International Movers

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Overseas Guide

There are so many things to think about when moving! Here's a comprehensive checklist to help you stay on track.

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Documents /VISA/ DRIVER LICENCE / PASSPORT

Do not pack your driving license, passport, checkbook or airline tickets. Keep these handy so you can get a hold of them easily.

VISA / DOCUMENTS

* Research on your destination country- to find out if specific travel or work visas are required to live and work in that country.
* Local consulate of the country -The local consulate of the country you are moving to is the first point of contact to seek out when you know you will be moving to a new country.
* Country’s embassy -Call or plan a trip to the country’s embassy to find out what is needed.
* Obtain a visa- In order to obtain a visa you may be required to provide a letter of recommendation. Your employer or bank managers are generally the people the consulate will need the letter from.
* Different requirements - Most countries do have very different requirements if you are planning to travel to that country to vacation as opposed to live and work there. Here at home in the United States it is required that each immigrant living in the country have the proper visa, generally referred to as a green card. There are also student visas or J1’s for college students visiting and working for short period of time and business visas for people who specialize in a particular field and where it is difficult to find someone in the US with the same skill set.
* Other documents that may be needed are:
 - Marriage certificates
 - Divorce certificates
 - Medical certificates
 - Birth Certificate

Passports

* Check if your passport is up to date- You do not want to arrive at the airport on your departure date and find your passport has expired. Passports are issue by the Department of State however they are generally processed through the Post Office or local county council. Applications can also be picked up at the American Automobile Association.
* Apply for a passport you will need the following:
- 2 identical passport size photos
- Picture ID - a valid drivers license will do
- US passport or proof of citizenship
- The fee
- Completed application
You can post in your application and it generally takes up to three weeks to get your new passport.
You must apply in person in the following instances:
- If you are obtaining a passport for the first time
- Last passport was issued more than 12 years ago
- Your passport was lost or stolen
- You were under 18 when your last passport was issued
* Lost or stolen passports- when you are out of the US contact the local Us Embassy and when you are in the US contact:
Passport Services
1425 K Street
NW, Washington, DC 20524

Driving license

In some countries your US driving license will be honored and in others you will be required to obtain a local license. You may also need to have an international driving permit or you may be required to apply for a driving license in the destination country. This really depends on the country to which you are relocating. It is very likely that you will be required to do a complete test including, driving test, written test and eye examination. Do investigate as early as possible on arrival at your destination country. You will be given a grace period in which you will need to obtain a local license where either your old license or your international permit will be honored however this time period varies form country to country.

An international driving license can be obtained at your local DMV however this is really only a certificate of license. It is currently available in nine languages

Apply for an international permit by contacting: AAA Distribution Center
13144 South Pulaski Rd
Alsip, IL 60658.