MIGRATION CHECKLIST __________________________________________________________________________________________ F
ollow our complete guide to getting ready for your move Down Under, for a smooth and hassle-free relocation to Australia. Tamika Short provides a checklist ...
o Give your new address to your bank, passport office, DVLA, pension company, Inland Revenue, insurance brokers and accountants.
o Collate three months’ bank statements and insurance evidence and file it all together.
o Bring council tax and utilities up to date and cancel accounts for TV, nternet, phone and insurance.
o Sell or donate any surplus items. o Arrange for post to be redirected. o Transfer funds to Australia. o Start packing non-essential items.
o Arrange some private health cover for Australia if required. o Pay off outstanding debts.
o Close any surplus bank accounts and destroy unwanted cards. o Shred surplus personal records.
o Confirm your booking with your removal company; and flights.
o Ensure all your relevant paperwork is in a handy travel file.
o Cancel any redundant direct debits or standing orders.
o Ask for a copy of your no-claims bonus from your insurer. o Arrange car hire and hotels.
1 WEEK TO GO
o Cancel any newspapers, milk or satellite TV subscriptions. o Cancel your car insurance.
o Sell your vehicle.
o Buy some currency for your destination Down Under.
o Ensure your goods are either about to leave the UK or are on their way.
o Organise any cards or presents your children may want to send to their friends prior to leaving.
1 DAY TO GO o Organise transport to the airport.
o Establish who will be coming to the airport to say goodbye. o Pack activity sets for children. o Get a good nights sleep.
When you arrive ON ARRIVAL
o Pick up a copy of On Arrival Magazine; it contains lots of ideas and useful information.
o Collect your hire car and check into your accommodation.
o Contact your friends back home to let them know that you are safe.
o Make contact with your resettlement agency or any other people who will be of help to you in the first few days.
o Try not to sleep through the day; this will help to keep your jetlag to a minimum.
o Set up a pay-as-you-go mobile to start off and you can buy a cheap SIM card when you’re there
o Contact your new employer if you have a job arranged.
o Find your nearest internet café for property and area research.
o Explore the area.
1 WEEK LATER o Get a tax file number (TFN) in Australia.
o Register at your local embassy or consulate Down Under.
o Explore the area you would like to live in and ask the locals for info.
o Meet with rental agents and see some property options.
o Invite your neighbours around for drinks and make new friends. Make some food and serve some homemade cocktails. It’s time to celebrate.
Establish your new life Down Under!
land Down Under, experience a new life and a new way of living today and you will never look back!
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