What details does one have to consider when moving abroad? So far I have:
- get new job
- get movers and find new place abroad
- change mailing address
- cancel bills/contracts in US (i.e. cell, electric, bank) and start new ones
- figure out healthcare issue abroad
Any other advice? :)
2007-09-21 15:25:11 · 3 answers · asked by Confid321 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
how does the weather differ from where you are going to where you want to be............I came from the UK to the USA [Florida] and OMG the change meant a LOT of my clothes are now no longer really suitable as they are for cooler weather.
What about visa's
How will you maintain contact with family back home.
Is there going to be anyone that you can contact at times of emergency..........NOT knowing what to do in a forgien country is NOT fun...........
How will you access and pay for your credit cards......MANY of them will NOT accept payment on them in a foreign country.
Will your main language be spoken.....if not you need to start learning way before you go.
How close will your new residence be to a US Embassy.
How does the country you are aiming to live in feel about US people in general.
What are the laws of the country you will be going to..........for instance in the UK IF you turn right on a RED light you WILL be arrested..........its the silly little ones that get ya every time.
regards
2007-09-21 15:36:18 · answer #1 · answered by candy g 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would hope you have a job or an idea what to do before you go.
I live 6 months in Europe and 6 months in the US.We pay cash for everything everywhere so no problems there.
Have internet access you can call people for free with Skype on your computer.
You can buy healthcare insurance overseas,I guess it depends on which country you are in
I live in Hungary and just pay cash for the doctors and dentists. Just check-ups nothing major.
There are many international movers but why bother with them. just ship a few things and buy new stuff.The electric is different overseas anyways.
What will you do with your stuff if you decide to move back home later. It is more trouble than it's worth.
Depending on where you are going,get an international driving lincense before you go,some countries you can still drive with your US one and passport with you.
In Hungary it is very hard to get a license, you must take a driving class for 6 months and a full first-aid course plus know how to fix your flat tire ect.Not a bad idea but a hassle if you need to drive right away.We drive with our US license,no problems yet.Must have car insurance and saftey checks on car every 2 years.Also you must get the ok from a doctor and pass a health exam every 2-3 years.After you have everything in order, you must drive around with a big letter T on the back of your car. It is sort of a warning to everyone to watch out for you.It isn't easy here.
There are many rental agencies who can help you find a place for a fee. If you can speak the native language,you will save some money by reading the newspapers yourself. Good luck.
2007-09-22 06:40:08 · answer #2 · answered by Marilyn T 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Whether they can extradite you.
2007-09-21 22:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋