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Want to live abroad

but don't know where to start?

Decide on a country and research its visa requirements
You may have drawn up a list of dream destinations, maybe influenced by previous holidays or things you have read online. Before settling on it though, you will need to know whether you will be welcome. Some nations have very strict visa policies. The last thing you would want is to declined entry. First, find the government website for the country you are looking to move to. From here you should be able to see if you match any required criteria. Alternatively, the UK embassy for the country will be able to assist.

Language
Luckily for British people, the English language is widely spoken throughout the world. To assist you with your move, you may want to consider a country with English as a first language. If not, embrace the digital age. There are lots of apps and online courses that teach foreign languages -Some for free! A basic understanding will go towards creating a much better living experience.

Accomodation & living costs
You may have found the perfect country to settle in, you may have found out the visa requirements and applied for one. This will all count for nothing if the cost of living far outweighs any potential earnings or savings you may have. A recommendation would be to check accommodation costs and any associated extras such as utilities. Will a salary in the new country be enough to support these costs? If you own your house in the UK, consider renting it out to tenants. The extra revenue generated from rent may help your costs abroad. Alternatively, if you have everything organized for your move, you could sell your UK house, using the raised funds to help purchase a new home.

Transport your belongings to your new home
Hopefully, everything else will have ran smoothly. It now comes down to transporting everything to your new place. How much you have will determine what options suits. You could go by air, land or sea, depending on where you are moving too. Just research all costs first, as by air can cost almost 16 times more than by boat. Moving abroad can be an exciting time. As with anything, the stresses of moving and relocating can lead to things being forgotten.