Relocating abroad checklist
Step-by-step checklist for moving abroad when relocating: visas, tax, banking, healthcare, housing, and shipping, with city-specific tools on Jonzy.
A successful move is more than picking a city. Use this checklist to cover visas, money, health cover, and logistics before you book flights.
Before you commit
Confirm visa eligibility for your passport, model take-home pay after tax, and compare all-in monthly costs. Shortlist two or three cities and run side-by-side comparisons with a partner if you are moving together.
90 days out
Arrange international health insurance, notify your home tax authority if required, research neighbourhoods and rent bands, and decide what to ship vs. buy locally. Jonzy Move tab tracks timeline tasks and arrival checklists per city.
Arrival week
Register locally where required, open a bank account if needed, buy a SIM, and map clinics and coworking spaces. Set a review date at 30 days to validate costs against your budget.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I plan an international move?
Most relocators need 2–4 months for visas and 4–8 weeks for housing research. Complex family moves or shipping can take longer.
What should I do first when relocating abroad?
Confirm you can legally stay and work remotely in the destination, then model real take-home income after tax and rent, not headline salary alone.
Does Jonzy plan the whole move?
Jonzy provides city scoring, visa matching, cost tools, timelines, and arrival checklists. Legal, tax, and shipping decisions still need professional advice where required.