i know there are processes you must follow and not just any country will let you in, so what must someone look for when it comes to finding a new country? i might go to the netherlands because i wanna go there, but it may not be allowed given the circumstances. i ask because someone was asking what country should they live in and people were arguing over it.
I’ve lived in 5 countries across 3 continents, so I do have some perspective on this.
The first point is finding out local immigration laws, even if you don’t need a tourist visa, you will need legal authorization to stay in a country on a more permanent basis.
Which brings me to my second point, you need local employment to get authorization for permanent stay (or proof of above average independent income).
Another option is to go study in a country. This is expensive and you will need to win scholarships if you don’t have a lot of money. Countries always try to make money on foreign students.
Another option is to teach English, but this is likely harder than it used to be (15 years ago or so). Although it is worth exploring this opportunity, unlikely to work for EU though.
Do you have any relatives in other countries? Close friends?
I will speculate it’s going to be difficult to move to Netherlands if you don’t have family or a skillset that is in high demand.
I would explore developing countries where you can likely get a good job (by local standards, so $1,000 to $2,500) if you have a degree and some solid work experience.