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Presents information on moving overseas;finding a job, including visas, long distance job hunting, contracts and negotiations. It also provides key considerations such as medical coverage, insurance, and international schooling. In addition, it outlines how to move your car, your finances, your household goods, and provides advice on settling into a new culture and how to stay in touch.
Move Overseas
Moving overseas takes a lot of planning, determination and patience. Find out how to make an international move work for you.
How to Move Overseas
Moving overseas takes a lot of planning, determination and patience. Find out how to make an international move work for you.
How to Find an International Job Before You Move
If you're thinking of working overseas, the first place to start is to find a job or at least find out more about the job market. This article covers the basics in where to start, including important questions to ask yourself during the process.
Packing to Move Overseas
What to pack and what to leave behind when you're planning an overseas move.
Preparing to Move Overseas
The best resources if you're planning an overseas move.
Moving Overseas: How to Move Your Stuff
Should you ship your belongings or fly them when moving overseas?
Moving Overseas: Money Matters
If you're moving overseas, find out about international banking, investing and other financial matters before you go.
Moving Overseas: Where Do I Start?
My husband and I are contemplating a move to Dubai and because it is a little off the beaten trail, researching it has been a little more difficult.
Driving in Another Country: International Driving Permit
When moving overseas, it's a good idea to get an International Driving Permit. Not to be confused with the well-advertised, and illegal, International Driver's License. Know the difference so you're not caught with the wrong documentation.
Moving to a New Country: Using Your Electronic Devices
When moving to another country, most people forget about voltage differences. Read this article to find out what you need to know when moving your electronics.
Culture Shock: How to Transition a Little Easier
Find out how to ease your adjustment to a new country before you leave your own. Includes information on learning a new language, culture and social rules.
Negotiating a Job Contract
If you're moving overseas because of a transfer or new job offer, make sure you negotiate the contract to include extra costs that you'll incur by relocating to another country.
Moving Overseas: Culture Shock
Moving to a foreign country presents its own unique set of issues and problems; if you have a sense of what to expect, adjusting to a different culture and language can be a little easier. Read this introduction to culture shop and discover the signs and symptoms, along with the 5 steps involved.
Tips for Choosing a School Overseas
Find out how to choose a school that will be right for your child, including questions to ask before you register.
Your Child's Education: International Schools
Provides information on reseaching schools overseas. Includes links and resources to ensure your child receives the best education.
Educational Documents: What You Need for the New School
How to prepare and maintain educational records for your child.
Before You Move: Do Your Research
Discusses taking a vacation to travel to the new country; a great way to introduce family members in a relaxed manner. Recommends where to stay and what to explore so you can decide if this is where you and your family want to be.
Visas and Work Permits
If you're planning on working overseas, make sure you or your employer applies for a work permit. If you're just starting your job search, make sure you know the rules and regulations around visas.
Health Care Overseas
Discusses obtaining medical insurance before you move. Includes what to ask your present ensurer and your new employer.
Moving to a New Country: What About My Pet?
Discusses considerations when moving pets to a new country, including preparation and transporting, quarantine, restrictions, vaccinations, papers and clearing customs.
Taking Your Car With You
Outlines what you need to be aware of when shipping a car to another country. Includes information on marine insurance, documents required and how to prepare your vehicle for transport.

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