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Moving to China Checklist Are you moving to China? This is a must read guide to what to bring and expect on your big move. No such thing as overprepared for a

move like this.

Moving to China is an opportunity to experience a country that’s both focused on the future and rich in history for many

expatriates.

Due to its immense growth over the last decades, China has continued to attract foreigners with advanced education and

special skills. Moving to China, a culturally and linguistically different country can

never be easy.

Whether it’s you first or tenth posting, you will still be leaving your friends and family or familiar surroundings and starting a new

adventure. Thus, preparing to move to China takes more than just packing, and if you do not

start planning in advance, you may have difficulties when you arrive, or you may not be

allowed to enter the country.

Timing is the most important thing that you must consider when planning on moving abroad. See to it that you are

well aware of things to do before turning to China and get it as early as you can

and know the deadlines for getting each item done.

Get informed on the relevant documents and issues Before moving to China, ensure that your relevant documents are in place.

For different countries, the rules and regulations are quite different, and it is

therefore very paramount that you research on the requirements.

Permits and visas• Required vaccination for family members• Quarantines and vaccines for pets• Insurance• Tax restriction on shipped household items• Involved taxes in shipping the car• Application for Visas, Passports, and Permits

Ensure that your passport is up to date or gets one if you didn’t have it. There is

nothing as bad as finding out that your passport expired six months ago when you

badly need it.

Also, work on getting a visa depending on what exactly you are going to do in China. It can be a tourist, work or business visa. If you are going to work, then your company

should sponsor your visa.

Then finally get your work permit and you will be good to go. Always

remember that you need to do all this early enough since the process can

take quite some time.

Gathering relevant documentsRequest for the official copies of your important personal documents and if

need be arranged for the official translation. Some of them include:

• Passport, Naturalization, proof of citizenship, green card• Certificates (Birth and Marriage)• Vaccination, dental and medical cards• Social security cards• Records of employment• Academic diplomas and records• Insurance policies• Living will• Proof of residency (statement, utility bills)

Contacting International Moving and Shipping Companies

This is one of the important things to do before moving to China if you are thinking of shipping your belongings there. They will give you a quotation of the transportation your belongings and it can take

up to over a month for them to arrive hence planning it way ahead will save you the hassle.

InsuranceDifferent countries have different insurance requirements and the limits vastly vary all around the world. Determine what exactly

your insurance availability and requirements are and work on it.

Banking and Credit Card Accounts.To avoid paying an unnecessary transaction fee,

it is important that you open an international bank account which is specifically designed to assist with the movement of money. Also, for your day-to-day banking, you should open a

local bank account. There is also an Expat Bank Account designed for expats and allows you to

hold money in multiple currencies.

Tax ObligationsUsually, tax is deducted from your interest

income before you receive it hence you should get the right paperwork and send it to your financial institutions back at home so that you are not taxed double since you

will be taxed in China.

Things to buy before going to ChinaFirst-Aid Kit: Remember prescribed medication and prepare some drugs for emergency use such as anti-inflammatory, vitamins, painkillers, antacid, remedy

for diarrhea and anti-histamine. Carry along your medical history (allergies, Blood group, and other

known medical conditions) and always keep them in your first-aid kit just in case you become

incapacitated, or you need to see a doctor.

Buy your preferred brands of beauty and hair products such as make-up, nail polish, lotion and face washes since you might fail to find them in

China or if available at higher prices.

Cancel all your subscriptions and Forward mail Since you will have a new address,

complete the necessary forms at the post office to forward to you the mail to your

new address and cancel all your publication subscriptions

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