7 Step Process for Moving Abroad as a Digital Nomad or Expat | Video
7 Step Process for Moving Abroad as an Expat | Moving to India & Vietnam
While moving abroad can be very rewarding it can also be quite overwhelming if you are not properly prepared. Between visas, packing, finding a place, meeting new friends, there’s a lot of things to remember. The Jazzy Nation and I collaborated to bring you tips on how to prepare for a move to a new country. She shares with you tips as an expat moving for work and I am sharing my process as a digital nomad.
Moving, in general, can be a pain in the butt so moving abroad can be even more stressful but with these tips, your transition can be much easier.
If you have never lived abroad before I would recommend checking out our article Preparing for Your Move Abroad first.
There are a few tips I did not mention in my video but I wanted to share
Learn a few phrases of the local language.
Hello, thank you, how are you etc can get you very far in your new country and the locals really appreciate you making the effort.
Renewing my Traveler’s Insurance
When moving to a new country I update my location with Safety Wing and make sure my policy is active.
Research the customs and do’s and don’ts
You don’t want to offend anyone accidentally or arrested.
Set travel alerts with your bank!
Let your bank know you’ll be going to a new location so they don’t turn your card off
What do you do to prepare for your move to a new country?! Comment below and let me know!