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Abu Dhabi’s NPCC wins $327m offshore contract in India

National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), part of Senaat Abu Dhabi, has won an EPC contract for 5 Well Platforms and Pipeline for Ratna field from ONGC as part of Offshore Oil & Gas Infrastructure development on the west coast of India. NNPCC, a leading international EPC contractor, provides Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning services...

Get FREE CV Review

When applying for a job abroad your CV or resume, and increasingly your LinkedIn profile, is the first contact that you have with your potential employer or their agent. You only get one opportunity to make a first impression and with most jobs attracting hundreds of applicants you need to be sure that your CV/resume...

Expat Living Magazine Winter 2017

Expat Living Magazine – Winter 2017 Get All The Latest On Expat Living We examine what it is like to find a job in Azerbaijan. And look at which is the best way to send foreign currency. Plus, we look at the risks involved in moving abroad. With Season’s Greetings and wishing you all a happy and successful New...

Moving To Portugal – What You Need To Know

Portugal Discovery Tours 2022 Enjoy a tailored tour with someone who knows the area inside out to help you decide the right location for you, who can assist you in planning your move and answer your questions. Register Your Interest Here

Expat Living Autumn 2017

Expat Living Magazine – Autumn 2017 Get All The Latest On Expat Living We examine what it is like to live and work in Qatar. And look at retirement and property prospects if you are considering a move to Spain. Plus, how should you manage your money while living overseas? Do you need to take out...

Making Best Use Of Your LinkedIn Profile

With more than 500 million users in over 200 countries, LinkedIn is a great tool for building a professional network, getting yourself noticed by recruiters and promoting yourself within your industry. By CV Knowhow Senior CV Consultant – Jen David You’ll first need to set up your profile. Treat this as you would a CV...

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Immigration to USA

When travelling abroad to live, work, invest or for any other reason it is important to understand the immigration requirements. If you are staying for more than a few months or if you are travelling regularly to the same country ensure that you have taken appropriate professional advice and complied with all relevant requirements. Even...

Retiring in USA

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Moving Abroad Checklist

Initial Considerations

Will your partner be travelling with you?

If so, what will they be giving up in your present home and will they be able to continue with their career in your new home? You will need to check whether a separate visa is required for your partner to work or if your visa gives that right. If they are unable to work you will need to decide on the effect on your finances and what alternatives are available to give a fulfilling life (home business, training, voluntary work).

Are you taking family with you?

Moving with family raises many exciting opportunities, but also can create challenges. The HSBC Expat Explorer survey indicates that expat kids can take six months to settle in to their new country (see article). Getting young or even older children to prepare to move and leave their friends and family behind can be a challenge and should be thought through.

The options for education is another area that needs to be thought through.

Moving your child to a new country with a different education system can be a great opportunity to broaden their experience, but if they are close to key exams the timing can make this inadvisable. If you do take your family with you, it is important to decide between joining the local school system or choosing an international school.

Where will you be living?

Whether you will be living in a house or apartment, furnished or unfurnished, these decisions will affect what you need to take with you. The time you are planning to live overseas will also affect whether you should leave your property at home empty, rent it out or sell it. See the article Sell, Store or Ship.