Moving from New Zealand to Australia? Here’s What You Need to Know
Relocating to a different country is a new, exciting story in one's life but we must admit that it has its downsides. A move for work, study, or just to have new experiences - whatever the reason might be, moving from New Zealand to Australia is not a simple matter of throwing things into your bag. Citymove has been the reason for the success of the big moves of the different families and their members across the Tasman. How to move across the Tasman hitch-free, in a timely manner, and with a touch of success? Here is our plan of action.
Understanding the Move: It’s Not Just Across the Ditch
Although New Zealand and Australia are quite interdependent and have relatively the same cultural aspects, it is not quite the same thing to move to the other side of the road. The things that are regulated by the international shipping regulations such as biosecurity and customs may complicate the situation. This is the point where a professional team like Citymove can be invaluable as we take care of the entire process, thus giving you relief.
Visas and Documents: Get Your Papers in Order
A New Zealand citizen can be pretty happy. Kiwis can live and work in Australia for free visa application under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement. Anyhow, it never hurts to have your documents ready. Documents such as passports, birth certificates, and driver’s licenses, as well as medical records should be included. Also, be sure that all the immunizations of your pet and the certificates for the journey correspond to the Australian biosecurity regulations before you go.
Shipping Your Belongings: What to Expect
One of the most difficult choices of a person who is moving to Australia is if the person will take his/her things to the new home or simply buy new things. Citymove has two alternatives, namely, a full container (FCL) and a shared container for those who are moving from one place to another depending on the amount of their things. Furthermore, we offer packing and unpacking services. After all, it is not new that people break dishes or lose boxes of their things while moving.
Our freight team is always on an interface with you and takes great care in doing customs paperwork, scheduling the freight, and arranging for reliable transport.
What About Your Car, Boat, or Caravan?
Do you think of bringing your car along? Most definitely. This type of service is sought by many of our customers with whom we work. At Citymove, the shipping of your vehicle internationally is our forte; whether it's a car, a motorbike, a family caravan, or even a small boat. We will deal with the regulations regarding the imports and paint your vehicle if needed for the inspection, and finally, help it reach your new home's garage without any risks.
Settling In: What Life Looks Like in Australia
The land down under has many major attractions, fun lively cities, more sun (of course, depending on where you are), and a booming job market. Whether you are headed to lively Sydney, calm Brisbane, or cool Melbourne, there is something to appeal to everyone. Most of New Zealanders become settled very quickly due to the fact that the two countries share common language and a similar lifestyle but even so, registering for bank account, housing, and utilities may still take a while. Better to plan than to be sorry and don’t hesitate if you want to be assisted.
What makes Citymove the best choice for your overseas relocation?
Trust, transparency, and care is what we are known for. The people from our crew are taking care of your things as if they were theirs and making sure that you receive all the necessary information from start to finish. Moreover, with the specially designed solutions for families, students, elderly, and businesses, international moving is not just simplified but also less of a burden and more like an exciting journey.
