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Arranging appropriate medical insurance before moving overseas should be made a priority. If choosing a provider in the resident country, expats need sound advice to ensure they are getting the best cover for their needs

With a growing number of people choosing to move overseas, either to work or retire to the sun, choosing a place to live, organising removal firms and transferring bank accounts will be high on the list of things a prospective expat will think about prior to moving. Arranging appropriate private medical insurance should also be a priority. While medical insurance is often considered a luxury in the UK, in most countries it is compulsory for expatriates to have full private medical insurance (PMI) for at least the first three months or until residency status is granted, in order to avoid a ...

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