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Lesbians Moving Abroad

Figuring out how to move to another country is a feat in itself, but when you are also part of the LGBTQ+ community, it becomes a daunting task. But we’ve done it 3X — with pets!

Learn from our experience as lesbians moving abroad.

From visas and housing to moving and banking, read our tips for LGBTQ+ folks to safely relocate internationally.

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Hags’ Moving Abroad Starter Pack

Your introduction to moving abroad and all that it entails, from job hunting and visas to finances and international movers.

How to Move Abroad

Whether you’re just getting started on your journey or need specific details, we’ve broken down our moving abroad posts into subcategories so that you can find the topic you’re most interested in learning about.

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How to Move to Another Country

From general curiosity to job offers and queer safety, browse guides on how to move abroad from the U.S.

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Moving Overseas With Pets

Take a look at what’s involved in the process of moving abroad with cats, dogs, and other furry family members.

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Visa & Immigration Guides

Find out what’s involved in the visa process, how to apply, and the average costs.

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Finding Housing Abroad

Tips and tricks for finding housing in another country and how much money you need upfront.

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Packing & Moving Essentials

From packing to choosing movers, take a closer look at what’s involved in moving house abroad.

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Banking, SIM Cards, & Finances

Learn more about setting up international bank accounts and phone plans, along with navigating taxes as an immigrant.

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Legal Queerness

Which countries are safe for LGBTQ+ folks? Find out how to traverse the legal landscape as a queer person moving abroad.

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LGBTQ+ Moving Abroad FAQs

From moving abroad with pets to how to apply for visas, here are some of our most received international relocation questions (and answers). Just a reminder: We’re not experts, and any information provided is not legal, financial, or official advice given from a professional.

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There are a few different ways to immigrate overseas with a variety of factors coming into place as to who qualifies. For us, we opted for the skilled worker visa route thanks to Britt’s career in technologoy and regular speaking opportunities. Education is another popular path with many ex-pats emigrating from the US for university programs, typically post-grad, which usually provides a visa during the approved program. Some individuals and families may also qualify for asylum depending on their origin country, any special circumstances and/or dangers, and which country they’re immigrating to.

We did! A lot of countries welcome cats, dogs, and certain other species as long as certain requirements are met. For example, in the U.K., we were able to bring up to five furry companions without needing any type of official licensing, like a kennel license. However, there are breed restrictions in the U.K. that we had to consider as well as complete all the required pre-travel vaccinations and treatments, which had to be filed in a specific way. Additionally, we weren’t allowed to fly into the country with pets in-cabin, and since we have seniors, we opted to fly into France instead and drive into the U.K., which comes with it’s own set of rules. Essentially, it’s possible, but there are a lot of factors to consider when selecting a country you’d like to relocate to and live long-term.

It’s expensive! There are a variety of factors that contribute to the overall costs, but it’s possibly to do it in a budget-savvy manner. However, budget doesn’t equal cheap! The visa process alone can easily cost a $1,000+.

It’s important to research the country and ensure there are legal protections in place, such as marriage equality. Additionally, look into first-person accounts of people living there or who have lived there to understand if there are any areas or cultures where homophobia, lesbophobia, or misogyny are common.

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