Find Expert Advice About Living Relocating & Moving To Europe

This guide was created for UK businesses and people moving from the UK to Europe. The Ultimate Guide For Living & Moving To Europe will ensure you have a safe, secure and pleasant moving experience.

Have you ever dreamed of living & moving to Europe? Whether it is Italy, France, Spain, Portugal or Germany, theEuropean continent has its beautiful scenery, great food, and a diverse culture and communities that can not be matched anywhere else in the world. If moving to Europe permanently or just hoping to spending some quality relaxing time abroad. To experience what Europe has to offer, there are several things you need to know about relocating to Europe to get off on the right foot.

Important Tips For Living & Moving To Europe From The UK

As a European citizen or person with the right documents, one of the benefits of being an expat is not having to deal with things like visas and residence permits when living in other countries. For Americans, it is much easier to fly into Canada or Mexico from America and get a tourist visa there than coming from anywhere else. Once you have your visa, you can then legally enter the Schengen Area(the EU plus Norway,Iceland, Switzerland) for up to 90 days without any extra requirements. If you decide to stay longer, you will need to apply for either a student or work permit if that is why you are staying in the country. A student permit gives you an unlimited time frame as long as your course lasts more than 3 months and does not exceed18 months, if your studies last less than 3 months, then this permit expires after 6 months. If studying is not what brought you here, maybe finding work was?

The Costs Of Living & Moving To Europe

Moving overseas may be a fantastic experience for many people, but it does come with its own fair share of difficulties and costs. Moving abroad involves more than just buying new furniture and starting up your cable package. There are all kinds of costs that need to be taken into consideration before planning your move. However, with the right information, relocation can be made much easier on both yourself and your bank account.

When considering how much moving to Europe will cost, one should look at the followingexpenses in particular.housing costs (rent or mortgage),food costs (groceries or eatingout), transportation costs (costs of getting around) health care insurance (if not coveredby previous employer),as well as extras like monthlycell phone bills and utility bills

Choosing Where To Live  & Move To In Europe

Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Bordeaux are ranked as the most popular destinations for UK expats moving to France. With good economic stability and a welcoming environment, it is no wonder that so many people want to move here. The cost of living is higher than other European countries and it can be difficult for foreigners to find jobs in some regions. But Paris offers great employment opportunities for English speakers with foreign multinationals. When choosing where to live in Europe, take into account your budget,which country or region interests you most and whether there will be an opportunity for career growth. You will also want to check out websites like Expat Explore or Expat Exchange before making any decisions about where to live in Europe.

Healthcare In Europe

It is estimated that there are 250 million people living in the European Union. Healthcare varies by country, so it is important to research before traveling. The UK has aNational HealthService (NHS)which provides universal healthcare for all British citizens, as well as EU nationals. France also has a similar system with healthcare provided through an insurance policy from any approved health insurer. Private insurers can be used instead of the public ones if desired. Germany has no public-sector, government-run health care program and all Germans must have private coverage either via employer or a private insurance company. Poland’s national health care program covers Polish citizens who live within Poland’s borders and usually costs 5% of their income tax on a sliding scale.

Driving In Europe

The UK and Ireland drive on the left-hand side of the road. Your home country’s driver’s license will only be valid for three months after your arrival date before you are required to exchange it for a European one. This is standard practice in all EEC countries, which includes every EU nation plus Switzerland and Norway. However, within this time period, most British driving tests can be taken in other countries (not necessarily Britain) as they are not considered part of the three-month grace period.

Living In An Apartment Vs Buying A House

Whichever option you choose, make sure that your new residence is close enough to your work and that there is a good selection of grocery stores nearby. You might also want to consider making friends with people who live in the same building or neighbourhood because this can lead to more networking opportunities and serve as a safety net should something happen. Consider how far from home you are willing to commute for work, how much time and money you are willing to spend commuting on public transportation each day, and if parking is available for free or not. If you have children, schools will be another important consideration.

Renting Out Your House

Finding tenants can be a difficult process, but there are steps that you can take to make it as simple as possible. You will want to start by listing your house or apartment on the major listing websites and getting a lease agreement in place for your tenants. Avoiding any miscommunications is important, so having an agreement in place before talking with potential renters will help tremendously. Once you find a good match, go over all of the details of the contract (including rent price, length of stay, utilities) to avoid future issues. If anything seems off or suspicious during the conversation then you should end it politely and continue looking for someone else.

Keeping Friends & Family Close

It is hard enough leaving family and friends behind when moving somewhere new, but even harder when that place is halfway across the world. Whether it is because of the time change or different social expectations, one of the first things that may start weighing on you when living abroad is maintaining your connections with old friends and family back home. There are a few ways for coping and maintaining relationships with your nearest and dearest. Face-time Video Chat is always a sure bet for staying in touch with loved ones who are far away.

Finding Work In Europe

Relocating can be daunting, and finding work in a new country is no easy task. Jobs are often listed in the native language, job offers can be selective and recruiters often have preconceived notions about what an applicant may or may not look like. It is important that you do your research on the European country before applying for jobs there. This will ensure that potential employers feel comfortable with your credentials, which will help make their decision more easily. Always consider how happy you would be working in a certain location, if the answer is no then it doesn’t matter how good of a candidate you are to find another place.

Getting Rid Of Stuff

This may seem counterintuitive, but the first thing that many expats want to do when they arrive in a new country is part with their stuff. If living in a small space or in relative luxury has always been one of your goals, it can be a wonderful opportunity to downsize everything. You will likely find it empowering and freeing. Even if you don’t intend to stay for long, downsizing will make moving back home easier because your items are more manageable. And you will get rid of things that remind you of old habits and routines, perhaps those behaviour from the past that no longer work for you now. Downsizing also provides an excellent opportunity to assess how much space (and money) we spend on accumulating unnecessary objects in our lives, things we might not miss until they are gone.

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