Popular countries like Spain and Italy will 'pay Brits thousands' to move abroad

Popular countries like Spain and Italy will 'pay Brits thousands' to move abroadDestinations loved by Brits are actually paying people to move there. If you fancy a life in the sun, you could make some extra cash while topping up your tan in Spain or ItalyCommentsLifestyleKatie-Ann Gupwell Content Editor07:16, 19 Apr 2026Updated 07:17, 19 Apr 2026View ImageSpain and Italy will pay people to move abroad (stock image)(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Many people may dream of moving abroad, but you might not realise that some countries will actually pay you to do so. If you fancy living in the glorious sunshine, and making some money in the process, you could actually embark on the travel adventure of a lifetime by packing your bags for good.‌Countries like Spain, Italy and Greece will actually pay Brits "thousands" to relocate and start a new life abroad. If you're fed up of the weather, fancy starting a fresh chapter or simply want to move to somewhere totally different, it may be something worth considering to liven things up.‌Schemes people can use were recently highlighted on TikTok by History On A Map to tell people what they need to know. It's incredible to think you can be paid to relocate to these beautiful countries.‌ItalyItaly is one country that pays people to relocate. If you fancy tucking into pasta, enjoying gorgeous wine and immersing yourself in history a little more, you can actually be paid to move here. It explained: "Regions like Calabria, Molise and Sardinia are suffering from massive depopulation."To revive these ghost towns, the local governments are offering between €10,000 (£8,705.50) to €30,000 (£26,116.50) to people under 40 who are willing to settle there."Content cannot be displayed without consent‌It turns out Italian regions such as Calabria, Molise and Sardinia offer financial incentives to boost declining populations in rural villages. There are reported to be schemes that offer up to €30,000...