E074: Moving to Europe

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Passionately Wrong Podcast Episode E074

Moving to Europe

Key takeaway: Randy and James explore some of the complexities of moving to Europe, from getting your initial visa, to working and paying taxes, to navigating a place to stay, a bank account, and how to get around.

Topics covered in this video:

• Countries where Randy and James have lived and worked
• Why it’s harder than ever for an American to get a work permit in Europe
• Borders and the movement of people across them; refugees vs. immigrants
• Visa applications, whether company-sponsored or individually-completed
• Residence permits vs. work permits; different types of both
• Getting professional help and going it alone in preparing paperwork
• The (initial) visa is just the start: renewals!
• Income requirements, citizenship options
• Nontrivial concerns: A place to stay, a bank account, your driver’s license
• Anticipate differences and embrace the things that are different and better
• Why you might want to leave (most of) your possessions at home
• Beware countries that grant easy residency that comes with tax strings

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