6 Steps To Move Abroad
Stages to moving abroad
- Stage 1: Dream to Destination
- Stage 2: Discovery & Research Mode
- Stage 3: Blueprint & Strategy Phase
- Stage 4: Paperwork to Passport Prep
- Stage 5: Pack, Ship & Go!
- Stage 6: Live & Thrive Abroad
Dream to Destination
This is where your relocation journey begins. You’re exploring the why behind your move abroad — seeking freedom, adventure, and a better quality of life. We help you transform your dream into a destination with clarity and confidence.
steps
- Assessing your wanst and needs for a new country
- Listing pros & cons, doing benefit cost analysis
- Reading articles and forums for inspiration
- Brainstorming:
- Getting buy-in from family, your therapist
Discovery & Research Mode
Time to dig deeper! You’ll research the best countries for expats, compare cost of living, safety, visas, and communities. You’ll also connect with other Black expats and relocation experts to see what life abroad really looks like.
Steps
- Attend MOOD Travel Abroad Virtual Relocation Conferences
- Taking MOOD Travel Relocation Tours to your desired cities
- Comparing regions and cities on your list
- Following social media accounts in places you want to move
- Joining Reddit threads, Facebook Communities, and forums to meet other Expats
Blueprint & Strategy Phase
This is where your vision becomes a strategy. We help you map out your timeline, budget, visa options, and relocation goals. You’ll design your personal Move Abroad Blueprint to ensure your transition is smooth and stress-free.
Steps
- Creating a timeline for your move
- Choosing the right path to a visa: Digital Nomad, Investor, Student, Work, Retirement, Marriage
- Taking steps to meet eligibility requirements:
- Assessing your skills and assets
- Saving/raising money
- Finding a job (in country or remote)
- Applying to Schools
- Estimating a budget
- Moving expenses
- Rent
- Transportation
- Health Insurance & Medical Expenses
- Utilities
- Daily Expenses
Paperwork to Passport Prep
Here’s where things get official! From visa applications to document authentication, this stage focuses on getting your legal and financial paperwork in order. We guide youthrough the process so you can move with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
Steps
- Applying for residency/visa/citizenship: bank statements, proof of remote work and/or good standing self-owned business
- Applying for international banking
- Applying for healthcare/universal health care
- Bringing your pet
- Shots & vaccinations
- Relevant Medical paperwork
Pack, Ship & Go!
The countdown is on! You’ll coordinate flights, housing, shipping, and health insurance everything needed to make your relocation a reality. We help you navigate logistics like a pro so you can focus on the excitement ahead.
Steps
Welcome home — abroad! This is the stage where you build community, adjust
culturally, and start thriving in your new environment. From finding local Black expat
networks to learning the language, we’ll help you fully embrace your new life.
Live & Thrive Abroad
Welcome home — abroad! This is the stage where you build community, adjust culturally, and start thriving in your new environment. From finding local Black expat networks to learning the language, we’ll help you fully embrace your new life.
Steps
- Learn the language if you haven’t already
- Socialize with locals and other expats
- Learn your way around
- Find shopping spots for what you need
- Learn new cooking techniques
- Enjoy local art, music & sport events
Resources
- Rj MOOD – Medellin & Cartagena, Colombia
- Rotisha Starks – Santa, Marta, Colombia
- Maurice Foley – Cape Town, South Africa
- William Easley – Panama City, Panama
- Courtney Bowden – Playa Del Carmen, Mexico