Tailored Expat Relocation Services
Expats Direct is #1 moving company among expatriates
Whether you’re relocating from a city apartment or a spacious family residence, an international move marks a significant transition. It can feel complex, demanding, and stressful. We handle every detail for you-packing, customs clearance, and safe delivery to your new home. So you arrive stress-free and can settle faster into your new life.
Expert Service
We make moving look easy
Relocating your home abroad takes careful planning: timelines, documentation, packing, customs clearance, and final delivery. We streamline it all with a straightforward process and a dedicated expert guiding you personally from initial consultation to arrival, so you stay focused on your new chapter.
Responsive Service
Your dedicated move manager personally oversees every detail: packing, collection, storage, customs processing, and delivery. You receive regular, clear updates, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks and your relocation stays on track.
Tailored Options
Select air or sea transport for your full household move, with shared or exclusive container choices designed to align perfectly with your schedule and priorities.
Transparent Pricing
Receive straightforward, all-inclusive quotes covering packing materials, paperwork, international transport, and doorstep delivery. No hidden fees, so you can plan with complete confidence.
Your door-to-door journey
Request a Quote
Share your origin, destination, and a quick overview of your household and pets. Most professionals and retirees complete this in under 10 minutes.
Get Connected
Your dedicated Move Manager customizes your relocation plan, reviews your inventory, secures required permits, and selects the optimal transport solution for you and your family.
Finalise Your Plan
Sit back with confidence. We coordinate professional packing, handle all logistics, and ensure your belongings - and pets - arrive safely and intact at your new home.
Your New Chapter, Safely Delivered Worldwide
At expatsdirect.net, we specialize in premium expat home relocations and pet transport. Moving abroad goes beyond transporting belongings, it’s a significant personal transition. We deliver expert, tailored handling and seamless coordination worldwide, safeguarding your home possessions and pets for a calm, predictable arrival at your new destination.
Transparent, all-inclusive pricing with no hidden costs
Customized air and sea options aligned with your schedule
A dedicated Move Manager ensuring complete peace of mind
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International Home & Pet Move FAQs
International home moves typically involve planning your inventory, obtaining customs documentation, professional packing, transport (air or sea), customs clearance at destination, and final delivery. Starting 3–6 months ahead helps manage timelines, permits, and any restrictions on items like electronics or furniture.
Costs vary widely based on home size, distance, transport method (air is faster but pricier; sea is more economical), and extras like packing or insurance. Expect to budget for packing materials, shipping, customs duties, and delivery, transparent quotes often include all-in pricing to avoid surprises.
Common requirements include a detailed inventory list, passport copies, proof of address at origin/destination, customs forms (e.g., declaration of household effects), and sometimes visas or residency proof. Destination countries may restrict certain items like plants, food, or hazardous goods.
Timelines range from 4–12 weeks depending on route, method, and customs processing. Sea freight often takes 4–8 weeks, while air can be 1–3 weeks. Delays can occur from peak seasons, holidays, or paperwork issues, early planning minimizes risks.
Yes, many expats coordinate home goods and pet transport simultaneously for a unified move. Pets travel separately (often by air), while belongings go by sea or air. Coordination ensures both arrive around the same time for a smoother transition.
Most countries require a microchip, rabies vaccination (often with titer tests), and a vet-issued health certificate. Additional tests, treatments, or breed-specific rules apply depending on the destination - check the importing country's official requirements well in advance (6+ months ideal).
Quarantine varies: some countries (e.g., UK, EU nations under certain conditions) have none if requirements are met; others (e.g., Australia, New Zealand) mandate 10-180 days. Compliant preparation often avoids or shortens quarantine; research early to plan accordingly.
Options include in-cabin (small pets only, airline limits), as checked baggage, or cargo. Most international pet moves use cargo for comfort and safety, with IATA-approved crates. Airlines have temperature restrictions and breed guidelines; professional handling ensures welfare throughout.
Use a properly sized, ventilated crate; acclimate your pet in advance; avoid feeding right before travel to prevent nausea; and arrange vet checks. Direct flights reduce stress, and tracking/updates provide peace of mind: focus on hydration, temperature control, and familiar items.
Begin 4-12 months ahead, especially for pets (due to vaccinations, tests, and potential quarantines). Household moves benefit from 3-6 months for quotes, inventory, and customs prep. Early action prevents rushed decisions, higher costs, and compliance issues.
With You, Every Step of the Way
From initial collection to safe doorstep delivery, your dedicated Move Manager remains fully by your side throughout the entire relocation. We leverage our worldwide network to manage all logistics seamlessly, providing consistent updates so you and your family arrive settled and stress-free.
