Some common terms that are often used when discussing overseas moving include:
- International relocation: This refers to the process of moving to a new country or location outside of one’s home country.
- Expat: Short for “expatriate,” this term refers to a person who lives and works in a country other than their home country.
- Customs: The government agency responsible for regulating the import and export of goods, including personal belongings, when moving overseas.
- Shipping: The process of transporting goods, including household items, from one location to another, typically by boat or plane.
- Visa: A legal document that allows a person to enter, stay in, or travel through a country for a specific purpose, such as work or study.
- Storage: The act of keeping goods in a secure location, such as a storage unit, while they are not in use.
- Packing: The process of carefully preparing and organizing household items for transport, often using boxes and other packing materials.
- Insurance: A policy that provides financial protection in the event of loss, damage, or other unexpected events during the moving process.
- Logistics: The planning and coordination of the transportation and storage of goods, including household items, during an overseas move.
- Language barriers: Challenges that may arise due to differences in language and communication when moving to a new country.
