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Relocation: Before You Leave
Pre-Departure Checklist
To help relieve any moving anxieties you may have, we have created a
checklist to recommend items you should prepare prior to your move. This list
is not all-inclusive and might not be applicable to everyone.
Documents/Records
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Apply for passports, visas, work permits, etc; remember that extra photos may be needed.
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Obtain copies of and update vaccinations for you and your family, if applicable.
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Obtain copies of birth certificates, adoption papers, marriage license, and divorce decree, etc.
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Arrangeforrenewalofhomeautomobilelicensesandobtainaninternationaldriver’slicense,ifpossible.
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Assign power of attorney, if necessary.
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Check insurance policies, wills, tax records, stocks, house deeds, etc.
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Provide spouse’s employer with change of address form for tax purposes.
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Inquire if originals or translations of the required documents are needed.
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Schedule interview with company tax provider, as applicable.
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Schedule appointments for passport photos for all family members.
Household
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Prepare your property (make necessary repairs) and arrange for either sale of your home or a
property management service, or exit lease arrangements if renting.
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Schedule final move date.
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Decide what to take in your sea shipment. Arrange storage for what you are leaving behind.
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Appraise and inventory your household goods.
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Schedule visual survey with your transportation counselor.
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Mail/email completed valued inventory to your transportation counselor.
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Check voltage compatibility in destination country for appliances.
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Donate unwanted items to charity or plan a garage sale.
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Cancel utilities (electricity, water, gas, telephone, cable).
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Cancel other contracts such as gym or other club memberships and cell phone contracts.
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Cancel newspapers, monthly magazine subscriptions, and milk delivery.
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Arrange for mail forwarding service to new address or mail box for very important documents.
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Arrange temporary living accommodations at home and host locations, if needed.
Vehicle
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Sell or store vehicle or motorcycle.
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Confirm title and registration is correct and current.
Medical
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Discuss International benefits and/or enroll in the approved medical plan through your Human
Resources representative.
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Schedule family physicals, inoculations, dental checkups and eye examinations.
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Obtain family medical records and arrange for translations, if needed. Stock up on special dietary needs,
commonly used over the counter drugs and/or prescriptions (if likely unavailable in host country).
In order to help prepare you for your new
country of residence we have highlighted a
fewusefulwebsites foryouto reviewprior
to your move.
We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the
information found on these websites.
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Health
www.who.int/enThe official website of the World Health
Organization
www.cdc.govThe Center for Disease Control and
Prevention, Atlanta, USA - their mission to
promotequalityof lifebypreventingand
controlling disease.