Hong Kong Orientation Guide

School Search

+ Inquire the generic name for prescriptions. + Purchase extra prescription eyeglasses or contacts.

www.hongkong.brookfieldgrs.com Findtherightschoolforyourchild.Over100 Schools listed.

Children

+ Obtain directory of overseas schools. + Check on and select appropriate schools (arrange visit during home search trip). + Arrange for transfer of school records. + Obtain extra copies of school records (arrange for translation, if needed).

Pet Relocation

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Currency

www.oanda.com Currency converter for up-to-date and historical foreign and exchange.

Pets

+ Check health regulations governing entry into host country. + Obtain medical and vaccination records or papers. + Obtain quarantine requirements and procedures. + Secure import permits or visas, if required, along with photo. + Purchase an appropriate shipping crate or arrange pet shipping company.

Orientation

www.hongkong.brookfieldgrs.com Discover Hong Kong; view interactive orientation maps, street and MTR transit maps. Learn about Hong Kong through our online Orientation Guide.

Monetary/Financial

+ Check on host country’s monetary system. + Obtain foreign currency for use upon arrival. + Help ensure that charge accounts may be used abroad/obtain PIN (personal identification numbers) for use in automated teller machines. + Check with home bank about overseas branches and/or affiliates. + Check home bank’s policy on inactive accounts. + Stop paper statements and arrange for e-banking access + Obtain overseas bank account or local bank account in host location providers. + Notify voter registration and obtain absentee ballots. + Cancel home insurance policy, as applicable.

Translation

www.babelfish.altavista.com Translation site for multiple languages.

Orientation

+ Buy a language dictionary. + Plan a family orientation with your Destination Consultant and talk to your children about their new home.

Travel

+ Schedule property and school tours with your Destination Consultant. + Make airline, car rental and applicable hotel reservations for final move.

Miscellaneous

+ Notify friends and relatives of new address. + Notify magazines, creditors, banks, insurers, etc. of change of address or cancellation.

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