15 Financial Tips before Becoming an Expat

13. Visit before Making the Big Move

Depending on one’s financial situation, consider visiting the country that one wants to live in for an extended stay before making the final decision on whether to make the move. If possible, try living in the country on a tourist visa for between 30 and 90 days. This will allow one the chance to really learn all the ins and outs of the location, as well as to determine if the expat life is really what was previously envisioned. Before going, make sure to verify with the embassy of one’s country to maximum length of stay for the country to make sure that one avoids any potential fines or administrative headaches if overstaying the allowed time. The total length of time can vary widely depending on the country in question.