MOVING ABROAD CHECKLIST! 11 Things to Do Before Moving Abroad

Here are 11 things I do before relocating overseas! I wish someone would have told me these tips before my first time moving abroad, but you live and learn!
If you are getting ready for an international move don’t miss this. I have moved abroad twice, to 3 different cities in 2 different countries. I first moved to Italy, and most recently moved to Beirut, Lebanon I’m hoping this moving abroad checklist helps make the process as easy as possible, and if you have any other questions after watching let me know in the comments!
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STEP program: step.state.gov
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[@elcfiles]

This was SO HELPFUL - I'm moving to France in a couple months and uprooting my life after 30+ years is insanely intimidating. Thank you!

[@WhereisMalikah]

wow France sounds amazing!! Congrats!

[@NoeDactyl]

Good luck with that! Wish you the best!

[@LucasRodrigues-eq4my]

Can I ask what will u be doing there job wise? I plan on moving to france but I don’t know what to do there for a job, any suggestions?

[@erinmccann114]

@@LucasRodrigues-eq4myme to IVE been thinking about moving from the uk recently and I don’t know how to get a job or a house, just things like that WHERE DO I START!!!😭

[@pressi_8357]

i’m moving in france in couple months and i’m so scared

[@yang_er]

This is soo helpful. It might seem weird cuz I'm native Chinese and moving to China, possibly forever. Yet I'm so nervous (I grew up in Singapore). I was dying to move there all my life. I saved money like crazy but now that I'm finally achieving my dream I'm crazy anxious it feels like something will go wrong at the end. I hope everything goes well, it has to, I really worked hard for this

[@WhereisMalikah]

so happy for you! that is a big step and it's always hard moving to a new city so don't feel bad that you are nervous. You will do great!

[@mindgameable]

The most useful no-nonsense video! Thanks.

[@WhereisMalikah]

Thank u!

[@JannaGiles206]

Really helpful content! Thank you!

[@suecox2308]

Very helpful--many thanks!

[@viktoryahmarie8135]

A godsend. Thank you❤

[@NoeDactyl]

Love your video! Thank you so much for all this info!

[@WhereisMalikah]

Happy to! Glad it helped

[@LoveSharyn]

This was very useful thank you so much !!

[@WhereisMalikah]

Thank you so much, glad it helped!

[@Aja.l_]

Best video I’ve seen on the topic

[@WhereisMalikah]

thank you so much!

[@khayladowls2259]

This was so so helpful thank you

[@WhereisMalikah]

Happy to help! Got a move coming up?

[@vishyav]

Thanks for the tips!

[@WhereisMalikah]

Anytime!

[@thaysevitoria]

First video that it's actually useful 😊😊

[@WhereisMalikah]

Glad it helped!

[@ShreeBeFree]

Just a couple minutes in and this is already so helpful! AND you're so pretty and cute :) I love your style! thank you for this informative video!

[@WhereisMalikah]

Thank u! And glad it helped!

[@anitakavuunganga]

The travel advisories!! So important and overlooked A LOT. You get so much information from the alerts too. Great video ❤

[@WhereisMalikah]

Yes! Thank u for watching

[@kyraaronoff9089]

So so helpful thank you love

[@WhereisMalikah]

You're welcome!

[@steff8078]

Very helpful!!❤

[@WhereisMalikah]

Thanks! R u moving abroad soon?

[@sarahW1]

Great information!!! Would you mind sharing where you got your laser hair removal done?

[@gracesj03]

This is really helpful! I’m moving out of the US in August and will definitely reference this video a few times to make sure I do everything I need to 😊 Thanks so much for making this!! ❤️

[@WhereisMalikah]

Glad it helped! Where r u moving too

[@gracesj03]

@@WhereisMalikah Denmark!

[@elizamk05]

Moving to Kenya!!!!! Thanks for the video!!!

[@WhereisMalikah]

@@elizamk05 omg so exciting!

[@shesoonstar90]

Thank you.

[@sodotta]

yoo, tip for the "DVDs" one:- The modern equivalent would be to invest in a VPN subscription - this would allow you to change your device's country in order to watch different media. Another option is to download the film whilst you have access to it in your own country. I want to provide some alternatives just cos DVDs involve buying the DVD player too, as most computers no longer hold DVD ports. otherwise a GREAT video, some rlly niche tips that most haven't mentioned as I've seen haha. thank u vv much.

[@WhereisMalikah]

I thought that would work, but Netflix actually will know when you're using a VPN and eventually limit you. After like 2 or 3 months it started telling me to disable my VPN and I didn't so I can only see international or Netflix original content, nothing Licensed. And in places like Lebanon there is no internet half the time so you can't stream!

[@cann9155]

💝💝💝EXCELLENT!

[@user-xn3gj7fk7h]

Thanks for this! I'm moving to Germany in a few months, and I'm a little bit nervous; but this was incredibly helpful. The only thing I'm uncertain about is that I will still be working for a US company and getting paid in US dollars. I am not sure if I can ask my work to deposit my money in a german bank account or if they could potentially pay me in euros. Any thoughts?

[@WhereisMalikah]

They may have a payroll office in Germany if they relocate a lot of employees, but u can also open your own German bank account and transfer yourself money to pay local bills!

[@deepoi5754]

Thanks im planning to move from czech republic to miami.

[@WhereisMalikah]

Exciting! And warmer weather 🤣

[@WhereisMalikah]

But depending on timing do some research on hurricane season, it's serious in Florida and you may not be used to it

[@sigglass2183]

Question, do you have to eventually apply for citizenship in the country you live in after staying there for a certain amount of time? I know you would have to if your final decision is to live there pernamintly and be involved in with it's system like voting there? If you apply for citzenship in that country, does that mean you are no longer considered a U.S citizen if that country does not do dual citizenship? Are the moving companies who would move your items including your veheicle overseas associate with airlines? Do you know any companies who move your items long distance within the country and overseas? If yes, can you please name them? Do you know any international job application websites?

[@WhereisMalikah]

Very complicated answers to these! I don't think it's required to apply for citizenship, but will be better if you plan to permanently live there but the process and rules will always be different per country. You don't automatically lose US citizenship but a lot of people give it up bc you still have to pay US taxes even if you move permanently.

[@theodorakatsoulogiannakis6038]

Thank you! We’re you able to find a good shipping company to ship moving boxes overseas . I am having a really hard time with that.

[@WhereisMalikah]

That is always tricky! Do you have to ship stuff or can you just use suitcases?

[@Keshly16]

It's going to take some years. As of right now the last thing I need is another person with another attachment issue.

[@WhereisMalikah]

Good luck planning! Dm me to set up a consultation if you need help!

[@extraadg65]

I'm moving from the u.s. to Algeria What shipping company did you use to send your personal items?🤔

[@WhereisMalikah]

Congrats! When I went to Italy I just did a few boxes from USPS and I have also done UPS to Lebanon. Not for anything oversized or high value. But every country will have different shipping companies that their customs usually works with. I would say ask someone at the embassy when you get to your visa if they have any local resources they recommend

[@sophiachestnut7904]

Where did you get your micro blading done?

[@WhereisMalikah]

I've been to Hibba and Evertrue! More salon details are in my New York vlog

[@EruLalu]

On the DVD thing... aren't they region locked?

[@WhereisMalikah]

Idk mine work! But I just use my laptop to play w a VPN. I also stream from my laptop connected to the TV w an hdmi cord

[@zz44ppppp]

The audio and video seem out of sync

[@priscillakumahrn]

Good job. Doing same on my channel soon

[@WhereisMalikah]

thanks! good luck!

[@JamieJChannel]

But my problem is the customer service they would think you’re never ever going to come back when you pack everything 😢

[@WhereisMalikah]

you mean the airline customer service?

[@Jsfreedom]

1. LET'S NOT FORGET, CHECK WITH EACH COUNTRY'S CRIMINAL HISTORY RESTRICTIONS. YOUR CRIMMINAL HISTORY IN YOUR CURRENT COUNTRY, MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED IN ANOTHER COUNTRY. 2. DO NOT TRANSFER BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION TO JUST ANY COUNTRY. 3. IF YOU ARE ON SSI, YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO RECEIVE BENEFITS, AND LIVE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY, AT THE SAME TIME. EACH BENEFIT PACKAGE HAVE DIFFERENT RETRICTIONS & ADVANTAGES .....IT'S TRUE!

[@ms.kristine1819]

Anybody else watching this in preparation for moving to Florida? Because #Floridaisanothercountry 😂

[@WhereisMalikah]

🤣🤣🤣

[@giacaceres8643]

What to do with 401k savings when moving to another country

[@WhereisMalikah]

Keep it! There are often penalties for withdrawing early so I wouldn't touch it

[@giacaceres8643]

@@WhereisMalikah Thank you for replying!

[@WhereisMalikah]

@@giacaceres8643 happy to!

[@saycog1084]

It’s cheaper to see a doctor abroad.

[@WhereisMalikah]

In some cases, but depending on where you are/what type of doctor it may not be better!