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17 Countries You Can Stay In For 6 Months (or More) Without a Visa
Considering an international move? Why not test it out first with an extended stay?
Sometimes the problem with visiting a country is that you have to leave.
While, sure, maybe you’re not ready to commit to a long-term living relationship with the particular country, you might wish you had more time to linger, kick the tires, and check it out some more.
Most countries around the globe, at least if you have a U.S. passport (plus Canada, Australia, the UK, and the EU), allow you to stay in a country for up to 90 days, though this might dip to just 30 based on the location. For many, this is more than enough time to enjoy a vacation, but for others, it isn’t remotely enough.
If that sounds like you, consider visiting a country that lets you stay longer than three months. What if you could stay half a year? Eight months? A full year? And all without having to apply for any lengthy immigration documents. Well, there are a number of options at your disposal. So, whether you want to dip your toes in the waters of living abroad and feel out a country, or you want ample time to explore a nation and really flip over every stone, these are the countries you can remain in for at least six months.
