# What's included in a relocation package? A clear breakdown

Moving abroad for work sounds exciting, until you start wondering who actually pays for what. A flight, a place to stay, all that paperwork, does your employer handle it, or are you on your own? That's exactly what a relocation package is meant to answer. 🌍

- URL: https://www.yobbers.com/en/blog/working-abroad/application-process/relocation-package
- Category: Application process
- Author: Lieke
- Published: 17 July, 2026
- Tags: living abroad, preparation, working abroad, Greece, Portugal, and Spain

## Article Content

Quick answer A relocation package is the support your new employer offers to help cover the practical and financial side of moving abroad It usually includes some combination of a flight or travel costs, temporary housing, help with local paperwork, and a relocation bonus Some jobs also include personal guidance from a relocation specialist What's included differs per job and per country, so it's worth checking a vacancy's perks before you apply What does "relocation package included" actually mean? When a vacancy says relocation is included, your employer takes on some or all of the practical and financial load of your move. It's not one fixed thing. Every employer builds their own version, but most packages draw from the same core building blocks, and knowing what those are makes it a lot easier to compare offers. What's usually part of a relocation package? Travel costs are often the first thing covered, either a paid flight ✈️ or reimbursement for moving your belongings. Temporary housing comes next 🏠: a hotel, shared flat, or short-term apartment for your first weeks, so you have a base while you look for something more permanent. Many packages also include help with paperwork, registering a local tax number or opening a bank account, steps that can feel confusing when everything is unfamiliar. On top of that, some employers add a relocation bonus 💶, a lump sum toward a deposit or your first grocery run in a new currency. And a number of jobs come with personal guidance too, someone you can call when a form doesn't make sense or a landlord doesn't reply. 🧡 I didn't expect a company to actually walk me through opening a bank account. It made the whole move feel a lot less overwhelming. Thinking about which country fits your plans? Browse vacancies abroad and see what each job actually includes. What do I need to arrange myself, and what depends on the country? Some parts of moving abroad aren't up to your employer at all, they're set by the country you're moving to. Every country has its own tax number and social security registration, and you'll need both no matter which job you take. In Portugal 🇵🇹, that means a NIF (tax number) and a NISS (social security number). In Greece 🇬🇷, it's an AFM and an AMKA. In Spain 🇪🇸, you'll need a NIE number followed by a Spanish social security number. And in Bulgaria 🇧🇬, it's called a Unified Civil Number, or UCN. The good news: this part rarely falls entirely on you. Most employers, and Yobbers itself, help you apply for these documents once you arrive, regardless of which country you're moving to or which job you've chosen. Not every job offers the same amount of relocation support, and that's where you get to choose This is the part that often gets missed: relocation support isn't just about the country, it depends on the job itself. Some vacancies come with a full package, flight, temporary housing, and someone guiding you through every step. That kind of setup is a great fit if this is your first move abroad, you're younger, or the whole idea still feels a little daunting. You show up, and most of the groundwork is already done. On our website, you can also filter specifically for jobs that include accommodation . Other jobs, often remote roles, offer more freedom but less handed to you. You might arrange your own housing and figure out more of the practical side yourself. That tends to suit people who've already lived abroad before, who value flexibility, or who simply enjoy being in charge of the details. Neither option is better, it depends on where you are right now. And whichever you choose, one thing stays the same: with Yobbers, you always have a single point of contact from your first application through to your first weeks on the ground. You're never figuring it out entirely on your own. 🤝 How do I see what's included in a specific vacancy? Every vacancy on Yobbers lists its perks upfront, so you can see at a glance what's covered. If a flight, accommodation, or relocation bonus is included, it'll be right there on the listing. If something isn't clear, your Yobbers recruiter can walk you through exactly what to expect before you accept anything. A package that matches where you are Whether you want everything arranged for you or you'd rather handle more yourself, there's a version of working abroad that fits. What matters is knowing what you're signing up for before you go. ✈️ Curious what's included in a job that matches your situation? Explore vacancies abroad and find the one that's the right fit for your first (or next) move.

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