What to Do After You Arrive in a New Country

Day one

• Working phone number and internet access
• Cash or a payment method that works locally
• Confirm your accommodation and how to reach it
• Save the emergency numbers for your area

Week one

• Complete any registration your legal status requires, and note the deadlines
• Finalise housing, or start viewings with someone who speaks the language
• Read the lease carefully: deposit, notice period, utilities, repairs
• Set up utilities and book an internet installation
• Locate the nearest pharmacy, clinic and supermarket

First month

• Open a local bank account and move recurring payments across
• Register with a doctor and transfer your medical records
• Complete school admissions if you are moving with children
• Get a transport pass and learn the routes you will use daily
• Keep copies of every document you submit to any office

First three months

This is when a place starts to feel liveable rather than temporary. Language lessons, a weekly routine, and a few local contacts do more for that than any single administrative step.

It is also when renewal deadlines start to matter. Put every permit, insurance and contract expiry into a calendar with a reminder at least a month ahead.

Local help when you need it

Household setup, internet installation, interpreters, school search and orientation support are all bookable through the marketplace. Browse the services list or open your destination country page to see what is offered near you.