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> Otherwise, you'd know that some countries allow folks to move there as long as they have a bit of income or a bit of money in the bank.

Which first world countries and what is a bit of money in the bank?

Many countries allow you to migrate if you invest $500k+ in the country.

Is that what you meant?

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A relative of mine just got PR in Slovakia and the "money in the bank" requirement is 2400 EUR. While there's a bit more to it and he'll have to meet some visa conditions over the next 5 years if he wants to stay on, the detail was handled swiftly and quite cheaply by a visa agent. Nothing like the US or AU PR experience.

> A relative of mine just got PR in Slovakia and the "money in the bank" requirement is 2400 EUR

Is that the only requirement?

I just checked and Slovakia has a tiny immigrant population - <2% of total population. Compared to ~28% AU and ~14% US.

What am I missing? Have they drastically changed policies in the last 2-3 years?

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