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Each year more and more people decide to change their lives drastically by moving to another country. Some follow their dreas, others find love and of course there those following their career opportunities.
The pandemic made it harder for current expats who had to come back to the original homes. But potential expats struggle like they never did before. But if all documents are ready and every formal step is made, then you have some extra time to prepare yourself for the final stage. And this tips can help you to get ready.
It's never a bad idea to make sure that everything is finished, collected and prepared. Make a list of all necessary documents and check with local expats, if you need anything else just in case. Usually, they will help you with such details, cause they've been through that before. You can contact expat communities in the place, where you want to go. Also, make photocopies of every document you have. It always pays.
Moving abroad away from your family and friends can be frustrating at times. Thankfully, we have internet technologies and can connect with pretty much everyone everywhere. The stream of new experience can be a little tiring, so do not forget to connect to the other part of your life that stayed in the old place. Also, don't be to shy to find people like you and discuss your adventures with people like you in social gatherings of expats and social media groups.
How much stuff do you want to take with you? How much luggage have you paid for? Do you plan on taking your furniture? This questions are very important to consider way beforehand. Different shipping companies have very different rules and prices, not to mention the way you will you to get to the final destinations. Sometimes it makes financial sense to ship uniture by sea. Have you thought about it?
And pets is another extremely important point to make. Did you check the rules of taking your pet with you to the board? Does your pet have all needed vaccines? Did you check the demanded documents your host country has to animals? Do it early to avoid critical situations in place.
Will you be able to stay independent for a while, if it is needed? Of course, nobody should concentrate on the negatives only, but having a safety net can be even emotinally easier. Make sure that the bank you have an account at works in another country and better check the terms of usage for your cards (commissions, fines, etc.).
Another thing to remember is the fact that your original payments usually don't go away. Whether it is taxes, bills or utilities, they will not dissapear together with you.
Medical insurance is a quite obvious thing to do. It can be considered as one of the important documents from the list. But if you have issues that require regular treatment, take care of potential risks. Take medical certificates and records, find a suitable clinique or a special doctor, check prices for the treatment. Don't forget your medicine, if you need one and check the ways to cross the border with them to avoid problems with the customs.
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