What to Do When Moving Abroad
Have you made the decision to move abroad? If so, it’s time to begin preparing for the move. You can have a relatively hassle-free relocation experience if you take the time to plan out everything that needs to be accomplished before you move. The last thing you want to do is rush and try to get everything done last minute. With so many things that require a few weeks to accomplish, it’s important to plan ahead in order to get everything done in time. So, make a checklist of what you need to have finished before you move and assign a date to each item to schedule when it needs to be accomplished.
Tasks that you may want on your checklist include:
- Finalizing which items you’ll be taking with you
- Selling or donating the items that you won’t need at your new home
- Hiring a moving company to ship your household items to your new residence
- Getting any legal papers you need in order
- Asking your children’s school for academic records, if applicable
- Canceling any magazine or other subscriptions that you’ll no longer need
- Opening up a new bank account in the other country if your current bank doesn’t provide services there
- Changing your cell phone service, if necessary
There are also several things that you will want to take care of right away. This includes acquiring or updating passports, if necessary; contacting your new home country’s consulate or embassy in the United States to figure out the type of visa you’ll need; purchasing plane tickets early to lock-in a good price; figuring out your housing situation; and acquiring health insurance.
When it comes to hiring a moving company, you’ll want to find one with moving crews that specialize in international relocations. With trained professionals handling your items, you can feel confident that your items will reach their new location easily. Atlantic Relocation Systems is a moving company serving the Tampa, FL, area that has these types of international moving crews, and we can ship virtually any type of household item to almost anywhere on the planet. For a consultation and guaranteed price quote, contact us today.
