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Moving abroad
Moving abroad
Whether you're moving abroad for personal or business reasons, preparation and careful planning will help you and your family get settled without any headaches or hassles.
Whether you're moving abroad for personal or business reasons, preparation and careful planning will help you and your family get settled without any headaches or hassles.
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Before you go
Arm yourself with knowledge about the political, economical, and cultural environment of your host country before you leave. Also, visit the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada website, which provides information and assistance to Canadians living abroad. -
Your health, your wealth
Check into a health care clinic before you leave for information about immunizations and/or medications and any other special precautions that will help you avoid disease while abroad. -
Leave your worries behind
Taxes, making a will and mailing... -
Shipping your belongings
Shipping personal belongings by air or sea can be a very costly venture, so be sure to consider all available options, packages and deals before making a decision. -
The cost of life abroad
Do you know what currency your salary will be paid in and when you will be receiving your first paycheque? In any case, be sure to have an adequate cash reserve on hand to cover your expenses for a specific length of time. -
Housing
Before accepting a position, look into the costs of accommodation in your host country and make a comparison with the salary you are being offered. -
A welcome arrival
Give yourself an appropriate amount of time to adjust to the culture, rest and recuperate after the move, and get settled into your new surroundings.
