Trusted Partners

Wise (formerly TransferWise)

Multi-currency account, real exchange rates, low fees. Default recommendation for moving USD to EUR, MXN, or any major currency.

Best for: Most US-to-international transfers, monthly living-expense moves, multi-currency budgeting

XE Money Transfer

Bank-to-bank international transfers for amounts beyond Wise upper limits. Better for property purchases and visa-investment transfers.

Best for: $10,000+ transfers, Golden Visa property purchases, one-time large moves

SafetyWing

Travel medical insurance designed for nomads and long-term travelers. $45-80/month, much cheaper than Cigna for the right use case.

Best for: Digital nomads, D8 visa applicants, MX digital-nomad route, multi-country lifestyles

VisitorsCoverage

Short-term travel and visitor health insurance. Good for family visiting from abroad or for the bridge weeks before local enrollment.

Best for: Family visiting the US, scouting trips, gap before SNS/IMSS enrollment

Universal Tax Professionals

Full-service US expat tax preparation. Handles FEIE, FTC, FBAR, FATCA, treaty positions, state-tax exit work.

Best for: Treaty country complications, foreign-source income, dual-resident scenarios

Expert Tax Services

Alternative full-service expat tax provider. Strong on Spain residents but handles other countries.

Best for: Beckham Law / IFICI / treaty cases needing specialist attention; second opinion

Monument Visa

US apostille and document authentication. Critical for almost every visa — FBI background check, marriage, birth, education credentials all need apostilling before they are accepted abroad.

Best for: Every visa applicant. You will need this regardless of which country you are moving to.

Translayte

Sworn and certified document translations accepted by embassies, consulates, and immigration authorities worldwide. Self-service platform — upload your document, pay online, and receive the certified translation in 1–2 business days. Translators for every major language pair.

Best for: Any visa, residency, or paperwork applicant whose documents need to be translated into the destination country’s official language.

Traveling Mailbox

Virtual US mailing address with mail forwarding and scanning. Critical for expats keeping a US address for the IRS, banking, voter registration, or vehicle registration.

Best for: Maintaining US tax residency, no-tax state domicile, US bank/brokerage accounts that will not accept foreign addresses

Read our guide: Virtual US Mailbox for Americans Abroad →

International Moving Quotes

Compare quotes from international movers for full-household shipments. Multi-quote tool to avoid getting locked into one company.

Best for: Retirees shipping the entire household, moves with significant furniture and possessions

Send My Bag

Door-to-door luggage and parcel shipping. Cheaper than checking 4 bags on a flight, simpler than full-container shipping.

Best for: Digital nomads, short-term moves, pre-trip shipping of essentials

PetCargo

Standard international pet transport. IATA-compliant kennels, commercial cargo handling, full-service logistics for moving your dog or cat across borders.

Best for: Standard pet relocations, $1,000-$3,000 budget, healthy animals OK with cargo travel

K9 Jets

Private chartered flights for dogs and cats. Routes include Lisbon, London, Paris, Milan, and other European destinations. No cargo holds, no separation from owners.

Best for: Anxious-flier pets, multiple pets, owners willing to pay premium ($5K-50K). Note: K9 Jets does NOT fly to Mexico.

Airalo Global eSIM

Instant eSIM data plans for 200+ countries. The landing-day essential — activate before you board, have data when you walk off the plane.

Best for: Every reader. First thing you set up before flying out.

Preply

1-on-1 language tutors marketplace. Both Spanish and Portuguese available, native speakers, flexible scheduling.

Best for: Anyone moving to Spain, Portugal, or Mexico who wants real conversation practice

HomeExchange

Home swap marketplace. Trade your home with someone elsewhere — useful for scouting trips and multi-week visits before committing to a move.

Best for: Scouting trips, testing-the-waters visits, sabbatical-style moves