Safest countries to move to in 2026.
Ranked by official US State Department travel-advisory level — every row links the primary government source, so it's verifiable, not a black box.
| # | Country | Advisory level | Official label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 2 | Japan | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 3 | South Korea | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 4 | Singapore | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 5 | Australia | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 6 | Ireland | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 7 | Malta | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 8 | Portugal | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 9 | Canada | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 10 | Austria | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 11 | New Zealand | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 12 | Cyprus | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 13 | Greece | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 14 | Czechia | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 15 | Estonia | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 16 | Croatia | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 17 | Poland | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 18 | Argentina | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 19 | Malaysia | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
| 20 | Thailand | Level 1 | Exercise normal precautions |
How this ranking is calculated
US State Department travel-advisory level (1 = exercise normal precautions, 4 = do not travel), sorted ascending, tie-broken by life expectancy. Each row links the primary source.
Source: US State Department travel advisories. Figures are estimates for guidance, not tax or legal advice.
Cite this ranking
Source: Relocating — Safest countries to move to in 2026. US State Dept advisory level (1 = normal precautions). Last updated August 2026.