Clearing Customs and settling in your new home
Clearing customs can be a confusing and frustrating process when moving internationally as the process is filled with unfamiliar forms and rules.
IntlMOVE will help make this process less stressful by helping you coordinate the necessary paperwork needed when moving your household goods and personal effects overseas.
IntlMOVE destination agent will help you determine the documentation needed.
However, rules and regulations change regularly so you will want to contact your local consulate or embassy to get the most up-to-date guidelines for normal customs clearance.
In general , most countries will not allow firearms, live plants or seeds , open bottles, liquids, flammable cleaning solutions or other toxic liquid substances, alcohol or pressure spray cans.
Some countries do allow firearms or live plants or seeds with proper documents and licenses, so make sure you have a clear understanding of the local rules and regulations regarding these items.
If you are moving a car, customs does not allow personal items to be placed in the vehicle.
Your IntlMOVE consultant can help you with moving your car overseas with the rest of your household goods.
There are several documents including the title of the car, copies of licenses and insurance and other documentation that needs to be gathered before IntlMOVE can ship your car overseas.
Each country has its own list of restricted items, so make sure to do your research to avoid any delays or problems.
Moving with Pets
If you are moving your pets overseas, you will also want to determine what documentation you will need to clear customs.
You will want to get copies of all of your veterinary records including your most recent vaccination records.
Plan ahead because your pet may be required to get additional vaccinations.
Many countries require a mandatory quarantine period, so be prepared to be separated from your pets for a period of time.
Hiring a pet relocation service to help move your pet overseas will help you sort through the paperwork and will help you with proper kennels for cargo shipments.
If your new home is not ready when your personal belongings clear customs, your destination agent will have to store your household goods.
Make sure that IntlMOVE and your destination agent has all of your updated contact information so you can get settled as soon as possible!
When your household goods have cleared customs, IntlMOVE destination agent will contact you and arrange for the delivery of your household goods and furniture to your new home.
