Top 5 things to prepare before moving abroad

Research Visa Requirements

Visa requirements will vary from country to country, so it is important to research the different types of visas and find out which one suits you and your situation best. Some visas, such as the Canadian International Experience Class visa, have very limited places and fill up quite fast. For this reason, it is useful to research your visa options well in advance so as to be best prepared should a limited places approach apply to your desired visa. Our website has detailed information on the visa requirements of all of the countries listed from Australia and America to Germany and New Zealand.

Make copies of your I.D., Passport Photos and documents

Before you leave for your new country make sure to make photocopies of your ID and passport. Perhaps leave one of the copies with a friend or family member, so if you ever lose something you have a copy of it for the Embassy. Also make sure to bring along a few spare passport photos, these are handy to have when you first arrive and need to apply for local ID cards or travel cards.

Get your Qualifications Recognised

Remember that your qualifications may not be compatible to the qualification standards of your chosen country. Make sure to research if your qualifications are recognised and if not, you will have to get them recognised by the local authorities in the country. For more information on getting your skills recognised see the Where to go section on our website.

Update your C.V.

The layout of a C.V. will differ from country to country. Some countries prefer detailed descriptions on previous work experiences while other countries will only be looking for concise details of your experience. You should update your C.V. to suit the requirements of your chosen country as it will work in your favour when applying for jobs. Remember also for some countries it is a good idea to get your C.V. translated into the local language, even if it is not a requirement it will present a good image of you being prepared.

Create a Budget

It may sound like a boring idea but creating a budget will enable you to know how long you can live in your new country off your savings and what is your time limit for finding a job. You should also check if your destination country requires you to have a minimum amount of money in your bank account, and factor this into your budget. Something else that is important to factor in, is the cost of living in your destination country, as this will have a huge influence on how far your money will go.

The most important thing to remember is research. Some people will move to a country with little or no research completed and as a result they are not prepared for what is ahead. Once you research and plan you will be prepared for whatever your new move throws at you and you can enjoy it to the full, as it is going to be one of the best times of your life.

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