taxes as an expat (and will still have to pay the US) type of visa and length of stay allowed (how often you will need to go back to US) banking in uruguay any accounts or investments you will want to keep open in the US (maybe with notification of being abroad) health care getting a driver's license there (and keeping the one here) renting/buying a place there (and what to do with your place here, including utilities) make will/insurance arrangements in case something bad happens while abroad phone service mail voting It shouldn't be stressful getting prepared for these things. It's just a matter of being thorough to protect yourself ahead of time so that you can relax when you get there. Also check reddit for interesting discussions similar to your questions. https://www.reddit.com/r/expats/comments/1783cxw/thoughts... ** Edited by HokieAl at 10/24/2024, 11:31:14 PM