Things to do before travelling abroad

Going abroad is bold and best decision for someone who has prepared for it it will be the worst decision for someone who hasn’t prepared for it.This article will help you to understand the procedure, plan according and organise things so that everything moves in safe smooth manner.

Below are the general documents applies to almost all countries.

  • Valid passport of all you family members travelling with you.
  • Invitation letter from the company you will work for in abroad
  • Booked flight ticket
  • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 3 last months)
  • Travel and health insurance covered.
  • Make the documents legal most people forget this step and will get into serious trouble Read all things on making documents legal. Get your documents apostille before leaving you can apply. marriage , degree, birth certificates make them all legal for the country your travelling.
  • Confirmed accommodation.
  • Contract from the company you will work for.
  • If you want to drive in other country check the rules in other country regarding your license.
  • Obtain a telephone number for other country.
  • Refer this site specifically for Poland. Navigate to post admission ad pre departure tabs.This is not only for students for everyone.

Put all these in the folder we mentioned earlier.

Settle all the things in your hometown.

  • File your taxes or tax returns before leaving.
  • Ask your kids school for school leaving certificate.
  • If you are living on rent inform your landlord when you will be leaving.If you own home sell it or sent it(prefered) tell them when they can occupy the house.
  • Visit local post office to re-route your courier to new destination.
  • Most of the things in your present house you cannot carry so its better you plan to send these back to your parents or friends or relatives home or sell it on OLX or some selling firm.This will also give you some extra amount.
  • Contact you bank for further actions that needs tobe taken before moving to abroad.enquire about the global account they provide and check for the prices.
  • Cancel all the newspaper subscriptions.
  • Settle all the dues, Telephone, TV, Other services that you don’t need anymore and ask them to cancel the service and you don't need it anymore.
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