• 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