It’s exciting to move to a new country. There are new places to go and a different culture to learn about. But don’t forget that you will live and work there like you would anywhere else. Knowing things before you move abroad can help you get settled faster.
These ten best tips for moving abroad will help you get ready for your move. Also, be sure to check out our country guides for more in-depth information about each country, such as tax advice for UK expats.
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1. Visit your destination before moving there
A good piece of advice for people who want to move abroad is to visit their chosen place at different times of the year (if you can). If you’ve only been to your new place once or only in the summer, try to go back as often as you can and at different times of the year so you can see how it changes with the weather and seasons. This will help you be ready to move there at any time of the year and pack the right clothes. If it snows most of the year, you don’t want to only bring T-shirts.
2. Sort your paperwork
Get copies of all the papers you need to fill out, and make sure you have a lot of them. You’ll need your birth certificate, passport, legal documents, and visas when you arrive. You’ll also need them to apply for jobs, attend school, and buy or rent a home. If you keep all of the copies in one folder, you’ll always know where they are and be able to get to them when you need to. Check out our country guides for more detailed visa information for the country you’re moving to.
3. Use social media!
When you move to a new country, it’s a great way to join local groups, meet your new neighbors, and stay in touch with family and friends back home.
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4. Be flexible
Do as much research as you can on where you want to live, where you will work, how to get there, and where the closest and best schools are to where you will be based. You should also be willing to move if you decide the area isn’t right for you after you’ve moved there. Also, sending your things takes time, so pack the things you can’t live without and bring them with you when you fly.
5. Less is more
Don’t take everything with you when you move. If you haven’t used something in 6 months, you probably won’t use it again in the next 6. Also, it might be cheaper to sell your furniture and buy new things after you move, when you have a better idea of how much space you have.
6. Learn the lingo
Even if you only learn a few basic words and phrases, learning the language will help you settle in. If the country doesn’t speak English, it will be hard to get around because you won’t understand what people are saying. If you learn the language, you’ll also be able to read road signs and follow directions.
7. Think about accommodation
Before deciding where to live, it might be best to rent for a while. This gives you more time to check out the places you might want to live. Why not use the serviced accommodation? When you go to a new place for work, a project, a short- or long-term visit, or to start a new chapter in your life, staying in an apartment gives you a great sense of home.
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8. Keep up-to-date
Make sure to read up on what’s going on in the world right now, how the politics are, and if there are any national holidays you need to know about. If there is an election coming up or political unrest, you might want to move to a safe area or wait to move.
9. Be open to new experiences
Be willing to learn about and try new things. If you’re moving to a new country, the culture may be very different from what you’re used to. The best way to get used to the new country is to immerse yourself in its festivals, markets, food, art, and other aspects of culture.
10. Get your international currency sorted as early as possible
Moving money abroad is one of the most important things that many expats have trouble with. Before moving abroad, many expats wish they had known more about how to transfer money cheaply, since exchange rates change all the time and it can be hard to find the right rate at the right time and then decide how to exchange your money. But don’t worry, we can help! Global Moving Services has teamed up with a leading currency expert, Global Reach, to help you get the most out of your currency transfers. Global Reach has a history of happy customers and is a winner of Feefo’s Platinum Trusted Service Award.
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