What Expats Wish They Knew Before Moving Overseas!

We have been keeping track of some issues that expats say they wished they knew before they moved to a new country, and put together a list of some of the common issues, and how to address them, to help ensure that your expat journey has a better chance of succeeding!
Experienced expats! Please add to the discussion in the comments section. Your feedback can help future expats succeed. If we get enough additional issues that we missed putting in this video, we will put out a Part 2: More things expats whish they knew..." video.
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And in case you were wondering, our channel title "89 Days Away" refers to the typical 90-day visitor limit for staying in a country or area (such as the EU Schengen Zone) before having to become an official resident.
We try to maintain a lean, scaled back lifestyle in the US, and spend around 1/2 of our year living overseas as "slow travelers", within those time limits, to get the overall expat experience without having to become a full time resident of the foreign country.
Our channel started out talking about that lifestyle, but has morphed into other topics related to this stage of life that we find interesting.
We hope that you find the topics interesting as well.

[@89daysaway]

This video is a list of some of the common issues expats say they wished they knew before moving to a new country, and how to address them, to help ensure that your expat journey has a better chance of succeeding!.
Please like and subscribe if you like this video!
And give your feedback in the comments! Especially experienced expats! Please add your experience to the discussion.

[@peldridge2627]

thanks for this presentation! these 12 points really help the thought process between fantasizing of living in a new country and the reality of living in a new country. much appreciated!

[@hstubble]

Very good information. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@89daysaway]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindadorman2869]

Don't forget about utilities! Find out the water quality and factor in how much extra you might need to spend on bottled/filtered water. Find out about the local electrical service. How often are there blackouts/brownouts and how long do they last? What is the price of electricity and how will this affect your housing costs? Find out the Internet speed, cost and what the provider options are. You'll need fast, reliable Internet/VPN service and it may not be the same as in your home country.

[@89daysaway]

Good ones, especially internet. I'll collect all of these and do a Part 2 - More things..."

[@JL-hn6hi]

Indeed, medication access- could be a show stopper.

[@CarneyFelonLawyer]

So a more than 89 day stay is being covered here. The closures in the off-season could be relevant. I do not think on an 89 day stay I am going to check out Nova Scotia in the winter.

[@89daysaway]

Yes, this is for people considering a full-time Expat move. But some issues could be relevant to slow travelers.

[@meadowst.-lark4723]

Would engaging a lawyer or are there other legal people who could assist us with transactions that we need to do for the move?

[@89daysaway]

You can likely do a lot of the research yourself for visas, but it could save you time and trouble to talk to a expat or relocation consultant who can let you know about the most subtle aspects and any current issues. You can likely find people online who will do an initial consult via webcam for free or a small fee.
Getting professional financial and tax advice is definitely a good idea of you have any assets to protect. There are many firms available online.
For real estate, most countries require a lawyer in the center of the transaction, along with a real estate agent. Like in the US, be a cautious buyer and do your due diligence.