The Logistics of Your International Move

THE LOGISTICS OF YOUR INTERNATIONAL MOVE INTERNATIONAL QUICK FACTS There are more than 6.3 MILLION AMERICANS living abroad Employment from U.S. companies overseas increased by 2.4 MILLION 2000 2010 In the first decade of the millennium The number of young Americans planning to move abroad has risen from 5.1% 1% TO 5.1% 1% GET ALL PAPERWORK IN ORDER Moving from one country to another is more complicated than moving across town. You'll need the right documentation so that everything is set when you arrive in your new home country. PASSPORT If you do not already have a current passport, you will need one. Do this at least 4-6 weeks in advance to make sure you receive it in time for your move. 合 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS WORK VISA If you are planning on Every country has different working in your new requirements for residency. Make sure you have the country, arrange for a work visa before your documents youneed and arrival. you understand what is expected of you. PETS If you are taking a pet with you, obtain all the necessary records from your veterinarian and check local regulations. PREPARE FOR YOUR BIG MOVE 合 Secure your new place to live Learn about your new country and its customers. Start planning! Figure out what you want to take and what you Pay any outstanding bills. can leave behind. Note: You cannot self pack on an international move Purge items you dont want to keep to make it easier to plen going forward Hire a mover with international Sell or give away items you don't want experience to transport your belongings Make your travel arrangements Weve goodbye and say hello to your new ife! INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY HOLLANDER STORAGE & MOVING CO. http://www.hollandermovers.com/ SOURCES http://www.internations.org/magszine/moving-to-another-country-final-to-dos-15269 http://offbeathome.com/201/04/how-to-move-internationally http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2008/07/28/a-growing-trend-of-leaving-america http://www.howtodothings.com/travel/how-to-r rto-move-to-another-country http://saro.org/ http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/labor/news/2012/07/09/mes8/5-facts-about-overseas-outsourcing/ http://www.expatinfodesk.com/blog/201/12/30/why-are-so-many-americans-moving-abroad/ THE LOGISTICS OF YOUR INTERNATIONAL MOVE INTERNATIONAL QUICK FACTS There are more than 6.3 MILLION AMERICANS living abroad Employment from U.S. companies overseas increased by 2.4 MILLION 2000 2010 In the first decade of the millennium The number of young Americans planning to move abroad has risen from 5.1% 1% TO 5.1% 1% GET ALL PAPERWORK IN ORDER Moving from one country to another is more complicated than moving across town. You'll need the right documentation so that everything is set when you arrive in your new home country. PASSPORT If you do not already have a current passport, you will need one. Do this at least 4-6 weeks in advance to make sure you receive it in time for your move. 合 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS WORK VISA If you are planning on Every country has different working in your new requirements for residency. Make sure you have the country, arrange for a work visa before your documents youneed and arrival. you understand what is expected of you. PETS If you are taking a pet with you, obtain all the necessary records from your veterinarian and check local regulations. PREPARE FOR YOUR BIG MOVE 合 Secure your new place to live Learn about your new country and its customers. Start planning! Figure out what you want to take and what you Pay any outstanding bills. can leave behind. Note: You cannot self pack on an international move Purge items you dont want to keep to make it easier to plen going forward Hire a mover with international Sell or give away items you don't want experience to transport your belongings Make your travel arrangements Weve goodbye and say hello to your new ife! INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY HOLLANDER STORAGE & MOVING CO. http://www.hollandermovers.com/ SOURCES http://www.internations.org/magszine/moving-to-another-country-final-to-dos-15269 http://offbeathome.com/201/04/how-to-move-internationally http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2008/07/28/a-growing-trend-of-leaving-america http://www.howtodothings.com/travel/how-to-r rto-move-to-another-country http://saro.org/ http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/labor/news/2012/07/09/mes8/5-facts-about-overseas-outsourcing/ http://www.expatinfodesk.com/blog/201/12/30/why-are-so-many-americans-moving-abroad/