Moving Overseas Advice From The Experts

Moving Day may still be a few months away, but when it comes to an international relocation

, you can never begin planning too soon! There are countless details to remember, innumerable things to take care of, and a whole slew of official documents to fill out before moving abroad. If you are relocating with children, you need to prepare them emotionally for the move and help them pack. If you are shipping your car overseas, find a reliable international auto shipping company to trust with your prized possession. Furthermore, there are boxes to pack, a house full of belongings to sort through, prescriptions to fill, school and medical records to obtain, banking to take care of, mail to forward - and the list goes on.

To help you prepare for your grand move overseas, here are some expert tips on international relocations. Listening to what the pros have to say will help ensure that your move goes off without a hitch.

1) Hire a reliable international shipping company, preferably one which has been recommended by trusted friends or family. Shop around for the best shipping rates and moving services, getting quotes from at least three reputable shipping firms. Today's professional movers do much more than merely transport your belongings from point A to point B; they actually come to your home to help you pack, estimate your shipping costs, and suggest the best mode of transportation for your possessions.

Make detailed to-do lists and check off each item as it is completed. Take some of the burden off of yourself by handing out age-appropriate tasks to all family members. As you pack, keep an accurate inventory of the items in each box and label the boxes clearly. Not only will you know exactly which room the boxes go into in your new home, but if anything gets lost or damaged, you can use your list in your insurance claim.

3) Get your finances in order. Inform your creditors that you are moving and make sure your credit cards will be accepted in your new location. You can keep your existing bank account open but be sure to inform your bank when and to where you are planning to move. Learn all about your new currency, including the current exchange rate with the currency you presently use. Similarly, let your contants know your new address and arrange with your postal company to have your mail forwarded.

Since it can take weeks or months to obtain a visa, begin the application process as soon as possible. Everyone in the family is also required to have a valid (current) passport. If you are taking your vehicle with you, find out if you need an international driver's license. The best place to get accurate, updated information about traveling requirements is the embassy of the country you are moving to.

5) Although preparing to move abroad is daunting, traveling overseas is also an exciting adventure. To stir up some excitement for the Big Day - especially if you are moving with children - find out everything you can about the country which you will soon call "home." Whether you have to adapt to a new culture or learn a new language, there are scores of online resources which can help you in your endeavors.

by: Tomer Harel

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