Question 1

What documents do I need to move to another country?

Accepted Answer

The documents required depend on your destination country and visa type. For a European work visa you typically need a valid passport, employment contract or job offer, proof of qualifications (often requiring credential recognition), health insurance, and proof of accommodation. For a student visa, add a university acceptance letter and blocked account proof. For a digital nomad or remote worker visa, you need proof of remote income meeting the country's minimum threshold. The tool generates a country-specific and path-specific document checklist based on your destination and visa route.

Question 2

How much money do I need to save before moving abroad?

Accepted Answer

A practical minimum is 3-6 months of your target country's cost of living before you arrive, plus visa fees and a moving buffer. For Portugal, that is roughly €3,000-6,000. For Germany or the Netherlands, €6,000-10,000. For the UAE, AED 15,000-25,000 (roughly €3,800-6,400). These figures cover rent deposit, first month's rent, registration fees, health insurance, and the gap before your first paycheck. The tool includes a full cost breakdown page with country-specific estimates and a savings runway calculator.

Question 3

What should I do first when planning to move abroad?

Accepted Answer

The first decision is choosing a destination that matches your visa eligibility, budget, and employment or study situation. Many people skip this and spend months researching a country they cannot actually get a visa for. Start by checking which visa routes are open to your passport, then estimate the real monthly cost of living, then work backwards from visa processing times to a realistic move date. The tool walks through this in order across its first six pages.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a work visa in Europe?

Accepted Answer

European work visa processing times vary significantly by country. Germany's Skilled Worker Visa typically takes 6-14 weeks after credential recognition (which itself takes 3-6 months). The Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant permit takes 8-12 weeks. Portugal's work visa has taken 4-8 months despite a 60-day official timeline. Ireland processes Critical Skills Employment Permits in 6-14 weeks. Planning for 3-6 months from job offer to visa grant is a realistic baseline for most European routes.

Question 5

Which countries are easiest to get a visa for?

Accepted Answer

The easiest visa routes depend on your passport, profession, and income. For remote workers and freelancers, Portugal's D7 (passive income) and D8 (digital nomad, requiring €3,480/month income) and Georgia's Remotely from Georgia program are among the most accessible. For skilled workers, Germany's Job Seeker Visa (6 months, no job offer needed) and Canada's Express Entry are strong options. For students, Germany and the Netherlands offer fully tuition-free or low-cost public universities with straightforward student visa processes.

Question 6

What is a digital nomad visa and which countries offer one?

Accepted Answer

A digital nomad visa is a residence permit specifically for remote workers and freelancers who earn income from clients or employers outside the host country. Countries with active digital nomad visa programs include Portugal (D8 visa, €3,480/month minimum income), Spain (Digital Nomad Visa), Costa Rica (4-8 week processing), Thailand (LTR visa for remote workers), and Georgia (Remotely from Georgia). Germany and the Netherlands do not have dedicated digital nomad visas but offer freelancer routes. The tool covers eligibility, income thresholds, and application steps for each.

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