Dealing with disciplinary records
Uprooting your life and moving to a new country is exciting, but it requires a lot of stressful decision-making. You’ll also need to climb a mountain of arduous administrative paperwork, both in the country you’re moving to and the country you’re leaving. Fortunately, we’re here to help. We’ve created a list of all the essential documents you’ll need for your move, so you can leave the rest behind as you begin your new chapter.
Visa
You’ll undoubtedly need a visa, no matter where you’re going. A visa is a document, usually placed inside of your passport, which certifies that you’re allowed to remain in a country for a specific purpose and period. Most countries offer visas for short-stays, residence, and tourism. Find out the right type of visa for you by contacting the embassy or consulate of the country you’re moving to.
Work Permit
In addition to a visa, you’ll likely need a work permit. Most visas don’t include provisions for working in the country and instead require an official work permit. If you’re moving to a new country for a job, your employer should be able to assist you with getting your work permit, or at least be able to set you up with advice about the steps you need to take. If you’re planning on finding a job in the new country, reach out to the embassy or consulate to ask about the employment restrictions associated with your visa.
Passport
A passport is a necessity for any travel abroad, including moving. The government of your home country issues you a passport, and it’s the most important thing you’ll need when travelling internationally, as it proves your identity and citizenship. Most countries won’t allow travellers in without a passport. If you’re planning on moving and you or any member of your family don’t already have a passport, we recommend starting the application process immediately. It can take anywhere from a few weeks to many months for the government to issue a passport, so don’t take any chances.
Birth Certificate
A birth certificate is another essential document for international travel. Birth certificates prove a person’s name, gender, birthday, place of birth, and parents. If you can’t find your birth certificate at home, try checking with your parents. If they don’t have it, it is sometimes possible to request a government copy from the records. The original, if possible, may be required at various points in the administrative process of getting set up in your new home.
Medical records
Medical records are essential to make sure that any doctors you consult with in your adopted country are able to fully understand your medical history. You never know when you might fall ill, and it’s smart not to take any chances. Once you’ve moved to the new country, we advise establishing contact with a doctor even if you’re in good health. When you’re packing your health records, don’t forget immunisation records for you and your family members, as these may be required for work or school in your new country.
Other records
Some other records may be necessary, but there will definitely be many you choose to leave behind. Piles of papers can quickly become very heavy and can be a burden to convey internationally. In the modern-day era, it’s advisable to keep a digital copy of anything you think you may not need, just in case, while leaving the original text behind.
However, you don’t want to risk leaving these vital records at a family member’s home, for instance. Store them somewhere safe by outsourcing your document management to a specialist.
At Access Records Management, we’re experts in storing, scanning, and shredding records in a safe, efficient, and legally compliant manner. We can save you from lost hours of time and untold hassle trying to find a safe place for your valuable records.
Contact us today to see how we can help with your records by reaching out to our document storage specialists today.
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