The Ultimate Moving Abroad Checklist for Americans: Everything to Do Before You Leave
The complete moving abroad checklist for US citizens - visas, documents, taxes, banking, Medicare, shipping, pets. Everything to do before you move overseas.
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Living in Germany as an American: Visas, Bureaucracy, and What Expats Really Think
Moving to Germany from USA? Explore visas, costs, bureaucracy, taxes, healthcare, and real expat life before planning your move.
Living in Canada as an American: What Nobody Tells You Before You Move
Moving to Canada from the US? Learn about visas, taxes, healthcare, costs, cities, and what American expats should know before relocating.
5 Countries With A Higher Quality Of Life Than The U.S.
Explore expat destinations with better quality of life, work-life balance, universal healthcare and lower cost of living than the USA in 2026
How to Prepare Mentally for Living Overseas
Learn how to mentally prepare for the challenges of relocation. Our guide offers practical advice on managing stress and staying positive during your move abroad
Top Countries to Retire in 2026: Cost, Safety & Quality of Life
Discover the best countries for a peaceful retirement. We compare healthcare, safety, and tax benefits to help you choose your ideal international home
How Much Does It Cost to Live in Colombia? Here’s Your Full Breakdown
Discover the average monthly expenses for living in Colombia. We cover housing and food and transportation costs to help you plan your relocation budget effectively
What, Why, and How Is Portugal? A Simple Guide for New Expats
Start your new life in Portugal with confidence. Learn about the best regions for expats, residency requirements, and essential tips for settling in quickly
Paperwork Prep Your Future Self Will Thank You For
Paperwork is one of the surest sources of stress in an international move. You know you’re going to need it, you know it can make a huge difference in how smoothly the process will go, and if the founder of Expatsi can find herself sitting in a hotel in Belize, wearing clothes from the grocery store
“Does Amazon deliver to Paraguay?” and other small-but-big questions
Visas. Healthcare. As you prepare for your big international move, dozens of questions and concerns are spinning around in your head. Passports. Financial papers. Peanut butter. Legal fees. No, the availability of peanut butter isn’t likely to top your list of concerns when it comes to choosing or moving to a new home country. But
6 Ways to Find the Best Country to Live In
There are thousands of blogs out there that claim to list the “best countries” to live in (full disclosure: we have one too). That doesn’t mean that they’re the best countries for you. Are economic and political stability important to you? What about work-life balance and affordable housing? Who made the World Happiness Report’s top
Guide to Moving to Panama
If you’re thinking about moving to Panama, you probably have a lot of questions about how to emigrate to a foreign country. You’ll want to know the basics: what type of visa you need, if your health insurance will cover you abroad, and more. And while it’s easy to do research on the internet, nothing
Expatsi FAQs
We go live every week on TikTok to answer questions about moving abroad and hang out with our Expatsi friends (check our profile for times and days). Here are some of the most Frequently Asked Questions we get during our lives. Moving abroad is an exciting adventure, which involves careful planning and preparation. The following
10 Best Cities to Move to in Spain
Are you thinking about starting a new chapter in a different country? Well, Spain is calling, and here’s why these places are so special. From the lively streets of Barcelona to the historic charm of Granada, each city has its own unique vibe and reasons why it could be your next home. We’re here to
Guide to Establishing Residency in South Dakota
I’m sitting on my sixth flight in 3 days, headed back to Mérida, Yucatán after spending 36 hours in South Dakota. That’s quite a long distance for such a short trip! Here’s why it was worth it. What’s your domicile? When you move abroad, you remain a citizen of the U.S. of course unless you
How to Leave America: 6 Steps to Your New Life
Are you thinking about how to leave America? You’re not alone; as many as 15% percent of Americans say they want to leave the country permanently. Some want to experience international living for personal or political reasons: the high cost of American healthcare or housing, gun violence, political division, recent decisions from the U.S. Supreme
Expat Scouting Trips
Our newest offering from Expatsi are scouting trips to visit countries you’d like to consider. Visiting a country to see if you’d like to live there has little to do with vacationing there. You’ll want to stay in neighborhoods where you might live and do the sort of day-to-day things you’d do if you lived
Pros & Cons: Semester Abroad vs Degree Abroad
One of the biggest advantages to studying abroad for a semester is the chance to experience a different culture and education system on a short-term basis. You can gain valuable international experience, learn new cultures and customs, and make friends with students from other countries without committing long-term to living in that country. Additionally, you
Guide to Moving to Mexico
If you’re thinking about moving to Mexico, you probably have a lot of questions about how to move to a foreign country, even one as friendly and familiar as our Southern neighbor. Moving to another country is a big deal. You’ll want to know the basics: what type of visa you need, if your health