Moving abroad? Start your journey with trusted advice, tools and support

Choosing where to live abroad involves balancing lifestyle preferences with practical realities. Key factors include visa eligibility, cost of living, healthcare access, safety, climate, and cultural fit.

Read our ultimate guide to choosing which country to live, once you've read this guide you'll be ready to draw up your shortlist of countries.

While every move is different, using our Moving Abroad Checklist to create your own plan will help simplify the process.

It covers everything from visas and taxes, finances and currency, housing, transportation, and healthcare arrangements, to preparing for life after arrival.

By following this structured roadmap, you can reduce stress, avoid costly oversights, make informed decisions.

Understanding and choosing the most suitable visa when moving abroad is probably the most important aspect of moving abroad.

This comprehensive guide to understanding visa types, avoiding common pitfalls, and making sure you choose the right route for your future.

Whether you’re working, retiring, or going remote, this article helps you ask the right questions to help you draw up your shortlist.

Getting your finances and tax planning right when moving abroad is critical, mistakes can be costly and difficult to fix later.

From double taxation and frozen investment accounts to unexpected healthcare bills and currency losses, even small oversights can have long-term impacts.

Every country has different rules, reporting requirements, and financial systems, so assuming things will work the same way is a common error.

Understanding the risks early gives you clarity, control, and confidence in your move.

Planning what to take, store or chuck before moving abroad helps reduce stress, cut costs, and avoid shipping items you don’t need. It makes packing more efficient, ensures your new home isn’t overwhelmed with clutter, and gives you confidence that everything you’ve kept has a clear purpose, whether for daily life, future use or sentimental value.

Moving abroad isn’t just a logistical challenge, it’s an emotional one too, but many people forget that settling in can be challenging and can lead to homesickness.

It is vital to be able to recognise and manage homesickness, build meaningful routines, and develop a sense of belonging in a new country.

Read our guide to settling in, gain understanding around the emotional shifts which can make the difference between surviving and thriving abroad.