How To Move Your House Overseas – Step-by-Step Infographic
As an international moving company, we work hard to help everyone interested learn more about the process of moving abroad. That is why, in addition to the our blog posts and articles that offer moving tips and information, we have also created a visual guide to help you understand how to move your home overseas.
Summary of the How To Move Your House Overseas Infographic
A. How to Prepare to Move Overseas
- Select a Moving Company: Choose a licensed, experienced, and bonded international moving company.
- Calculate Size and Volume: Use a volume calculator to estimate shipment size.
- Get a Quote: Obtain a detailed quote and consultation. Start yours at the top of the page.
- Prepare Documents: Gather necessary paperwork for shipment. Our representatives can guide you through this
- Understand Regulations: Learn about customs and regulations for the destination country.
B. Packing & Crating Your Goods
- Inventory Creation: List items in each room.
- Packing Materials: Acquire boxes and packing materials. Our door to door moves will provide you with these
- Secure Valuables: Keep important documents and valuables safe.
- Declutter: Sell or donate unwanted items.
C. Loading, Shipping, and Tracking
- Track Shipment: Monitor your shipment’s progress.
D. Customs Clearance
- Documentation: Ensure all customs paperwork is in order.
E. Choosing Delivery Options
- Delivery Methods: Choose the best delivery method to get your goods overseas
F. Delivery Steps Overseas
- Unloading: Take the container and empty the goods in the destination country
- Storage: Get the goods ready for pickup or delivery
- Unpacking: Bring your goods to your home overseas
- Assembly: Set up good in their correct location in your new home
These steps provide a general guide to moving your home overseas, ensuring a smoother transition from start to finish. If anything was unclear, feel free to call one of our specialists at 562-408-6677
Use this as a general outline as a how to guide on moving a home overseas can be different from household to household. One topic that it doesn’t show is how to convince your partner to move abroad. As everyone will have different circumstances, that is a topic in and of it’s own but you can read our suggestions and recommendations!
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