A recent May article published by CNBC explores a trend among U.S. residents choosing to fly away from the States, seeking a safer net to call home. While many are still finding the courage to take the chance, others are saying farewell to the country as a response to the Republican-led policy shifts. It’s clear that this wave of migration represents both a form of protest and a deeply personal effort to reclaim freedom elsewhere.
The piece also includes a 2024 survey by Expatsi (an immigration service company), which analyzed the trend and found over 116,000 Americans are planning to move for multiple reasons, from the desire to travel around the world to the urge to escape from gun violence and avoid rising conservatism (56% of survey takers). So where are they headed? Research says they put Portugal on top of the list, followed by France, Spain, Greece, and Switzerland.
Also, the report tells us that two-thirds of participants plan to emigrate by 2026. Data shows there has been an 18% spike in Americans seeking digital nomad visas, 30% retirees pursuing dual citizenship, and 17% workers applying for job positions abroad. This is proof U.S. residents are driving a real social revolution, which brought the relocation industry to see a 19,632% increase in revenue, reflecting how quickly Americans are escaping from their homeland.
