A move overseas has much in common with a local or national move move.  You will find yourself in a whirlwind of planning, organising and packing, while getting stressed and even thinking again about the merits of making such a move.

You will also have additional issues to consider, but on the plus side, there are some you might not have to worry about at all.

If you spend enough time researching and planning  in advance front, you might even find the process less intimidating than first feared.

Begin by finding the right removal company for the task ,i.e. one with a good track record of handling international moves.  A good and reputable firm will be able and willing to help with any documentation you need for your chosen country.

The move itself might take several weeks or even months to finish, so you take the time to find a firm with good options and procedures for packing, loading, storage, transit, unloading and unpacking. If your move is not to be permanent then you could put some property into UK storage until you return.

Take just what you need is the best advice, especially for clothing. If you’re travelling to a place untroubled by dark clouds of rain and chill winds then the fleeces and  cardigans might not be needed.  You could save yourself further time and cost by buying what need when you arrive in the new country.

Electrical appliances need special considered as different nations have different mains voltages, usually 240V or 110V.  Conversion plugs can be used for some items, and some will run on either voltage, but in an age of security fears and more stringent airport or port regulations, transporting electrical or electronic devices in your luggage or storage boxes might cause you more problems.