Veterans in the Pacific, Middle East and Africa
Smaller veteran communities, but real ones. English-speaking Australia and New Zealand draw vets with family ties, while the UAE, Israel, Morocco and Kenya attract contractors, retirees and adventurers. None has a VA facility, so plan on the Foreign Medical Program.
Pacific, Middle East & Africa side by side
| Country | Key fact | Long stay | Monthly cost (single) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | ETA 601 | None new | USD 2,800–3,800/mo |
| New Zealand | NZeTA + IVL | Investor only | USD 2,600–3,400/mo |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa on arrival | 5-year | USD 3,000–4,500/mo |
| Israel | ETA-IL | None | USD 3,000–4,000/mo |
| Morocco | 90 days | Residence card | USD 1,100–1,600/mo |
| Kenya | eTA | Class K permit | USD 1,500–2,200/mo |
Living in Pacific, Middle East & Africa?
Every country here has its own group in the community. Find vets near you.
Explore Pacific, Middle East & Africa
Australia
English-speaking, close U.S. military ties, and a VA toll-free FMP line, but no new retirement visas.
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New Zealand
Stunning scenery and a calm pace, with an NZeTA for visits and very limited routes for retirees.
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United Arab Emirates
No income tax, a five-year retirement visa from age 55, and a large American community in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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Israel
Advanced medicine and deep history, an ETA-IL for visits, and a Social Security office in Jerusalem.
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Morocco
Low costs, a short hop to Europe, and a residence card for people with steady income.
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Kenya
Safaris, mild highland weather in Nairobi, and a retiree permit for people with steady pension income.
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Living in Pacific, Middle East & Africa, or planning to?
Each of these 6 countries has its own group in the free community. Ask the vets who already live there.
- 6 country groups in Pacific, Middle East & Africa
- Meetups where vets actually live
- Free for every branch and era
