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INTERNATIONAL MOVING CHECKLIST

TWO OR THREE MONTHS BEFORE THE MOVE

Establish a timetable for the move. Consider when the working partner has to be in

the new location, and when the rest of the family will follow.

Decide what to do with your current housing: rent out, sell, or terminate lease.

Look into storage costs for storing personal possessions in your home country rather

than shipping them to the new destination.

Choose the moving company and set a date for the movers to pack your belongings.

Obtain information and documentation from your UniGroup Representative for

the paperwork needed to complete prior to packing, including the Order For Service

form, Extended Protection coverage and documents related to export and import

customs clearance, and shipment of your personal possessions.

Consider a small airfreight shipment of essential items that you would like to be

there on your arrival.

Choose a relocation agent and inform them of your accommodation and schooling

needs (if you are one of the lucky ones whose company provides a relocation

service). Check out the many links on the UniGroup Relocation website for

information or assistance with your relocation needs.

Obtain original copies of important documents, i.e., passports, driving license(s),

birth certificate(s), wedding certificate(s), school report(s), work references and

medical reports.

Apply for visa(s) and working permit(s), if applicable. See links.

Gather information on the new location or your new country of residence by visiting

our website:

Arrange temporary accommodation for the period prior to the move (when having

your house packed up) and in the new destination prior to the arrival of your

belongings.

Give notice to your child’s school and request school reports.

Investigate schooling in the new residence.

Investigate work opportunities for partner and/or children in the new destination.

If possible, arrange to visit the destination prior to moving in order to find housing

and schooling.

Check on the quarantine laws regarding taking pets to your new destination.

Consider whether private medical insurance will be required in your new residence.

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International Moving Checklist