Hong Kong Orientation Guide

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+ Inquire the generic name for prescriptions.
+ Purchase extra prescription eyeglasses or contacts.
Children
+ Obtain directory of overseas schools.
+ Check on and select appropriate schools (arrange visit during home search trip).
+ Arrange for transfer of school records.
+ Obtain extra copies of school records (arrange for translation, if needed).
Pets
+ Check health regulations governing entry into host country.
+ Obtain medical and vaccination records or papers.
+ Obtain quarantine requirements and procedures.
+ Secure import permits or visas, if required, along with photo.
+ Purchase an appropriate shipping crate or arrange pet shipping company.
Monetary/Financial
+ Check on host country’s monetary system.
+ Obtain foreign currency for use upon arrival.
+ Help ensure that charge accounts may be used abroad/obtain PIN (personal identification
numbers) for use in automated teller machines.
+ Check with home bank about overseas branches and/or affiliates.
+ Check home bank’s policy on inactive accounts.
+ Stop paper statements and arrange for e-banking access
+ Obtain overseas bank account or local bank account in host location providers.
+ Notify voter registration and obtain absentee ballots.
+ Cancel home insurance policy, as applicable.
Orientation
+ Buy a language dictionary.
+ Plan a family orientation with your Destination Consultant and talk to your children about their new home.
Travel
+ Schedule property and school tours with your Destination Consultant.
+ Make airline, car rental and applicable hotel reservations for final move.
Miscellaneous
+ Notify friends and relatives of new address.
+ Notify magazines, creditors, banks, insurers, etc. of change of address or cancellation.
School Search
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Schools listed.
Pet Relocation
More information Page 49
Currency
Currency converter for
up-to-date and historical foreign and
exchange.
Orientation
Discover Hong Kong; view interactive
orientation maps, street and MTR transit
maps. Learn about Hong Kong through our
online Orientation Guide.
Translation
Translation site for multiple languages.