Retiring abroad? Don't miss a single step.

The free 12-month checklist for Americans planning to retire in another country. It shows you what to do and when to do it.

✦ A month-by-month timeline: 12, 9, 6, 3 and 1 month out, plus your first 30 days.

✦ The key numbers on one page: Medicare abroad, the Part B penalty, FBAR and Form 8938.

✦ The documents to start early, like background checks and apostilles.

✦ A carry-on document list for moving day.

✦ Fillable boxes, so you can tick things off on screen or print it.

What you'll get

Practical, free, and written for Americans planning a move overseas.

The full 12-month checklist

Every step in order, from choosing a country to your first year abroad. Fill it in on screen or print it.

Short emails that save you money

Quick notes on the mistakes that cost retirees the most: Medicare, taxes and moving too fast.

Honest country comparisons

Retirement Atlas videos compare visas, real monthly costs and healthcare, so you can build your shortlist.

Made for Americans who are serious about retiring abroad.

✦ You're retired, or will be soon, and keep wondering whether your money would go further overseas.

✦ You've watched the videos and read the blogs, but you still don't know what to do first.

✦ You'd rather follow a clear plan than find out about a deadline after it has passed.

Hi, I'm Mark. I make Retirement Atlas.

On the channel I dig into what it really takes to retire abroad: the visas, the real monthly costs, the healthcare and the paperwork nobody warns you about. This checklist is the one I'd want in my hand if I were planning the move myself.

Ready to plan your move?

Get the free 12-month checklist and take the guesswork out of retiring abroad.