- Arrange for Pre-Move Survey if you are moving your household goods
- Double check all items against your pre-move survey inventory to ensure all items are listed.
- Double check with your movers that all dates are confirmed.
- Ensure that your move is adequately insured (Read and understand the terms & conditions).
- Arrange storage if necessary
- Arrange transport services for pets
- Renew Passports
- Renew Driver’s License. Apply for International Driver’s Permit. Pick up extra forms for renewing the driving permit annually.
- Begin non-resident visa or permit applications
- Apply for Visitors Visa if Preview Trip is authorized
- Schedule Preview Trip if authorized
- Decide what accounts are essential to keep and notify the appropriate banks that the account holder will be overseas.
- Empty and close any safe deposit boxes.
- Notify the postal service and request to redirect your mail to your new address.
- Contact schools and arrange for transfer of student records.
- Notify any child care services with a proper notice of withdrawal.
- Contact any tutors, gardeners, cleaners etc that you will no longer require their services
- Contact your doctors for medical records and possible referrals to a new physician at your destination.
- Modify your insurance policies on property, vehicles and medical services where required.
- Cancel or redirect newspapers and magazine subscriptions.
- Arrange for hotels, rental cars or temporary housing required during the move process.
- Conduct Home Search and School Search in host country
- Ensure lease documentation has been finalized and all rental deposits have been paid
- Confirm temporary accommodation bookings
- Confirm airport transfer
- Determine what you really wish to take with you. Hold a garage sale or contact a charity to take the items you do not want. (or donate to charity)
- Arrange for disconnection of utilities such as electricity, gas, cables, mobile phone, telephone and broadband services.
- Prepare a survival kit with items you may need at short notice.
- Convert your local currency to ensure you can pay for incidentals on arrival in the country of your destination.
- Close Bank accounts if you have not already done so – watch out for any last minute transactions!
- Check all power and water has been turned off and hand your keys to the appropriate person.
- Ensure all important documents are in your possession and make certified copies
Important Documents
- It could take several weeks to get official copies of vital records and other documents. Start the process early. Consider taking:
- Birth and Marriage Certificates
- Vaccination, Medical and Dental Records
- Academic Records and Diplomas
- Employment Records
- Proof of Residency (utility bill, statement, etc.)
- Living Will and Testament