considering living abroad with family
Aug 8th, 2015, 02:49 PM
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considering living abroad with family
Hello,
We are in the beginning stages of researching living abroad in a year for a years or so. This is part of my research. Is there anyone out there who is currently living abroad with small children who could give some advice on what to look for, what to research and where you you woudl suggest or not suggest based on your experiences?
Thank you in advance
We are in the beginning stages of researching living abroad in a year for a years or so. This is part of my research. Is there anyone out there who is currently living abroad with small children who could give some advice on what to look for, what to research and where you you woudl suggest or not suggest based on your experiences?
Thank you in advance
Aug 8th, 2015, 07:23 PM
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The VERY first thing you need to do is figure out where you can move to w/o a visa or where you can get a resident visa. It all depends on your nationality and which country(s) you want to visit . . .
Aug 9th, 2015, 04:04 AM
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...and, if you are not financially independent, where you'd be able to legally obtain a Work Permit.
You CANNOT just show up one day in a foreign country and expect to take up residence. Go to the official government website(s) of the country or countries you are considering to find out the legal requirements for immigrating to that country.
If you need to work pay be sure you thoroughly understand what's involve in obtaining a Work Permit as these are often very difficult to get (the process is long, involved and costly so most employers won't consider sponsoring a foreign worker for short term employment.
You CANNOT just show up one day in a foreign country and expect to take up residence. Go to the official government website(s) of the country or countries you are considering to find out the legal requirements for immigrating to that country.
If you need to work pay be sure you thoroughly understand what's involve in obtaining a Work Permit as these are often very difficult to get (the process is long, involved and costly so most employers won't consider sponsoring a foreign worker for short term employment.
Aug 9th, 2015, 08:10 AM
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Agreeing with the two posts above, the first step to answer your question is to find someplace you can legally take up residence for more than the standard 90 day visitor allowance.
Sorting out what's best for a family w/ kids can come after you've figured what choices you have.
Visas, work permits, etc. etc. will drive your options more than finding a family-friendly spot.
Sorting out what's best for a family w/ kids can come after you've figured what choices you have.
Visas, work permits, etc. etc. will drive your options more than finding a family-friendly spot.
Aug 9th, 2015, 04:01 PM
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First ascertain which countries will actually want you. What are the visa financial and employment requirements.
Only you can decide in which countries you would like to live. Nobody here can make that decision for you. What are you seeking in terms of climate, culture cost of living etc.
Once you have narrowed the choice down form the approx 200 countries that make up this planet, look at key factors which will directly affect the well being of your children, education, health, accomodation, security.
Once you have done all this start googling ex pat forums for the countries on your short-list
Only you can decide in which countries you would like to live. Nobody here can make that decision for you. What are you seeking in terms of climate, culture cost of living etc.
Once you have narrowed the choice down form the approx 200 countries that make up this planet, look at key factors which will directly affect the well being of your children, education, health, accomodation, security.
Once you have done all this start googling ex pat forums for the countries on your short-list
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My friends, who are talented filmmakers, pulled their 9 and 12 year old out of school for a year and visited 30+ countries. They financed the trip by renting their home in LA and continuing to work as freelancers for US companies as they traveled. They home schooled their kids with a curriculum related to their itinerary, supplemented with local language lessons and an online math tutor.
Because they were documented their trip with a series of magnificent short films and were in touch with various film and arts commissions, they were able to get resident visas for countries they visited. Check out their blog. You might want to contact some of the commenters -- other families on similar journeys.
I met up with this family in Paris during their trip - very inspiring. Although we traveled to six continents with our own kids, often for over a month at a time, it is a great regret of mine that we didn't do a trip like this.
www.ayeartothink.com
Because they were documented their trip with a series of magnificent short films and were in touch with various film and arts commissions, they were able to get resident visas for countries they visited. Check out their blog. You might want to contact some of the commenters -- other families on similar journeys.
I met up with this family in Paris during their trip - very inspiring. Although we traveled to six continents with our own kids, often for over a month at a time, it is a great regret of mine that we didn't do a trip like this.
www.ayeartothink.com
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