25-page printable workbook
The ExpatBound Relocation Planner
Turn a big, exciting, complicated decision into clear research, honest conversations, and manageable next steps, all in one place.
Inside the planner
From "why am I doing this?" to your first 30 days abroad
Vision & priorities
Write down why you want to go, what you won't compromise on, and rate ten factors from affordability to family proximity.
Three destination profiles
Research residency, work rules, housing, healthcare, taxes, climate, and safety, with space to record sources and dates.
Side-by-side comparison
Compare your top three places on feasibility, budget, healthcare, family needs, and lifestyle fit.
Visa & document worksheets
Track visa eligibility, fees, processing times, dependents, and every document's expiration and replacement plan.
Budget & money planning
One-time and monthly budgets with estimate and actual columns, plus income, banking, and tax questions to answer.
90-day countdown
Three countdown stages, an arrival checklist for your first 30 days, and a go / wait / reconsider decision page.
Take a look
Sample pages
Who it's for
Made for careful planners
- Retirees comparing a few countries before committing
- Remote workers and families weighing visas, schools, and budgets
- Couples who want to make the decision together, on paper
- Anyone who likes to see the whole plan at once
Built to work with official sources
The planner doesn't print visa rules that will go out of date. Instead, every research page asks you to record the official source and the date you checked it, the same standard we use on ExpatBound. It's an educational planning tool, not legal, immigration, tax, or financial advice.
Common questions
Is it a printed book or a PDF?
It's a printable PDF in US Letter size. Print the whole thing, print only the pages you need, or fill it in on a tablet with a PDF annotation app.
Do I need to know where I'm moving first?
No. The first section helps you define what you want from a move and shortlist up to three destinations before you commit to one.
Does the planner include visa requirements for specific countries?
No, on purpose. Requirements change often, so the planner gives you the right questions to ask and space to record official answers and the date you checked them. Our country guides and Visa Income Checker are a good place to start your research.
How is this different from the free Starter Kit?
The free Starter Kit is four quick-reference pages. The Relocation Planner is a full 25-page workbook that takes you from your first 'why' through destination research, a go/wait/no-go decision, and your first 30 days abroad.