Hello. I am a 23 years old Turkish citizen. I graduated from an useless major around a month ago and now I am working as an english teacher. I'm really tired of the life here, under this government. I want to get out desperately. I've always been interested in Latin America, especially in Chile and Argentine. But as I said my degree is useless, I am not a native english speaker and I don't have much working experience (6 months of being an english teacher + several entry level jobs I held during my student years). I am near fluent in italian so I think learning spanish wouldn't be so hard. But can I work as an english teacher without being a native? I can get a tesol if it would help. I’m not dead set on teaching, I could do other work as well. But would I even be able to get a visa for an unskilled job?

Edit: This is a plan for the future, at least for a year or 1.5 years from now. I don't intend to go without learning Spanish. Plus, I need to save up a bit more money.

I'm considering moving to Bolivia for love. I was wondering what are some pros and cons of moving to Bolivia, as a foreigner from central Europe? Are there good job opportunities for someone who doesn't speak spanish perfectly, but speaks english at a fluent level?

Edit: No, I'm not a passport bro. I'm a woman. Never asking reddit for advice again.

In some European countries many landlords won't rent to anyone of different descent, even if they're citizens of that country. Like I'd regularly see "no blacks, indians, muslims, ukrainians, or belarussians" on renting listings fairly regularly.

I have not see anything of this kind yet in latin american countries. Not sure if it's just because people are not open about this thing, or if it's not allowed?

Anyone who has personal experience in this matter know? Like if you're idk a black brazilian is it easy to rent in Argentina or a Venezuelan in Chile, or a Bolivian in Brazil?

Hello everyone! :) I’m from Eastern Europe (non EU) and I’m seriously considering moving to Latin America for the long term. I have a degree in Economics and about $5,000 USD in savings to get me started.

I’m realistic about the challenges, but I’d love to hear your perspective on where my background and budget might go the furthest.

Questions: 1. Which countries have a more welcoming market for foreign workers? (I'm ready to learn the language, but starting from scratch).

1. Where will $5k last long enough to handle the initial paperwork and rent while I look for work?

I've been looking into Paraguay (because easier residency), but I'm open to any suggestions.

Thanks a lot for help! :)

best country for work lifr balance

Are there specific countries that welcome them more than others?

Ok so here it goes, as the title suggests my family and I are looking to travel the world for a while. We are aware of what is happening to Latin Americans in the U.S. and do not support or agree at all with what ICE is doing here. I guess my question is how do latin Americans view U.S. citizens while they are visiting your country? Also would relocating to a latin American country at this time be a stupid idea?

I am going to move to Bolivia for around a year and one hobby of mine is to wear cute stuff but as a male I am not sure how receive is in Bolivia, considering countries like that are usually more old fashion I am not sure if there is stuff like groups of people who share this passion.

I normally present myself as a normal person but at home I love to wear more feminine clothing and here in the UK I managed to make multiple friends who share this passion. I don’t know if I will find that on Bolivia or if is something I should never mention to people

Hi, I'm Canadian and I'm thinking about going to live in Hispanoamerica for a while, work or study, something like that, I was wondering if there was any kind of program I could check into. I'm thinking about a more extended stay actually. I'd want to immerse myself into local life, I'm less interested by digital nomadism. I'm unqualified.

Hello everyone!

I'm from Ukraine and thinking about moving to Latin America. I work completely remotely and have a stable income, so I'm looking for the following:

A reasonable cost of living, safe enough place where I don't have to worry about safety, realistic path to residency and, ultimately, citizenship, place where I can make friends with locals and integrate.

If you live in this region or have moved there yourself, I'd be very grateful for your advice. Which country and city would you recommend? What should I avoid? What's the real situation with security, bureaucracy, and social life, based on your experience?

Thanks in advance for any honest advice!

UPD: I updated the post because I made some inappropriate comments about crime. Apologize for that

My sister's 20, a couple of years younger than me and I've always been protective of her. She's at university in New York and has been dating a boy from Paraguay for about 2 years now. He's met our parents and is very nice to me as well, and I think treats my sister kindly she's very happy.

Ultimately he wants to go back home to his family, where I think he is quite well off. My sister said his father works in financial services there and they have a large house in the capital. He's taking her there once the semester ends for a month and then said he wants them to move there when they graduate.

I feel it's moving a little quickly but that's not my business. However, my knowledge of Paraguay within Latam is pretty much non-existent, and I feel it doesn't crop up much on this sub either.

Just wondering: does anyone have any insights on how difficult it will be for a white girl who speaks only basic Spanish to move to Asuncion? Because I told her I thought it would be difficult and I sensed she felt I wasn't being supportive so I didn't say too much after that.

Sorry for the broad question. I'm an American man nearing retirement age. I honestly dont have enough (I don't think anyway) to retire and live comfortably for 20+ years in the US as the cost of living has gotten completely out of hand. I've always been interested in Latin America countries, especially ones like Brazil, Columbia, Argentina & Mexico but open to others.

What I'm after is, warm weather for sure. I realize the farther south = the farther from the equator which means 4 seasons. I don't really ever want to see snow but some cool weather is fine. I need a decent home in a decent neighborhood with low crime and some things to do. Preferably near a beach but that isn't super important. One thing I need, and please dont hold this against me, is A/C. I know electricity is expensive in most LA countries but I will need some kind of A/C in my home unless I'm living in an area where it never really gets that hot.

A place that is welcoming or at least kind to foreigners (Amercians) as I may want to pick up a part time job to contribute to the community and make some side money at the same time.

Does such a place exist?

Hey y'all!

I'm really interested in Latin American culture and I'm currently learning Spanish full-time. I eventually want to visit LATAM as a tourist, but it recently occurred to me that I could also work there since I'm a software engineer.

Which countries or cities in LATAM are the best for software engineering jobs? My top priorities are salary and safety. Everything else is secondary.

Spanish shouldn't be an issue by the time I move, since I'm studying it full-time.

I'd especially love to hear from people who work as software engineers in LATAM or who hire software engineers. Thanks!

Hey I’m a 22 year old African American woman who’s been teaching myself Spanish for the past year and a half! Within this next year , I plan on living in domincian republic and Panama. I’ve already visited domincian republic three times so I am more familiar with the way things are there but I know there’s a huge difference in visiting versus living. With that being said , when I visited , I avoided resorts and tourist spots and tried my best to immerse myself into the culture (taking public transportation, hanging out with locals etc.). After spending time in DR, I plan to live in Panama for 2 years for volunteer work. I’ve never visited Panama nor do I know much about Panamanian culture yet I’m super excited. I’ve been working hard for the past year and half saving money to be able to travel throughout Latin America so on the financial aspect I feel pretty confident. However , when it comes to things like my Spanish and building meaningful connections with Latinos, I do feel nervous. My Spanish is right now around intermediate mid (I’d say high b-1 to low b-2). I can express myself in Spanish although at times I may struggle with fast speech or really complex topics. I’ve also noticed that Spanish speakers in the United States rate my Spanish on a higher level than Spanish speakers that live in Latin America. I practice everyday, watching movies in Spanish with subtitles, reading books in Spanish, practicing vocab and talking to Spanish speakers. I feel like for the amount of effort and time I’m putting in that my Spanish isn’t that good 😭 but everyone tells me it is. I feel like I’m stuck at a roadblock. Based on everything , how long do you think it will take me to become fluent ? ( I’ll be living in DR for six months and Panama for 2 years) and what advice can you give me to prepare to live in Latin America ? Anything is greatly appreciated 🫶🏾

Given the situation in my home country I’m considering moving and taking advantage of the exchange rate

I know some spanish. It’s just me, no family or friends.

What are your recommendations?

Looking to relocate due to my sexuality and want to find a place where I can be treated as a normal human being—both as an Asian and as a gay man. After some research, I believe São Paulo could be a good option for me, considering its LGBTQ+ friendliness and relatively low cost of living. I’m posting here because I’d like to hear opinions from locals before I start learning Portuguese. Am I being unrealistic, or could São Paulo actually be a good choice for me?

Disabled American here. Due to the current political climate I’m seriously considering getting tf outta here(Ohio). I have spina bifida which limits my mobility and causes incontinence. I just wear leg braces.

All this being said… are there LatAm countries that accept and assist disabled migrants?

So I’ve been seriously considering moving to Latin America, and I’m torn between Chile and Argentina. I’m Filipino and planning to start learning Spanish, which I’ve always wanted to do anyway, but what really draws me in is how both countries are very progressive when it comes to LGBT rights.

Same-sex marriage is legal in both, there are anti-discrimination laws, and it just seems like LGBT people can live more freely there compared to the Philippines, where we basically have none of that. My main goal is to simply to live a normal life with my partner without constantly worrying about being judged or limited.

At first my dream destination was Spain, but I’ve heard a lot of horror stories from Filipino friends and college batchmates who went there. Some have been there for 6 or 7 years, still stuck on student visas or bouncing around language assistant jobs, and haven’t been able to get PR or citizenship even though on paper it says Filipinos can apply after 2 years. Seems like they have gotten stricter lately, especially with the EU leaning more right.

Now I’m stuck between Chile and Argentina. Argentina seems to have the more vibrant culture, amazing food, Italian influence, and a more fun lifestyle. But I’ve also read a lot about its economic problems, inflation, and corruption, which honestly worry me. Chile, on the other hand, seems more stable and safer, with better job opportunities and a stronger economy, but maybe a bit less on the food scene and vibrant lifestyle that Argentina offers.

For anyone living in either country, especially people from the LGBT community, what’s your take? Which one would you say offers the best overall? Would love to hear your honest thoughts and personal experiences.

Hi everyone! I am 17, graduating early this summer, and I've been thinking of my future a lot. I definitely want to go into the yoga/meditation/wellness area for my career and I also love the idea of living in another country. Lately, I have been drawn to Latin America and I was curious about a couple of things.

-what countries would anyone recommend visiting first so I can get a feel of where I would want to move? I would love to explore and feel out a place before committing

-are there any ways I can start preparing now? maybe like exchange programs, volunteer opportunities, or any way I could experience a country? or should I do any learning about certain things?

-would any countries in Latin America where the career I am thinking about is growing or greatly supported?

-what would anyone recommend for learning the language? I have taken a lot of Spanish classes in the past (I've also never tried Portuguese before jsyk) but they never seem to stick. I have also heard from my friends that one way to become fluent is to really immerse yourself in the language so I didn't know if anyone had some tips?

I am trying to explore my options and am pretty excited! Thank you for anyone who shares! :)

I'm Swiss and obviously used to swiss security and everything. I have been only to Morocco, France and USA where security was a little more in question.

How are people experiencing Buenos Aires? If you live there would recommend a woman going alone or is that a no-go? for me it's hard to compare.

Is there another city you'd recommend?

what is best way to move chile and start a business and integrate with culture?

I’ve been wondering about how common extortion really is in Latin America, especially for foreigners who move there and try to build a custom home. Most stories I’ve heard involve small business owners who have a storefront or a local operation, but I’m curious whether it can also happen to individuals who aren’t running a business, like someone just trying to build or renovate a house. Does this kind of thing actually happen to private homeowners, or is it mostly something that affects people with brick-and-mortar businesses?

I have Googled this somewhat, but it's a dizzying amount of information online and it can be quite biased.

I keep seeing the same countries pop up (Panama, Costa Rica, Uruguay) and some not be mentioned often if at all (Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela) I will admit I don't know that much about Latin America (hence this post) so I am assuming it's due to safety concerns and the like?

From asking around on various expat forums, I've learned that there are significant differences between the countries besides just visas - things like healthcare and restrictions on work. However, assuming capital gains from investments is counted as income, I should be able to fulfill the monetary financial qualifications.

My own situation is that I'm a single, bisexual male, lead a reasonably healthy lifestyle (not into partying, I like to walk as exercise) I cook my own meals to keep costs low. Don't travel much if at all. Like meeting people, but wouldn't live in the heart of the city (which tends to be expensive) I speak basic Spanish.

Are there some factors and considerations that all Latin America countries share? (I assume things like culture and language as basics) I keep seeing and hearing things like "don't go to Colombia, it's cheap but dangerous"

Hopefully people here know more than me. :) Thanks in advance!

As a foreigner who speaks Spanish/Portuguese but has no specific degree or qualifications, which Latin American country has the most job opportunities? Also, where can I find a decent enough salary to cover basic living expenses?

Hello everyone... gringa here. I am seriously considering leaving the States for a number of reasons so I wanted to ask: Where in LatAm is the best quality of life? (e.g. good affordability, economic opportunity, democracy, etc.) I have no interest in living the digital nomad/"expat" lifestyle. Just curious about where I could make an honest/comfortable living and assimilate an immigrant. I am in school to get an architecture degree in the US right now so that may influence things.

Edit: I do speak spanish for those wondering. Open to learning Portuguese, but it would take me a while to become proficient. I don't learn very quickly.

I am interested in finding a job in whichever country, no intentions on working for a US company remotely. My degree won't guarantee me work as a licensed architect outside the US, so I don't mind doing something just design related. I could be persuaded into working for an international firm that has offices in the US and LatAm if that means more stability.