Moving to a New Country: What Services Are Available to Help?

Moving to a new house is one of the most stressful things you can do, and that’s if you’re moving within the same area! When you’re moving abroad, it becomes much trickier and potentially a lot more stressful. So, how can you make it easier on yourself?

Here, you’ll discover some of the services available and some great tips to make moving abroad much simpler.

International shipping

One of the cheapest options is to ship your belongings via USPS or other international courier services like Ask Absolutely. However, this is only recommended for small belongings which weigh less than 5kg. For larger items, you have two main options – either ship them via sea freight or via air freight. Out of the two, sea freight is much cheaper, but it will also take a lot longer to arrive. So, it’s important to weigh up your shipping options in order to make the best decision.

International banking

Of course, it’s not just your stuff you’re going to need to deal with. You’re also going to need to set up international banking. Now, the best option is to set up a local account in your chosen country. However, this can be pretty difficult to do. So, instead it’s worth chatting to the manage of your existing bank to find out more about their international services.

Seeking legal advice

There’s a lot of legalities which come from moving abroad, so you’re going to need a good solicitor to get you through the process. There are a lot of legal services specialising in moving abroad, so it’s definitely worth seeking them out and getting help to navigate through the legal complexities.

Removal companies

Although they can be expensive, international removal companies can save you a lot of time and stress. Not only will they help to pack all of your belongings, but they’re also likely to unpack them at the other end too. If you do plan on using this option, it really pays to compare your options. While most companies will be overly expensive, some will offer more competitive prices.

The above is just some of the services available to help make your international move that little bit easier. As with any move, the earlier you start to plan and prepare, the easier and less stressful you’ll find it. Getting your belongings over to your new country is definitely one of the trickiest and most expensive parts of the process.