FREE Checklist: Top 5 Mistakes Americans Make When Moving Abroad

🙋 Let me guess: You’ve spent weeks Googling ‘how to move abroad,’ only to find:

• Contradictory advice “No, you don’t need that form—wait, actually you do.”
• Nightmare stories “My shipping container was held hostage by customs!”
• Zero clarity on what actually matters.

I get it. When I moved, I learned the hard way that:

• ‘Tax-free’ income abroad? Not for Americans. Spoiler: You’ll still file IRS Form 2555—but miss one line, and penalties stack up fast.
• Your U.S. health insurance? Useless overseas. Ever seen a $200,000 air ambulance bill?
• That ‘easy’ bank account? Could take 3 months to open—if you brought the right documents.

This checklist reminds you to consider offers simple--yet impactful the 5 most common mistakes Americans make when moving abroad. These are the kinds of mistakes that could cost you time, money, and peace of mind. Don’t worry though, we’ll also provide you with actionable insights for how to avoid them, and what to do instead! 

Every year, over 9 million Americans live abroad—and shockingly, 63% admit they underestimated the costs and paperwork involved.

Studies show expats often waste:

• $3,700+ on visa/immigration errors (National Foundation for American Policy)
• 6 months of delays due to document oversights (State Department reports)
• 27% of their relocation budget on avoidable fees (InterNations Expat Survey)

This free checklist reveals the exact pitfalls that trip people up—and how to sidestep them...PLUS one very important bonus tip that actually has my partner and I help up right now in what of our relocation tasks. 🤦‍♀️

Why is it free? You might ask...

The answer is simple. We want to help you dodge these huge (and inconvenient) financial potholes. This free guide + checklist won't hold your hand through the process like our moving checklists will--but it will put the pothole on your radar and give you a roadmap to avoid them.