Relocating<\/a> from the United States to another destination overseas can seem like a daunting task. You have to make preparations to have your belongings shipped, your car shipped, find a home overseas, and prepare all the documentation that will be required. Some of this may be all at the same time, which causes undue frustration. Professional shipping companies exist to help make your move less stressful. These companies are staffed with<\/span> international movers<\/span><\/a> who can help you get on track and keep on a schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Before you begin making your moving preparations, some documents are going to be essential in your move. The time it may take you to acquire the items on the list will vary, especially if you do not have the requirements on hand. Before moving, make sure that you have fulfilled all the necessary documentation required and have them together in a safe place before you move.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A necessary piece of documentation is your passport. Without a passport, you will not be able to travel or move overseas. Your passport will be issued in your country of origin, like the United States. Most countries will not allow a person to cross their borders without a passport. The process of obtaining a passport can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to complete. You will have to go to the U.S. Department of State to request your passport with documentation and ID proving your citizenship and a recent photo for the passport.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to your passport, you will be required to have a visa if you plan on remaining overseas for any length of time. A visa is a travel document that is placed inside the passport that allows a traveler to remain in a country for a specific purpose for a specific period of time. The visa is issued by the country in which you plan on living in. When moving, you will need a<\/span> residency visa<\/span><\/a>. You must contact the consulate of the country you wish to live in to receive more information on their requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Two documents that you will need while living internationally are your birth certificate and your social security card. These items need to be guarded and kept safe. Making several copies will make it easier for you to distribute them when an agency asks for them. Your birth certificate should be an original issued by the state you were born in, bearing the seal of the state on it.<\/span><\/p>\n If you need to replace either of these documents before you move, you can reach out to the agencies that take care of these. The vital records office in your state should be able to supply you with an official copy of your birth certificate, but you will be required to pay a fee for this. The<\/span> social security administration<\/span><\/a> has specific requirements when issuing you a new card. They will send this to you in the mail once you have completed their application process.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are plenty of other documents that you can take with you when moving internationally. You may need these at some point during your move or while you are living in a new country. As always, you should have several copies of the documents available so that you do not have to take the official ones with you.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you have ever moved locally, you know that the sooner you begin making the preparations, the better. The same applies to international moves, but on a much larger time frame. You will want to begin your preparations for an overseas move at least three months in advance, if not more. Many things have to be done before an overseas move takes place. By allowing the shipping company time to prepare will ensure your items are where they need to be on time.<\/span><\/p>\nEssential Documents for an Overseas Move<\/b><\/h2>\n
Passport<\/b><\/h3>\n
Visa<\/b><\/h3>\n
Birth Certificate and Social Security Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
Other Documents to Consider<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Start Preparing Early<\/b><\/h2>\n