Abby Hrinko's List: Resources for moving people and property to South Korea

• • pricing your car
• • origination/destination  
  • approximate departure date  
  • type of vehicle(s)  
  • type of car transport service desired (e.g., door-to-door car transport vs.  terminal-to-terminal)  
  • special car transport services (e.g., enclosed car transport)
• may not require payment in advance, others require a deposit (10-25% of the  total cost), or full payment in advance.
• • ways to pay
• not rely on any verbal promises from your car transport company.
• After you sign your contract, your car transport company will ALWAYS refer you  to the contract for any complaints you may have, including cost to cancel your  shipment.

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• • ways to ship car
• The motive or the main occupation of shipping industry is to ship cars overseas  by water, by road or by air.
• If you are looking for an international automobile shipping company or  international car shipping company, try to opt for one who is reliable and while  shipping a car overseas they are capable of taking its complete responsibility.  
  
• For this, you will be contacting either an international automobile shipping  company or a car shipping international company.
• strictly follows the government rules and regulations. By following these rules  and regulations laid down by the government, we as a international automobile  shipping company are capable of satisfying our customers when it comes to  shipping cars overseas.
• This BBB record means that while shipping a car overseas, our customers will  get the best price, the best quality and the best services which, as being our  valuable customer you want and deserve on shipping cars overseas.
• • legnth for shipping
• Thus, while following the actual route for shipping car overseas we take 10 to  12 days or upto 2 weeks
• Thus, being an international car shipping company for shipping a car overseas we  give the notice of shipment dates to our valuable customers accordingly.
• the time schedule for the shipment once you decide the items you want to ship.  You can place your order for shipping cars overseas and the dates will be  scheduled accordingly.
  
• As an International shipping cars company, we give our customers the specific  date of their shipment and the transit time which will be based on standard  transport times.
• So please keep 2-3 weeks for transit before you plan on shipping cars overseas.  
  

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• When searching for a mover,  you should interview at least three companies so you can compare prices and  services.
• Remember to check the carriers' documentation and licensing.
• It is not recommended that you pack you own boxes. Because of the distance and  the haul, you should let the professionals handle the wrapping and boxing of  your belongings.
• • temporary moving ideas
• If your move is temporary, you will have the luxury of storing a great deal of  your belongings.
• Moving  storage facilities are both affordable and convenient. Many storage  companies will even pick up and deliver your items.
• However, if storage  is not an option, take the time to do some research into what appliances will  work in your new home.
• • electrical appliances
• Since different countries operate on different plug types or voltage, most  electrical appliances will require some sort of adapter. You might want to  consider selling or donating your current appliances. It will save you the  hassle of dealing with tricky adapters and the money you save in not shipping  the appliances you can use for new appliances.
• • before the move
• Before you move, you should contact the embassy of your new country regarding  advice on visas. The embassy may even be able to put you in contact with other  expatriate families who can share their experiences and provide you with  valuable suggestions.
• • tips to keep track of your items
• You should perform an itemized inventory of your move, complete with precise  valuation of each item.
• You can even include the cost to you of moving the item.
• • shipping cars
• If you are planning to ship  your car or truck, you should expect plenty of restrictions. Import  restrictions differ from country to country and you should research the  allowances of your destination.
• • Are you licensed to drive in your new country?  
  • Does your vehicle meet the environmental standards required?  
  • Is the cost of insurance prohibitive?  
  • Is the cost of shipping  your vehicle within your budget?

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• • fees for passports such as permanent residents, long term visa holders, short term visa holders, undocumented individual or lost passport.
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  A  written baggage declaration must be submitted to a customs official upon entry.
• All  live animals and animal products entering Korea must be accompanied by valid  certificates issued by the exporting country's government.
  
• animals and animal products upon arrival to the National Veterinary Research  and Quarantine Service, where they must be inspected.
• Cloven-hoofed animals and their products that are shipped from import-restricted  areas will be sent back or destroyed

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• before moving pets overseas, you need to make sure that they have no health  problems.
• pet examined for any diseases
• This will help you make sure that your pet can really handle the stress of  traveling.
  
• visit to the vet will help you obtain the necessary documentation to bring pets  into a foreign country. Do not, however, rely on the usual tests for the  documentation.
• What you need to do is to go to the USDA in order to get a list of the required  certifications and tests to move your pets overseas.
  
• learn as much as you can about your pet’s destination.
• learn about the policies of a country regarding pets
• countries will require your pets to be quarantined for about six moths.
• some countries are willing to forgo the quarantine period if you present the  proper documentation.
  
• By learning more about the policies of the country, you can make sure that the  process of moving your pets overseas will be much smoother.
  
• A good pet relocation service will help you take care of all the necessary stuff  connected to moving your pets overseas.
• includes the check-ups, the airport requirement, and others.
• pet relocation service will also keep an eye on your pets and make sure that  they are safe during travel.
• moving pets overseas can be very expensive

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• • documents to good have while moving
• birth certificate, vaccinations record, passport, dental and medical records, an  old utility bill proving site of residence in the U.S., and any other important  papers that would be difficult to replace.
• you will want to have a valid U.S. driver's license, and information on how to  renew it.
• U.S. license expires, it becomes a challenge to reapply for a new one, but most  states allow renewal by mail as long as you can prove you are living overseas.
• You may need an international driver's license; check with AAA. You will need a  U.S. passport, and if you don't have one plan on two to three months to obtain  one.
• Information on this can be found at the post office, federal courthouse, or AAA  offices
• Expect the average shipment of household effects to take four to six weeks by  sea, a little longer for the Far East.
• you can also ship by air. It is more expensive but might be an option if you  have few items and it is much faster, on average five days.
• you will need a complete inventory of your items for estimates and insurance  purposes
• Most moving companies will base the cost on volume and weight of your shipment.  Other factors that will play a role are: labor costs of packing, materials,  loading, and shipping at point of origin, clearing of customs at destination,  and the final delivery.
• Your items will be packed in boxes or wrapped, then crated and loaded on a  container for shipment.
• is to estimate 1000 pounds per room of furniture.
• prepay costs for overseas shipment; you will receive refund or be billed for the  difference after the job is completed.
• Many countries let your household effects enter with no duty or taxes as long as  you can prove these items are not new and are for personal use.
• the embassy or consulate of your new home country will give you specific  information.
• everything you import to a foreign country is subject to search and inspection,  so it is vital to follow all rules as fines can be astronomical.
• • You should insure household goods
• is recommended that you insure your goods based on the replacement value in the  country of destination. In all cases, you will need an inventory and value of  your items.
• you will want to check with your insurance agent about the any existing  household goods insurance policies you may currently hold and how an overseas  move affects those policies.
• Some companies will offer a "floater" on an existing policy covering the  overseas move.
• fully understand the procedure and time limits for filing claims after the move,  usually 30 days. It is recommended and preferred by most companies that you hand  carry valuable jewelry.

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