2 Weeks before you leave

• Provide personal contact names and telephone numbers, including next of kin to company personnel department where you are going to be transfered if any.
• Photocopy all key documents:


• birth certificates
• marriage certificate/s
• stocks and shares
• deeds
• customs documentation
• Inform friends and business colleagues of your new address if known or the new employers head office address. This might be required in case of emergency.
• Tell your telephone company exactly when you want your telephone disconnected (if appropriate). Arrange to have the bill forwarded to your new address
• Contact all utility companies such as gas, electricity and water to discuss arrangements for providing final meter readings
• Cancel items you have on a rental agreement. Check the terms and conditions to see if there are penalties for terminating the agreement – TV / satellite equipment etc)
• Back up your computer files before your computer equipment is packed
• Check if your destination has different electicity voltage. If yes then check the electric gadgets which need voltage adapters.
• Also different countries have different electric plugs or inputs. See to it that you get a universal plug kit or the one required for your destination.
• Notify relocation agent whether or not you require hotel accommodation for your final few days prior to departure and your room requirements