Expert guidance for anyone who wants to settle down in another country

Moving Abroad For Dummies is for anyone contemplating pulling the trigger on moving out of their homeland for a short time or for good. Be it to enhance a career, retire more comfortably on savings, or find a culture that's a better fit for you, relocating abroad takes some planning to be done right. This book walks you through all the considerations and the steps you'll need to take to make it happen. Author Kristin Wilson is a relocation expert with over 20 years of experience both living abroad and helping hundreds of others do the same. In this confusion-clearing guide, she offers must-know information on planning a move, getting affairs in order before hitting the road, and settling into your new home.

* Find out whether becoming an expat is the right move for you

* Learn how to budget for your new life, find a home abroad, and handle culture shock

* Become a permanent resident of your new country of choice

* Decide whether and when to return home

At every stage of the moving abroad process--decision making, preparation, and adjustment to a new culture--this clear and easy-to-read Dummies guide has your back.