What Will it Cost?

Planning out the finances of a big move like this can take a lot of meticulous planning and researching. Try to find out as much as you can about flight tickets, visas and moving costs. You’ll also want to factor in travel insurance and shipping insurance for your belongings if you wish to ship them over. Visitors coverage is also important – a medical insurance policy that will cover you when you’re in a country that you’re not a resident in (which you won’t be for the first while) so that your health is taken care of and accounted for, even when you’re travelling. Taking a long hard look at your budget before you make any irrational decisions is important – if you discover halfway through the process that it’s simply not affordable for you to relocate right now, it might be a better idea to wait and save up for a few more months or years, or try out a different route instead.