Hong Kong Orientation Guide

Relocation: Before You Leave

Pre-Departure Checklist

In order to help prepare you for your new country of residence we have highlighted a fewusefulwebsites foryouto reviewprior to your move.

To help relieve any moving anxieties you may have, we have created a checklist to recommend items you should prepare prior to your move. This list is not all-inclusive and might not be applicable to everyone.

We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information found on these websites.

Documents/Records

+ Apply for passports, visas, work permits, etc; remember that extra photos may be needed. + Obtain copies of and update vaccinations for you and your family, if applicable. + Obtain copies of birth certificates, adoption papers, marriage license, and divorce decree, etc. + Arrangeforrenewalofhomeautomobilelicensesandobtainaninternationaldriver’slicense,ifpossible. + Assign power of attorney, if necessary.

Embassies Worldwide rl i e

www.embassyworld.com Directory and search engine for the world’s embassies and consulates.

+ Check insurance policies, wills, tax records, stocks, house deeds, etc. + Provide spouse’s employer with change of address form for tax purposes. + Inquire if originals or translations of the required documents are needed. + Schedule interview with company tax provider, as applicable. + Schedule appointments for passport photos for all family members.

Health

www.who.int/en The official website of the World Health Organization

Household

www.cdc.gov The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, USA - their mission to promotequalityof lifebypreventingand controlling disease.

+ Prepare your property (make necessary repairs) and arrange for either sale of your home or a property management service, or exit lease arrangements if renting. + Schedule final move date. + Decide what to take in your sea shipment. Arrange storage for what you are leaving behind. + Appraise and inventory your household goods. + Schedule visual survey with your transportation counselor. + Donate unwanted items to charity or plan a garage sale. + Cancel utilities (electricity, water, gas, telephone, cable). + Cancel other contracts such as gym or other club memberships and cell phone contracts. + Cancel newspapers, monthly magazine subscriptions, and milk delivery. + Arrange for mail forwarding service to new address or mail box for very important documents. + Arrange temporary living accommodations at home and host locations, if needed. + Mail/email completed valued inventory to your transportation counselor. + Check voltage compatibility in destination country for appliances.

Vehicle

+ Sell or store vehicle or motorcycle. + Confirm title and registration is correct and current.

Medical

+ Discuss International benefits and/or enroll in the approved medical plan through your Human Resources representative. + Schedule family physicals, inoculations, dental checkups and eye examinations. + Obtain family medical records and arrange for translations, if needed. Stock up on special dietary needs, commonly used over the counter drugs and/or prescriptions (if likely unavailable in host country).

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