What advice do overseas retirees have for others considering retiring abroad?
When we asked what advice they have for others considering retiring abroad, they advised...
"Once you decide on a region/location, try it out for an extended stay. We spent 6 weeks in Cascais during the off-season, Dec-Jan, to get a real experience of what life is like here before making the final move 5-years ago," remarked another expat who made the move to Cascais, Portugal.
"Retiring abroad is an exciting opportunity to start a new life and experience a different culture. Be sure to do plenty of research on the area you are looking to retire in and ask yourself key questions: Is my pension and other sources of income enough to sustain me? What other costs will I incur or will I need to account for? What is the healthcare system like? What are the local laws and regulations? Be mindful that when you retire abroad, you are relinquishing the safety nets and support networks of your home country, and it is essential to build a new support system. Additionally, make sure to get to know the culture and learn the language to help facilitate day-to-day communication and local integration. Finally, research your visa requirements - the visa and paperwork process can be quite rigorous and varies depending on the country. Despite the hurdles, the experience of retiring abroad can be incredibly rewarding and liberating," explained one expat living in Cascais, Portugal.
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.