Expats - Know before you go

The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued some wise advise for British expats before they move abroad.

Check it all out here :

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/before-you-go/


It basically covers:

1) Research your destination i.e. do your homework!

2) Consider your housing options. Rent Vs Buy

3) Know local laws!

4) Get legal advice. Visas are tricky things.

5) Think about your health and what coverage you need.

6) Consider your finances, living costs, how will pensions be affected?

7) Taxes? Ugh.

8) How will exchange rates affect your standard of living if they change?

9) Tell the right people in UK government you are leaving. Customs, Pensions etc

10) Integrate with the local people. Expats groups are wonderful support, but to really live in a country, you have to get to know the natives.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.