FULL LIST: Eight Countries Offering Cash Incentives to Attract New Residents

Governments worldwide are increasingly introducing incentives to attract new residents amid ageing populations and declining rural communities.

From cash grants to housing support and business funding, these programmes are designed to stimulate economic activity and revitalise underpopulated areas.

According to Forbes, eight countries currently offering relocation incentives include:

1. Italy – Regions such as Calabria, Sardinia, and Puglia offer up to €30,000 to new residents willing to start businesses. Symbolic €1 home schemes also exist, requiring renovations within a set timeframe.
2. Switzerland – The alpine village of Albinen offers 25,000 Swiss francs per adult and 10,000 per child for families committing to 10-year residency and property investment.
3. Japan – Subsidies up to one million yen per child, plus housing and business support, encourage families to move from cities like Tokyo to smaller towns.
4. Spain – Regions like Asturias and Galicia provide relocation grants, housing support, and job opportunities to attract families and entrepreneurs.
5. Greece – Island communities such as Antikythera offer housing, land, and monthly stipends to encourage long-term settlement.
6. Ireland – Under the “Our Living Islands” strategy, financial aid is provided to renovate vacant homes on remote islands to reverse depopulation.
7. Croatia – Smaller municipalities offer housing subsidies and financial support, appealing especially to digital nomads through growing visa programmes.
8. Chile – Initiatives like Start-Up Chile provide funding and support to entrepreneurs, attracting global talent while boosting local innovation.

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