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Whether it is a desire to move to an exotic destination, or a large capital city overseas, relocation is a large-scale project, requiring advance preparation. So how do you do that, and how will Ocean Relocation make your life easier? How to relocate – get started.
The desire for change – and the way to fulfill it
Whether it is the cost of living in Israel, whether you want a slightly different landscape or just for the sake of diversity – many Israelis decide to move to another country for a considerable period. However, regardless of the reason for the move, it is a large-scale project.
Whether you are single, married and certainly in the case of a family with children, relocating to another country is a significant event. Therefore, if you have decided to pack your bags and travel – the following guide is for you.
First step – background study and preparation
The first step in answering the question of how to relocate is to prepare in advance, since knowledge is power. You need to do extensive research on the destination you plan to reach. First, at the basic level, you will need to know the culture of the country you are moving to.
Beyond that, additional recommendations will address slightly more logistical and less cultural needs, namely the weather and major cities. By researching these you will make sure that you arrive prepared both in terms of clothing preparation and additional needs. It should be noted that as part of the Ocean Relocation service, it is possible to schedule a consultation and guidance meeting prior to the relocation, which meets exactly these needs.
Next paragraph: For families planning a move with children
As you move alone or with your partner, the transition will be relatively simple, as each of you is able to take care of yourself. However, as you face transition with children, a slightly broader background preparation is required than the one mentioned above, which includes the following points:
- How will the children manage? The question of the questions. While for young children the transition will be simpler, as they have not yet developed an established social life and language absorption for these is simpler, for older children it is a little more complicated. Our recommendation is to help older children learn the new language in a timely manner.
You can read in detail »Copying the center of life from origin to destination – relocation from the children’s point of view - Pets – As long as you do not have a pet before moving, consider adopting one upon your arrival in the new country to facilitate the transition experience while creating a sense of meaning for the children. On the other hand, as long as you have an animal, make sure that it has received all the relevant vaccines as well as for its flight to the destination country.
- Education systems – one of the most different points from country to country, so this point requires spot preparation. As long as you do not have a work visa, it is important to note that you will have to take care of the child in a private education system in quite a few countries, and this must be done soon. We at Ocean Relocation help our clients locate their preferred school, whether international or local, depending on your choice.
Second step – a second before the transition
The period before the move can be a bit stressful, so the recommendation is to make a regular list of tasks that you must complete before going overseas. Among other things, you will have to make sure that the property you own has been transferred to those in charge of it, regulate the mandatory payments imposed on you, especially Social Security.
Ocean Relocation specializes in disconnecting residences, so once we have examined whether you meet the criteria for disconnecting residences, and once we see that this is the right action for you, we can help you do it in the fastest and most efficient way.
Step Three – Preparations at the Promised Destination
Having discussed all the preparations in the country, we will move on to the preliminary preparations that must be made in the country to which you will arrive in the coming years. Often the recommendation will be to arrive at the family members’ beats, depending on the relevant periods. As part of preparing for goals
To illustrate, consider a situation where the start of your employment period is in April, while the child frameworks end on July 1st. Beyond the fact that integrating children in a new setting in the middle of the year will not allow for maximum integration, your arrival at the destination and acquaintance with it before the children arrive can allow them a smooth and tailored integration for them, while combining attractions and interests especially for them.
The last step – what to do after the transition?
After the transition, you will have to get used to life in small steps, and for this purpose we will deploy a number of recommendations for you. First, try to adopt an agenda and routine of life as quickly as possible so that it can provide stability and purpose.
Beyond that, travel as much as possible in the new living area, get to know it so that you can replace the feeling of alienation with a sense of familiarity, which after a while can become a feeling of home, warmth and security.
Back to Israel – What do you do if you return from a relocation?
If you have decided to make a new aliyah, or moving back to Israel after a long or short relocation, there are a number of many actions you must take. First, you will have to perform a number of practical tasks, including shipping the property you own back to Israel.
Beyond the technical aspects, there are a number of essential issues that you need to take care of, such as finding a new education system for children so how do you do that, and how can Ocean Relocation help?
Checklist returning to Israel – so what should you do?
If so, after discussing the importance of planning a return to Israel above, here is our checklist for a smooth return to Israel:
- Property Delivery – To avoid shipping non-essential equipment, which entails unnecessary costs, we have built a method for building the right shipping plan for you.
- Israeli education systems – Unlike you, the children probably already see a home in the country where you lived. Ocean Relocation specializes in helping to integrate back into the Israeli education system, all of which will soon be able to be integrated back into Israel.
- Temporary housing – If you have not left a real estate property behind, the Ocean Relocation system can help you find temporary housing and rented furniture, until you move to a permanent home.
- Tax planning for a returning resident – As long as you have disconnected your residency, you must reconnect to all the services in Israel. You’ll talk to us, we’ll take care of the rest.
- Temporary furniture and house arrangement – the container did not arrive and there is no time to arrange all the equipment? We have the solution especially for you.
