Moving Abroad

Moving abroad can involve international shipping, international real estate, pet transport and much more. Find tips to help save you time and money, or help soon-to-be expats avoid all the mistakes you made on your international journey!

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Go for it !!

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Being an expat for 10 years now I am very satisfied with my decision to become one ! I've always thought " I can go back anytime ". Furthermore, if I didn't even try it, I would probably be unhappy with myself for as long as I live ! I've also thought, well I wouldn't even be thinking of moving abroad if I was content here in my birthplace country.. (Continue Reading)

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Moving to Belize

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Besides the container shipping companies, there are movers that will drive your car, packed with all your worldly possessions and things you believe you cannot live without to Belize. You and your pet are also welcome to come with him. From Houston to Belize, the time-frame of the trip is usually 3 days. (Continue Reading)

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Attaining Residency in Portugal

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If you are considering moving to Portugal, you need to be very determined and patient. I spent several months gathering info, filling forms, getting notaries, researching, and e-mails. I had all my documents in order. I had my 120 day Visa from the S.F. consulate, and an appointment with SEF 3 days after I arrived in Portugal on a 2 month trip to become a resident. Initially, SEF said I needed to speak Portuguese since no one there spoke English. (Continue Reading)

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Ecuadorian Residency Visa

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In my experience, you should bring to Ecuador all the requirements for your residency visa application ready. I mean your FBI report apostilled, your criminal background check from the state you lived the last 5 years also apostilled. Also the pension letter apostilled if you will be applying for the pensioner visa or the university diploma if you will be applying for the profesional visa So once you have arrived in Ecuador, you will just need to contact a certified translator to prepare your translations notarized. (Continue Reading)

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