Initiating a Move Abroad
- Prepare documentation to meet visa requirements
- Apostille and translate documents where required so that they meet international standards (example marriage certificate or birth certificate)
- Prepare for shipping
- Banking and Investments
Prepare for Visa Requirements
- Depending on the country you are relocating to, research all requirements for visa
- Potentially obtain professional help
Apostille and Translation
- Depending on the country that you are relocating to, research which documents require apostille.
- You can request apostille for state documents (birth certificate or marriage certificate) from the state of issue
- Federal documents from the US can be apostilled in DC
Preparing for Shipping and Downsizing
- Determine what you really need to take with you as shipping is expensive. Take a good look at what you really need in your new life abroad.
- Consider electronics that may not function under new power conditions.
- Consider smaller spaces where you might not need as much stuff.
Banking and Investments
- Discuss living abroad with your tax accountant
- Discuss living abroad with your bank and investment bank to ensure that you meet all requirements and will be able to easily access your money from abroad