Tips01 June 2026 · 4 min read

Pre-move checklist: 4 weeks to 1 day

A practical, time-boxed to-do list for a stress-free international move.

Pre-move checklist: 4 weeks to 1 day

4 weeks before

  • Get a quote and fix your date
  • Declutter: sell, donate, recycle
  • Check passport/visa/residence documents

2 weeks before

  • Cancel/transfer utilities and internet
  • Notify your bank and authorities of the address change
  • Set aside a hand-luggage bag for meds, documents, valuables

1 day before

  • Empty and defrost the fridge
  • Prepare phone-charger-documents bag
  • Photograph meter readings

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