10 Useful Tips For Moving From One Country To Another

Personal circumstances change, and when you think your life is settled, something may come along to dispute that fact.Having emigrated from one country  it is now time to move to another, and the head-scratching starts.Where do I go from here?

• First, if you have nothing to sell, and are renting a property, give the landlord notice, and probable leaving date.Some have contracts that stipulate a time period in which they want notice.Get a letter of recommendation, and a statement to say you have paid all rent and have no outstanding debt with them.

• Next, ensure you have evidence of bills paid, and utility receipts.These might come in handy for when you land in the other country.
  Proof you have been an upstanding tenant/citizen in the previous country.

• Ask the police or head of town/village, if they will write a note of 'Good Character'.This might come in useful in the next country.Also, if you have helped neighbours or friends, see if they will give a character reference to add to your resume, if you don't have a job to go to, this is to show you have mixed with others, and can communicate with the general public.

• Assess what you want to take back with you.The chances are, a box that has been unopened since your arrival, is full of unwanted items.Clear out and sell off unwanted bits and pieces, it is amazing what you consider junk, others consider a treasure.This will help boost your moving fund.

• Get quotes for container removals, overland (if possible), seafreight, or air-cargo.Ask around if anyone has a part-container available.Find out if they insure even if you have packed.It might be cheaper if you part-pack yourself.Some companies will supply the container, and leave you to load/unload, and deal with customs.This can often save a fortune but is hard work, ensure you have the help of good friends and family.

• If you are taking a car, and do not have many personal items, ask if the company build crates around the car, and then pack items.Again, this is a big saving. 

 

• Buy vacuum bags if you can.These are great for making less box cargo, and can save a lot of space and money.Purchase perfumed sacks to store clothing, this helps prevent them smelling musty if they are stored for several weeks.

• Don't just pack shoes, pack them with things inside, such as small ornaments wrapped in socks.

• Empty plastic food cartons can become sturdy storage pots for fragile items.Cut soda bottles in half, and use two sizes, small and large.Use  the bottom of the small ones  to store wrapped items, and cover, then seal with tape.This makes waterproof, and sturdy containers. 

• Leave your address with two people who can be trusted to send your post to you.This helps cut out the cost of paying for mail redirection.If one becomes unavailable, you have the other to call upon.

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