Connectivity
Plan a working phone/data option from day one and keep account recovery methods accessible.
- Unlocked phone
- Backup eSIM/SIM plan
- Offline copies of key contacts
LOCAL LIFE SETUP
Plan the first week, not just the flight.
Use this operational checklist to think through transport, connectivity, food, health, money access and daily routines.
Eat & meetBuild a routine beyond tourist spots
Shop locallyPrice the week you will actually live
Work & connectTest connectivity before you commitMoney access
Do not arrive dependent on one card or one app.
- Two payment methods
- Small cash buffer
- Bank fraud/travel settings checked
Transport
Test your real commute before signing a long lease.
- Airport transfer plan
- Ride-hailing setup
- Peak-hour test run
Healthcare
Know where you would go for routine care and for an emergency.
- Insurance details accessible
- Emergency contact saved
- Medication/document backup
Food & groceries
Price the routine you will actually live, not holiday spending.
- Nearby supermarket/market
- Delivery option
- Weekly food budget
Home setup
Photograph condition and confirm utilities before move-in.
- Meter readings
- Inventory photos
- Internet / utility responsibility
FIRST 72 HOURS
A simple arrival sequence
Day 1Stay connected, get cash access, check into temporary accommodation, rest.
Day 2Test transport, groceries and key routes; do not rush a lease.
Day 3Start viewings/admin, verify your next paperwork steps and update My Plan.
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NEXT STEP
Open roadmap →Arrival is where planning becomes real.
Put first-week tasks into your roadmap before you fly.