Once you have decided to relocate and make the move abroad, the most beneficial decision you can make is to choose a relocation service company that specifically focuses on relocating expats abroad.
Here are some key relocation services that you may want to consider.
· Transport and removals: Your valuable items and furniture should be transported by a professional company, this will ensure your effects are packed and handled with care.
· Pet Transport: There are regulations that must be upheld, so choosing a company with experience and know how will ensure you have the right documents and vaccinations.
· Vehicle Transport: Many expats chose to take their vehicles to their new abode, this requires documents and in some cases import tax.
Once you have arrived at your new location, you may want to look around for services on hand, or you may decide to arrange certain services so that when you arrive you have everything arranged.
Here are some key services that you may want consider.
· Visas & Immigration: It is imperative that you have the correct documentation for the country you propose moving to, this includes the entrance visas, if required, and resident permits. If you are going to work in that country, either for a company or self-employed, you will need to know the correct procedure.
· Legal Services: It is vital that you have a lawyer that speaks your language. You may be purchasing a home or living in rented accommodation, maybe you are buying a business or want to prepare a Will of Testament, whatever legal transactions you require a recommended lawyer is always the best solution.
· Schooling: Each family has its own ideas on how they would like their children educated. Most European countries have international junior and senior schools and for further education, colleges and universities. You may however choose to educate your child in a local state school at the beginning, this will help them integrate into the country and learn the language first hand.
· Language: Learning the language of the country you propose to live in is vital, not only will this help you with every day’s tasks, it will benefit you to integrate into your new way of life. There are private groups of languages classes, private classes and classes provided by the local town halls.
· Medical Services: You may be entitled to the state medical health service depending on your status. However, most expats chose to use a private medical company too. Most companies offer a family pack and some offer worldwide cover. In some countries you will be required to have private cover for the application of residency.
· Banking & Foreign Exchange Services: When you arrive in your new home, you will have costs to cover, and need to be prepared. So opening a foreign exchange account with funds ready to use is a practical and money saving service that is vital for everyone who wants to avoid the high commissions charged by banks.
· Property Management: A relocation company will be able to recommend a company to suit your needs, this may include renting out a property you have bought for investment purpose, gardens, pools and general maintenance.
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