{"id":1446,"date":"2026-08-13T08:23:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T17:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/la-casa-pacifica.com\/?page_id=1446"},"modified":"2026-09-12T12:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T21:53:14","slug":"checklisten","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/la-casa-pacifica.com\/en\/checklisten\/","title":{"rendered":"Our checklists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On this page, we collect all the checklists related to our emigration to Mexico. We originally created this list for our own emigration and have been continuously updating it since 2021 \u2013 over five years. This includes our own research, as well as assessments from lawyers, tax advisors, and other expats, along with many points that we clarified directly on the ground with authorities and banks. There are two ways to use the page: those who prefer a chronological approach follow the timeline. Those who want to thoroughly consider a topic before proceeding use the guide by topic. This page is still under development and is continuously being updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>All topics are also available as printable PDF packages with bonus tips from our own experience \u2013 <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/la-casa-pacifica.com\/en\/pakete\/\"><em>All packages at a glance<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 1: The timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The common thread: What is happening when and how \u2013 from the fundamental decision to the first weeks after arrival. For details on each point, a look at the appropriate section in the topic guide is worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decisive decision: Choose the state<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review the detailed country check (see Guide, topic 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check whether we really experienced the country in everyday life, and not just during vacations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a final decision and document it clearly for all involved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12\u201318 months in advance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finalize destination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your right to stay: Which type of residence permit is applicable?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze financial starting position, record assets and liabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roughly assess tax situation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarify income or professional situation (is remote work possible? Is there a job available locally?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research living costs in the target country, create initial cost planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roughly plan the real estate or housing situation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the pet regulations of the destination country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roughly research possible import and customs costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6\u201312 months in advance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preparing a residence permit or submitting an application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain important documents, arrange translations and notarizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax advisors with knowledge of both countries are consulted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check existing insurance policies, research health insurance in the destination country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the bank, check the deposit account, investments, and creditworthiness for foreign countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning an apartment or property in the target country, making a decision on the property in the home country (keeping it, renting it out, selling it)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare moving companies, plan containers, reduce inventory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check vehicles: take them with you, sell them, or buy new ones on site?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build up financial reserve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3\u20136 months in advance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit applications (e.g. residence permits) officially<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a concrete emigration budget, provide start-up capital, and separate the emergency reserve from the current budget<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan international money transfers, prepare bank accounts, check credit cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review and terminate contracts where appropriate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize the move in a binding manner, create an inventory list, document electrical appliances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain the current list of prohibitions or exclusions from the freight forwarding company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizing pet transportation (vaccinations, examinations, transport box)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buying or switching insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digitize important documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reserve financially for possible customs and import costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1\u20133 months in advance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Specific notices of termination and cancellations (rent, electricity, gas, water, internet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix the move date and container planning, start packing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make last doctor and dentist appointments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finalizing pet documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banks and insurance companies inform about foreign residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review ongoing orders, plan last payments in the home country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare cash requirements and means of payment for travel and the interim period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof and financial documents are secured<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up a resend order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roughly plan hand luggage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Last weeks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emptying the apartment, packing the containers, finalizing the inventory list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking photos, documenting meter readings, organizing key delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final administrative procedures are being completed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assemble important original documents for carry-on luggage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check bank access, cards, online banking, and TAN procedures; store the bank\u2019s emergency contacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare cash, check financial reserves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that access to the home account also works from abroad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check digital backups (cloud, USB)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Last few days<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Just get the necessary things done<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checking the document folder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checking hand luggage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pets are controlled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checking travel documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checking bank cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control mobile phone or roaming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm accommodation upon arrival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After the arrival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Must be done immediately:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registering residence or domicile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for a tax or identification number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open a bank account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign up for health insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizing mobile communications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete necessary administrative procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Should be completed promptly:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registering a vehicle, verifying a driver's license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finds a doctor, dentist and veterinarian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizing the Internet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign up for additional insurance policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Looking for long-term accommodation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can wait:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Perfect decor, furniture, and decor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term optimization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Financially after arrival:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open a local bank account, set up a money transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare the current budget with the original calculation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete tax registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the applicable import and customs costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust long-term financial planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 2: The guide by topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To go deeper: An emigration is not a single project, but consists of several parallel construction sites \u2013 living arrangements, finances, taxes, health, housing, work, transportation, customs, pets, and the daily life afterwards. Here we go through each topic individually, with all the concrete points to tick off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Country selection &amp; fundamental decision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The starting point: before it comes to authorities, finances, or moving, the fundamental question must be answered\u2014and this must be thoroughly clarified so that it withstands everyday life, not just the feeling of being on vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excerpt from the first subchapter, \u201eBasic Decision\u201c:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why do we want to emigrate?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What will the emigration change for us?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which countries are generally eligible, and why these particular ones?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And so it goes on, over a total of 15 topic areas: Basic decision-making, Climate &amp; the Environment, Lifestyle &amp; Environment, Language, Residence Rights, Living Costs, Children &amp; School, Health, Safety &amp; Stability, Infrastructure, Work &amp; Income, Real Estate, Pets, Distance from the previous home and the most important reality check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2nd stay, entry &amp; documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the policy decision has been made for a country, the actual work begins: What entry and stay rules actually apply, and what documents do we need to have on hand for this? This point should begin much earlier than many initially think \u2013 many documents that are naturally available in the home country are suddenly difficult to obtain abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excerpt from the first subsection, \u201eClarifying the right of residence\u201c:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What entry requirements apply to the destination country?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which residence permit is appropriate for my situation?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What fees are involved, and how long does the procedure take?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And so it goes on, across a total of 5 topic areas: clarifying the right of residence, preparing for entry, personal documents, obtaining documents in a timely manner, and the document folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>170 points to tick off for these two topics, in a clear PDF with real check boxes \u2013 the \u201eDecision &amp; Paperwork\u201c package, for \u20ac12.90.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/la-casa-pacifica.com\/en\/pakete\/#entscheidung-papierkram\">Buy now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Finance &amp; Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to emigration, it\u2019s not just a matter of the financial question \u201eCan we afford it?\u201c but also of the question \u201eCan we afford it if everything doesn\u2019t go according to plan?\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excerpt from the subsection \u201eRealistically estimating the total costs\u201c:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Costs before departure: Visa\/residence permit, government fees, certified documents, apostilles, translations, medical examinations, vaccinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel and transport costs: airline tickets, additional luggage, pet transport, moving companies, containers, packaging, interim storage, transport insurance, if applicable vehicle transport, accommodation during the transition period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And so it goes on, over 13 topic areas in total: realistically estimating the total costs, financial reserve &amp; start-up capital, income in the new country, currency, exchange rate &amp; money transfer, bank accounts &amp; means of payment, taxes, retirement savings &amp; investments, loans, debts &amp; real estate in the home country, will, power of attorney &amp; patient\u2019s will, insurance as financial protection, health, pet and household costs, financial documentation &amp; plan B and The real budget: monthly and in the first year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Insurance &amp; Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In topic 3, we discussed insurance as part of financial protection. Here we go into detail: your own health before departure, the appropriate health insurance in the destination country, and medical care on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excerpt from the subsection \u201eHealth check before departure\u201c:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have an overall health check with the family doctor, documenting existing diagnoses and findings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record blood group and important medical information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And so it goes on, across a total of 10 topic areas: Health check-up before departure, vaccinations &amp; prophylaxis, medication &amp; long-term treatments, health insurance: basic questions, health insurance: options in the destination country, dental and eye health, medical care on site, emergency, repatriation and travel insurance, additional insurances, and mental health &amp; arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>132 points on finance and insurance, as a clear PDF with real check boxes \u2013 the \u201eMoney in Control\u201c package, for \u20ac12.90.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/la-casa-pacifica.com\/en\/pakete\/#geld-im-griff\">Buy now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Living (home country &amp; destination country)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Housing is one of the most emotional and expensive aspects of emigrating \u2013 from the first accommodation upon arrival to building your own home on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excerpt from the subsection \u201eClarifying housing situation in the home country\u201c:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make a decision on principle: keep the property in the home country, rent it out, or sell it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name a reliable contact person or property management company for emergencies and repairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And so it goes on, across a total of 10 topic areas: clarifying the housing situation in the home country, finding first housing after arrival, apartment search in the destination country: fundamental issues, rents in the destination country, buying in the destination country, visiting the property in person, land and home construction on your own, contract and legal review, furnishing, initial equipment, and ancillary costs, and long-term housing prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>76 points to tick off, in a clear PDF \u2013 the \u201eLiving &amp; Building\u201c package, for 9.90 \u20ac.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/la-casa-pacifica.com\/en\/pakete\/#wohnen-bauen\">Buy now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Work and Income<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether employed locally, remote for an employer in the home country, self-employed newly founded, or living off savings \u2013 how one\u2019s own income looks in the new country is one of the key decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excerpt from the subsection \u201eBasic questions regarding work in the target country\u201c:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clarify whether and how to work in the destination country: employed, self-employed, remote for the current employer, or a combination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine whether an income in the destination country is even necessary or whether savings, pension or capital gains are sufficient<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And so it goes on, covering a total of 10 topic areas: fundamental questions regarding working in the target country, working on-site as an employee, remote work for a foreign employer, self-employment &amp; business start-up, recognition of qualifications &amp; professional experience, work permit &amp; legal framework, language &amp; networking in the workplace, diversifying income &amp; bridging the transition period, tax and social security legal aspects, and long-term professional prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>65 points to tick off, in a clear PDF \u2013 the \u201eWorking Abroad\u201c package, for \u20ac9.90.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/la-casa-pacifica.com\/en\/pakete\/#arbeiten-im-ausland\">Buy now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Moving, Packing, Containers &amp; Customs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The actual relocation is pure logistics: what goes with it, what goes away, and how everything arrives safely and on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excerpt from the subsection \u201eBasic decision on relocation\u201c:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basically, decide: the entire household, only selected items, or practically buy everything new on site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distinguish the emotional value of individual objects from their actual usefulness in the new life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And so it goes on, covering a total of 11 topic areas: the fundamental decision to move, inventory and sorting, moving companies and containers, packaging and preparation, customs and import regulations, prohibited and restricted items, transport insurance, interim storage and timing, what not to buy beforehand and what to take with you, hand luggage and a checklist, and the arrival of the container on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Car and driver's license<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Should you take the car home, sell it, or buy a new one on the spot? When it comes to cars, the decision regarding import, registration, and driver's license are closely intertwined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excerpt from the subsection \u201eBasic decision: take it with you, sell it or buy it again\u201c:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In principle, consider the following: taking the existing vehicle with you, selling it in your home country, or purchasing a new or used vehicle only on site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine whether a private vehicle is necessary at all or whether other mobility solutions are sufficient<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And so it goes on, a total of over 9 topic areas: Basic decision: take it with you, sell it or buy a new one, vehicle transport &amp; import, vehicle registration in the destination country, buying a vehicle locally, driver's license: validity &amp; transfer, motor vehicle insurance, traffic rules &amp; driving practice in the destination country, maintenance, workshops &amp; spare parts, and alternative mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Contracts, Mail &amp; Digital<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What happens with all the contracts at home \u2013 from the termination to the post-delivery order to the digital identity in the new country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excerpt from the subsection \u201eReviewing Existing Contracts in the Home Country\u201c:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List all current contracts: electricity, gas, water, internet, mobile phone services, insurance, subscriptions, memberships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarify which contracts for foreign residence automatically end, continue, or need to be adjusted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And so it goes on, over 10 topic areas in total: reviewing existing contracts in the home country, terminations &amp; re-registrations, post-delivery order &amp; postal address, voting rights abroad, digital identity &amp; online accounts, digital security &amp; backups, mobile telephony &amp; internet in the destination country, subscriptions &amp; streaming, managing important logins &amp; passwords, and digital communication with authorities and banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>155 points for moving, car and contracts, in a clear PDF \u2013 the \u201eThe Move\u201c package, for \u20ac12.90.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/la-casa-pacifica.com\/en\/pakete\/#der-umzug\">Buy now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Pets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take with you or leave in trusted hands? For everyone who is faced with a decision regarding a pet (or because of one).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excerpt from the subsection \u201eBasic decision: Taking a pet with you\u201c:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In principle, consider whether bringing the pet along is really sensible and reasonable in the specific case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarify whether an alternative solution such as mediation with family or friends would be feasible if the journey were too taxing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And so it goes on, across a total of 9 topic areas: Basic decision: bringing pets, entry requirements &amp; documents, vaccinations &amp; veterinary preparation, transportation &amp; travel, quarantine, arrival &amp; acclimatization, veterinary care on-site, ongoing costs &amp; insurance, and climate and environmental adaptation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>59 points to tick off, in a clear PDF \u2013 the \u201eMoving with a pet\u201c bonus package, for \u20ac6.90.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/la-casa-pacifica.com\/en\/pakete\/#haustier\">Buy now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Arrival: First days &amp; first weeks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The suitcases have been unpacked \u2013 now the really exciting part begins: arriving, setting priorities, and completing the first bureaucratic procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excerpt from the subsection \u201eSetting First Priorities in a Realistic Way\u201c:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a clear list of priorities for the first few days, instead of trying to do everything at the same time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan for sufficient buffer time; administrative procedures often take longer in the early stages than expected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And so it goes on, across a total of 9 topic areas: Setting realistic priorities first, bureaucratic procedures in the first few days, bank account &amp; payment methods locally, mobile phone, internet &amp; accessibility, organizing daily life, building social connections &amp; community, using language in everyday life, dealing with cultural shock &amp; managing expectations, and reflections &amp; initial assessment after a few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Emergency plans (organisational &amp; financial)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a medical emergency to a plan B for returning to one's homeland \u2013 it's a good idea to have already thought through these scenarios beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excerpt from the subsection \u201eBasic principle: Reviewing emergency plans before an emergency occurs\u201c:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Taking the time to consciously think through possible emergency scenarios, rather than suppressing them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss and agree on emergency plans with your partner or family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And so it goes on, across a total of 10 topic areas: Basic principle: Review emergency plans before the emergency occurs; Medical emergency; Natural disasters &amp; weather events; Financial emergency; Loss of documents &amp; payment methods; Legal emergency; Security emergency; Communication failure; Plan B: Centralizing the preparation of a return to the home country and emergency contacts &amp; information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Life in the new country: everyday life, culture, and settling in long-term<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the first few weeks, the actually long-term part begins: building a real life in the new country instead of staying in a constant holiday mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excerpt from the subsection \u201eCultural Integration in Everyday Life\u201c:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be open to local customs and manners, even if they feel unfamiliar at first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflecting on one's own habits from the homeland and deciding what to keep and what to adapt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And so it goes on, across a total of 8 topic areas: Cultural integration in everyday life, festivals, customs &amp; local traditions, long-term friendships &amp; community, balance between old and new home, personal development in the new country, family &amp; children in the long term, looking back: Was what was hoped for achieved? and Long-term planning of the new life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>133 points on arrival, emergency plans and life in the new country, in a compact PDF \u2013 the \u201eAnkommen\u201c package, for 12.90 \u20ac.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/la-casa-pacifica.com\/en\/pakete\/#ankommen\">Buy now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. 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