Ok guys, so I want to move out of the country, but my parents keep telling me I shouldn't because of all bad things that will happend to me if I go there. They heared some stories about some people and now telling me that they don't agree me to leave this country. So what is your idea? Is it dangerous to move to another country on your own?
Hi aris, If moving to a foreign land is God's perfect will for your life then you need to pray, pray, pray and ask your parents for their approval and support for you to begin to do the research such as you are doing right now. It is a long and difficult process to immigrate to a foreign country and their are many, many requirements to meet before you ever receive a "visa approval notice" - First and foremost seek God's will in this endeavor and of course your parents acceptance and approval.
zero in on your favorite country (mine happens to be Thailand) and then do as much research as you possibly can on that country - i.e; Cost of living, education, cultural differences, immigration laws, civil laws, crime statistics, etc. You can also visit ex-patriot forums on the internet such as this one are very helpful -
www.expatforum.com/expats-living-australia - the forums can explain and answer many many questions you have about immigrating to a foreign land. Note that every country has different standards of immigration rules and regulations, I.e; Some countries require that you keep the equivalent of $20,000 US dollars in your foreign bank account at all times for security purposes.
Question - what type of "Visa" do you wish to apply for? You can look up the different types of visa's that you may want to apply for on the internet (research work), such as; a Work Visa, School Visa, Visitor Visa, (
USA/travel.state.gov/visa) and also you can petition for a family member to emigrate to their country. Important advice - if you have a "Sponsor" in the country you have chosen they can improve your chances of "being approved" - Their are countless sad stories I could repeat to you of "Visa Denied" but that would defeat my purpose. Keep in mind also that their are "time lines" for various types of Visa's - you may have to wait a very long time for a visa approval, I know I did.
How dangerous is it to move to another country without knowing anybody there?
Yeah good question - I have read that you are actually very safe while you are in route to your destination, However when you arrive in country it would be much to your advantage to have already made friends and contacts that can help you to settle down in your new home. There is however some a dangerous element no matter which country you choose and the best protection against scams and bad people is education and avoidance, learn the facts. And most of all Aris seek the approval from your family and friends and enjoy the experience as you go along. It is difficult but not impossible to do.
So what is your idea? Is it dangerous to move to another country on your own?
Is it "dangerous?" - I don't believe it is according to the counties you have chosen above - but you will encounter many road blocks in your pursuit. Above all seek God's help through prayer from the beginning until your approval - and seek the love and support of your family and friends. Read about the true life accounts of our missionaries for Christ if you are concerned.
One of my favorite missionaries to India is Amy Carmichael - If you can, read; "A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael - written by: Elisabeth Elliot or any other books related to missions would be very helpful and give you a Godly perspective about living in a foreign land.
And Aris when you arrive in your new country tell the people about Jesus Christ and what He has done for you....
God bless you!
Paul