Helping expats since 2000
A new life abroad, wherever you’re heading.
Practical guides, real stories and a step-by-step plan for every stage of your move abroad.
Expat Focus
Moving abroad is one of the biggest, bravest things you'll ever do. Since 2000, we've helped people do it with confidence: clear guides for more than 80 destinations, real stories from people who've made the move, and a plan that keeps every step in view.
- 80+Destinations covered
- 4,300+Moving guide pages
- 700+Real expat stories
- 2000Helping expats since
Destinations
Where will you go?
01Spain
Sun, beaches and long lunches keep drawing people to Spain, backed by strong healthcare and moderate costs. A dedicated route suits those with steady…
Explore Spain
02France
The food, the countryside and the sheer variety of regions keep drawing people to France, backed by strong healthcare and a mild climate. A…
Explore France
03Portugal
Warm, safe and largely English-friendly, Portugal offers excellent healthcare, affordable property and a low cost of living. A dedicated route suits those with passive…
Explore Portugal
04Italy
The scenery, food and pace of Italian life come with strong healthcare and famously generous tax incentives, including a favourable regime for pensioners. A…
Explore Italy
05The United States
Enormous variety, from coast to mountains to desert, plus excellent healthcare, draw people to the US. Its scale and opportunity make it one of…
Explore the United States
06The United Kingdom
English-speaking with strong healthcare and deep global connections, the UK offers a favourable tax break for new arrivals. A dedicated skilled-worker route offers a…
Explore the United Kingdom
07Thailand
Beaches, temples and street food come at very low cost in Thailand, where foreign income is taxed only if you bring it in. A…
Explore Thailand
08Canada
Mountains, lakes and vast open space define Canada, backed by strong public healthcare and large communities from around the world. A streamlined skilled-migration route…
Explore Canada
09Australia
Wide beaches, national parks and an outdoor lifestyle come with excellent healthcare and genuine safety. Skilled workers are actively welcomed through a clear and…
Explore Australia
10Singapore
Exceptionally safe, efficient and English-speaking, Singapore taxes only local income and levies no capital-gains tax. Employer-sponsored work permits are the main and well-trodden route…
Explore Singapore
11Germany
Central to Europe and reliably well run, Germany offers excellent healthcare, widely spoken English and moderate property prices. Skilled-worker routes offer a clear and…
Explore Germany
12Austria
Alpine scenery, ski slopes and Vienna's music and coffee-house life sit alongside excellent healthcare and a safe, orderly society. English is widely spoken, making…
Explore Austria80+ destinations, each with a full moving guide.
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Tools
Do the maths before you go.
Free tools that turn big questions into clear answers, from what life will cost to which visa you could qualify for.
- Compare cost of livingPrices versus home, category by category.01
- Check health cover requirementsWhat the public system covers, country by country.02
- Check retirement affordabilitySee how far your income could go in a new country.03
- Find visa optionsEvery route you could qualify for, in one place.04
- Get moving quotesUp to five free quotes from international movers.05
- Compare money transfer ratesMove your money abroad for less.06
Your move plan
Your move, one step at a time.
Thirteen steps, in the order most people tackle them, wherever you’re moving. Choose your destination at the end for a plan with a guide to every step.
- 01Check which visa fits your move
- 02Work out your monthly budget
- 03Arrange health cover for your move
- 04Understand how the health system works
- 05Bring your pet, if you have one
- 06Find somewhere to rent
- 07Open a local bank account
- 08Know your residency steps after you arrive
- 09Find a doctor
- 10Understand your tax position
- 11Sort out your driving licence
- 12Set up a phone and internet
- 13Plan schools, if you're moving with children
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Expat health insurance
Cover that moves with you.
Compare free quotes from trusted international insurers and find a plan that fits your new life, wherever you're heading.
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Plans from trusted international insurers
- Guidance on what each country requires
Moving your belongings too? Get up to five free quotes from international movers. Sending money abroad? Compare money transfer rates.
Expat experiences
Real people. Real moves.
More than 700 people have told us how they built a life abroad: what surprised them, what helped and what they'd do again. Read more stories
From Germany to Gibraltar and family life in Jerez de la Frontera, discover how Lukas embraced Andalucia's laid-back lifestyle, navigated bureaucratic hurdles and turned a career move into a new life in Spain.
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
David Tv Barnes
Grammy-winning saxophonist David Tv Barnes is swapping New York for Dubai, turning his expat move into a bold creative venture…
- International Expat
Helena Andre
After almost a decade living across continents, Helena Andre reflects on how expat life reshaped her identity, relationships and sense…
- Pau, France
Alexandra Ritter
Alexandra shares her experiences of expat family life, multilingual parenting, motherhood and creating a flexible working life abroad.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jerry Nelson
After crossing North America by bike and on foot, Jerry traded life in the US for Buenos Aires, where he…
- Shanghai, China
Tyson Peveto
From small-town Texas to Thailand, Germany and now Shanghai, Tyson shares the challenges, friendships and family trade-offs that have shaped…
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Honest conversations about moving abroad, settling in and feeling at home somewhere new. All episodes
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Expat Life In Austria: Slower, Cheaper, Better?
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FATCA, PFICs And Golden Visas: A US Expat Money Guide
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A Vineyard, A Castle And Three Decades In Asia — Chris Ruffle’s Expat Story
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