How to Move to Europe

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Start saving money at least 1 year before moving.. Research European nations and determine your best fit.. Apply for a visa at least 6 months before departing.

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Start saving money at least 1 year before moving.

Step 1

Start saving money at least 1 year before moving.

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Research European nations and determine your best fit.

Step 2

Research European nations and determine your best fit.

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Apply for a visa at least 6 months before departing.

Step 3

Apply for a visa at least 6 months before departing.

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Line up work, if possible, while applying for a visa.

Step 4

Line up work, if possible, while applying for a visa.

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Work on learning the national language before you leave.

Step 5

Work on learning the national language before you leave.

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Consult experts to deal with banking and taxation matters.

Step 6

Consult experts to deal with banking and taxation matters.

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Make sure you can drive in your country of choice.

Step 7

Make sure you can drive in your country of choice.

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Find somewhere to live on a short-term lease.

Step 8

Find somewhere to live on a short-term lease.

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Downsize your life before making your move.

Step 9

Downsize your life before making your move.

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Study EU-related regulations for visas, residency, and citizenship.

Step 10

Study EU-related regulations for visas, residency, and citizenship.

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Move to Germany if you want to be in Europe's economic engine.

Step 11

Move to Germany if you want to be in Europe's economic engine.

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Pick France for its culture, cuisine, and beauty.

Step 12

Pick France for its culture, cuisine, and beauty.

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Go to Italy to enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle.

Step 13

Go to Italy to enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle.

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Choose the Netherlands for an open and English-friendly culture.

Step 14

Choose the Netherlands for an open and English-friendly culture.

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Move to England or the UK for an English-speaking culture.

Step 15

Move to England or the UK for an English-speaking culture.

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Choose Switzerland for natural beauty and high living standards.

Step 16

Choose Switzerland for natural beauty and high living standards.

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Head to Norway to gain easier EU access in a non-member state.

Step 17

Head to Norway to gain easier EU access in a non-member state.

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Do online research and contact embassies for other non-EU states.

Step 18

Do online research and contact embassies for other non-EU states.

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