Emigrating from the USA

Permanently moving to another country even if it’s returning home is a huge step that must be prepared well in advance!

Please note that some of the information on the page might not be compliant with the law or policies of certain banks and other institutions. Proceed at your own risk. The information on this website is by no means intended to be legal or accounting advice. Consult with your own attorney, accountant or financial advisors before doing any of this!

Start preparations at least 3 - 6 months in advance!

Unlike common belief your Social Security Number is NOT your most important identifying piece of information. Banks, government, financial institutions and online stores and services use a combination of known trusted information about you. Changing or giving up this trusted information can cause a lot of troubles. Follow the links below to learn more:

It is essential to keep things stable and keep using Known Trusted Information and apply changes well in advance.