What You Must Do Before Moving Abroad: Avoid My Biggest Mistake To Make Your Move Abroad Smoother

Are you thinking about moving abroad? Watch this video first! I share with you the things you need to consider before moving to a new country that you may have forgotten about amidst the excitement of your new life ahead.
I’m also divulging the secret of my biggest mistake in moving abroad. Please don’t judge me… But in all seriousness, please learn from from it!
Still have a question about how to prepare for a move abroad after watching the video? Let me know in the comments below.
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DISCLAIMER: I am not an immigration attorney or professional. I am simply sharing my experiences as someone who immigrated to Portugal to help illustrate the process.

[@yuliailina2616]

Thank you, Julia! Happy to find your channel! I'm also Julia, relocating to Portugal in 10 days and I'm so worried. Will definitely check your other videos.

[@macypryrenees5531]

Great job on this video! Thank you so much for highlighting on the emotional challenge of moving abroad which is so real when moving to another country.

[@luisgtz]

Good information. I am close to retirement and thinking of moving abroad. I like how you present the information. you tell us about your experience in each of the processes to get a visa to planning the move. You show us the good and bad. I have not thought about the emotional side of the move. I hope to see move videos from you and stay safe. thank you.

[@desertdweller8520]

I'm moving there in January. I did the research and have been on it for that last 18 months. Some investment firms have international divisions so, if needed, you can move your investments to international accounts that allow you to invest legally.

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

Best of luck in the move!

[@DeborahDahab]

Thanks for mentioning my channel and work! I’m so glad you found it helpful!! 💕

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

Of course, thanks for making helpful content ☺️

[@abdelhakim8269]

I am going to come ro portugal and thus kind videos are so important for us.. thank you 🙏

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

You’re welcome and best of luck!

[@abdelhakim8269]

@@JuliaRochelleAbroad thank you 🙏

[@kevinkostiuk7446]

I am really liking your videos. Good job. Maybe you could go into some details about the cultural differences in Portugal. That would help me out for sure.

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

That’s an excellent idea. Thank you!

[@muhammadaehtesham4011]

Yes please make video on working online

[@admindesk2760]

If it's not too intrusive with your lifestyle, it would be enormously helpful if you could do some videos on your day to day life in Portugal. It seems lots of people do travel-style videos but not those specifically catering to wanna-be expats to Portugal from the US. As an example, I also like the videos produced by Kylie Flavell (an Aussie in Italy) and those by "Our Journey on Pico Island - Carlos and Laura." The nuts and bolts and what to expect in the day to day is entertaining and extremely informative. I'm guessing you are based in Lisbon, but even in the rural hinterlands would be an eye-opener. This is just meant as a suggestion --- your work here is really appreciated.

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

Thank you so much, I am working on a short about a day in my life just trying to find a moment to edit it 🙃

[@deebagemsminerals3357]

Thank you so much for your useful information

[@explorebyval7422]

Thank you for the tips!

[@lettuceleave2506]

I love the no tipping culture in Europe. Americans, please don't ruin it. Tipping is a tax

[@miguelloureiro2224]

You are very beautiful, i love Portugal, my regards from Italy

[@prakashbhoware18]

Wow great

[@luisrivas3509]

Ola Julia. Great information. Will definitely look into the banking issue here in the U.S.. I was wondering could you recommend any reading on Portuguese culture . Keep up the great work. Stay safe and God bless.

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

Glad to help! That’s a good question on reading about Portuguese culture. I don’t know of any specific books. One thing that can help is checking out how your country compares to Portugal on the Hofstede model. For example, if you compare the US and Portugal, the level of individualism in these countries is vastly different. Here’s a link: hofstede-insights.com/product/compare-countries

[@charlineorozco]

Hey Julia, I would love to see a video of how you started your online business. How do you feel that the community of young people are in Portugal? I’m a recent grad and I am really considering moving to Portugal, but I wonder how the community of young people are living there as expats and in general young people from Portugal. Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

There are tons of young people in Portugal, especially the cities, both locals and immigrants. It can be easier to make friends with fellow immigrants than with locals due to language and cultural barriers, but Portuguese people are friendly. One thing I came across was that a lot of expats come and go, but there are some that stay for a long time and you'll eventually find them

[@MamaLlama007]

What service do you use to connect to/keep your old number: receive texts, ect?

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

I use TossableDigits to keep my old number and receive texts or make outgoing calls with my old number. It’s reasonably priced and they now have an app

[@grisha_explorer]

Hi Julia, you mentioned in this video you use a service which allows you to receive messages, etc. from your USA cell phone number. Can you share the name of that service? Thank you! ~ Greg

[@spyhunter66]

I’m interested also, thx!

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

Tossable digits www.tossabledigits.com/

[@ruisilva3099]

I have a friend who is an excellent person and an excellent real estate agent and I can give his contact if someone is looking for home in Portugal.

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

Yes, please!

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

If you don’t want to share it here, maybe DM me on IG @juliarochelleabroad

[@prakashbhoware18]

@@JuliaRochelleAbroad you are perfect person to great video

[@SHAHIDALI-gg1nj]

Hello how are you Hope doing well can you help me about D 7 visa for the Portugal we need your help I'm live in Dubai i move on to Portugal And how to apply so please help Thanks

[@krystynaliebowitz6554]

A quick question about applying for a D7 visa. Do I have to have a place to live (apartment etc) in Portugal in order to obtain a Visa? How does someone get an apartment sight unseen? Thank you.

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

Hi Krystyna, yes accommodations is a requirement for the D7 visa. Some realtors allow virtual tours of apartments, but yes people do rent sight unseen. If you can get something shorter term, you won't have to stay forever if it's not what you were hoping for

[@Dark40061]

How do you setup a job on online?

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

I searched online jobs until I came across one that was in my field and explored from there

[@ymamahp5562]

Great video. Please share how to earn income online. Thank you.