The Best Non Extradition Countries to Become Invisible

Countries Without Extradition to The U.S.

First: The US has bilateral extradition agreements with 107 nations. Moreover, the United States maintains diplomatic relations but does not have extradition treaties with the following full list of countries.

Instead of repeating this full list, we will focus on several that are of interest to nomads or people who fit this bill and are looking for a good lifestyle abroad.

Brunei

While Brunei is no constitutionalist’s picnic, it’s one of the wealthiest countries to have no extradition treaty with the US. The Sultan of Brunei doesn’t want anyone meddling in his affairs.

Russia and China

Big countries like that don’t want to be pushed around by the US government the same way smaller countries often suffer. China is rarely mentioned as a foreign country without extradition, but it doesn’t have an extradition treaty with the US either.

Before you balk at the idea of living in China, consider that the country is as large as The Land of the Free and provides any kind of lifestyle you could desire for your time on the lam — from five-star ultra-chic to backpacker cheap.

The Gulf States

Other wealthy countries with no extradition treaty include the wealthy Gulf states of Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman. Saudi Arabia and the UAE don’t have one either, although their governments have made it clear they want nothing to do with being a safe haven for “criminals”.

Nevertheless, Dubai plays home to the deposed prime minister of Thailand. We doubt you’d be welcomed with open arms into the local cultures of these Middle Eastern countries, but living in a country with more air-conditioned shopping malls and Rolls Royces than any other doesn’t sound like a terrible punishment.

Deeper in the Middle East, Jordan and Lebanon are also countries with no extradition treaty; just don’t use your Israeli second passport to seek entry.

Montenegro

Looking at Europe, a major lifestyle goal of many nomads and travelers, the former-Yugoslav country and the now Republic of Montenegro, is on this list as it offers excellent lifestyle and investment opportunities.

Ukraine and Moldova

These Eastern European countries have struggled with their share of development or financial challenges, but Moldova is a potential frontier market that appeals to many nomads.

Vietnam, Cambodia, Mongolia

Meanwhile, Vietnam, Cambodia, and rapidly-growing Mongolia are also countries without extradition. We'd even argue that you could improve your business success by living in any of those countries — whether you were hiding out or not.

Maldives, Vanuatu, Tunisia

The Maldives, Vanuatu, and Tunisia are all non-extradition countries. Vanuatu is a tax-free nation and has interesting citizenship by investment program.

Africa – Ethiopia, Botswana, Uganda

In Africa, Ethiopia and Botswana, two of the continent’s star economies, don’t have any extradition treaties. Uganda is also in this boat.

For UK citizens seeking refuge, countries like Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cameroon, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Kazakhstan, South Korea, and Venezuela lack extradition treaties. Research is vital for other nations not listed.

Famous Cases of (Non) Extradition

Extradition treaty discussions must include notable cases. Edward Snowden's saga, highlighted in our intro, sparks contemplation on extradition's relevance.

El Chapo, Mexican drug lord, extradited to the U.S. Pablo Escobar, head of Medellin cartel. Filmmaker Roman Polanski avoided extradition in multiple countries amid allegations.

So.., if you’re waiting for a knock on the door from Terry Benedict’s guys — or the Gestapo — there are global hide-outs where you could live out your days and, judging by the looks of some of these places, things could be worse. Now, go out and fly right.