1. Sell invaluable, non-personal and easily replaceable items: Go through your closets, your house and your garage and find the things that you no longer use, need or want. This way you can make some money on easily replaceable items and save cost on shipping fees. You can use the Melltoo app which allows you to post anything you want to sell and quickly and easily find buyers near you through geolocation.
2. Donate items that did not sell: Don’t throw away clothes, toys or even kitchenware that you were unable to sell. Instead find a local charity to donate those items to.
3. Know the customs regulations: Before packing anything you must be aware of the customs regulations of the country that you are travelling to. Some items may be taxable or banned. Make sure to do your research and keep an inventory list of all the contents of every box.
4. Get multiple quotes from providers: Request quotes from different international moving companies in order to find the best price and the best offer. Remember when reading a quote, pay close attention to what is not included. Exclusions such as quarantine fees, handling charges and customer import documentation will cost you a large sum of money and a lot of headache. You can get the best quotes and offers right here on MoveSouq.com
5. Ship or sell your car: If you have a car in Dubai and you are planning to move, consider whether you want to ship it or sell it. Request for multiple car shipping quotes, as well as a sales appraisal of your car. Once you received your quotes and the estimated price you can sell your car, you’ll be able to make an informed decision of whether it’s worth the cost to ship your car or not. Remember we can help you get quotes from car shipping companies, as well as get you an estimated appraisal value of your car.
6. Transfer your financial assets: A bank transfer can be an expensive and lengthy procedure. Some banks may charge up to 6% of your assets. Avoid losing a significant portion of your savings on transfer fees and currency conversion by using Rational FX. To take advantage of their service, simply submit a request for your international moving request, and ask the MoveSouq customer service representative to connect you with Rational FX as well – this way you’ll avoid having to sign up and creating an account. Simply transferring your money and leaving your bank account empty is not the same as closing it. Your empty bank account will incur service charges that you will be accountable for upon re-entry to Dubai or UAE, so be sure to complete the proper procedures of closing your account.
7.Arrange for flights: It’s always best to arrange for your flight well in advance in order to save money and get the seats you want.
8. Disconnect utilities & telecommunications: In order to get your deposit back you need to disconnect your DEWA account. The disconnection takes up to 2-3 days. This process involves multiple travels to the DEWA office. During a big move you may want to avoid low value and high hassle tasks. Disconnecting Du or Etisalat is easier and involves a simpler procedure. In order to disconnect your Du or Etisalat you will need to come to the office with your contract, your Emirates ID and the equipment that was provided to you (telephone set, TV receiver, etc.). You can avoid these numerous trips to multiple offices by asking MoveSouq for help – we will put you in touch with one of our partners that will handle all this for you.
9. Cancel your visa: If you have an employment visa, then you do not need to worry about the procedures much. The PRO of the company will handle it. However, make sure to leave the country within the 30 day grace period in order not to accumulate fines.
10. Throw a farewell party: This is probably the hardest and most bittersweet part of the whole process. If you are leaving Dubai, you might as well leave it in style. Have a big bash and take advantage of multiple offers available to you. You can enter MoveSouq’s raffle draw for a 6 hour yacht trip when you request for international moving quotes.
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