A couple enjoys the tranquility of the sunset, sitting on a bench facing the Mediterranean Sea, in Torremolinos, Spain. Abdesslam Mirdass/AFP/Hans Lucas/Getty Images

Unless you already have dual citizenship or own a home in another country, retiring abroad may not be quite as easy as all the beautiful photos and home-and-travel shows make it seem.

Whether you’re motivated to live in another country for cost-of-living, quality-of-life or political reasons, there are many practical financial issues to consider before making the move.

“You need to do your due diligence,” said New Jersey-based certified financial planner Leo Chubinishvili at Access Wealth.

Do a trial run before moving

Whichever country you’re interested in, live there for a month or two before making any big moves. The

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