Your Way Out: Real Ways to Move Abroad Right Now
This is the running list from my Your Way Out series. Jobs, visas, grants, and the occasional weird one-off that can actually get you abroad.
It’s sorted by what you can apply for right now, and every one links straight to the official source.
Last checked against official sources: October 30, 2026
USD amounts are rough conversions. Always read the official page before you apply.
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Korea Digital Nomad Visa
Live in Korea for up to three years while working remotely for a foreign company.
Catch: That lowest income bar is for ages 18 to 34 living outside the Seoul area. It’s higher for everyone else.
JET Program
Teach English in Japanese public schools for a year. No Japanese needed.
Catch: You don’t pick your town. Deadline is 11:59pm Hawaii time.
Open now
TAPIF
Seven months as an English teaching assistant in French public schools.
Catch: You need real French, and the pay is tight.
Before you go
Most visas on this list ask for proof of health insurance. SafetyWing’s Nomad Insurance is made for people living and working abroad, and you can choose Essential or Complete coverage.
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Extremadura Digital Nomad Grant
A Spanish region pays remote workers to move there and stay two years.
Catch: You move first, then apply. And taxes? That’s gonna be a whole thing. Talk to a pro.
Closed for Maintenance
The Faroe Islands close some tourist spots each spring and let volunteers in to fix trails.
Catch: Way more people apply than there are spots, and you pay your own flights.
NALCAP Language Assistants
Spain’s government places you in public schools as an English assistant, November to May.
Catch: You don’t pick your region. Placements go by application number, so apply early.
Always open
TrustedHousesitters
Stay in people’s homes for free while you look after their pets.
Catch: Popular sits get lots of applicants, so build a solid profile first.
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myTEFL 120-Hour TEFL Course
The cert most teach-abroad jobs ask for. Fully online, at your own pace, with job placement help after.
Catch: A TEFL alone won’t get you a work visa. Many countries also want a bachelor’s degree (in anything, not teaching).
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Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
A five-year visa with 180-day stays per entry for remote workers.
Catch: No Thai clients or Thai employers. You apply online from outside Thailand.
Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
Move to Germany and job hunt for up to a year. No job offer needed.
Catch: There’s a points system, and getting your degree recognized takes homework.
Work and Holiday Visa (462)
Live, work, and travel in Australia for up to a year.
Catch: The age limit is strict. Apply before you turn 31.
Offshore Islands Renovation Grant
Ireland pays to fix up empty homes on its offshore islands.
Catch: It’s a renovation grant, not a visa. You buy the house first, and most of the money comes after the work.
Before You Apply for Anything
Almost every visa on this list wants proof of health insurance. Sort that out early. SafetyWing’s Nomad Insurance is a solid place to start, or read my guide to insurance for your move abroad.
- Taxes as a nomad: what you need to know
- 30 things to do before you move abroad
- How to move abroad: start here
Stuck on which one fits you? Book a chat with me and we’ll figure it out together.