up to 90 days without a visa, but they offer a variety of other visas for long term stay. The Germany Job Seeker Visa is a popular option which is issued to anyone who wants to find work in Germany, if you are granted it, it allows you to say in the country for usually 6 months. This allows you time to find employment, and if successful, you can apply for a work permit afterwards. 

For digital nomads, they also offer two visas called;

The Freelance Visa (Freiberufler) and The Self Employment Visa (Selbständiger)

There are various stipulations to each visa type, but the main requirement has to do with the nature of the work that you do, the business that you operate. The freelance permit allows you to live and work in Germany for one year, but this can be extended for up to 3 years. 

For more information on how to apply for a residence permit, GOV.UK has some useful information to help you.

3. Australia 

If you’re looking to move to Australia, the easiest way to do so is by applying for jobs that are listed in their official Skilled Occupations List. If you are qualified for any of the occupations found on the list, you ought to find getting a visa a lot more straightforward. Those who want to emigrate to Australia must also be under the age of 45 at the time they submit their visa application and will also have to pass a health assessment, character assessment, and skills assessment.

Like the NHS in the UK, Australia has its own healthcare system, called Medicare, and it is free for anybody who has permanent residency within the country. This makes Australia another easy country to immigrate to, as there is no need to budget for your healthcare when moving here as this is all taken care of as part of your permanent residency. 

The country also has a partner visa for those with an Australian spouse or partner. 

4. Canada 

Canada continues to be one of the best countries for immigration due to its welcoming policies, high quality of life, and vast job opportunities. The Express Entry system, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), and family sponsorship options make it relatively easy to obtain permanent residency.

For those looking to make a permanent move to Canada, the easiest way to do this is by economic immigration or family reunification. Immigrating with family reunification will require you to have a family member that is a permanent resident, citizen, or registered under the Canadian Indian Act, that is over 18 and can sponsor your move.

Economic immigration tends to be the main path people take when moving to Canada and involves you to move as a skilled worker or investor. Canada provides an express entry program, factoring in age, job, education and language skills to allow people to apply for residence based on the future employment success in the country. UK, Australian and US citizens gain an immediate advantage due to the English language being one of the main languages spoken in Canada. With French also being one of the main languages this same advantage applies to French citizens.

You may also gain residency through an independent visa in Canada, this involves a point based system similar to Australia’s. The points will be based on many of those involved in the previous visa options discussed before, being; age, education, training, skill set and whether you have family in Canada, to gain this visa 67 points are required on assessment. 

5. New Zealand 

New Zealand is known for its friendly locals and stunning landscapes. It offers multiple visa options, including the Skilled Migrant Visa for professionals and the Entrepreneur Visa for those looking to start a business.

The Skilled Migrant Visa is one of the easiest routes, and you can apply for this visa is you have a job offer from an accredited employer, and qualify for 6 points for your skills and work in New Zealand.

If you have your own business, the Entrepreneur Visa is an option which allows up to 3 years length of stay. The main requirements are that you must have NZD $100,000 to invest (around £45,000), a business plan, and able to claim 120 points on their points scale. The processing time can take up to 14 months so this is something that would require planning in advance. However, they do allow you to stay for 12 months in the start-up stage of your visa, and then another 24 months once you have shown them that you have setup your business. 

6. Mexico

Mexico provides an easy and affordable residency process through its Temporary and Permanent Resident Visas. Many expats move there due to the low cost of living and close proximity to the U.S.

The Temporary Resident Visa allows you to stay for up to one year, renewable up to four years. This is the most common path for digital nomads and you just need to provide proof of income, health insurance and a clean criminal record. You must have maintained a minimum bank balance of at least $43,000 (tax-free) over the last 12 months and have earned a minimum of $2,595 (tax-free) each month over the last 6 months to qualify, among other stipulations. 

Compared to other digital nomad visa requirements, the Mexico Temporary Resident Visa is one of the easiest to obtain, if you meet their criteria. 

7. Portugal 

As well as moving to Portugal for the stunning beaches and warm weather, Portugal is also one of the easiest countries to move to. You can visit and stay in Portugal for up to 90 days on a tourist visa.

Portugal’s Golden Visa programme is one of the most popular residency-by-investment options, allowing individuals to gain residency by investing in real estate. The country also offers a D7 visa for retirees and digital nomads who can prove stable passive income.

The minimum required value to be eligible for this visa is a yearly income of 8,460 euros. Once you have acquired this visa, you are allowed to obtain a residence permit in Portugal for one year, this can then be renewed for two years successively.

After fiver years of residency with this route you can apply for permanent residency. 

8. Spain

Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa allows individuals with sufficient financial means to live in the country without needing to work. Additionally, Spain offers a Golden Visa programme for property investors. Like Portugal, you can visit and stay in Spain for up to 90 days without a visa. 

They do also offer a Digital Nomad Visa if you work remotely for a company or are a self-employed individual. You must meet the following criteria for this visa;

-The applicant must have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or at least have 3 years experience in their current field

-Minimum income requirements 2,400 euros per month for a single adult

-Clean criminal record

9. Costa Rica 

Costa Rica is yet another country that allows British passport holders to enter the country without the need for a visa, you will be given a 90 day entry stamp, if staying longer than this you may be subject to penalties of $100 per month over your 90 day stay and could be restricted from re-entering the country at a later date. 

For those looking to permanently move overseas to Costa Rica, you must apply for temporary or permanent residence as well as the permission to work if you are looking to work in Costa Rica, it is recommended to seek professional help with these applications.

Costa Rica also has its own healthcare system, this can be easily accessed from British Nationals by becoming a member of the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, where residents are required to pay monthly to be entitled to medical treatment if/ when needed. 

10. Montenegro

Montenegro could be one of the easiest countries to immigrate to for British citizens out of all those discussed, due to the flexibility around the duration of their stay. 

You will not be required to have a visa for visits of up to 90 days and will only be required to have a valid British passport for entry and exit from Montenegro.  In the course of 6 months British citizens have the right to go in and out of the country where they have days left in those 90 days, all that is required is that you register (within 24 hours of your arrival) and deregister with the local police, on each of these movements.

To move permanently, you must apply for a longer tourist visa or temporary residence permit before the end of your 90 days have finished. 

You can also access free emergency care in Montenegro as a British citizen as a result of the reciprocal healthcare agreement that they have with the UK, entitling you to necessary medical treatment during your time in Montenegro, as long as you have evidence of being insured in the UK and have a valid British passport.

These are just some of the easiest countries to immigrate to, there are many other benefits to moving to each of these countries in terms of culture, cost of living and more, however these are the countries that we have found to have the easiest immigration regulations. 

If you are considering emigrating, Hackworthy & Sons have over 40 years of experience providing international & european removals and can help you through every step of the process wherever you are moving in the world.