Moving Abroad Logistics: The 30-Day Checklist Before You Leave the US

Logistics are what make people feel stuck. Here’s a practical 30-day checklist you can follow to get out of planning mode and into action.

30 days out

• Confirm visa requirements + appointment dates

• Book flights (or set price alerts)

• Decide what you’re bringing vs. selling

• Start a document folder (passport, birth cert, bank letters, etc.)

21 days out

• Notify landlord/employer as needed

• Schedule medical/dental + refill prescriptions

• Research phone plan options (eSIM vs local SIM)

• Plan your first 2 weeks of housing

14 days out

• Set up international banking/transfer option

• Back up important files + scan documents

• Create a simple arrival budget

• Confirm airport pickup/transport

7 days out

• Pack essentials carry-on (documents, meds, chargers)

• Cancel/transfer utilities + subscriptions

• Set mail forwarding

• Share itinerary with a trusted contact

48 hours out

• Withdraw a small amount of cash

• Download offline maps + key apps

• Charge everything

• Re-check entry requirements

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