Moving Abroad: Will My Debts Go Away?

"If I leave the country will my debts go away?" is a common question, but a myth. Moving abroad might make it harder for creditors to find you, but they can still pursue the debt internationally.
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[@maryskadugopolska823]

My mates parents had a massive debt so left to Spain for 5 years and came back after - nothing. No debt anymore. How come ?

[@StepChangeDebtCharity]

Hi there, thanks for your question! You can find most of the answers here in what happens when you move abroad: www.stepchange.org/debt-info/can-i-write-off-debt/can-i-avoid-my-debts.aspx
Best wishes - Kimberley at StepChange

[@joannesaltfleet2071]

No they don't go away when you go abroad!
It would be nice if they did though!

[@paulurban2472]

Depends on the country your going to