FAQs

Introduction

FAQ: Do I have to give up my citizenship to move abroad?

FAQ: Can you move for just 1 month?

FAQ: Can I move abroad with someone who doesn’t play poker?

Why Poker Refugees?

FAQ: Does Poker Refugees help people from any country move?

FAQ: Do you need to get permanent residency to move abroad?

FAQ: Can you bring your pet if you move to a foreign country?

Moving to a new country is always a complex undertaking. We do all of the hard work for you so you save a significant amount of time and money, while avoiding common mistakes. We transform the relocation process from a stressful and overwhelming headache to a pleasant and enjoyable experience – minimizing any downtime and helping you get right to work as soon as you get off the plane in your destination.

No and no; you can remain a tourist in the country although we can provide you with requirements to become a temporary or permanent resident. Even if you do decide to become a resident of another country, in most cases you can be a foreign resident while retaining your current citizenship. It is typically not necessary to become a voting citizen of a foreign country unless you plan on living there permanently. Such a process can take 10 years and is a more long-term goal.

We can work fast, but for planning and resource allocation we prefer to start 1-3 months before your desired move date.

For players who give this advanced notice, on average they are back up and running on their poker accounts within 12-48 hours depending on the site. For players who contact us after arrival to the country, it can take longer because we must retrace your initial steps and rework them.

Finding a rental property depends on your budget and varying availability, but we work as efficiently as the market allows. With our local market knowledge and contacts, we can prepare aspects such as bank account requirements, Internet set up, cable connection and phone so that they are poised to go by the time you step off the plane.

Just as the costs of different properties or plane tickets vary, so does the cost for relocating to each country. Factors affecting the cost of a move include your initial start-up costs, distance to the destination, rental budget, to monthly cost-of-living and your personal bankroll or any ongoing personal business expenses. We offer various services from individual through full relocation packages, depending on your needs. We create individualized budgets for each person. Contact us directly or see our Services page for more info.

This depends on many factors such as destination, lifestyle, poker bank roll/buy-ins, business expenses, expectations and more. We have been able to help many people achieve this travel lifestyle for less than they expected. In many cases, less than they pay to live at home. Customized budgeting is part of our relocation service so that you know exactly what to expect and can be prepared financially for the move.

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