FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Getting Down to the Nitty Gritty

How do I find the right country for me?

What retirement country is most popular with Americans?

Which countries offer organized retirement visa programs?

How much money do I need to retire abroad?

Is RetireAway only for people who want a cheap retirement?

How do I keep my US passport valid?

Do overseas Americans pay federal taxes?

Do Americans abroad have to pay state taxes?

Are Americans overseas eligible to receive social security?

Are Americans who retire abroad eligible for Medicare?

Can I get expat health insurance in my new country?

Can I still vote in American elections while living abroad?

Can Americans abroad buy real estate?

Can I open a bank account in my new country?

Do I have to report my foreign bank account to the IRS?

What is an expat? What is an American expat?

Are Americans who leave America less patriotic?

Can American expats go home again?

Can single people find love retiring overseas?

Do I need to speak a foreign language?

Can people with HIV retire abroad?

Is RetireAway just for older Americans?

Are non-Americans welcome to post on RetireAway?