Questions to consider before you begin

Planning areas span Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Oceania, including residence, citizenship, education, property and cross-border business matters. Availability and eligibility vary by programme and change over time, so each case needs a current review.

We can discuss education, property, company setup, banking, renewals, family relocation and settling-in. Advice on local law, tax or investments should come from an appropriately qualified professional in that jurisdiction.

A useful starting point is your family situation, current place of residence, destinations of interest, priorities and intended timing. You do not need a complete document file before discussing the goals.

Ask for government, third-party and professional fees to be itemised, along with payment dates, refund terms and the scope of service. Separate preparation time from government processing; neither an estimate nor a stated average guarantees an outcome.

Confirm who is responsible for the case, how documents are exchanged, how milestone updates are sent and when you can expect a response. Put the service scope and responsibilities in the written agreement.

No. Government decisions, case timing and market performance depend on factors outside an adviser’s control. Verify current official information and seek independent legal, tax or investment advice where appropriate.