Getting ready for a move can be anxiety-filled enough when you are moving locally or to another state--but planning for an international move from El Paso can take your anxiety to the next level! Fortunately, if an international move is on your horizon, a little planning and insight can go a long way in ensuring a smooth transition in your move from El Paso. Questioning what to do first? We have got a few thoughts to help you begin.
Investigate Documentation Requirements
One of the more arduous and somewhat time-consuming tasks of planning an international move is examining all of the documentation that is necessary. You'll need to discern, for instance, if you'll need a passport, a visa, or some other form of documentation to legally relocate. Don’t forget that applying and getting approved for a passport or visa can take weeks or even months, so this is not something you will want to procrastinate about.
Even after you have arrived in your new country, you'll want to have already done your investigation on the steps you will need to take to obtain a driver's license, legal identification, or other crucial documentation quickly.
Pare Down Your Possessions in El Paso
Shipping your possessions from here to there is commonly the most adept (and economical) option for an international move. Likewise, as you might imagine, international shipping of big items (such as furniture) isn't low-priced. This is why it is recommended to pare down your things as much as practically possible before you embark on your international move.
One popular option to ponder in the time ahead of your move is holding a garage sale to sell off some of the items you don't plan on relocating with you. This can be a great way to earn some extra money (which can be used to help with those international shipping costs) and reduce the total amount of "stuff" you will need to have shipped.
Certainly, if you plan on your international move not being permanent, you may also want to consider putting the bulk of your belongings into storage until you come back to El Paso.
Talk with a Financial Advisor
Taxes might be in the back of your mind when you're planning an international move, but listen up. Your tax circumstances will undoubtedly become involved when you move internationally; there is really no sidestepping it, so the best thing you can do is to plan ahead by consulting with a tax or financial counselor ahead of your move. He or she will be able to help you figure out important facets of your new-found tax scenario, such as where your fiscal residency will be and what special steps you might need to take when it comes time to file your taxes for the current year.
Schedule Your Moving Services
Last but definitely not least, don't forget to set up your international moving services as far in advance as possible. Setting up an in-home estimate is the preferred way to get an detailed quote for your international move while also making sure you end up with the exact services (packing, shipping, delivery, unpacking, etc.) to suit your unique needs.
Planning an international move from El Paso can be exciting, but it can also be a bit of a logistical mess--so make sure you plan ahead and locate the right professional mover to trust with all your moving needs!
