What Not to Pack When Moving

Relocating is never easy, as you will inevitably have to leave behind precious keepsakes in order to start your new life as an expat. Therefore, when moving for an international assignment, it is always important to ensure that you are fully prepared with all of your necessary belongings.

When packing for your big move, keep the following question in mind: What do I really need to bring? An obvious answer would be a passport, travel papers, any required visas and other important documentation, and so many assignees opt to move only their necessities with them to alleviate the burden of hauling large loads.

It is important to note that while some countries are more relaxed in their customs policies, there are a few staple items that are not permitted across any border, regardless of the country. These general items include: * any form of ammunition, including bullets, gun powder and so forth * weapons of any kind (without having a license), including swords, knives, guns and the like * animal trophies, including mounted heads and stuffed bodies

The Middle East has arguably the strictest barriers to entry for foreign items, with specific bans placed on different things. For example, if you are planning to relocate to the United Arab Emirates, don't expect your traditional local alcohol of choice to pass through customs. Furthermore, you would need to say goodbye to any gambling games if moving to Saudi Arabia, as the hobby is forbidden throughout the entire Kingdom. Additionally, Afghanistan places a strict ban on any anti-Islamic material or literature, as the country is extremely devout in the Muslim faith.

If you are skeptical about transporting an unusual item, then be sure to check with your respective Move One representative about the codes and policies regarding imports and shipments of any kind. This can be useful as you will be well aware of any sort of repercussion or fine that will be enforced if you violate customs zones. Also, bear in mind that many countries may impose fees for allowing unusual cargo across their borders. Therefore, it is strongly encouraged that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with the customs of your future residence and the prohibited personal belongings.

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[MoveOneRelo]

@alaivani Hi there, you can transport kitchen knives, they would just have to be listed as kitchen utensils.

Restriction is normally on "rambo knives", swords, etc.

Hope this helped. If you are about to move, please contact moving(at)moveoneinc(dot)com for more info.

[alaivani]

A useful video. Thanks. Regarding knives, what about kitchen utensils?