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Debt and Emigrating

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I'm currently on an IVA but am behind with my payments by £600. I have the money to pay and to get back on track but I have just been offered an opportunity to emigrate to NZ. It would be a fresh start for me as the job opportunities would be a lot better for me out there. I would be staying with friends until I find a job if I was to do it however with my current debt crisis, I will struggle to save. The £600 that I owe could go towards my flights and it was suggested to me that I declare bankruptcy as I have no assets. Would this be a good idea? If not then what would be the best thing to do? Would this affect my visa application?

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  • Foxy-Stoat_3
    Foxy-Stoat_3 Posts: 2,980 Forumite
    Friend of mine went BR one month, got discharged the next and moved to UAE a month later.

    You will need to keep paying for another 3 years if you go BR. How long have you left on your IVA?

    If your emigrating without a job offer then I would be trying to save a few thousand prior to you leaving...maybe now isn't the best time for you.

    As for visa application, I have no idea how NZ works, but if you have zero savings and no job offer before you go then I wouldn't think a visa would be granted, unless you have family out there.

    Good luck tho !
    "Dream World" by The B Sharps....describes a lot of the posts in the Loans and Mortgage sections !!!
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