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GTFO Tours: Helping Americans Relocate Overseas with Jana Lynn Sanchez

WFAAAugust 7, 202537 min394 views
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Jana Sanchez's Move and GTFO Tours

  • πŸ’‘ Jana Lynn Sanchez, formerly of Fort Worth, Texas, has relocated to Harlem, Netherlands, and launched GTFO Tours to assist other Americans in moving abroad.
  • πŸš€ Sanchez initially gained attention for her decision to leave the U.S. after Donald Trump's re-election, turning her campaign page into a resource for emigration.
  • πŸ’¬ GTFO Tours offers a 7-day intensive program in the Netherlands, covering essential aspects of relocation such as visas, housing, business setup, and integration.

Life in the Netherlands

  • ✨ Sanchez describes life in the Netherlands as amazing, peaceful, and calm, with easy access to amenities and parks, contrasting it with her experience in Texas.
  • πŸ₯ A significant benefit highlighted is the healthcare system, where her husband's heart attack and subsequent treatment, including a stent and a 4-day hospital stay, cost virtually nothing out-of-pocket after insurance.
  • πŸ—£οΈ While English is widely spoken, Sanchez notes that integrating into Dutch society can take years, and learning the language is beneficial.

Emigration Options and Challenges

  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Americans have numerous options for relocating, including passive income/retiree visas, ancestry-based second passports, and digital nomad visas in about 60 countries.
  • πŸ‡³πŸ‡± The Netherlands is highlighted as one of the easiest countries for Americans to migrate to, particularly through the Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) Visa, which allows for starting a business.
  • ⚠️ Challenges include the difficulty of finding housing due to a crisis, the need to establish a viable business, and potential loneliness or cultural adjustment.
  • 🌍 Other popular destinations for Americans include Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Germany, with about half of emigrants being retirees.

Political Climate and Reasons for Leaving

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Sanchez expresses ongoing stress about the political situation in America and believes that fighting the current political trajectory through normal democratic means may not be possible.
  • πŸ’” She experiences guilt for leaving but feels it's a necessary step due to concerns about potential political violence and the erosion of democratic processes.
  • 🌍 Many Europeans are aware of and concerned about U.S. politics, often expressing shock and dismay at American political developments.

GTFO Tours and Future Plans

  • πŸ—“οΈ GTFO Tours specifically focuses on the Netherlands, with plans to potentially expand to Spain.
  • 🎀 Sanchez also hosts weekly calls on various emigration topics, recorded and available on her YouTube channel, covering subjects like visas, working abroad, and managing finances as an expat.
  • πŸ’° The tour costs €1,550 plus VAT, excluding travel and accommodation, aiming to save clients time and money by providing expert guidance.
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