The checklist
Are you moving soon? There’s often more to arrange than you might expect. With this moving checklist, you can keep track of all the important tasks, from the initial preparations to moving day and the period afterwards.
Van Rooijen Verhuizingen has been handling international moves for over 40 years and is happy to assist you with every step of the moving process.
3 to 6 months before the move
- Arrange your new home and confirm the handover or move-in date.
- Check which documents you need for your move and to register your new address.
- Need help with your move? Request a no-obligation quote.
- Create a schedule for the moving date.
- Check whether your pets require any additional documents or vaccinations (if you have pets).
- Check the validity of your driver’s license and passport.
- Start by sorting out the items that will not be coming along.
2 to 3 months before departure
- Book the move.
- Decide which items to take with you, sell, or put into storage.
- Inform your employer about the moving date.
- If necessary, arrange international transport for your car.
- Check the coverage of your insurance policies.
- Request medical records from your GP, dentist, and specialist, if necessary.
- Inform your children’s school and, if possible, go ahead and enroll them at a new school.
- Gather important documents in one secure place. Start by sorting out items that will not be taken along.
1 month before departure
- Deregister with the municipality (if required).
- Notify change of address by contacting:
- Bank(s)
- Insurance companies
- Tax and Customs Administration
- Employer
- Pension funds
- Subscriptions
- Arrange internet and utility services for your new home.
- Cancel your rent, energy contracts, and local subscriptions.
- Start by packing items that you won’t need for the time being.
- Label all moving boxes by room.
2 weeks before the move
- Label all moving boxes by room.
- Create an inventory list of valuable items.
- Defrost the refrigerator and freezer.
- Pack a moving box with important documents, chargers, medications, and essential items.
- Check the accessibility of both properties for the removal truck.
- Take photos of valuable or fragile possessions.
- Inform your children’s school and, if possible, go ahead and enroll them at a new school.
- Gather important documents in one secure place.
- Start by sorting out the items that will not be coming along.
On moving day
- Check whether all boxes are labeled.
- Go through every room one more time.
- Record the meter readings for gas, water, and electricity.
- Hand in keys if necessary.
- Check with the movers to ensure everything has been loaded.
Upon arrival
- Check that all items are complete and undamaged.
- Register with the local authorities if necessary.
- Open a local bank account.
- Arrange health insurance if it is mandatory.
- If necessary, apply for a personal identification number or registration number.
- Register your car if you have brought it with you.
- Check whether your mail is being forwarded.
- Get to know the neighborhood and local amenities.
Additional tips for an international move
- Always keep important documents in your carry-on luggage.
- Create a digital backup of passports, insurance documents, and contracts.
- Pack a separate suitcase for the first few days after arrival.
- Start your administrative preparations well in advance; international moves often require more paperwork than a move within the Netherlands.
Need help with your move?
For over 40 years, Van Rooijen Verhuizingen has been handling complete (international) relocations. Whether you opt for a full-scale move, groupage, or simply transport services, we ensure that your belongings arrive at their destination safely and efficiently.
Frequently asked questions
The duration of a move depends on the destination, the volume of household goods, and the planning. On average, a move to Denmark takes a few days, while a move to Norway, Sweden, or Finland often takes between one and two weeks.
Yes. For moves to Norway, which is not a member of the European Union, we will assist you with the necessary customs documentation, ensuring that your relocation goes as smoothly as possible.
Yes. During the move, your belongings are insured in accordance with the agreed-upon terms. We would be happy to inform you about the various insurance options beforehand.
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