My situation: I’m a 36-year-old Saudi man, but I was born in the US and have dual citizenship. I grew up in Saudi Arabia until I was 14, when I moved to New Hampshire to attend boarding school. From 18 to 22, I lived in Massachusetts for college. After graduating, I spent five years back in Saudi Arabia. At 27, I returned to Massachusetts for my MBA, then moved back to Saudi again after finishing. I’m accustomed to life in the US.
In 2023, I met a woman from Vermont online through mutual friends. We started dating soon after, and the following year, I moved to Vermont to be with her.
I’m currently renting the house we’re living in. Lately, I’ve been looking at homes to buy in the area. I’d definitely be interested in purchasing property - but I have some serious reservations. On one hand, I really like Vermont. On the other, the overall instability of the country is increasingly concerning. She’d very much like to stay here and be close to her friends and family. I’ve suggested we consider other countries, like France, where I’ve already spent a lot of time.
Saudi Arabia is not an option… for a multitude of reasons.
If it was me, I would move to France, no doubt. Be aware that you need to pass a language test to obtain permanent residency if you’re under 65. OTOH, if your lady wants to stay in Vermont, that is a very serious argument to consider. You’d both need to be on the same page to jump into an adventure of this magnitude.
France is nice, but be aware that finding somewhere to live is a nightmare because legislation favours people who already live in France.