Checklist (ENG)

General
With this list we like to give you an idea of the documents needed for a removal abroad and the things you should arrange before the removal. Requirements can differ per country. Please check carefully what is applicable in your destination country.

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• Passport/drivers license (check validity)
• Visa
• International vaccination certificate (remember to observe the prescribed vaccination period before departure)
• Travel documents/travel insurance
• De-registration at civic hall and/or foreign police
• Birth certificate(s)
• Marriage certificate
• Statement from your G.P. with information about your health (health certificate)
• Other medical files dentist, specialists etc.
• Health & vaccination certificate for your pets
• Employment contract or letter from your future employer
• Originals of diplomas, certificates, degrees and accurate translations (also make copies and ship those separate from the originals)
• A statement from the principal of your children’s school concerning the grade, results and kind of education
• Documents dealing with your religion (certificate of baptism etc)
• Address book
• Extra passport photos
• Keys and spare keys
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What you must also have in your hand baggage:

• Inventory list
• Shipping details
• Jewelery, valuable items
• Contact details of destination agent
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Before departure:

• Update and compile address book of family, friends and other contacts as GP, school, bank etc.
• Make a list of who must be notified of your departure
• Arrange to have gas, water, electricity meters read and shut down after the removal
• Separate pictures and negatives
• When you take your car make sure it is de-registered locally to avoid paying taxes twice
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Cancel:

• Leases and rentals
• Maintenance contracts
• Insurances
• Membership library
• Membership clubs
• Telephone subscription
• Newspaper subscription
• Magazine subscription
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Close:

• bank accounts
• savings accounts
• automatic payments
• power of attorney
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Miscellaneous

• Fill out notification of removal at post office to ensure mail is forwarded to new address or send E-cards via our website
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