Pitcairn is the least populated nation on earth with a population of less than 40. In a bid to increase that number to one more sustainable, the island nation is offering free land AND permanent residency to anyone willing and able to relocate. In this article, I review this unusual program and explain how to apply.

Few location independent entrepreneurs would consider France a good residency option. High taxes, heavy bureaucracy and a system that is generally hostile to entrepreneurs being some of the reasons why. For those not running location independent businesses, however, France can be a great residency option. In this guide, I cover the self-employment visa, the visa most appropriate for freelancers, contractors and those who draw investment income.