10 Moving Abroad Mistakes (that you're probably making)

There's a lot to think about when you're preparing to move abroad, but what about what you SHOULDN'T do? Avoid these 10 common mistakes that almost ALL EXPATS make when moving overseas for the first time. (8 is the worst). If you're planning to move abroad and want some help, reach out to me at: www.travelingwithkristin.com/...
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[@TravelingwithKristin]

Want help moving abroad? Contact me here: bit.ly/twk_relocation

[@pawlieblog7967]

I’m buying a small pied a terre in France in a small town with good train connections. I plan to use it as a base while I look around at more permanent homes and will rent it out to friends and family in between visits.

[@ricardobrandao12]

The country comparison calculator is brilliant! Thanks for sharing ❤ 6:02

[@TravelingwithKristin]

It’s so much fun! Enjoy

[@TheSicilianLife]

I really had difficulty adjusting to the tardiness, but it's definitely part of the way of life, and it's easier now.

[@williamdoyle777]

great advice, thanks

[@TravelingwithKristin]

My pleasure!

[@seamusp5991]

Thanks, sensei! :)

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Haha thanks Seamus! ;)

[@Dlo_BestLife]

Nice info, Kristen. Thank you

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful

[@davesites]

Great video, things to know.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AdamGordon1977]

Thanks!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you, Adam! 😃❤️

[@karimgilyazov6288]

Haha, I've heard this in the podcast. Very informative, thank you.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I'm glad you found the podcast informative! Thank you for your feedback and for tuning in @karimgilyazov6288.

[@secrethealinghacks1913]

I am such a giant fan. I highly recommend your book to the viewers. Thx. ❤❤❤

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You're the best! Thanks so much ❤️

[@autumncarolynnphotography]

This is so super helpful! My husband and I might be moving to Ireland soon so this is really informative!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I'm glad you found it helpful @autumncarolynnphotography! Wishing you both the best on your potential journey!

[@carolmartin4413]

Nice...great advise for just about any move anywhere...but certainly far more difficult when new cultures are involved.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thanks @carolmartin4413!

[@jaynair2942]

Awesome Kristin.! Over the years, you've learnt and experienced many things as a relocation expert and you're imparting those informations.! Kudos to you.! And your charisma, attraction and of course the unadulterated beauty make the video more interesting.!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support @jaynair2942! I'm glad you found the video interesting. Have a wonderful day!

[@muurikatu]

Bonjour Kristin, from Nice! Left Miami Beach for now :) Great list and the country comparison site is great! Heading to Scandinavian archipelago for the summer! Last year it was on Tuesday 🙄

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Bonjour and safe travels! Sounds like an amazing journey coming up 😊

[@Commonsensedude1234]

Very helpful and practical advices, especially about buying real estate. Good work Kristin!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I'm glad you found the advice helpful @Commonsensedude1234! Thank you for your kind words and support.

[@karenespig]

Awesome set of tips! And a big yes to #10 for me. I’m in the process of leaving Albania after two years. I’m trying out France next 💕 🇫🇷

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Great to hear, Karen! Excited for you for this new adventure. We'll have to do another interview after you move there and get settled.

[@karenespig]

@@TravelingwithKristin Thanks and yes, I’d love to do another interview ! 🇫🇷💕

[@paul_boddie]

One potential mistake people can make is to rely on well-meaning but ultimately inaccurate advice about various bureaucratic topics - tax, immigration, import procedures, and so on - from people who might be generally knowledgeable but who do not know such topics thoroughly and, critically, cannot advise individuals on their own personal situations. It is vital to consult official advice on such matters, for fairly obvious reasons. I can think of situations concerning dodgy advice about importing vehicles that could have been costly, as well as administrative shortcuts that have almost seen people deported. Advice offered by a local might seem valid because, after all, it is their country, but certain bureaucracies like a country's immigration department will actually be quite alien to most citizens of any given country, not affecting their lives whatsoever. They will have no idea about how decisions made in such places play out, nor will many of them care about it, either, sadly.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Very true! There's so much incorrect information going around. In some cases you can get multiple different answers about the same topic. It can also be a cultural norm in many countries to prefer to say the wrong thing rather than "I don't know."

[@eQuariuz]

I'm reading your book... Again. lol. I read though it 4 months ago but I need to use the planners to break it down past browsing.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Great to hear - you got this! Let me know any questions

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Good reminder to leave your comfort zone! We just moved to Scotland, and I want to make sure we don’t get too complacent :)

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I’ve always wanted to visit there! Which area do you live in?

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

@@TravelingwithKristin Just south of Edinburgh. It’s gorgeous ❤️

[@YanksandBritsProductions]

I’m a Brit, I’d like some land in the states for some type of build. I like Tennessee but never actually been even though I used to live in WV for years. O my the way you talk, it’s gorgeous ….. what an amazing accent.

[@YogaBlissDance]

Can you make a separate video showing that Index website a bit more...Hoffstead Index? Actually you could probably break out each of these topics to separate videos. LIke the "save enough money"- a VIDEO ON HOW TO FIGURE THAT OUT...

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Hi there! I’m a fan of the Hofstede Index - will explore more. Do you mean how to save for a move?

[@BH6242KCh]

There is no substitute for getting on the ground and seeing a place for yourself. No amount of advice or research can compare with experiencing a place first hand.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Absolutely! There's nothing quite like seeing and experiencing a place with your own eyes. Thanks for highlighting the value of firsthand exploration @BH6242KCh!

[@monikaliebold4225]

Thanks for the video. It is also very important to check out, how normal procedures of living work before moving to foreign country, for example opening a local bank account; purchase, registration, insurance of a vehicle; how to apply for electricity/phone/internet; is it possible to get a local health insurance etc. etc. It might be the case you need an international health insurance (consider a large monthly budget). Btw secured budget for at least 6 months is really minimum limit, better anyway is 1 year budget. If you are still in working life (without already having a secured job with contract signed), be prepared not getting a job and/or work permit (if needed) within short time when moving. Greetings from Moorea (sister island of Tahiti) in French-Polynesia - moved down to South Pacific from Europe 🌴🏖😎🇵🇫🇫🇷🇪🇺

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Great tips, Monika! I go into these topics in more detail in my relocation program. I agree on saving more money than you think you need, too. Enjoy Moorea! Sounds lovely 🏝️ Where are you from in Europe?

[@monikaliebold4225]

​@@TravelingwithKristinWe (my husband and me) come from Munich and Regensburg, both cities in Bavaria, Germany.

[@travelvideos]

So, true. I think New Zealand is a good example. Pictures and promotional materials are very nice. Many people want to live or study, but once there they might drop out studies or back out from living, because of differences between expectations and reality. They would have save trouble by first visiting the country.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts @travelvideos!

[@DrJimBaxter]

Great videos. US citizens thinking of moving to the UK might consider Leicestershire, Still affordable and some lovely countryside. We have Bradgate Park, home of Lady Jane Grey, and Belvoir Castle to name just two of many historical attractions and pretty villages.There is the tomb of King Richard III in Leicester Cathedral and the burial site of Cardinal Wolsey yet to be discovered somewhere in Abbey Park. Join us.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thanks for the fantastic recommendation @DrJimBaxter!

[@alysiamiller1629]

Which seaside town is it, featured at 25 seconds ? @TravelingwithKristin thanks

[@dananderson47]

Hi Kristin. I have been considering places to winter over. I am currently in Oaxaca, Mexico with my wife and sister. We are heading back to NC on Tuesday after two weeks here. After visiting several places in Mexico I have found that each locale has a different vibe. And that can be as important as choosing the country itself. What do you think are important factors in choosing a locale in which to move that are suitable for you? Thanks -Dan

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Very true, Dan! There's so much diversity in each country. I have a whole process for choosing a destination that takes about 1 month to reach a decision, but a tip I can give you (in KZbin comment format) is to hone in on what's most important to you - not necessarily what looks best on paper or to other people. It's a balance of logical and emotional considerations.

[@dk1828]

Hi Kristin! Thanks so much for another very informative video! Is there a restriction on the number of passports you can have? For example, being a US citizen with a US passport, does the US limit the number of countries I can also apply for citizenship at?

[@zaataravi]

No, the US doesn’t care.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Hi DK, there's no limit to how many passports you can hold as a US citizen. However, some countries that you might want to get a passport rom don't allow dual citizenship, let alone more than one.

[@dk1828]

@@zaataravi 🙏🏼

[@dk1828]

@@TravelingwithKristin 🙏🏼

[@DennisGonzalezny2honolulu]

As a retired IBEW electrician living in Honolulu, HI, and a spirited 68.5-year-old of Puerto Rican/Cuban heritage from Brooklyn, NY, I am contemplating a relaxed year of travel before applying for a lucrative visa in Spain. I am keen on discovering different locales within Spain. Could you recommend the most economical non-Schengen country that would allow me to economize before my relocation to Spain? My monthly income from SSA and pensions is about $4,000.00.🎤

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Hi Dennis! This video covers some affordable non Schengen countries to retire in kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqCmqmd8iLyDZ8ksi=wDf4JkmLjptiMzul

[@badkeiser]

Some people are just plain rude to the locals.

[@NayFunPUMA]

Expatiation

[@chrislister570]

How am I supposed to just take action now? I've watched plenty of your videos , and you keep talking about investing and retirement or needing money to qualify for visas. I'm not rich. I'm a disabled working stiff barely making it paycheck to paycheck. I need realistic options for someone who isn't rich.

[@AG-zh7zl]

Be sure of something when you go to settle in another country. Local people will call you tourists or migrants. Expats... never. Get your bearings, please.

[@jerry8mm]

Kristin, you used the word "overseas" over and over, but everything you said would also apply to moving from the US to Central or South America (which are not technically overseas).

[@TravelingwithKristin]

From whose perspective? It depends on the viewer. Thousands of people watched this video today from countries around the world. It would be wrong to assume what is or isn't "overseas" to them. It depends where they're from, where they live, and where they're going.

[@SlowlyMotivate]

​@@TravelingwithKristinlol, why did he say that

[@josephquillian2866]

Great tips, Kristin! One thing my husband Jorge and I would never have imagined when we moved from Dallas, Texas, to Queréraro, México, is that in the span of two and a half years we would move to five different rental properties in the city of Querétaro … but it turned out to be a good thing because we got to know several areas of the city … and each house or apartment we rented was unique and lovely. We made improvements in each place we lived - mainly to the landscaping - and so left each home much more attractive than when we moved in. We now live in a high-rise apartment with stunning views. Here is a short video of a lovely sunrise we enjoyed not long ago … in fact, just about every morning affords us beautiful “greet the dawn” sunrises. A big hug! Joseph (Jody) Quillian kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6SmgpKspNuYj9ksi=tPtjeOHvMZHJAMR3

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Hi Jody! Wow - thanks for sharing your experience. I'm glad that you found a place to call home 😊