Emigration Resources: Getting Out

When It’s Time to Leave

If you’re LGBTQ+, a targeted minority, or otherwise in danger in the United States, this guide helps you prepare to leave.

Your safety comes first. Everything else is secondary.

International Recognition

The Dutch government has reclassified the US as not a safe country. The EU is voting on similar classification.

This means:

The international community sees what’s happening. You’re not overreacting.

Current Situation (Nov 2025)

International mail to the US is shut down. Trump tariffs broke international mail agreements. Most suppliers won’t ship to the US anymore. This affects:

Information is heavily manipulated. You can’t find protests or organizing on Google. Feeds are controlled. This means:

Leave before it gets harder. Borders could close. Assets could be frozen. Your demographic could be restricted from travel.

GTFO Meeting

Fridays at 5pm - Working on visas, emigration, getting out

Sign up (FREE): luma.com/MultiverseSchool

Join the Multiverse community’s weekly emigration planning meeting where we:

You don’t have to do this alone.

Note: Focus on safety first. Multiverse is online - you can take classes from Thailand, Portugal, Mexico, or anywhere else in the world. Leave if you need to.

Essential Resources

Help Me Leave - Resource Hub for American Refugees

Help Me Leave - Created by people in the UK for Americans seeking safety abroad

This comprehensive site provides:

The fact that people in other countries are creating resources for American refugees should tell you how serious this is.

“On Fleeing: A Queer Person’s Workbook”

All emigration resources: https://tr.ee/kqykEpLW34

Direct PDF download: On Fleeing Workbook

This workbook helps you:

Print double-sided and work through it carefully.

Should You Leave?

You might need to leave if:

Immediate danger:

Strategic timing:

You might be able to stay if:

Only you can assess your own risk.

Destination Countries

LGBTQ+-Friendly Countries (as of 2025)

Note: Research current conditions - political situations change rapidly.

Europe:

Americas:

Asia-Pacific:

Consider:

Visa Pathways

Common Options

Digital Nomad Visas:

Student Visas:

Freelance/Self-Employment Visas:

Skilled Worker Visas:

Refugee/Asylum:

Partner/Marriage Visas:

Resources for Visa Research

⚠️ Use VPN and verify through multiple sources - US information is manipulated

Financial Preparation

Minimum Financial Checklist

Before you leave:

Protect your assets:

What to Take

Priority Documents (Physical + Digital)

Essential (carry on person):

Digitize everything:

Use encrypted cloud storage - multiple backups.

What to Leave Behind

Healthcare Considerations

For Trans People

⚠️ CRITICAL: International mail to US is shut down. If you need HRT, prioritize leaving or stockpiling from US sources NOW.

Thailand is the best destination for trans healthcare:

Research BEFORE you go:

Bring with you:

Resources:

For Disabled People

For Everyone

Safety Planning

Before You Leave

Operational security:

Legal considerations:

Once You’re Out

First priorities:

Stay safe:

For Those Who Can’t Leave

If you can’t leave now:

Survival strategies:

Resources:

Common Questions

“When should I leave?” Before you have to. If you’re asking, start preparing now.

“What if I can’t afford it?” Look into:

“What about my family?” Only you can decide. Your safety matters. They can visit. Or they can come too.

“I don’t speak another language.” Many countries have English-speaking expat communities. You can learn. Survival is good motivation.

“What if I’m not sure?” Prepare anyway. Better to have options you don’t use than need options you don’t have.

Additional Resources

Organizations:

Communities:

Information:

Remember

You are not abandoning anything. You are choosing to live.

There is no shame in leaving. There is no shame in surviving.

Your community goes with you. We’re all over the world.

Take care of yourself. We need you alive.

See Also:

GTFO Meeting: Fridays 5pm. You’re not alone in this.