IntlMOVE Guide for Moving Overseas

Moving from one country to another can be quite scary and nerve-wracking. But, just like moving across town or across the country, this can be handled easily with proper preparation and an expert international mover like IntlMOVE.

Contact IntlMOVE as soon as possible. Shipping household goods overseas is far more complicated than a local move so don’t wait until the last minute to begin preparations.

An unlicensed international mover can spell disaster.
A local or long distance mover is just that, a local or long distance mover and they can be very good at what they do, but they cannot legally transport your belongings overseas. For this, you must use a licensed international mover like IntlMOVE.

International moves require careful consideration regarding packing.
Your possessions will be traveling on land, on sea and then on land again.
There are a lot of steps to get your prized possessions from your home in the US to your home in your new destination country.
For this reason you will want to take extra care in packing your items with many layers of protection.

Everyone has a budget when moving, so discuss packing with IntlMOVE.
IntlMOVE can pack your belongings for an additional cost or provide tips for you to pack yourself.
Before you move, think about what you’re going to take, what you are going to need and how long you are going to be in your destination country.
Is this a permanent or temporary move?
If you take your household appliances, will you be able to use them in your destination country?
Will you need an adapter to run your electrical appliances?
Depending on the length of time you plan to live in your destination country, you may want to consider storing items that you cannot use, or do not need, and only take personal effects and items that will give you pleasure and keep you from being homesick.
If this is a temporary move, research what it would cost to rent versus purchase items in your destination country or maybe rent a furnished residence.
If your move is permanent, then you may want to take everything with you.

Check with customs to see what you can and cannot bring into your destination country.  This will also help you to determine what you will bring.
IntlMOVE includes customs clearance in your quote. This means there is a customs clearance agent that will facilitate your paperwork.
It does not mean that duties and taxes are paid by the international moving company. Check to see what documents, duties or taxes you may be required to produce and or pay, if any. You may be exempt from duties and taxes depending on your status for entering the country.
Each situation is individual and unique.
You should contact the consulate or embassy for the latest updates in regulations and requirements.

Once you know what you are taking, it is important to make a list.
IntlMOVE will ask you to complete an item list.
It is important to know what you are taking so the total volume can be estimated in order to provide you with a quote.

The internet is a great tool and the item lists can generally be found on an international moving company website.
They are usually very easy to use and once you enter the quantity of the items you are taking, the volume can be calculated automatically with the click of your mouse.
Once you have determined the volume, decided if you will pack or have the international moving company pack, the next item to consider is insurance.

Insurance is optional but it is always recommended.
Discuss with IntlMOVE the coverage types that are available.
Loss and damage coverage is only issued if the packing is done by the carrier.
You can still insure your shipment if you pack yourself but the coverage will be for loss only.

Once your shipment is ready to ship overseas, IntlMOVE will advise you the shipping details for your shipment and the agent that will be handling your shipment in your destination country.
Enjoy, prepare, research, have fun in your new adventure and good luck with your international move.