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As You Begin to Plan Your International Move, We Offer You The Following Guidelines - To Get You Started.
Country Information
Every country is different. They each have their own laws and customs.
To help you avoid any inadvertent problems after you've relocated, we
suggest that you contact that country's consulate to study the
etiquette and rules of the country prior to your move. The U.S. embassy
of your new country can provide vital information as well. They will
have lists of many helpful items, including such lists of schools that
follow the traditional U.S. curriculum and provide all instruction in
English. The consulate can also explain the different health care
policies and how they affect foreign nationals in the country to which
you are moving.
Visas/Passports
In international travel, it is especially important to make sure you
have covered all legal issues carefully. We advise you to definitely
contact the consulate of the country you're moving to, in order to
obtain all of the legal documents and permits that are required for
immigration to the new country. Your local post office can supply you
with passport applications. You'll need two (2) specially-sized photos.
These can be obtained at most photography studios. You will also need a
copy of your birth certificate. Do
not forget to allow at least one (1) month for processing and delivery
of your passport. If you're not sure if a visa is required or how to
obtain a visa for the country you're moving to, it is best to contact
the consular representative. In addition, depending on your country of
destination, you may also be required to obtain a work permit. If that
is the case, you must get one before leaving the United States.
Vaccinations and Inoculations
Before you move overseas, you should check with the consular
representative of your destination country or the U.S. Public Health
Service Quarantine Division. They can advise you about any necessary
inoculations. Depending on your country of destination, you may need
immunizations, inoculations, or booster shots before moving overseas.
In addition, your children will most likely need these medical
procedures, in order to enroll in school.
Personal Records, Documents and Valuables
If you are moving to a foreign country, you will need comprehensive
documentation. You should obtain all personal records, for everyone in
your family and carry these with you when you move. These records
should include such items as: prescriptions, medical records, school
transcripts, marriage and birth certificates and vehicle registrations.
Do not ship these with the rest of your belongings!!
Please note: It is essential that everyone in your family should get
complete medical and dental check-ups prior to moving, so that all the
records are up-to-date. It may take some time to establish medical
contacts after you relocate.
In addition, any valuables from safe deposit boxes and jewelry should be carried with you as well, and not shipped.
Financial Matters
In order to be on the safe side, you should close any charge accounts
that you won't be using overseas, in addition to your savings and
checking accounts. The overseas representative at your local bank can
provide you with assistance, regarding information about currency
exchange rates, letters of credit, the transfer of funds or other
financial matters.
In addition, it is a good idea to look into specialized overseas
planning for your financial and tax needs. Most large, international
accounting and consulting firms will be able to show you how to deal
with both U.S. and foreign tax obligations.
Restricted Items
Some countries have restrictions on what you can and cannot take across
the host country's borders. You should discuss any items that you have
questions about with our international relocation consultants.
Occasionally, you will find that some of your appliances and other
electrical items may not work in your new home. This is due to
differences in power service between countries. In some cases, you may
need special adapters; in others, you may need to purchase new
equipment altogether.
Pets
If you are bringing your pet with you for a move overseas, you must be
sure to bring copies of your pet's health and rabies vaccination
records, and to update identification tags.
In addition, we suggest that you talk to your pet's veterinarian about
making sure your pet is comfortable during the trip overseas. They may
suggest a tranquilizer or some other kind of measure. If you will be
shipping your pet by air, talk to the airline well in advance to check
the regulations and services, and to make reservations. Try to take a
flight during slack periods when there's more room in the cargo area.
It would also be better to book a direct flight, if possible, to reduce
the amount of time your pet will be confined.
You'll need a portable air-transport kennel that's large enough for
your pet to stand and move around. Give your pet a chance to get used
to the container long before you take the trip. Mark the container
"Live Animal," and attach a label that includes your pet's name, your
name, new address and phone number, and any other special handling
instructions you may have.
Air Freight
A lot of the success of any move lies in good planning - in advance.
Think about the essential items that you will need as soon as you
arrive in your home - the things you do not want to wait for. You may
want to ship some of these items by air before you leave, just to be
sure.
Storage
No matter how long you will be overseas, you may not wish to move all
of your belongings. Moishe's has a number of storage facilities to
accommodate all of your storage needs - before and/or during your stay
overseas.
Settling In
We advise you to check in with the U.S. embassy as soon as possible
after your arrival in your new home country. The experienced personnel
at the embassy can answer any questions you have; and they can assist
you in local registration and any other official procedures. |
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