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Getting Out of the USA – Easy First Steps for Moving Abroad

May 16, 2017 by FutureExpat

getting out of the USA: what you need to know before moving abroad

My e-book, Getting Out of the USA: What You Need to Know Before Moving Abroad is now available at Amazon.com. Who's It For? I wrote this book for you if. . . . . . The last US election pushed you over the edge. Or maybe you've been dreaming for a long time about living in another culture. … [Read more...] about Getting Out of the USA – Easy First Steps for Moving Abroad

Filed Under: Passports, Prepping the Move, Visas and Residency Tagged With: Passport, Residency, visa

Leaving the USA? Here’s What You Need to Know First

February 23, 2017 by Susanna

Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

During the primary season and the runup to the US Presidential election, lots of people, on both sides, were saying, "if X wins, I'm moving to (pick a country)." Some countries actually got in on the act. Cape Breton, in Nova Scotia (that's Canada), advertised itself as the place to go after a … [Read more...] about Leaving the USA? Here’s What You Need to Know First

Filed Under: Passports, Prepping the Move, Visas and Residency Tagged With: Passport, visa

Easiest Residency in Southeast Asia

July 30, 2013 by GuestPoster

Cebu City, Philippines

Guest Post by Wendy Justice Among its Southeast Asia neighbors, the Philippines stands out as the easiest option for residency. Here are four ways you can qualify. Although the Philippines isn't the only country in Southeast Asia that offers retirement visas, it may offer the best. Let's … [Read more...] about Easiest Residency in Southeast Asia

Filed Under: Asia, Prepping the Move Tagged With: Permanent Residency, Philippines, Residency, Retirees, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, visa

Why We Had to Run for the Border Before We Could Drive in Panama

February 19, 2013 by FutureExpat

visa stamps in a US passport

One of the challenges of expat life is that you're constantly running up against the unintended consequences of your actions. Last November, after eight months of relying on public transportation in Panama, we broke down and bought a car. Yes, day-to-day life was perfectly fine using cabs and … [Read more...] about Why We Had to Run for the Border Before We Could Drive in Panama

Filed Under: Panama, Prepping the Move Tagged With: expat, Panama, Residency, visa

Becoming a Legal Resident in a New Country

November 13, 2012 by FutureExpat

visa stamps in a US passport

Most countries have rules about who can visit and who can live within their borders full time. As a US citizen, I'm allowed to stay in Panama for six months without filling out any paperwork at all. Lots of Americans live here full time without becoming legal residents. They simply make a … [Read more...] about Becoming a Legal Resident in a New Country

Filed Under: Prepping the Move Tagged With: Legal Resident, Passport, Residency, visa

Expat Mailbox

February 18, 2011 by FutureExpat

Letters to Future Expat

Occasionally readers email me with questions about specific places. I thought it might be fun to pop them into an occasional post. A reader recently emailed: "Hi "Myself and a friend are looking to relocate to Barbados. Where do we start ? We have both been to the island and both love it and … [Read more...] about Expat Mailbox

Filed Under: Narrowing Your Country/City Search, Prepping the Move, Working Overseas Tagged With: Aruba, Barbados, expat, visa

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