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Each Premote's to-do list is going to be unique to that specific person. The framework below will be relevant to a majority of you, but you're welcome to iterate on this, adding or eliminating items as you see fit.

PREP PHASES

We've split your Remote Year prep into six phases, starting with action items that may take a bit longer or be more cumbersome than others. Depending on how far out you are from your Arrival Day, you may have months to get all this done, or perhaps just a few weeks. The suggested to-do list below is based on a three-month-long prep timeline, and is not all encompassing, but should be a solid list to start.

PHASE ONE

12+ weeks out

Passport


- Apply for a passport or renew if it's expiring soon
- Ensure you have enough blank passport pages

Visas


- Determine if you need visas for your itinerary stops

Flight


- Book your flight to your arrival city
- RY Travel Team travel@remoteyear.com can help!

PHASE TWO

10 - 11 weeks out

Moving


- Plan for leaving your home for 4 - 12+ months
- Do you need to sell, sublease or set up Airbnb?

Storage


- Determine what you're doing with your belongings
- Arrange for storing, selling or donating

Car


- Create plan for selling, storing or leasing your car

PHASE THREE

8 - 9 weeks out

Vaccinations


- Research CDC resources for travelers
- Visit a travel clinic, doctor or pharmacy

Prescriptions


- Determine if you need prescriptions while abroad
- Discuss with your doctor + insurance company

Travel Health Insurance


- Research your options and choose coverage

PHASE FOUR

6 - 8 weeks out

Connectivity + Tech


- Choose how you'll keep your phone connected
- Fix or upgrade your computer if necessary
- Determine other tech needs and order gear

Travel Property Insurance


- Research your options and choose coverage

Work


- Discuss your work schedule and communication norms with employer stakeholders
- Schedule a few "practice" remote working days

PHASE FIVE

5 weeks out

Credit + Debit Cards


- Do you need new cards? Research and apply.
*Avoid all cards with foreign transaction fees!

Banking + Budgeting


- Contact all of your financial institutions and provide the details of your travel plans
- Download necessary finance apps to your phone
- Analyze your finances and create a budget

Taxes


- Speak with an accountant about your tax situation

PHASE SIX

4 weeks out - Arrival Day

Packing


- Research and make a list that works for you, and order any items that you need
- Choose luggage or purchase new if necessary
- Complete a "practice pack" and evaluate weight and setup

Mail


- Set up a forwarding address or enroll in an electronic mail service

Document Copies


- Take photos of important documents (passport, license, etc.) and safely store digital copies