{"id":184049,"date":"2025-06-14T15:13:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T15:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/184049\/"},"modified":"2025-06-14T15:13:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T15:13:10","slug":"spain-and-greece-among-seven-countries-offering-you-cash-and-homes-to-move-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/184049\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain and Greece among seven countries offering you cash and homes to move there"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are incentives to move to areas in Spain, Greece, Switzerland, Japan, America, Canada and Ireland\"TouristsSome countries are offering people cash and homes to move there(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

If you’ve dreamt of starting a new life in another country, this could be your chance. Seven countries are offering people cash and homes to relocate there.<\/p>\n

The places that are offering financial incentives to lure newcomers include Spain<\/a>, Greece, Switzerland, Japan, America, Canada and Ireland. More details are outlined below of where exactly these incentives are being offered.<\/p>\n

You could be handed thousands in cash, a house, or even monthly payments – simply for packing your bags and moving, reports the Express.<\/a> In some cases, there may even be baby bonuses to relocate.<\/p>\n

1. Ireland<\/p>\n

Ireland is rolling out the red carpet for adventurous souls ready to breathe life back into its most remote islands. The Our Living Islands initiative is offering cash grants of up to \u20ac84,000 (\u00a371,150) for individuals who are prepared to buy and renovate homes on 30 of Ireland\u2019s stunning coastal islands.<\/p>\n

The goal? To \u201cincrease the population\u201d, \u201cdiversify the islands’ economies\u201d, and \u201cbuild sustainable futures\u201d. And if you\u2019re a remote worker or digital nomad, there\u2019s no better place to call home.<\/p>\n

2. Swiss village<\/p>\n

Tucked away in the Swiss Alps, Albinen is offering a life-changing opportunity for those under 45. Adults who move there can receive 20,000 Swiss Francs (\u00a317,460) \u2013 with an additional 10,000 Swiss Francs (\u00a38,730) for every child.<\/p>\n

To qualify, you must buy a home worth at least 200,000 Swiss Francs and commit to living there for 10 years. It\u2019s an irresistible offer in a country widely hailed as one of the best in the world for quality of life.<\/p>\n

3. Spain<\/p>\n

The Spanish <\/a>town of Ponga in Asturias is dishing out \u20ac2,971 (\u00a32,510) to families willing to relocate. Have a baby there? That\u2019s another \u20ac2,971 in your pocket.<\/p>\n

As towns and villages see their populations dwindle, local authorities are keen to welcome foreign professionals to revitalise their communities. And with golden beaches, world-class wine, and vibrant culture \u2013 who wouldn\u2019t jump at the chance?<\/p>\n

4. Greece<\/p>\n

The breathtaking island of Antikythera is down to just 45 permanent residents \u2013 but not for long if the local mayor has anything to do with it. Newcomers can expect to receive \u20ac500 (\u00a3430) a month for their first three years on the island, courtesy of the Greek Orthodox Church. \u201cWe need young families large enough to make Antikythera alive and full of children’s voices,\u201d said Mayor Efstaratios Charcalakis.<\/p>\n

5. Japan<\/p>\n

Worried about Japan\u2019s plummeting birth rate, the government has launched the Regional Revitalization Program, offering up to \u00a54,800,000 (\u00a330,000) to families and expats moving to rural towns in desperate need of new life. In 2023, only 758,631 babies were born \u2013 a 5.1% drop from 2022, and a far cry from the baby boom of the 1970s.<\/p>\n

6. The USA<\/p>\n

Think America is too expensive? Think again. States like West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Alaska are offering cash and rewards to those willing to relocate. Sites online are out there to help potential expats find their dream American town \u2013 and the incentive packages that come with them.<\/p>\n

7. Canada<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re considering studying in Canada, the Saskatchewan Graduate Retention Program could be your ticket to a fresh start \u2013 and a major payday. Students can receive up to CA$20,000 (\u00a311,580) in tuition reimbursements, depending on their degree length. To qualify, you must graduate from an approved Canadian institution and either live in or plan to move to Saskatchewan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are incentives to move to areas in Spain, Greece, Switzerland, Japan, America, Canada and IrelandSome countries are…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":184050,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5312],"tags":[2000,299,104,8879,183,1014],"class_list":{"0":"post-184049","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-spain","8":"tag-eu","9":"tag-europe","10":"tag-spain","11":"tag-spain-travel","12":"tag-travel","13":"tag-travel-advice"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114682370776935509","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184049","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=184049"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184049\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/184050"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184049"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184049"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184049"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}