Moving abroad : essential points to remember

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An international move is a unique experience, combining excitement, novelty and upheaval. However, this adventure cannot be improvised. It requires rigorous preparation, both administrative and logistical. It’s not just a question of packing your bags, but of thinking about every detail: official documents, organizing transport, finding accommodation, managing contracts, and integrating into the new country.

Fortunately, experts such as Muter Loger are on hand to help individuals and employees make the transition abroad a smooth one, with no unpleasant surprises.

Preparing to leave your home country

  1. Managing all the necessary administrative formalities

Before you leave, you need to make sure that your identity documents are up to date. Your passport must be valid for several months after your arrival date, and depending on your destination, a visa or residence permit may be required.

Some destinations also require a medical certificate, criminal record or translated and legalized documents. These formalities can take time. It is therefore advisable to make arrangements several weeks or even months in advance. If you’re taking your children with you, remember to prepare their school records so that they can be enrolled quickly on the spot. Likewise, inform your health insurers, bank, CAF and tax office of your departure.

To make sure you don’t forget anything, and to guide you step by step, Muter Loger offers you personalized assistance with all these formalities.

   2. Anticipating the organization for moving abroad

Moving abroad requires far more complex logistics than simply changing cities. You need to select the goods you want to take with you, and sell or store those you’re leaving behind. It’s also essential to call on an international moving company capable of handling the sea or air transport of your belongings, with the right customs documents.

Indeed, Muter Loger, in partnership with qualified movers, takes charge of the complete organization of your move: volume estimation, choice of mode of transport, insurance management and convoy follow-up.

Thanks to Muter Loger’s expertise, your move will be secure, supervised, on time and stress-free.

Settling into your new country with peace of mind

  1. Finding suitable accommodation on arrival

Finding accommodation in an unfamiliar country can be a real headache. Criteria, the local property market, rental conditions and even language are all obstacles.

To avoid weeks of uncertainty on arrival, Muter Loger helps you find accommodation before you leave. Our advisors will select properties to suit your needs: proximity to work, schools, transport, budget… In fact, once you’ve found a home, we’ll also take care of all the formalities involved in opening your energy, water, home insurance and internet connection contracts, guaranteeing you a home that’s ready to move into as soon as you arrive.

   2. Promoting rapid, lasting integration

Once you’ve settled in, it’s important to quickly establish a sense of belonging. This means understanding the local culture, mastering the language (even if only partially), and making new friends.

We can also help you through this adaptation phase. For families, for example, we take care of children’s school enrolment, as well as helping them find extracurricular activities. If your spouse wishes to work, he or she can benefit from job-search or retraining support. All this contributes to a harmonious settling-in process, which is essential if you are to make the most of this change.

Conclusion

Moving abroad is an ambitious and often rewarding project, but one that requires rigor, anticipation and support. Every step counts: administrative formalities, moving, settling in, adapting. If you prepare seriously, you’ll gain in peace of mind and efficiency.

With over 30 years’ expertise in international mobility, Muter Loger offers you comprehensive, personalized support. Their objective is clear: to help you make a success of your transition in the best possible conditions, without stress or unforeseen events.

To find out more about our international relocation services, visit Muter Loger or follow us on LinkedIn. Start your new life abroad with confidence and peace of mind.