What are motives for emigrating or moving abroad for an extended period of time?

There are always pluses and minuses surrounding emigration or a long stay abroad. It takes an average of four years before emigration plans are realized, according to both research and practice. The first two years are usually an orientation phase, where potential emigrants do online

Several reasons for emigrating, temporarily living and working abroad alone

When you have a partner

The ideal emigrant

The ideal expat or emigrant...there is obviously no such thing. The competencies of a doctor who is the only non-African working in a small hospital in Eastern Kenya are obviously different from those of a start-up entrepreneur who wants to set up a joint venture in the booming Chinese market.

A list can be compiled of

There are a lot of things to consider when you want to emigrate to another country. Maybe you already have a concrete plan, or know where to find the right information. If that's not the case, don't worry. Here are some tips to help you start your emigration process.

Emigrate: yes or no?

• It can help to get

• On the day of packing or loading, reserve a clear place or closet for items that the mover must not touch. Think of that bag with important documents, medicines, your children's favorite stuffed animals: without a good overview, there is a chance that these too -for days or weeks- will end up in the moving van.
• Call the

First things upon arrival

• Register as a new resident with the municipality in your new place of residence. In many countries, a registration number ("citizen service number") is essential for many subsequent administrative matters (e.g. utilities).
• Once you arrive, pay a visit to the town hall; still, especially in smaller towns, the mayor is a powerful person with whom

The tips below are from Emigration experts by experience might inspire you

• Never impose your pace on your partner when making departure plans and never force decisions: everyone has their own pace.
• Allow yourself setbacks or doubts; always give yourself the right to go back on a decision.
• Give yourself enough preparation time; plans can almost always be