MOVING ABROAD CHECKLIST! 11 Things to Do Before Moving Abroad

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  • Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
  • Here are 11 things I do before relocating overseas! I wish someone would have told me these tips before my first time moving abroad, but you live and learn!
    If you are getting ready for an international move don’t miss this. I have moved abroad twice, to 3 different cities in 2 different countries. I first moved to Italy, and most recently moved to Beirut, Lebanon I’m hoping this moving abroad checklist helps make the process as easy as possible, and if you have any other questions after watching let me know in the comments!
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  • @elcfiles
    @elcfiles 2 роки тому +105

    This was SO HELPFUL - I'm moving to France in a couple months and uprooting my life after 30+ years is insanely intimidating. Thank you!

    • @WhereisMalikah
      @WhereisMalikah  2 роки тому +1

      wow France sounds amazing!! Congrats!

    • @NoeDactyl
      @NoeDactyl 2 роки тому +2

      Good luck with that! Wish you the best!

    • @LucasRodrigues-eq4my
      @LucasRodrigues-eq4my Рік тому +3

      Can I ask what will u be doing there job wise? I plan on moving to france but I don’t know what to do there for a job, any suggestions?

    • @erinmccann114
      @erinmccann114 11 місяців тому +1

      @@LucasRodrigues-eq4myme to IVE been thinking about moving from the uk recently and I don’t know how to get a job or a house, just things like that WHERE DO I START!!!😭

    • @pressi_8357
      @pressi_8357 2 місяці тому

      i’m moving in france in couple months and i’m so scared

  • @yang_er
    @yang_er Рік тому +14

    This is soo helpful. It might seem weird cuz I'm native Chinese and moving to China, possibly forever. Yet I'm so nervous (I grew up in Singapore). I was dying to move there all my life. I saved money like crazy but now that I'm finally achieving my dream I'm crazy anxious it feels like something will go wrong at the end. I hope everything goes well, it has to, I really worked hard for this

    • @WhereisMalikah
      @WhereisMalikah  Рік тому +2

      so happy for you! that is a big step and it's always hard moving to a new city so don't feel bad that you are nervous. You will do great!

  • @mindgameable
    @mindgameable Рік тому +14

    The most useful no-nonsense video! Thanks.

  • @JannaGiles206
    @JannaGiles206 2 роки тому +4

    Really helpful content! Thank you!

  • @suecox2308
    @suecox2308 2 роки тому +2

    Very helpful--many thanks!

  • @Aja.l_
    @Aja.l_ 2 роки тому +1

    Best video I’ve seen on the topic

  • @viktoryahmarie8135
    @viktoryahmarie8135 Рік тому +1

    A godsend. Thank you❤

  • @anitakavuunganga
    @anitakavuunganga 5 місяців тому

    The travel advisories!! So important and overlooked A LOT. You get so much information from the alerts too. Great video ❤

  • @NoeDactyl
    @NoeDactyl 2 роки тому +1

    Love your video! Thank you so much for all this info!

  • @thaysevitoria
    @thaysevitoria 2 роки тому +4

    First video that it's actually useful 😊😊

  • @LoveSharyn
    @LoveSharyn 2 роки тому +4

    This was very useful thank you so much !!

  • @ShreeBeFree
    @ShreeBeFree 2 роки тому +4

    Just a couple minutes in and this is already so helpful! AND you're so pretty and cute :) I love your style! thank you for this informative video!

  • @vishyav
    @vishyav Рік тому

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @khayladowls2259
    @khayladowls2259 Рік тому +1

    This was so so helpful thank you

  • @steff8078
    @steff8078 10 місяців тому +1

    Very helpful!!❤

  • @kyraaronoff9089
    @kyraaronoff9089 2 роки тому

    So so helpful thank you love

  • @gracesj03
    @gracesj03 2 роки тому +25

    This is really helpful! I’m moving out of the US in August and will definitely reference this video a few times to make sure I do everything I need to 😊 Thanks so much for making this!! ❤️

    • @WhereisMalikah
      @WhereisMalikah  2 роки тому +2

      Glad it helped! Where r u moving too

    • @gracesj03
      @gracesj03 2 роки тому +1

      @@WhereisMalikah Denmark!

  • @sarahW1
    @sarahW1 Рік тому

    Great information!!! Would you mind sharing where you got your laser hair removal done?

  • @sodotta
    @sodotta 10 місяців тому +2

    yoo, tip for the "DVDs" one:- The modern equivalent would be to invest in a VPN subscription - this would allow you to change your device's country in order to watch different media. Another option is to download the film whilst you have access to it in your own country. I want to provide some alternatives just cos DVDs involve buying the DVD player too, as most computers no longer hold DVD ports. otherwise a GREAT video, some rlly niche tips that most haven't mentioned as I've seen haha. thank u vv much.

    • @WhereisMalikah
      @WhereisMalikah  10 місяців тому +1

      I thought that would work, but Netflix actually will know when you're using a VPN and eventually limit you. After like 2 or 3 months it started telling me to disable my VPN and I didn't so I can only see international or Netflix original content, nothing Licensed. And in places like Lebanon there is no internet half the time so you can't stream!

  • @elizamk05
    @elizamk05 14 днів тому

    Moving to Kenya!!!!! Thanks for the video!!!

  • @shesoonstar90
    @shesoonstar90 2 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @cann9155
    @cann9155 Місяць тому

    💝💝💝EXCELLENT!

  • @deepoi5754
    @deepoi5754 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks im planning to move from czech republic to miami.

    • @WhereisMalikah
      @WhereisMalikah  10 місяців тому

      Exciting! And warmer weather 🤣

    • @WhereisMalikah
      @WhereisMalikah  10 місяців тому

      But depending on timing do some research on hurricane season, it's serious in Florida and you may not be used to it

  • @theodorakatsoulogiannakis6038
    @theodorakatsoulogiannakis6038 2 роки тому

    Thank you! We’re you able to find a good shipping company to ship moving boxes overseas . I am having a really hard time with that.

    • @WhereisMalikah
      @WhereisMalikah  2 роки тому

      That is always tricky! Do you have to ship stuff or can you just use suitcases?

  • @sigglass2183
    @sigglass2183 2 роки тому +1

    Question, do you have to eventually apply for citizenship in the country you live in after staying there for a certain amount of time? I know you would have to if your final decision is to live there pernamintly and be involved in with it's system like voting there? If you apply for citzenship in that country, does that mean you are no longer considered a U.S citizen if that country does not do dual citizenship? Are the moving companies who would move your items including your veheicle overseas associate with airlines? Do you know any companies who move your items long distance within the country and overseas? If yes, can you please name them? Do you know any international job application websites?

    • @WhereisMalikah
      @WhereisMalikah  2 роки тому +4

      Very complicated answers to these! I don't think it's required to apply for citizenship, but will be better if you plan to permanently live there but the process and rules will always be different per country. You don't automatically lose US citizenship but a lot of people give it up bc you still have to pay US taxes even if you move permanently.

  • @zz44ppppp
    @zz44ppppp 2 роки тому

    The audio and video seem out of sync

  • @user-xn3gj7fk7h
    @user-xn3gj7fk7h 11 місяців тому +5

    Thanks for this! I'm moving to Germany in a few months, and I'm a little bit nervous; but this was incredibly helpful. The only thing I'm uncertain about is that I will still be working for a US company and getting paid in US dollars. I am not sure if I can ask my work to deposit my money in a german bank account or if they could potentially pay me in euros. Any thoughts?

    • @WhereisMalikah
      @WhereisMalikah  11 місяців тому

      They may have a payroll office in Germany if they relocate a lot of employees, but u can also open your own German bank account and transfer yourself money to pay local bills!

  • @sophiachestnut7904
    @sophiachestnut7904 2 роки тому

    Where did you get your micro blading done?

    • @WhereisMalikah
      @WhereisMalikah  2 роки тому +1

      I've been to Hibba and Evertrue! More salon details are in my New York vlog

  • @extraadg65
    @extraadg65 Рік тому +1

    I'm moving from the u.s. to Algeria What shipping company did you use to send your personal items?🤔

    • @WhereisMalikah
      @WhereisMalikah  Рік тому

      Congrats! When I went to Italy I just did a few boxes from USPS and I have also done UPS to Lebanon. Not for anything oversized or high value. But every country will have different shipping companies that their customs usually works with. I would say ask someone at the embassy when you get to your visa if they have any local resources they recommend

  • @Keshly16
    @Keshly16 2 місяці тому

    It's going to take some years. As of right now the last thing I need is another person with another attachment issue.

    • @WhereisMalikah
      @WhereisMalikah  2 місяці тому

      Good luck planning! Dm me to set up a consultation if you need help!

  • @EruLalu
    @EruLalu Рік тому +1

    On the DVD thing... aren't they region locked?

    • @WhereisMalikah
      @WhereisMalikah  Рік тому

      Idk mine work! But I just use my laptop to play w a VPN. I also stream from my laptop connected to the TV w an hdmi cord

  • @Jsfreedom
    @Jsfreedom 3 місяці тому

    1. LET'S NOT FORGET, CHECK WITH EACH COUNTRY'S CRIMINAL HISTORY RESTRICTIONS. YOUR CRIMMINAL HISTORY IN YOUR CURRENT COUNTRY, MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED IN ANOTHER COUNTRY.
    2. DO NOT TRANSFER BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION TO JUST ANY COUNTRY.
    3. IF YOU ARE ON SSI, YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO RECEIVE BENEFITS, AND LIVE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY, AT THE SAME TIME. EACH BENEFIT PACKAGE HAVE DIFFERENT RETRICTIONS & ADVANTAGES .....IT'S TRUE!

  • @giacaceres8643
    @giacaceres8643 Місяць тому +1

    What to do with 401k savings when moving to another country

    • @WhereisMalikah
      @WhereisMalikah  Місяць тому +1

      Keep it! There are often penalties for withdrawing early so I wouldn't touch it

    • @giacaceres8643
      @giacaceres8643 Місяць тому +1

      @@WhereisMalikah Thank you for replying!

    • @WhereisMalikah
      @WhereisMalikah  Місяць тому

      @@giacaceres8643 happy to!

  • @JamieJChannel
    @JamieJChannel Рік тому +2

    But my problem is the customer service they would think you’re never ever going to come back when you pack everything 😢

  • @ms.kristine1819
    @ms.kristine1819 10 місяців тому +1

    Anybody else watching this in preparation for moving to Florida? Because #Floridaisanothercountry 😂

  • @priscillakumahrn
    @priscillakumahrn 2 роки тому +2

    Good job. Doing same on my channel soon

  • @saycog1084
    @saycog1084 2 роки тому +6

    It’s cheaper to see a doctor abroad.

    • @WhereisMalikah
      @WhereisMalikah  2 роки тому +2

      In some cases, but depending on where you are/what type of doctor it may not be better!