EXPATRIATE ABROAD

CHECKING LIST LEAVE / EXPATRIATION

In order to avoid the overwhelming stress that always occurs on the departure eves, choose a good organization! Make a check list, act with tact and methods!

So as to avoid any unpleasant surprise, you should be aware of all the necessary information about the destination country: political, economic and social environment; climate, cultural values, health status, and anything you might be interested in. Check out websites- destination countries/ country sections that will bring you a great help!

As such, you must ensure that the listed documents below are all in your possession and properly updated:

_ Passport and visa, Identification Card, authorization to leave the country for minors,

_ Visa and residence permits: the visa will allow you to enter the territory, whereas the residence permit entitles you to stay and work,

_ Work permit, employment contract,

_ Family Record Book, extract of birth certificate,

_International driving license

_Applications and academic records of children, certificate of striking off the former school,

_Extract of marriage certificate-divorce decree-death certificate of spouse,

_Copy of diplomas, resume,

_Health status, it is imperative to be well informed on this issue because some destinations are more risky than others on this matter.

_Vaccination international, blood type card (yours and the ones of your family members). Vaccines are mandatory to enter some countries.

_ Insurance certificate

Note that your documents must be translated in English or in the language of the host country. Official documents are required to be authenticated by your Foreign Affairs Ministry. Your passport and National Identification Card must be valid for 10 years and 5 years for minors under 15 years old. Biometric passports are currently effective.

Other formalities that you need to take care of are the custom formalities, no matter if you leave for a European country or a country outside of the European Union.

In addition to all these formalities, you should also think about your accommodation, removals and relocation or selling of your current home.

Providing with these tips, proceed methodically!

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