Smart Tips for Moving Abroad

Moving overseas is a big step.

 

You may feel overwhelmed by the logistics of moving, learning a language, finding a home once you move abroad, and your new lifestyle. Use these tips to get started on the right foot and make your move successful.

 

Start Saving Now

 

Now is the time for you to start saving.

 

It’s great to have a year’s worth of living expenses in the bank, or at least somewhere that is accessible. When you have this amount put aside, you can easily give yourself some financial stability.

 

You may need more, or less than this depending on your lifestyle, your job and your family requirements. As a future possible expat, it’s also important that you don’t just plan for the cost of moving abroad. You need to think about the cost of moving back, should you ever have to. You might also have to take a citizenship test too, and you can find some tips here on that subject.

 

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Budgeting

 

Understand the costs of living in the new country, and create a personal budget.

 

If you are not sure how things work, then your savings might not last as long as you’d think. Before you make the decision to move abroad, you need to think about the cost of housing, entertainment, education, utilities, transportation, and insurance.

 

When you have all of this information, you can then begin to know how long your money is going to last. You can find the cost of living for a ton of countries online, which makes things much easier. You might also be able to find sample budgets online and this can be a great help.

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Banking

 

If you know that you are going to a country that has a much less developed banking system, do your research in advance.

 

It’s a good idea for you to focus on the international banking network, and to also find out if they have Visa or even Mastercard. If you want to really protect yourself, make sure that bank deposits are guaranteed.

 

Once you have vetted out a couple of banks and providers, you can then look into interest rates, ATM access and the cost of buying a home. If possible, you should start the application process for opening your bank account before you leave your home country. Sure, you might not be able to open the bank before you arrive, but you can gather all of the documents you need, which will make the process easier once you arrive.

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Research Expat Taxes

 

Find a tax expert who can help you understand the tax impact on your move.

 

In the US, you’ll still need to file returns and pay your taxes when you live abroad. This is still the case if you happen to file a tax return when you are in the host country as well. Taxes paid on one return may reduce the tax liability on the other country’s return, so check with a tax expert.

 

Financial Advice

 

Finding an accountant in your new location.

 

Once you do, find out what regulations you need to meet with your income and to also find out if there are any taxes that you need to pay. This can save you a lot of time and money when you do decide to make the move, and you’ll comply with overseas regulations.

 

Forums

 

Lastly, it is a good idea for you to look on forums, so you can chat with people who have made the move before. You can then find out if they have any tips and they may be able to advise you on your job situation as well. It always helps to have connections in the country of your choosing, so do keep that in mind when you do decide to make that big decision.

 

 

Ken Boyd

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