You can buy or order them or collect them for your local businesses, who may be happy to get rid of extra boxes. It's time to start packing! Collect moving boxes and packing supplies.You'll still have to call everyone who sends you mail (bills, subscriptions or even friends and family) for your new address. Remember that the post office can only do this for one year. Go to your post office and get your mail forwarded.Make an inventory of the items around your home that will need to come with you, and things you can get rid of to lessen the cost of your move. Check with your insurance providers (health, car, homeowners) about what will happen to your coverage once you move and take appropriate action to ensure >you're covered.Close any memberships you have with clubs or gyms.Prepare as well in case you won't have access to your money for a few days.

Otherwise, you may have to close your accounts, pay the necessary transfer fees or have your bank cut you a check. If it's the same bank but in a different state or branch, then they should be able to transfer your money electronically and switch your home branch. Talk to you bank about moving your bank accounts to your new city.This includes medical and dental records, school records, and any other financial and legal records you may have. Get your records ready to be transferred.See if your new neighborhood has some type of neighborhood association or Chamber of Commerce and request them to send you information.This will give you an idea if you can get rid of some major appliances or furniture, and if you have to buy new ones. Create a floor plan and moving in plan for your new home.Create a realistic budget and start talking to international shippers to get moving estimates.Collect receipts so you can claim them later for tax purposes. Start organizing yourself and have a moving file, such as a folder or box where you can put all the papers you need for your move.And so, once you know you're moving abroad and you know where you're going, here is your essential packing and moving checklist to get you prepared for the weeks before your move. To help you out, it's always good to write things down. No matter how much you prepare or get organized, international moving can still be a stressful time.

Checklist for international move