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Programs that ended, paused, or were never real as described — kept with their catch & the evidence, never ranked.
Why it closed · Appears discontinued: the official programme page now returns 'Oops! We couldn't find that page.' In 2021 the Executive Council said the scheme 'must be clearly defined and codified', and no codified successor was found.
“Official URL: "Oops! We couldn't find that page." ExCo 28 Jan 2021: "the digital nomad scheme must be clearly defined and codified".”
Why it closed · Must have UK right to work AND live in the UK; 2026/27 hiring closed 15 Mar 2026 (2025/26 used returning alumni only). Shared bunkroom, no running water & a culture of hard physical work.
“"You must have the right to work in the UK." (https://careers.ukaht.org/jobs/7106799-antarctica-port-lockroy-general-assistant-2026-27)”
Why it closed · Reported closed to new applicants: one tracker cites a government notice that it was discontinued on 15 Nov 2025, and another reports an 'ended' banner on the portal. Former fees were US$1,500 single, US$2,000 couple, US$3,000 family (plus US$650 per extra dependant).
“Portal still shows (static text): "Must earn a minimum income of $50,000 USD or more"; "Single - USD$1500.00". Tracker: "This program is closed to new applicants."”
Why it closed · Unpaid. Selection for the current placements closed on 27 Feb 2026, and Parks & Wildlife only takes applications when an Expression of Interest is open. Access is by helicopter only, and you must be an authorised NRE Tas volunteer. Volunteering on a visitor visa is restricted in Australia.
“"placements ranging from 1 month to 6 months" (https://parks.tas.gov.au/be-involved/volunteer)”
Why it closed · Official page states it only applied to teachers commencing 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025; rental allowance is taxable.
“RRHIS is currently only available to teachers commencing at eligible schools between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025.”
Why it closed · Only for starts between 28 April 2024 and 30 June 2025; required three years of full-time THS employment.
“move to – or back to – Tasmania”
Why it closed · Ceased 1 July 2024; no new applications accepted after 31 January 2025.
“These incentives ceased on 1 July 2024.”
Why it closed · The program is CLOSED. Remaining holders get 90 days after expiry to leave or may apply for Permission to Reside on an Annual Basis (fees reported at USD 275/yr or USD 1,215 for 5 yrs).
“The Work from Bermuda (WFB) initiative officially concluded on February 28, 2025.”
Why it closed · Closed: only for moves in May–Dec 2024, applications ended 15 March 2026 (first-come, first-served while funds lasted). Required 365 days of Alberta residency and citizenship/PR.
“stop accepting any new applications on March 15, 2026 at 4 pm (Mountain time)”
Why it closed · The page states the program covers hires made 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025; no current extension shown. 24-month return of service.
“hires made between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025”
Why it closed · This is a short pay-to-volunteer working holiday, not housing: a 3-night stay costs C$305 for up to 4 people (C$78 per extra person), plus your own boat fare and membership dues, and fees are not refunded for bad weather unless boats don't run. Off-grid: no heat, little power or phone signal, and you carry all food and bedding 35 minutes from the dock. The 2026 season (8 June to 23 September) is over and the next round has not been posted.
“"A three night Host stay for up to 4 people = $305.00" (friendsofthebruce.ca/host-program, 2026 Host Program)”
Why it closed · No lightkeeper posting is open: the Coast Guard's current-opportunities list (22 roles) has none. The last BC inventory (2023-24) closed 31 Dec 2024. Federal hiring favours Canadian citizens and permanent residents, and stations are being reduced (Carmanah and Pachena keepers were relocated in 2024). Pay figures come from media reports of the old posting.
“"The Carmanah and Pachena Point lightstations, located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, are staffed with full-time CCG personnel." (DFO Question Period Note DFO-2024-QP-00038)”
Why it closed · Paused: only holders of a valid 2025 commitment certificate could apply, and only until 30 June 2026; work-permit extensions are closed to new applicants and designated organizations are paused.
“Program listed as "Paused"; applicants need a "valid 2025 commitment certificate" and must apply by June 30, 2026.”
Why it closed · Closed: no new applications since 31 October 2022 and the governing regulations lapsed on 30 November 2024. The former programme pages now redirect to general government sites, and no replacement remote-work permit has been announced.
“Immigration (Transition) (Global Citizen Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 (SL 74 of 2021, Legislation Gazette No. 60, 3 Nov 2021), reg. 7: deleting "2023" and substituting "2024" [expiry 30 Nov 2024]; deleting "2021" and substituting "2022" [last application date 31 Oct 2022].”
Why it closed · An ordinary fixed-term shift job, not a caretaker home: the adverts say no worker accommodation is provided ('Nema smještaja radnika'). It needs Croatian secondary education, a boat-handling licence and a year of work recorded with the Croatian pension insurer, with the application process in Croatian. Vacancies are short 10-day calls; the last one closed 31 Aug 2026.
“"na 16 svjetionika se još uvijek nalazi svjetioničarska posada (po 1 ili 2 svjetioničara u smjeni)" [16 lighthouses still have a keeper crew, 1 or 2 keepers per shift] (plovput.hr/svjetionici); "Nema smještaja radnika." [No worker accommodation.] (Svjetioničar vacancy, 21-31.08.2026)”
Why it closed · Not a cash grant: participants paid their own living costs. The last application window found closed on 24 February 2023 and no later round was found.
“Applications open until 24 February 2023”
Why it closed · One-off pilot: 13 buyers chosen from 74 applications and no later round confirmed. Buyers had to fund ~€70,000 net of works, finish within 12 months and live there 6 years.
“Ce dispositif est une réponse parmi d'autres aux besoins des Roubaisiens en matière d'habitat”
Why it closed · Created for pandemic border closures; the stopcov.ge portal now shows only stale 2020 COVID content. Many nationalities can instead stay in Georgia visa-free for long periods — check current visa-free rules.
“for at least 180 days ... they must undergo a 12-day quarantine and testing at their own expense (Georgia Today, Jan 2021)”
Why it closed · The guideline ran 27 April 2021 – 30 June 2024; no extension was found.
“bis zum 30.06.2024 (3 Jahre)”
Why it closed · Reported paused in February 2026 (BBC) to simplify a costly multi-stage process; the March 2026 ceremony swore in 150 of ~3,000 applicants after vetting, and reopening is unconfirmed.
“150 applicants were approved and officially sworn in ... the office received approximately 3,000 applications.”
Why it closed · Private employer (not a public body); it is a hospitality job, not free housing - 'this is not a holiday job'. No mains electricity or hot water; travel not covered. 2026 applications closed.
“"Please be aware this is not a holiday job." (https://greatblasketisland.net/job)”
Why it closed · A paid public-service seasonal job under Irish recruitment rules, not a free stay: you need EEA/UK/Swiss citizenship or Stamp 4/5 permission. OPW's current guide competition is closed. The 2026 guide booklet lists pay of €15.28-€23.80 per hour. Island living (a 2-weeks-on, 1-off roster) and the basic conditions come from a job-board copy of the Skellig supervisor advert.
“"(d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 or a Stamp 5 visa" (OPW Seasonal Guide / Information Officer 2026 information booklet, citizenship requirements); "Current Competition is now closed." (heritageireland.ie/recruitment/vacancies)”
Why it closed · The 2024–25 round is closed: comuni had to apply by 13/09/2024 and their resident calls ran in 2025. Grants are paid in two 50% tranches, and you must stay resident for 5 years or repay. The viral 'Reddito di residenza attiva' (€28,000 over 3 years for under-40s, announced in 2021) never became an individual-facing call that we could verify.
“€20.000,00 ... per i soggetti che avviano un'attività ... €5.000,00 ... per i soggetti pensionati e/o lavoratori in modalità smart working (Avviso, DD 11213/2024)”
Why it closed · The last call reportedly expired on 15/10/2023 and no new window is known. The figures are secondary-source only and conflict (one section says €7,500 base / €15,000 with a business).
“Not available: the official page blocks automated fetching. Secondary source says the last call expired 15 Oct 2023.”
Why it closed · The call had a 40-day window after publication (2022) and is closed. You must not own other property, must complete the purchase within 12 months, and cannot sell or rent for 5 years while keeping residence there.
“Avviso Pubblico per assegnazione del contributo per acquisto prima casa a privati ... trasferire la residenza”
Why it closed · Last call ran 12 Oct–10 Nov 2022; no newer edition found. Required regional residence or main work in Emilia-Romagna, ISEE ≤ €50,000, and 5 years' residence with no sale/rental.
“Il bando è aperto da mercoledì 12 ottobre al 10 novembre”
Why it closed · Closed: the deadline was 9 November 2025 and the ranking was approved 12/12/2025. It covers purchases only (no renovation-only grants, no unfinished shells). You must move residence within 6 months of purchase and keep it for 10 years from payment.
“"entro e non oltre le ore 13 del 9 novembre 2025" ... contributo massimo 10.000 euro, "non può superare il 50% del valore dell'immobile"”
Why it closed · The February 2025 window (30 days from publication) is closed, and no newer lot was found. Renovation, deposit and cost terms are in council resolutions not opened here.
“intende cedere 11 immobili di 'case ad 1 euro' ... entro e non oltre 30 giorni dalla pubblicazione del presente avviso all'Albo Pretorio”
Why it closed · The 2024 auction is closed. It required a €5,000 deposit with each offer (forfeited if you failed to pay, file plans or finish works), technical renovation documents within 90 days of the preliminary contract, and completed renovation within 36 months of award before the final deed. Houses went to the highest bidder, so the real price could exceed €3.
“"far pervenire entro le ore 13:00 di Lunedì 7 Ottobre 2024 ... un plico chiuso"; "cauzione a garanzia dell'offerta pari ad € 5.000,00"; "obbligo di ristrutturare l'immobile entro i 36 mesi successivi dall'avvenuta aggiudicazione" [offers by 1 pm Monday 7 Oct 2024; €5,000 deposit; renovate within 36 months of award]”
Why it closed · Commercial lease: base rent EUR 1,500-1,800/month plus 0.1-5% of revenue; 2016 tender, not currently open.
“"chi si aggiudica la gara disporrà per 10 anni di una Casa Cantoniera completamente ristrutturata" (https://stradeanas.it/it/print/83010)”
Why it closed · Applications are closed: the page shows 'Non attivo' and the 2025 windows were 19/05–30/06 and 14/11–31/12/2025; no 2026 window is announced. You must renovate, and €100,000 is only reached on a €200,000 project. The home must stay your main residence (or moderate-rent let) for 10 years, recorded in the land registry, and the grant cannot be combined with tax bonuses on the same works.
“I termini di presentazione delle domande sono chiusi. ... La destinazione ad abitazione principale deve essere mantenuta per almeno dieci anni.”
Why it closed · Closed since 30/11/2019. It required opening a business, not just moving, and keeping residence and the business for 5 years. It still circulates online as if open.
“entro e non oltre le ore 12:00 del giorno 30.11.2019”
Why it closed · This was a single call: the ranking was final in May 2022 and the region is now only paying final balances or revoking grants (43 revoked in June 2026). Freed funds will not be reused and the ranking will not be extended, so no new applications are possible.
“contributi a fondo perduto di importo compreso tra 10.000,00 e 40.000,00 Euro ... non verrà utilizzato nell'ambito del presente bando”
Why it closed · Closed 28 Feb 2022; first-come first-served; families with a Roseto resident got priority.
“Questa offerta è scaduta”
Why it closed · The only documented call closed 31 Dec 2020; the comune homepage shows no current smart-worker or rent notice.
“fino ad un massimo del 50% per un importo mensile non superiore ai 200 euro”
Why it closed · Concession goes to an enterprise, not a person; you must restore & operate a visitor service. 2017-era tenders; later rounds not confirmed open.
“"ad imprese, cooperative e associazioni, costituite in prevalenza da soggetti fino a quaranta anni" (https://www.agenziademanio.it/export/sites/demanio/download/comunicatistampa/Comunicato-stampa-CAMMINI-e-PERCORSI.pdf)”
Why it closed · Closed completely on 31 October 2024; the new OSCE assessment that replaced CAP is not reimbursed.
“This programme closes completely on 31 October 2024.”
Why it closed · 2026/27 positions full; bring all your own food; 6-8 hr physically demanding days.
“"Applications for the 2026/27 season are now closed." (https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/volunteer/in-your-region/wellington-kapiti/kapiti-island-summer-season-volunteer-programme/)”
Why it closed · Applied for by the practice, not the doctor; two-year bonding; only for roles starting 1 Sep 2023-30 Jun 2024.
“up to $20,000 (plus the PAYE and 1.53% ACC levy)”
Why it closed · Suspended: the official page says the programme is not running. It never offered cash; it was relocation and business-setup assistance, and visa rules were the normal ones.
“"The program Poland. Business Harbour has been suspended."”
Why it closed · Ended 31 Mar 2026 (Portaria 333/2025/1); only for emigrants/family of emigrants who started work in Portugal by 31 Dec 2025. The separate 50% IRS returnee tax relief is a different measure.
“terminou a 31 de março de 2026”
Why it closed · Not a real visa: it was a Covid-protocol tourism scheme with no work authorisation framework. The stlucia.org/live-it page no longer mentions it, so treat it as ended.
“Govt.lc (26 Apr 2021): stays up to six weeks with extension "up to one year"; stlucia.org/en/live-it no longer describes the programme.”
Why it closed · Reported suspended — do not plan around it until Seychelles authorities confirm it is accepting applications.
“Seychelles launched the Workation Retreat Program in 2021 ... has been suspended (EY Global Immigration Index, Mar 2026)”
Why it closed · Only for people already UK-based with the right to work in the UK; the Trust gives no visa. No openings are listed now (the 2026-27 team is recruited). Long, unsociable hours set by the cruise schedule, a shared cottage with a cooking and cleaning rota, and you must pass a British Antarctic Survey medical. In 2025-26 the role was self-employed at £1,200 per month worked.
“"Candidates must be over the age of 18, have the right to work in the UK and be UK based." (SGHT Job Description for OA 2025-26 Season)”
Why it closed · Means-tested and only for Galician-born emigrants, spouses and descendants with Spanish nationality returning from abroad; the 2026 window closed 30 September 2026. Per-person amounts not stated in the extract.
“El crédito total es de 2.500.000 €”
Why it closed · Programme I call closed 8 Oct 2025 (budget raised to €4.25M to clear pending files); no new call published yet. Full repayment plus interest if you leave before 24 months; must have lived outside Extremadura for the prior 6 months.
“Desde: 09/10/2024 Hasta: 08/10/2025 ... Fuera de plazo”
Why it closed · No current cash aid: the scheme ended by 2015 for budget and legal-basis reasons; it required 5 years' residence. The official council site lists no resident relocation aid.
“no existe ninguna ayuda de este tipo ... En 2015 ya no había ayudas (media, citing the mayor)”
Why it closed · Only for Galician-born emigrants and their spouses/descendants living outside Spain; the 2026 window closed on 30 September 2026 and the next call is expected in early 2027.
“1.028.000 € ... ata o 30 de setembro de 2026”
Why it closed · All 2026 positions are filled and no 2027 round is posted yet. It is a paid seasonal job, so you need the right to work in the UK. Pay and terms here come from the 2024 job description and may change.
“"Accommodation for staff will be in one of the buildings in the south of the Isle." (https://fairislebirdobs.co.uk/files/FIBO%20Assistant%20Warden%20Job%20Description%202024.pdf)”
Why it closed · Ended: the pilot ran 1 Sep 2023 to 31 May 2025 and 'will not be extended'; no new applications for roles starting from 1 June 2025.
“has ended and will not be extended”
Why it closed · It never launched — dropped in August 2022. Any current claim that Scotland pays £50,000 to move to an island is false.
“Islands Bond was never intended to be a silver bullet to address our island population challenges.”
Why it closed · No current recruitment round: NatureScot recruits 2-3 residential volunteers a season, but the last round it shows has closed. Unpaid; you bring your own food and linen, and other terms aren't stated. Volunteering in the UK on a visitor visa is restricted.
“"Ideally we're looking for people who can stay for the whole season." (https://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/visit-our-nature-reserves/isle-may-nnr/isle-may-nnr-getting-involved)”
Why it closed · 2026 applications closed 31 Jan; overseas nationals needing visa sponsorship are not accepted.
“"We provide free accommodation (including bills) on Skomer for the duration of your volunteering placement." (https://www.welshwildlife.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Skomer%20Island%20Long-Term%20Volunteer%20Post%20Description%20and%20Person%20Specification%202026.pdf)”
Why it closed · Closed: student loan repayment closed to new applicants June 30, 2026, and the income tax credit required establishing domicile before January 1, 2026. Existing participants continue.
“closed to new applicants on June 30, 2026”
Why it closed · The application process has ended; the region now only offers talent-attraction resources.
“While the application process for the talent incentive has ended, the need for talent in the region continues.”
Why it closed · Waitlisted: 'incentive fulfillment is currently paused or delayed'.
“Waitlisted program — incentive fulfillment is currently paused or delayed”
Why it closed · US citizens only; ~40 hrs/week field work; winter 2026 deadline passed (28 Jun 2026).
“"Must be a U.S. citizen." (https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2026-06/volunteer-announcement-winter-2026.pdf)”
Why it closed · Closed. Required new construction over 1,200 sq ft completed within 12 months of approval.
“Application Closed”
Why it closed · The listing currently shows 'Application Closed'; it is not stated whether it will reopen. US citizens only, $60K+ income.
“$5,000 Cash for Relocation ... Application Closed”
Why it closed · Listing shows 'Application Closed'. Required a two-year commitment to live within city limits and applicants living 100+ miles away.
“$5,000 Cash Towards Moving Expenses ... Must agree to live within the city limits of Mattoon, IL for a minimum of two years”
Why it closed · Closed on MakeMyMove; no current city page found.
“Application Closed”
Why it closed · Applications closed on every page checked (regional, Republic, Jewell, Graham, Mitchell, Ellsworth, Rooks). Salina and Hays were excluded.
“Application Closed”
Why it closed · There is no relocation incentive any more. HITOP costs $5,000 per cohort seat (often employer-paid; scholarships on request), is for people who have already relocated or returned, and requires attending all six events.
“moversandshakas.org/enroll: "Enroll in our 2026 HITOP by August 14 for Cohort 9 (or until cohort filled)"; cost $5,000 per cohort seat; homepage describes a "6-week place-based acculturation program".”
Why it closed · Closed — 'no longer accepting applications at this time'.
“Plainville is no longer accepting applications at this time.”
Why it closed · The official site now says the incentive program has ended; no new applications are taken.
“$10,000 for remote workers willing to make the move to the Shoals region of Alabama ... the incentive program has ended”
Why it closed · You pay to do this: $250 per person plus a $10 non-refundable application fee per team, and you must apply as a team of four. About 30 hours a week of tours and cleaning. The 2026 round closed 28 Feb 2026 and 2027 dates are not yet published. A volunteer stay gives no US visa.
“"For just $250 per person, you'll live along the Lake Huron shoreline in an historic lighthouse keeper's dwelling." (michigan.gov/mhc Lighthouse Keepers)”
Why it closed · Closed: 'no longer accepting applications at this time'.
“Wallace County is no longer accepting applications at this time.”