Renouncing a citizenship because it increases your liberty is THE American thing to do. YOU, my friend, are a true American Patriot, in the original sense.
@nomadcapitalist
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Benjamin.
@mixnmichael1
3 жыл бұрын
Sad but, true. Our forefathers would not be happy!
@fredb2022
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. Why not live abroad and. not renounce?
@ben3364
3 жыл бұрын
@@fredb2022 Ive lived abroad for many many years. My wife (Spain) doesn't report taxes, but I have to. 1. The US tax code is so complicated that I pay a specialist in Seoul to file for me. Still, I occasionally screw up to the tune of thousands in fines. 2. I have to pay capital gains tax to the USA if I sell a home in Botswana, Fred. US lawmakers must actually hate their citizens to do stuff like that.
@stephena5752
3 жыл бұрын
100%. Our ancestors created this country and it was over run by tyrants in the name of “democracy”. This is a republic. Used to be. Renouncing is the only way to rid the chains.
@SportZFan4L1fe
4 жыл бұрын
People don't understand how vast the World is. Most US citizens have Never left the towns, cities, and states they live in because they simply can't Afford it.
@js01716
4 жыл бұрын
But also because of fear
@HELLOPATTAYA
4 жыл бұрын
Many people are broke now. 50 or 60 percent have barely money for 1 month.
@Rolando_Cueva
4 жыл бұрын
I mean, the USA is in the top 5 biggest countries. There are a lot of places to visit. Meanwhile EU countries are much smaller, so people cross “borders” much more.
@osazuwaogbeide1540
4 жыл бұрын
america is not a country anymore it hasnt been one since the end of the world war and maybe before civil rights. America is totalirian counytry run by morons who are soaked in greed hate proganda lies
@jacobsb374
4 жыл бұрын
they've never done it mostly because they were thought tghat the ius is the best country inthe world, also cuZ they don't know shit about other countr\ies, americans think of them as about some wateland lol
@brucebartman4782
3 жыл бұрын
I haven't renounced my American citizenship but I did become an expat and happily retired and living in Thailand for 10 years. I have visited the USA just twice in 10 years. Each time I felt I really did not feel I had a connection with the USA anymore.
@gopherlee9427
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have Thai Citizenship now? You should qualify now.
@thommysides4616
3 жыл бұрын
@@gopherlee9427 lol.... I even married a South African in 2007 and have lived there all these years. In 2013 they changed the way they do things and got my paper work all messed up. I'm not even on the radar here anymore....crazy world.....one more reason I'm glad I'm still a "Red, White, and Blue" guy.... lol.
@MiloSatori
Жыл бұрын
Sexpat* immigrant
@Tahara-Aichi
3 ай бұрын
Looking to move to cha am huahin area soon
@pr3ttypimpcess
4 жыл бұрын
I’m only 16 years old and I can honestly say that coming across your channel has been a blessing. Personally, renouncing my citizenship is appealing because I don’t want to be bound to such a country of destruction in its healthcare, dietary system, financial structure, educational system, etc. So much about this country feels as though it’s designed to keep you bound to negativity and make it so that it’s nearly inescapable. This is something I will definitely continue to research in depth. Thank you so much for sharing your story, you’re changing lives for the better! 🙏🏼 ❤️
@DupaSuperBoy
3 жыл бұрын
Where do they have better systems ?
@ThePoorManTrader
3 жыл бұрын
@@DupaSuperBoy Almost ...Everywhere?!?!
@midlifecrisis7888
3 жыл бұрын
build something first son, dont be renouncing anything until you can take care of yourself, this channel is for self sufficient minded people, not those looking for a particular "system".
@pr3ttypimpcess
3 жыл бұрын
@@midlifecrisis7888 nomad capitalist is literally a channel for those seeking liberation abroad and caters specifically to nomadic people. “Self sufficient minded?” Anyone with the desire to learn and perform the due diligence can become knowledgeable on this matter. Age is but a number when it comes to these things, but you enjoy the rest of your day. Happy Halloween! I’m totally a female btw.
@justinquelute
3 жыл бұрын
Keep your US citizenship for a long time before you decide to renounce it.
@Lady_Aradia
3 жыл бұрын
Love how logical you were when making this important decision.
@nomadcapitalist
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@GarciaM1968
4 жыл бұрын
I was brought here as a teenager by parents, as an adult I've made the choice not to naturalize. Highly criticized by many "why won't you?". Andrew has reaffirmed for me every reason for my stance.
@mikev8577
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome for being able to live in my country and not grow up in Mexico.
@spicex4k901
3 жыл бұрын
@@mikev8577 shut up mike
@fofotheclown1051
Жыл бұрын
@@mikev8577 shut up colonizer.
@Unteragen-rg1so
Ай бұрын
@@mikev8577 it's not your country, white boi.
@simeonyisrayiyl1501
5 жыл бұрын
I renounced it yesterday, finally.
@timlinator
5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations.
@albertl.9146
5 жыл бұрын
Good job. So did I. Just have to wait for the walking papers...
@kheck100
5 жыл бұрын
What country are you citizens of?
@dbsk06
5 жыл бұрын
Tell us ur story !
@albertl.9146
5 жыл бұрын
@@robotman5435 China
@alejandro3141
3 жыл бұрын
Ironically by renouncing to your American citizenship your are showing the real spirit of the people who formed what’s called nowadays United Stated of America. Well done to follow your heart I’d say👏
@nomadcapitalist
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@roadrunner123
5 жыл бұрын
Interesting video. I have lived abroad numerous times in the past five years. Since returning, sometimes this renouncing thought comes to my mind. I do not feel that the U.S. represents me either. I can't say that another country represents me, but when I am away, I am glad I am away. When I return, it's great for a little while and then the need to go aways surfaces again. At times, it feels complicated. Perhaps this is something to consider, but I am not quite there.
@stevetate8476
3 жыл бұрын
My wife and I are discussing this. Thank you for your insight and heart on the subject. Bless you.
@exas4791
3 жыл бұрын
Why has the U.S. made policies which force its best, brightest and/ or shrewdest, to renounce their citizenships out of practical reasons or principled stances ?
@matthewobrien5925
3 жыл бұрын
the coming retirement crisis. the problem with democracy = boomers always outvoting everyone & boomers now going into retirement. they have all the political power, but now have none of the labor force power.
@A_Litre_of_Farva
2 жыл бұрын
The first 40 years of my life passed before I asked myself, "Why do I live here?" The answer that came shocked me...when I realized I live here mainly because my grandparents decided to settle in the area...then, because of their decision, my parents repeated it...is an ancestor's decision made almost 100 years ago a good reason to stay? No! Andrew's work has opened my eyes so much. Thank you Mr. Henderson!
@KatyYoder-cq1kc
2 ай бұрын
I renounce my US citizenship due to ongoing terrorism using AI maliciously: global supremacists, terrorists, Asia, Russia, Korea, Iran, US and all communist Allies. They have RAPED, poisoned us along with our pets, broken into our home, vandalized our cars and everything in the vicinity. PLEASE REPORT WOKE AND WAR CRIMES OF HUMANITY.
@golondriz3
5 жыл бұрын
I’m going back to my country, the Philippines and I am going through the process. It’s hard to do the exit tax thing. But when I am done with that I am going to feel free. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
@anthonyluisi7096
4 жыл бұрын
golondriz3 , good for you .. no more having to declare your USA taxes and bank account to the USA 👍🏻👏
@vipdemand5965
3 жыл бұрын
What was the last day of your exit tax was it the day you faced consulate in person or the day you received cls certificate after couple of months?
@Temboz
3 жыл бұрын
Can someone clarify how this exit tax works?
@vipdemand5965
3 жыл бұрын
@@Temboz somebody already did but the admin deleted that, i guess that's Andrews business strategy
@gabrielanak6000
3 жыл бұрын
GOOD FOR YOU!!! BRAVO
@JamesGuzmanBorderless
6 жыл бұрын
Good video! When you have other good passports a US citizenship becomes more of a burden than a benefit. Seems like a no-brainer to someone in your shoes. Good luck!
@allymacky4039
4 жыл бұрын
@Mr Me liberty...seems you're being taxed so much that your brain cells don't work anymore.
@SenorJuan2023
4 жыл бұрын
@Mr Me I'm a military vet and I'll be leaving. Quality of life, weather, health care, and FREEDOM is better in a number of other countries. Do your research.
@Noble569
4 жыл бұрын
Question do you have a wife and children?🤔 Probably not, which can pose it's on level of challenges.
@sannamuh985
3 жыл бұрын
@@SenorJuan2023 Which countries do you think of when one has considered the examples you’ve excellently brought up?
@KatyYoder-cq1kc
2 ай бұрын
I renounce my US citizenship and refuse to be affiliated with communists, fascists, wokeists, cultists, neonazis and psychopaths.
@RealSamWolf
4 жыл бұрын
I come from India, where the passport is laughably weak. I spent 5 long years in the US as a permanent resident and just became a citizen this year. It's a huge HUGE step up for me and I'm excited to ry out my new travel privileges. At the same time, I'm growing my business and soon, I think I might want to diversify my presence around the world. I love the thought of being a global citizen and not having any one country control you and your wealth. I completely understand why you left the states and I applaud you!
@clowndriver5576
3 жыл бұрын
US just embraced you and made your life better. All you can do is contribute for that new place which can call home. Why would you applaud someone who did something that complete opposite of being grateful.
@8d4o0c4
3 жыл бұрын
Your pants might not fit my butt, and vice versa. Citizenship needs can vary wildly from person to person.
@youtubeuserzzzz
2 жыл бұрын
Sam, please understand that naturalized US Citizens still do face challenges with a US Passport. Your POB (place of birth) can still limit you. It has already happened to many already. Some have been denied ETA visas etc. Citizenship changes. Your POB never will!
@smaster-m4f
6 ай бұрын
@@youtubeuserzzzz Place of birth ? There's no such thing as place of birth but a birthright of the place .. without a birthright law there s no place as you were born anywhere.. so it s not a place but a law of right makes you a citizen. as you could be born in Germany or Japan and you are not as you are born there because they dont have the birthright right and its citizenship and you can't be their citizen. therefore, naturally you are born to the mother and come from that person and not as from the ground like a tree . lol
@britishchickinusa
4 жыл бұрын
being a military vet i can honestly say alot of my friends who were lucky to go overseas never came back or even wanted to i predict that America will soon be full of 3rd world nomads that come here out of necessity and alot of citizens will jump ship if given the op
@kristinadanchenko6132
4 жыл бұрын
Vet also, just got back from overseas and didn’t come back by choice.
@justintyme2043
4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you letting us in to see how your experience went and the hard truths that came with it. Thanks for the clarity!
@sprezzatura8755
4 жыл бұрын
Andrew 2 years have passed since this video. It would be great if you could do a follow up video in light of the recent upheavals currently plaguing the United States. I find your content very informative and stimulating.
@thommysides4616
3 жыл бұрын
3 years now....
@sprezzatura8755
3 жыл бұрын
@@thommysides4616 Andrew saw the writing on the wall. He's way ahead of the Curve.
@prepperjonpnw6482
2 жыл бұрын
4 years now and I wish he would do an updated video about this.
@Nonofurbzness
Жыл бұрын
Please do an update video on this. I am very interested in this topic. I’m not an entrepreneur but I do hope to be able to change that soon.
@DakotaCrossed
5 жыл бұрын
We have gone through this s as well. Your statement of it “felt like a weight off your shoulders” so spot on.. sense of dread is correct
@mikefranks4528
3 жыл бұрын
The best video for Nomad Capitalist because it grass roots, just you and Andrew sitting down and having a comfortable but very serious conversation. Good stuff. Thanks, Andrew.
@nomadcapitalist
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Mike.
@alexds8452
4 жыл бұрын
RESPECTS for being a global citizen & I thank you for feeling the pain of so many people's lives destroyed around the world by the US military industry complex. I commend your brave decision of letting go of US citizenship & your honesty in sharing your experience.
@nomadcapitalist
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Lexi.
@t.l1357
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your candor on your extremely personal decision. I have so much respect for you. I can't imagine how it felt to really align your life with your principles. Everyone talks about it but it comes at a tremendous cost to live in that way. Of course, there is also the great benefit of living with no regrets. So inspiring!
@nomadcapitalist
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, T.
@bogmelochej
3 жыл бұрын
2300 $ for buying yourself out the US citizenship. It's un lfair!!! No other country takes such a high fee.
@crazifyit
3 жыл бұрын
This video was incredibly powerful! Thank you for making it! Thank you for the high level of honesty and not sugar-coating this. This video should be mandatory for every US citizen thinking of renouncing their citizenship.
@elsbells8545
6 жыл бұрын
don't regret your strategy of leaving USA, its a good point ........:-)
@billhennessey6374
5 ай бұрын
I would love to see the videos you did between your first and second renunciation meetings if you would be comfortable posting them.
@fredsmith1813
6 жыл бұрын
Someone has to pay taxes for the US industrial military complex. No brainer get rid of the US passport
@kevinl8440
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah bc the US is too dumb to charge Germany and all of Europe for their defense or Japan or South Korea. Trump is changing that. He is demanding no more freeloader on our military.
@Jeje-rb1vu
4 жыл бұрын
@@kevinl8440 Perhaps Trump, that " patriot" should start to pay taxes himself no? He already dodged the war... how much more can he screw the country?
@fredsmith1813
4 жыл бұрын
@@kevinl8440 Far from it the US Industrial military complex not only extorts billions from hapless US citizens but many other vassal states like Saudi Arabia, South Korea , Australia who pays billions upon billions in "protection" money via the purchase of overpriced junk weapons.
@erwina4738
3 жыл бұрын
@@kevinl8440 Didnt Trump increase the military budget by 200 billion? A 33% increase from its previous budget? Lmao get your head out of the ground and wake tf up.
@kevinl8440
3 жыл бұрын
@@erwina4738 Wtf does increasing the military budget have anything to do with protecting Germany. Trump PULLED TROOPS OUT OF GERMANY. Get YOUR head out of the ground... I'm ex-military btw loser so don't school me on military matters
@tumarfa
5 жыл бұрын
No one is obligated to loyalty towards a specific government/state. A state is neither the land nor the people, and its laws do not equate to the values of the people. In my experience, many US citizens can't separate the US state from their own identity, which seems weird and very unhealthy to me.
@farhiyaa4880
6 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate all the work you do into your videos. Its really thought provoking. I am a US citizen but never "feel american"...everyone asks where are you really from? I think you made the best decision, financially as well as value system. I want to live where I am treated best.
@juniorp726
5 жыл бұрын
Farhiya A Unfortunately I understand your position when white Americans ask me a born american “where are you from?” My answer “America.”
@rorytennes8576
3 жыл бұрын
Now that I am retirment age, I have realized I was lied to all my life. I am not free here. I am not respected.or.appretiated here. I was so maligned and mistreated by the powers that be that I feel more like a slave. A subject. An underling. A " deplorable" as one prominent polititian said. The double standard , just under the law alone, is disgusting.
@jamescalifornia2964
3 жыл бұрын
American government is no longer _"for the people, of the people "_
@pjuliano9000
3 жыл бұрын
Well at least you figured it out, most people are still completely oblivious
@giovanni0908
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Andrew. This slightly emotional conversation is certainly your best video to date. Thank you for your mentorship and help as the leader in your field. This video has really allowed me to ponder my future and identity. It was just what I needed!
@pennykent5687
5 жыл бұрын
It wasn't until my dad was in a nursing home that I had events happened that made me question everything.... My dad and others were being abused, neglected, disrespected.... I contacted "officials" I always thought I could count on when needed..... i. e. Police, Health Dept., Adult Protection, lawyers, Attorney General, .... No one helped! No one!!!! This was blatant abuse!!! I soon realized I'd been living in candyland. Nothing was as it appeared. It was all a lie. The Director of Nurses there started stalking me, harassing me, smear campaigned me, lies on 2 back to back No Trespassings on me, police threw a pastor and my self out of there on my second No Trespassing (lies on No Trespassing document).... I did nothing wrong, but I was the one being slandered, smear campaigned, bullied, traumatized.... Within a week of my first No Trespass, the (Psychopath) Director of Nurses got my Narcissist brother signed on as my dad's Health Care Agent, that took all rights away from me to have him moved!!!! They had my dad so drugged up on psychotropic drugs....he said he didn't know what he was signing. God (and that Sadistic DON) only know what they did to my dad when I was restrained from going in there!!!! He died without me, alone, ... I wasn't there to hold his hand, tell him all would be ok, and that I Loved him.... (RIP dad 12.21.18) He told me the place was "Hell." I could hear his sobs, and the mocking caregivers in the background, "like One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (Movie).….. but there was No one who would help me!!!!!! Evil, Sadists!!!!! I lost ALL HOPE IN THIS COUNTRY BECAUSE AFTER THAT, I STARTED DOING MY OWN "BOOTS ON GROUND"🙂 in my this country..... And I started to find out things that I BET the General public hasn't a clue about and is very well hidden. Child theft by government, people being court-ordered Medical treatments, unlawful entry and property confiscation, threats from police without probable cause,... I DO NOT hang out on skid row. I know people who are homeless to multimillionaire..... America IS NOT what the public thinks it is!!!! The "media" is the brainwashing lying too, and people believe it like sheep to slaughter. I used to see "wake up America" all over the internet, etc. NOW I KNOW. ............. I miss you dad 💔
@zed9zed
5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunate for your experience. You experienced American Capitalism, where the profit is the priority. In other "socialist" parts of the world, it isn't so bad. Unfortunately, the moneyed corporations are pushing those more socialist countries toward the US style system, and the disparity between rich and poor is growing. The "good" news is that before every country is ruined, the world will burn from climate change and humanity will die anyway. C'est la vie.
@jxsilicon9
5 жыл бұрын
Nursing homes are usually awful. You would need to spend serious money to get the best ones.
@designhub360customapparel
4 жыл бұрын
😢
@Cosmicattt
4 жыл бұрын
This breaks my heart. I live down the street from a care Facility with a bad reputation, it truly terrifies me. I know a cook that works there and he is one of the few staff members with any integrity. His stories aline with what you mentioned above, it brings me to tears thinking about it. Although I am young and my mom is still in her 50s I fear for her in the future. My grandparents never needed assisted living, so I hope she won’t either... I’m sorry you and your father had to endure that. Human rights here is trash, people are so so blind.
@pennykent5687
4 жыл бұрын
@@Cosmicattt Thank you. You are wise. Many people know about the abuse, neglect, fraud.... but I don't think they know the extent, the horror, and how much our godvernment agencies are SOOOOO involved!!! When I try to tell people about this.... They don't want to hear it like I'm talking to the hand in my face (blocking me),.... People really don't want to hear it, like it would ruin their day. Yet these Nazi Camps still have waiting lists of people just dying to get in!!!! If people knew the TRUTH, ... MAYBE they'd do everything they could to keep their Loved ones out of these places. Maybe... not.🤷♀️ But I sure have learned a lot since all of this began. ... I've been called names, shut out, shunned,.... and that's okay. To me, this world now seems very backwards to me, upsidedown. What's wrong is right, what's right is wrong. Murder is always wrong to be, but many are getting away with the maliciousness of doing it.... Oh, I rant... I'm only glad my dad isn't alive to see what has become of the times we live in now. Samantha, though you sound like a young woman... You sound wise.🙂 Continue in learning of the world, keep close to God, and enjoy all the gifts God has given us.🙂♥️🙏 My best to you, and all of yours. You are strong, and will do well.🙂🙋♀️
@clarkewi
3 жыл бұрын
I relocated from San Francisco to New Zealand in 2002. I have not been back since 2005 and really have no reason to go back. I am now a dual US/Kiwi citizen. Because of my income / net worth, while I only am required to pay tax in New Zealand, I have to file tax returns in both countries. And report all my bank and brokerage accounts to IRS. Which is an expensive hassle. But now that Biden has been elected, I am planning to renounce American citizenship this year.
@nomadcapitalist
3 жыл бұрын
Let us know if we can help with anything.
@wataboutya9310
3 жыл бұрын
My wife and I came to the US in 1979 from the UK. We have worked all our lives here but want to retire back where we came from. That is proving to be much more difficult than either of us anticipated. We became US citizens in 1986.
@gwaiwohng2181
5 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Seeing your open and honest experience is really on another level!
@nomadcapitalist
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gwai, glad you like it :)
@baliyogatravelretreats
6 жыл бұрын
Just talked to a US citizen friend living in Paris. Like myself...she has lived most of her life outside of the states and has dual nationality. When I mentioned to her about Obama's FATCA...she responded..."then I will renounce my US citizenship". Simple as that. No 2nd thoughts. No heartbreak. No guilt. Time to get out.
@mynamename5172
3 жыл бұрын
@@Originalman144 Income is not the issue with FATCA. Its an obnoxious law that makes foreign banks not want to deal with Americans at all. You could earn $0 and have problems. Retired people have problems. It is awful, and probably one of the main "facts not feels" reasons people get rid of their US citizenship. PS. FATCA is so problematic you can have issues banking abroad even if you were born in the US, but you are no longer a citizen of the US (birthplace is on passports). And yes, the IRS may in fact hassle you if you fail to report one penny over the allowed exemption when working overseas (exemption is currently just over 100k). Zero accountants would tell you to rely on this "probably won't hassle you if you are only a little over" rule. The IRS is nasty, the tax code sucks and is overly complex, and this is another great reason to get rid of US citizenship.
@ThomasMANGIERI
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting it out there. I think it's fair to say that any US citizen who has lived abroad for a significant number of years has considered the path you took. If it's not too personal a question, could you share with us what your go-to passport or passports are now that you've moved on from US citizenship?
@thommysides4616
3 жыл бұрын
People of means always have an out or a loophole. I've lived in South Africa now for 13 years and have never once thought about renouncing my citizenship. I'm a die in the wool republican and I love sending in my vote once every four years. If the U.S. A. ever goes under..... it's all over everywhere anyways.
@youtubeuserzzzz
2 жыл бұрын
@@thommysides4616 nope and 😂😂😂, no where close to the truth. There was a world before the US and there will certainly be one after it's way less relevant. Happened with all others in the past......British Empire etc.
@Shrouded_reaper
Жыл бұрын
@@thommysides4616 average voter, lol...
@melaniegrant855
4 жыл бұрын
Im so grateful for this video and it fell into my feed at the perfect time. I've always wanted to live outside of the U.S. but I never knew that renouncing citizenship was an option.....it didn't even cross my mind....UNTIL NOW. Now it's all I can think about. The fact that I'm so excited about the possibility is surprising to even me. But that in itself is quite telling. I'm grateful to you. Thank you for leading the way and providing food for thought as well as inspiration.
@nomadcapitalist
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Melanie, amazing words! Thanks a lot!
@JohnDaniels
3 жыл бұрын
I have to watch this video tonight when I can give it my complete attention, this is going to be good. I feel like the parallel between the end of Rome and the current state of the US are similar. Empires last approximately 250 years and the US is around 240.
@nomadcapitalist
3 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it.
@moonlight-kh6uz
5 жыл бұрын
Great video. By far surpasses the very best CEO speeches of all time! I wonder if there is a video about older people and nomad capitalism?
@estatesales9818
4 жыл бұрын
It is suffocating living in America and being an American. The Hippy generation didn't fight and let the country go to crap. By the mid-1980's it was all down hill from there with a hiccup of American culture in the mid-1990's but with episodes like Waco and the Oklahoma City bombing. Our country is gone and teeters on collapse.
@thommysides4616
3 жыл бұрын
OK.... now.... what country is better? I live now in South Africa.... I love it here, but I will always be an American. Overall.... it is the best!
@brennaarthur2173
3 жыл бұрын
So emotional and deep. I've never felt like I am "home" in America. I would love to expatriate and denounce or renounce one day. Very inspiring
@didierdenice7456
6 жыл бұрын
There was a time when a US passport was an asset ; it has now become a liability ! So my 25 years old daughter was faster than you on that one because she gave up her US citizenship more than a year ago... :-)
@didierdenice7456
6 жыл бұрын
Skyhighblu Why 2 ? Is this your mental age ? Obviously !
@didierdenice7456
6 жыл бұрын
@Keep Rocking! Hahaha ! What the hell do you know about our family situation to make such a confident assertion. Just like US is the only place in the world when one can build wealth... Obviously you haven't live long outside the US. Anyway the simple fact of not having to file every year a US tax return saves already so much aggravation ! By 24 years old she already spoke fluently three languages and held an Asian passport as well as a European passport. Not bad ! She knows what she is doing...
@indetif839
5 жыл бұрын
Like I said, many neo-facists on this blog
@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020
5 жыл бұрын
@keep rocking- “money goes to where it is secure”- yeah and it’s not the US. There’s a reson why most millionaires and billionaires put their money on swiss bank accounts as it is the most secure place to save your money in the world.
@deboraleggerini5729
5 жыл бұрын
@Keep Rocking! Is that what they've taught you at school? Where did you get this info? And most importantly, how many seven figure individuals do you know? I know a food few.... interested to hear where your REAL facts come from.
@darreld.7174
5 жыл бұрын
Thank You for making this Video. Ive Been greatly researching this topic, and lately its been refreshing to see people sharing this experience. I totally respect the personal aspect of this process you keep mentioning. It was very personal beliefs that evolved into something else, that led me to this conclusion. I am a teritory national in the US right now, but this step is next. Thank You for sharing, id love to hear more! Nevermind the haters, they have agendas... this isnt about or for them. You have been quite clear and objective, even about your own subjectivity. Thank you again!
@nomadcapitalist
5 жыл бұрын
Darrel D. Thank you, Darrel
@cheerbozz
5 жыл бұрын
Nomad Capitalist am an American in Ohio. I want to explore Canadian Citizenship. I do have family in Ontario but non of them ever worked in USA. Am curious if Canada’s CRA & IRS share info on income if one is dual citizenship. I know both US-Canada are historically and culturally super tight 🧐
@Tpry
5 жыл бұрын
You don't have to be identified with your country's mistakes/wrongs; you are not responsible for it, you should not feel guilty about it. Every country has its own flaws/bad side.
@tomasfarish7959
Ай бұрын
Thank you for this heartfelt and very personal video. I too am feeling a range of emotions on this issue.
@regiejohn15126
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, After reading your article and watching this video, I want to thank you for sharing your experiences. Renouncing ones citizenship is not an easy processes involves with emotional decisions i.e past identity, comfort, fear of the unknown, consequences etc. If one does no longer ''identify'' or ''feel'' as a citizen of the habitual country that one has born/grown up in, then there is a reason to renounce. Love your content and keep on what you're doing. You are an inspiration to me. :-)
@nomadcapitalist
5 жыл бұрын
Hi John, thank you for your kind words. :)
@TeacherFlash
6 жыл бұрын
if you really did this and you are not just doing this as a clickbait, you are a very brave person.
@TeacherFlash
6 жыл бұрын
I feel as a citizen of world more than as citizen of any country...
@nadjadavidson411
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story. I am born German and a naturalized US citizen. The way you felt sitting across your friend in Serbia is how I felt all my life for being German. I lived in the US for 21 years, now back in Germany and while living in the US, people saw me as a person and not as a German. I trult felt liberated from the ancestral shackles.
@midlifecrisis7888
6 жыл бұрын
If is was rich I would also dump us citizenship in a heartbeat
@SimberLayek
5 жыл бұрын
I'm broke, but I'm about to do it anyways because fuck the government, I'm not property
@designhub360customapparel
4 жыл бұрын
@@SimberLayek Where are you going?
@SimberLayek
4 жыл бұрын
@@designhub360customapparel staying right at home
@designhub360customapparel
4 жыл бұрын
@@SimberLayek lol
@SimberLayek
4 жыл бұрын
@@designhub360customapparel =3
@denaliocean7510
6 жыл бұрын
Having experience with US renunciation, what can be said is that this is not a difficult process. It is not an ominous or a major overwhelming decision that you really have to be careful with that you could regret for the rest of your life, as the US government and the vice consul at the consulate will make you think. In other words, it is really not that big of a deal. You just need to make sure that it is the right decision for yourself and only you can make that decision. If you have citizenship in another country or even if you do not and you become temporarily stateless, but you know you will later get citizenship where you are currently residing, and you are safe and secure in your current place of residence outside the US, and there simply is not a need for you to hold US citizenship, then consider renouncing. It is not that big of a deal. The problem is the US government wants you to think this is really ominous and a very detrimental decision if you decide. Nothing can be further from the truth. You will actually find yourself being more free and happy, assuming you do not need to stay in the US longer than three months out of the year. And if you want to go back long-term to the US, you can always obtain a visa and go back. It would seem that the US would welcome you back as long you have work or can sustain yourself, and be a taxpayer again. You just immigrate as anyone else would.
@nomadcapitalist
6 жыл бұрын
Denali Ocean Sure, however not all non-citizens can spend “three months”, and the amount of time one can spend could be more or less depending on tax considerations and visa issuance.
@denaliocean7510
6 жыл бұрын
Yes you might end up falling into the US tax net staying three months out of the year repetitively. The rule on this is a little complicated. And I am referring to a passport which has visa free travel to the US in regards to the 90 day stay. And the particular renunciation experience I personally have experience with, is in regards to subsequently obtaining a top-tier passport.
@albertl.9146
5 жыл бұрын
@@nomadcapitalist That's true, and also the US CBP immigration officer can chose to reduce your stay to something like 60 or 30 days instead of the normal 90 days for almost any reason, especially if (s)he feels you don't have sufficient funds to survive your stay in the US without working, which is obviously illegal unless you have an employment visa. That's IF they decide to let you in.
@Lainer1
3 ай бұрын
It is ominous for those who collect government pensions. They tax it anyway. So moving to another country isn't going to escape that. This is a rich person's game. If you have your own business and want to leave then it totally makes sense. A grunt state worker collecting a pension isn't going to get a tax break if they break ties. The tax will still be taken out of that pension or SS.
@philandowhite352
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your truth this is motivation
@friendoengus
6 жыл бұрын
leaving one's native country is like leaving one's native religion of course, strong feelings
@demoncard1180
5 жыл бұрын
@ekim andersom Most of the people on earth are brainwashed, and you're not? okay
@Iancreed8592
4 жыл бұрын
@@דןאלי you are native to any place you were born in...I don't think you understand the definition of the word.
@rubenayla
4 жыл бұрын
@@demoncard1180 Of course. Most people's opinion or ideas are just random and easily manipulated. I don't think the ability to think by yourself has any relation with age tough. Maybe just the fact that you have more freedom to really take your own decisions.
@Iancreed8592
4 жыл бұрын
@@דןאלי Europeans aren't natural to Europe either. You need to arbitrarily determine some rule that prevent's you from looking too far into the past at where people groups where at in point in time. The people referred to as Native Americans who were here before the 1600's also at one point migrated to North and South America from elsewhere. The only meaningful use of the word 'native' is to say where an individual was born.
@Wolff13
3 жыл бұрын
@@דןאלי no one is native to America because the American Indians came from somewhere else too.
@NYTruthseeker
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your integrity and generous sharing of your journey @Nomad Capitalist. I was moved by your sharing, and think I may be heading down the same path for the same reasons. May we all be global citizens and share a common heart one day. Many blessings to you.
@Theblackhippieh
6 жыл бұрын
Much respect Andrew. You made a very brave decision. Best of luck!
@DianaMJoice
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this so vulnerable. I feel that Germany is no longer the place for me to live in. And I have 3 children that I will take with me. So there's a lot more, many more emotions I will have to hold and go through, including the process of enabling our freedom.
@moonlight-kh6uz
5 жыл бұрын
where will you live?
@swissladydriver8980
5 жыл бұрын
Come to Switzerland
@vipdemand5965
3 жыл бұрын
@@swissladydriver8980 Switzerland also has worldwide taxation for residents so what's the point
@swissladydriver8980
3 жыл бұрын
@@vipdemand5965 I'm not in Switzerland for tax reasons, but the taxes are lower than in Germany and my opinion is that the public schools in Switzerland are better than in Germany and so Switzerland would be a good option for the OP who has 3 children.
@waywardgeologist2520
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the video. I've been thinking about renouncing my citizenship for over ten years but I haven't gotten to the point of figuring out how to specifically do it given I'm tied into a standard job; if I could figure out how to make the Nomadic Geologist work I would. Anyway, the best line of the video, " It's not my circus," is a sentence I hope to eventually say myself.
@berryfairy68
3 жыл бұрын
Ever since I was young, I've never understood why you had to love where you were born. People get mad at you for wanting something else, or not agreeing with the system you were born into.
@tommyh2884
5 жыл бұрын
So which citizenship do you have now?
@allymacky4039
4 жыл бұрын
@@דןאלי If you had those two citizenships, where would you eventually consider building a home to live permanently? Thats the part I'm trying to figure out.
@MegaBallPowerBall
4 жыл бұрын
@@allymacky4039 He lived in Malaysia, Mexico, Georgia, Montenegro and is looking at moving to Colombia. Plus his wife is Armenian so he could always go there.
@prepperjonpnw6482
2 жыл бұрын
It’s been 4 years since you did this video. I would like to see an updated video.
@petrusdijkzeul6698
3 жыл бұрын
5816 Americans choose to renounce their citizenship for first half year 2020.
@deecarlson3375
3 жыл бұрын
Some people feel because they were born in the US, the US is the only place on earth & if you have travelled extensively like I have & lived in different countries like I have it's no big deal, it's easy to adapt. Unless you have never adapted, you wouldn't understand what I'm saying. You dont have to be tied to somewhere because you were born there & you dont have to be tied to someone because theyre family. There were people in my family if they weren't family they arent people I'd be friends with. I don't cry because I miss home. Home is where Im at at the time. I dont miss where I was born nor do I ever visit anymore. I dont believe in spending money going back to places Ive been! There's a whole world out there so, I too will be renouncing too. America is not my style, never been so, it's time to leave.....again🎉👍💕
@michaeliiams183
2 жыл бұрын
Andrew, I have only just came across your channel. This video of your renucification is powerfully heartfelt. I am awaiting my copies of your book to share with my team, and one day looking forward to your mentorship. Thank you very much for sharing your life.
@nomadcapitalist
2 жыл бұрын
We will be happy to serve you.
@nabilrise1551
4 жыл бұрын
I liked this video, it's longer than usual with you just talking but it was really interesting. (I would have loved knowing the other reasons but I get it) Good luck
@abs2fast2furios
5 жыл бұрын
Came here looking for RW😅
@mobileandroid5299
3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@JerryMassey
4 жыл бұрын
Powerful. One of the most heartfelt videos I have seen on KZitem in a long time. This video came up on my recommended videos tonight so as someone who is interested in the topic, I wanted to check it out. I appreciate your sincerity in discussing this. I can definitely tell that you have a level of peace compared to most of the population which you are no longer a citizen of. This is why I am hoping to retire early in five years so I can live around the world as well. Fingers are crossed. Thanks for the great content.
@nomadcapitalist
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jerry.
@nycstandsup
4 жыл бұрын
A beautiful heart-to-heart thank you for sharing ❤
@nathanielcarreon5634
6 жыл бұрын
There is no perfect place/country.
@indetif839
5 жыл бұрын
But some are better than others.
@Kenny-Ross
5 жыл бұрын
This is so cliche. He never stated he was looking for a utopia. Some places are better than others. There are countries where you feel more at home.
@zed9zed
5 жыл бұрын
This is really an exceptional video. Your complete honesty and sincerity is touching, and it makes me consider this issue carefully (as an American approaching the possibility of an EU country passport). Thanks for making this video.
@nomadcapitalist
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@Dbiggs10
6 жыл бұрын
Great video Andrew, and thank you for taking the time to explain in clear concise terms your decision.
@BelgradeBeat
6 жыл бұрын
Great video, as a trans-cultural Belgradian-Canadian, I really feel you.
@rubytuesday9539
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric! Nice to see here, even if a while ago.
@Korto11
6 жыл бұрын
Great video, good luck. See you in Monaco !
@stephenhooper2249
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andrew for this amazing video. Very honest and pragmatic
@deshonmiller5573
6 жыл бұрын
You know it was time to leave. Hands down I understand and respect your decision. Peace & good move.
@nunyabiz117
6 жыл бұрын
Congrats Andrew, a lot of what you're saying here echoes how I feel. I used to be much more angry with how things were going in the U.S. but since I left three years ago that has really changed how I view things. I think living there was breeding a sense of powerlessness, like I was being drug further and further in a direction I didn't want to go in, so leaving relieved that sense. Renunciation will be the final step. I'm on the verge of getting another citizenship, but before long I'd like to reach out to your team through your website for some consulting if possible on which Embassy to use, etc. Thank you for all the free information you've provided over the years, Nomad Capitalist has been a major source of quality info and also inspiration for me.
@nomadcapitalist
6 жыл бұрын
Nunya Biz Thanks!
@Lando-kx6so
5 жыл бұрын
Feel the exact same way
@SenorJuan2023
4 жыл бұрын
I'm a military vet who will leave the U.S. as soon as I can afford it. The Country has gone steadily downhill during my lifetime.
@GrowthGangSid
3 жыл бұрын
I 2nd that I'm trying to leave ASAP
@jacoblieberman7492
6 жыл бұрын
thought provoking and emotional. I know it was hard but is for the best. I don't think you will regret it. regards, Jake
@adonnahgrace1719
Ай бұрын
After years of watching you, I like the inside as this is an appropriate place to show without vulnerability. Thanks for the revelation... be well:)
@nomadcapitalist
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@mlegnar
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew, thanks for the video. I really appreciated the perspective and information even though right now I am not planning on your personal strategy with regard to US citizenship. I'm currently working to get more diversified and get a 2nd passport. Thanks for all you do!
@nomadcapitalist
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, Matt.
@sandip17
3 жыл бұрын
Very thoughtful and insightful.
@SolomFoz
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks veey much for sharing your story Andrew. It feels hard to immigrate or renounce your citizenship, but you regain your identity and you get to choose what country is worth to represent you and deserves your money, time and energy. Thanks for sharing again Andrew.
@nomadcapitalist
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You'll always have your own identity, regardless of the country you belong to. :)
@manub.3847
5 жыл бұрын
It always depends on which country you come from.For some, it is clear very early on that they want to become citizens of the country they are moving into. For others sometimes comes a special point after years of consideration. Even if you grew up in the country whose citizens you want to become.
@Merseyrock
3 жыл бұрын
@@nomadcapitalist Indeed. Cultural essence and nationality are distinct constructs.
@alansjf33
6 жыл бұрын
I am a dual citizen of the United States and Barbados. I love this video . Thank you for sharing. It has been very helpful.
@johnturner8467
5 жыл бұрын
Andrew, Thank you for sharing your Renunciation experience and motivations with way us. My own motivations for Renunciation in 2012 are much the same as yours. I already had the benefit of Dual Nationality, but felt increasingly uncomfortable with the way America was going over a number of years before hand. However, my experience of the event was a long way from a cosy chat. The hostility and intimation I experienced from the State Department officials on my second visit could have easily frightened as less determined person off. I got the full stand at the booth window, with the official, an assistant, a Marine and the American Flag confrontation. The attitude and the atmosphere was, as you say like breaking up, but with a very angry partner. I hope others, who venture along this route have an experience more like yours than mine.
@nomadcapitalist
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience.
@bogmelochej
3 жыл бұрын
I felt deeply humiliated by the US visa application procedure. Every clerc in the Embassy wanted to demonstrate me that Americans are upper class and I as a Russian is a second class person begging for a favour. Awful! I was so shoked that even wined when I went out of the building. This was a simple tourist visas for visiting my friends and trekking in national parks! I was not going to live in the USA and use their social care system.
@Horoscopephobia
3 жыл бұрын
@@bogmelochej i understand you (im brazilian and female, so they also think im going to chase some husband to get the green card)
@UKxKDH
5 жыл бұрын
Love hearing your story! Congrats!
@nomadcapitalist
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kiara
@kikinyte6806
4 жыл бұрын
amazing seeing this in 2020...UK citizen by birth but feel similar ways about identity and always wanting to live elsewhere. ..how can I get in touch for you to be my MENTOR...I love the video content and your raw emotion and honesty
@josephschmeggins6311
3 жыл бұрын
He recently announced a one in one type workshop. $80k to attend. Not knocking it but his time and that of his team is pricey. I’m a Brit living in California and now looking at options. My wife is Panamanian and the average yearly temp in the low 70’s in the highlands along with the tax system is quite tempting.
@MICHAELHILL-ny5kb
Жыл бұрын
It is very true the corporation known as government really make it hard to renounce because they know that the more people wake up to freedom the more they xill strive to obtain it
@MarkRose1337
6 жыл бұрын
While I have no desire to give up my current citizenship, I have had similar conversations in my head about identity and identifying as a citizen. I appreciate your sharing of your thoughts on this.
@georgegreen9003
6 жыл бұрын
Any problems or issues getting a nonimmigrant visa B2 or B1 after renunciation.....???
@PauloGaetathe_original
6 жыл бұрын
As a citizen of Brazil who needs to have a B2/B1 Visa for visiting the US, I can tell you that they will investigate your financial situation in every detail before granting you the Visa. Of course, if your passport is from the nations that don´t require a Visa for the US (European Union, Japan) that does not apply. Overall it´s a rather intimidating process but if you do have the financial capability, they will grant you the Visa. I hope this helps.
@danalivingabroad
4 жыл бұрын
I feel like you just spoke my story out loud for me. Thank you for sharing.
@ExpatTraderFX
4 жыл бұрын
Will never denounce my US citizenship my parents brought me to this country for a better life and I won't let that sacrifice go in vein...people don't understand what they have that people only dream of.
@Watchman-At-The-Gate
2 жыл бұрын
breaking up with a abusive partner...
@acquisitium
6 жыл бұрын
kudos. i think doing the same with the netherlands
@7saany
3 жыл бұрын
You woukd renounce Netherlands?
@acquisitium
3 жыл бұрын
@@7saany in a heartbeat for a fillipino pasport
@charliedawson2427
6 жыл бұрын
Great video I renounced my American citizenship a few years back so I can start my own country it was a hard decision but I knew it was the right decision.
@AndrewRedli
5 жыл бұрын
Charlie Dawson its extremely hard to create your own country. How in God's name did you even go about doing this?
@vipdemand5965
3 жыл бұрын
What was the last day of the exit tax was it the day you faced consulate in person or the day you received cls certificate after couple of months?
@Meleeman011
5 жыл бұрын
i did see the US as my enemy, and now i know I don't have to be violent to be free. as long as this option remains, I'll work towards extricating myself out of there.
@nomadcapitalist
5 жыл бұрын
Meleeman Glad you can see that.
@osazuwaogbeide1540
4 жыл бұрын
Amerika culture is very hostile toward those that are not from european descent because they know they will became a minority and so the only way to stay in power is to make sure they use stereotypes to cause the downfall of other group. America as a country is build using racism to Destroy economic and social mobility of group to make other believes certain groups are underserving of the American dream. How ant to be associated with a country like that
@Kotiara123
4 жыл бұрын
@@osazuwaogbeide1540 I am of European (Eastern European) descent and america is not very friendly towards me either
@Youtuberhannah
Жыл бұрын
@@osazuwaogbeide1540 very true and that's not the only thing everyone who lives in the USA are all criminals rather they are Muslim or not rather they white or black etc . Why? Because they all pay tax and guess what those taxes are being used for? They are being used for to pay assassin (group that is trained by the USA to kill unlawful people around the world because the USA See's those people as a threat ) that being said everyone is also contributing to a criminal organization unknownly or knowing . I didn't know before now I do and I don't want to be part of the murder of innocent people.
@Aussie_keto
6 жыл бұрын
Andrew, I am an active duty US military member who just got back from Afghanistan. I am also an immigrant. This so-called freedom I went to war for America for is stripped from you if you want to live overseas. I am renouncing as soon as I go home to Australia. What freedom did I exactly go to war for again??
@fg9650
5 жыл бұрын
Completely grateful that you shared your story. I’m going to follow a similar plan within 5 years. Thank you.
@nomadcapitalist
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Fernando, I`m really glad you enjoyed this video
@TabTries
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your feelings and thoughts on that process. It is always nice to see the human and unangry side of what is possible.
@nomadcapitalist
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Tabatha.
@cherylliao2024
6 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why you gotta pay so much money to announce to someone you no longer want to be a member of their club. Why not just toss the membership and not show up?
@shin-ishikiri-no
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's the US trying to scare it's slaves into staying on the plantation.
@JamesonLemonade
6 жыл бұрын
Because then you can never return - even at the airport passing through - as on at least some level you may be declared a criminal. So paying $2350 to leave on good terms and come back whenever you want, especially if you have tons of family and friends in the US, makes sense.
@shin-ishikiri-no
6 жыл бұрын
Farewell VHS True family and friends would visit me in my new country anyway.
@thegreatestalive
6 жыл бұрын
Just curious can they arrest you in a foreign country for tax evasion? Our can you just stay away you still own the taxes but like in scarface if you become mega wealthy the whole issue will more then likely be swept under the rug for a small fine
@gregr.9547
3 жыл бұрын
If US citizenship was like a Sam’s Club or a Costco membership that you had to renew every year the US politicians would probably treat their citizens much better.
@reembtsv5009
6 жыл бұрын
I love manyy things about this guy, thanks for sharing and I reaalllyy respect your honesty with yourself and others and just honesty and rightfulness with the way you live, wish you all the best!!
@nomadcapitalist
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Reem
@reembtsv5009
6 жыл бұрын
Nomad Capitalist no problem! (freaking out that you replied im a big fan so thankyou☺️)
@margyiphillips4931
5 жыл бұрын
25:00 why did I start crying
@alexgottmituns7049
3 жыл бұрын
6 min. into the video I had to pause and just comment: Many folks currently shell out thousands and thousands of USD to acquire US citizenship. You are blessed to be able to do what you did.
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