Moving Abroad Checklist
If you’re moving overseas, you might feel a little stressed out about all the things you need to do before the big day. It’s harder than moving within your own country because you have to deal with immigration, customs, shipping, and a lot more. That’s why it’s important to have a good plan in place.
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We’ve been moving people overseas for years, so we know that planning is the key to a smooth move. We’ve made a moving abroad checklist that you can download and print. It has all the information you need to reduce the stress that can come with moving overseas.
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3-4 Weeks
Once you agree to the moving company’s quote, you’ll need to start planning everything else.
# Friends and Family – Now that everything is set, it’s time to let your family and friends know where you’ll be living.
# Packing & Disposal – Now is the perfect time to cut back on what you have to do. Think about what you need to bring with you and what you can sell or give to charity. If you are packing yourself, get the boxes, tape, suitcases, bubble wrap, etc. that you will need.
# Insurance – We can help you get insurance for your stuff. Just get in touch with us to talk about this choice.
# Bank, Credit & Debit Cards – Tell your bank(s) about your new address.
# Documentation – Make sure you’ve sent us all the right paperwork via email. We can help you with most of this, but if you’re not sure, just ask for advice. We can’t move you if you don’t have the right paperwork.
# Settle Your Balance – You may have already done this during the booking process, but if you still owe money, you need to pay it now.
# Exchange Currency –If you want to change a lot of money, we can help you figure out the best way to do it.
# Subscriptions –Remember to let everyone know about your new address. This could include, say, a TV subscription.
# Doctor/Dentist –Make sure you stop seeing your current dentist and start looking for a new one as soon as you get to your new home.
# Local Authority/Council – Tell the appropriate people that you are leaving.
# Mail – Set up a redirect with the national mail service for your country.
# Driving License – Tell the appropriate vehicle office that your address has changed, and if you need to, register your vehicle.
# Children – Make sure the school knows when you will be leaving.
# Pets – If you need to, find other places for your pets to live.
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1 Week Before
Your moving day is coming up quickly! Now is the time to think about your utilities and other small things.
# Insurance –Now is the time to make sure you’ve filled out your insurance form and emailed it to us if you’re insuring your goods with us.
# Electricity/Gas/Water – Get in touch with your current suppliers and let them know you’re moving.
# Milk/Newspaper/Windows – Pay off any unpaid bills and start ending these services.
# Keys – Make sure you can get the keys to your new home before you move in.
# Fridge/Freezer – Remove everything from your fridge and freezer and let it warm up.
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1 Day Before
Most things are already taken care of, but there are still a few small things to think about.
# Washing Machine & Dishwasher –Drain the pipes so they don’t leak while you’re moving.
# Food & Drink – Make sure you are prepared with enough food and drink for the next day or two. Keep this in mind if your fridge or kitchen appliances aren’t working.
# Sleep Well – Tomorrow is a big day, so get a good night’s sleep and get some rest.
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The Moving Day
Now that the day has come, it’s time to finish up your move.
# Bedding – Take out all of the bedding and clearly label it so that you can unpack it right away at your new home.
# Crew Arrival – Make sure to show the team leader around your property and show them what is going to your new address and what isn’t.
# Completion – Once our team has loaded everything into the truck, we’ll walk through your property with you to make sure everything is okay.
# Before Leaving – Write down all the metre readings that are important and set up a key transfer.
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We hope you find our moving abroad checklist helpful. Should you have any questions or are looking for an experienced moving company to get started, get in touch with the specialists at Baxter Shipping today.