Expert International Moving Advice

When relocating internationally, there are many items to check off of your “to-do” list early on. Our experts compiled a few tips to help make your move out of the United States a bit easier.

Choose Your International Mover ASAP
- As soon as you know when and where, you’re moving you should begin researching international moving companies. Get multiple estimates and thoroughly vet your mover. You need a trustworthy, experienced mover when you’re moving abroad.
Arrange For Visas Months In Advance Of Your Set Move Date
- Your visa is what allows you to reside in a country for a certain amount of time. When you’re relocating due to a job, apply for a work visa so that you can conduct business overseas. See if your company can assist you in this.
- Tourist visas allow you to travel freely within the country. If you plan on staying permanently, seek citizenship within the country you wish to call home.
Create A Copy Of All Important Personal Documents
- Before packing up and leaving, make a copy of all your important personal documents. We suggest photographing your documents and saving the images to a portable hard drive that you can carry with you.
- Marriage certificates, birth certificates, passports, etc. are all important documents you should make copies of.
Open An International Bank Account
- It is not a bad idea to open and deposit funds into an international bank account. If anything were to go wrong financially overseas, such as if your credit cards are frozen, you will have this bank account to fall back on.
Pack Lightly & Smart
- Anything you’d need to survive for a week or two should be packed and taken with you on the plane. Other belongings you want to be moved to your destination country can be shipped. Packing lightly will cut down on your travel costs and make customs clearance easier.
Store Anything You Are Leaving Behind
- If you don’t plan on relocating overseas permanently, we suggest storing any important or expensive possessions you leave behind. Find a storage option in Fort Lauderdale where you can be confident that your possessions will be safe and secure.

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I couldn’t be more impressed with the service. Eddie, Jermaine, Ronald, Coy, and Jonathan truly went above and beyond, especially with the custom... crates they made for my fragile items like an oversized mirror and aquarium(see photos). Their extra care and creativity in building these crates really set them apart from other movers I’ve used. Everything was packed with precision and handled so efficiently that the whole process felt seamless. I’ll definitely be using Cousins Moving for any future movesread more

Cory Teason

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Demetris Jonathan and Dietrich were awesome they did a fantastic job and were super helpful!!!

Monte Fletcher

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Demetria, Coy, Otis, Ezzy, Jermaine, and Detrick were a fantastic crew! They were the epitome of professionalism! I highly recommend them for all... moves!read more

Marisol Phillips, PA

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Demetris, dietric and easy were really good helping a family member moving from Broward County to Tampa Area. The times for pick up and delivery... were better than expected. The quality of their services and their actitud created a great experience for us.read more

Dieneke Heerema

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demetris dierrick coy were super helpful thank you for your hard work.

Abigail Sexton

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Amazing experience! The guys were so nice, efficient, and great communicators! Highly recommend Eddie, Easy, and Derek!!!

David Roches

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The 2 gentlemen I had, we're very fast and took care of my stuff. Move me in n out within an hour.I was very satisfied

Racquel Lipscomb

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Thank you so much Cousins Moving & Storage! From the moment your 4 movers arrived at my home in Plantation, Florida to completing the move with your... partner network Wheaton Worldwide/Bekins, Cousins Moving has been by my side and you took away the most of stress of moving. My furniture was individually wrapped and labeled. Everything arrived in perfect condition 800 miles away.A special thanks to Clem for your professionalism and personalized approach. I really appreciate everything and I highly recommend Cousins for any local move in South Florida.read more

Maria Margarita Sanchez

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Staff worked diligent, all my furniture, clothes, and others came perfectly.Packing, pick up and delivery , From Pembroke Pines FL to Ocala FL was... timely and professional.Kudos to Dave, Jean and Mike , made our moving easy, Thank you for the hard work with courtesy and respect.read more

kurt porceng

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Demetris,otis, yessy, Ronald. Where very good today thank you so much for your hard work recommend any one to this company. Thank you so much

Holly Robinson

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Everything about this move was professional and smooth! They showed up right on time and moved everything carefully and packed my things with a lot... of care. They even brought an extra employee to accommodate for my tight schedule! Will definitely use them again.read more

Marco Brown

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Jane Akl

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I feel the move went well enough. So far I do not know the extent of broken or lost items the boxes are yet to be unpacked. The men were polite, they... worked well together and did their job.read more

Sheetal Khera

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Demetris, Otis, Eddie and Ezzy did a great job with my move!

Robert Mayer

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Ditrick, Jon, Eddie, Dave are they are the greats crew I have ever used. These guys have done everything needed and beyond my expectations. Highly... recommend.read more

Nick Mc

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Dimitris Otis and Ezzy were very professional movers I am impressed how efficiently and fast they were and did not break anything. Very good service

Dylan Cherko

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Joe and the Cousins USA team were a pleasure. All of my stuff was moved easily and without breaking anything and we have plenty of fragile glass.... Thanks Joe and the cousins teams.read more

Foot Print

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This is our second time using Cousins. Both experiences were excellent. Demetris, Otis and Ezzy were a great crew. Thank you!

Valentina Di Guida

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I had an excellent experience with Cousins USA! From start to finish, the entire process was smooth and stress-free. The movers were professional,... punctual, and handled all of my belongings with great care. They were very efficient, and everything arrived at my new home in perfect condition. The team was friendly and went above and beyond to ensure the move was as easy as possible. I highly recommend Cousins USA to anyone looking for a reliable and top-notch moving service! Angela was especially great, her service was so professional and she answered all my questions !read more

Carlos Melendez

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Thank you for the service. It was fast seamless and no hassle. Big thanks to demetrias, derrick, and detric. Would recommend.

Rosemarie Sueiro

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The team was very helpful and respectful. I would use this moving company again, nothing was damage. I will recomendation this company to my family... and friends. Thank you 😊read more

Greg edens

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I recommend any one to this company very professional good communication and just some lovely guys Demetris Otis and Dave are the best thank you so... much for your hard work thank you thank you thank you 10/10read more

Paul Schweitzer

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Amazing experience with the team from Cousins USA, Jonathan, Otis and Demetri. Grateful for their help and such a smooth move. Easily the best move... we have ever made. Everything was perfect, from the pick up to the delivery. They are the absolute best! Thank you!read more

Cole Burton

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Had multiple large glass table tops I needed moved and was worried about doing it myself so I spoke with Joe Jr and he laid out a plan to get them... there safely. Eddie, Ronald and Derrick showed up and took care of the glass tops along with my other furniture with ease. Showed up on time, worked efficiently, and were very communicative. It was something I was so stressed about but it ended up being such a breeze. Would call Joe Jr and Cousins again in a heartbeat.read more

Ana Bellido

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Very professional crew! Demetris, Otis and Jean were amazing! They went above and beyond with our move and even stayed later than scheduled to make... sure we were good to go! I’d refer this company to anyone. Also very budget friendly.read more

Vin McCann

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From Clem, the owner, to every man in the crew, the team was tops, delivering on every thing that was promised. They had the best price, did an... excellent packing job, and moved us out-and-in in the anticipated time frame. Heaven knows moving is stressful but Cousins eliminated 99% of the related headaches. We’d give them 6 stars but it wasn’t an option.read more

Gabriella Prawdzik

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Cousins is great. Was referred by family friend. Demetris, Otis, and Yessy were very helpful. Would recommend and use again!

Jennifer Bishop

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Demetris and Otis and their crew were THE BEST! I highly recommend them!

kurt jaeger

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Great experience. Made the move easy and the crew of Demetris Otis and Mike were very pleasant to work with.

Anthony Scarfogliero

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I hired Cousins USA after a friend’s referral, we are better friends now because of it. They called to say they were on their way, showed up early,... introduce themselves with a smile and a handshake, assessed items being moved and went into team mode. They wrapped and taped everything from the smallest item to my triple dresser like it was their own furniture. The delivery of the furniture to the new house was amazing, every piece of furniture and box was in the exact place where it belonged. If I had to move again it would be an absolute no brainer Cousin’s USA, ALL DAY !!! I will be paying it forward and recommend Cousins USA to everyone.read more

mike schweck

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Great group of guys! They took care of my stuff, trustworthy, and professional. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thanks Eddie and... Team!read more

Gavin Steinberg

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Jermaine, Otis, and Yssy were great! Very quick but careful movers who were polite and professional the whole time. They had me moved across Florida... in only 6 hours start to finish. Highly recommend.read more

Griff DeMare

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A very professional team of 5. The leader did a great job maintaining organization during the move. Each team member was very courteous. Would... definitely hire them for our next move.read more

Robin Lowe McCormick

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Terrific experience with polite kind experts at their craft.

M P

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The team are hard workers!! They get the job done!!

Neysa Perez

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I had an incredible experience with Cousin Moving company! From start to finish, they were professional, punctual, and incredibly courteous. They... arrived right on time and handled all of my belongings with care. The movers were not only efficient but also very friendly, which made the whole process stress-free. I highly commend their dedication to customer service and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable moving service. Thank you Cousin Moving for a job well done!read more

Jeffrey Kleiss

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Cousins is awesome. The crew was incredible. Super friendly and efficient. We’re on time to pack up and to deliver 4 hours away. Would definitely... recommend.read more

Toni G.

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I was very pleased and amazed at how these guys worked! I thought they would never fit all my stuff from my house and storage. Eddie the Forman is... the best packer I have ever seen he is amazing!Demetrius, Odis, and Ron took very good care of my things. They were cautious and courteous. Also the sales man Tyler and owner Joe were easy to talk too and knew what I needed before I could tell. Very great company!read more

Desi Catena

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The moving crew at Cousins Movers Jonathan, Otis and Easy were Fantastic. On Time!Clean, efficient, careful and very professional on both ends of our... move.I would recommend this company to anyone looking for a stress free move.All so a shout to Clement Pollio who returns calls promptly and scheduled our move quickly and conveniently for us.Thanks Cousins 5Stars!Maureen & Desi CatenaBoynton Beach FLread more

Jason Wilson

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PCS season arrived and we were assigned Cousins Moving Company to handle our goods. From the start Clement was amazing, always available to answer... questions and update our info as things came available. Demetris, Otis, Dave, and Johnney were the crew, and showed up ready to pack. They were respectful, clean, and worked great as a team. Poor Dave had the hardest/largest job packing my kitchen but did a fantastic job! Anyone would be lucky to have this team care for their HHG!read more

Warren Youngclaus

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I’ve used these guys for years and everything has always gone smooth. Highly recommend.Resentful of property

Joseph Granda

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Avita Avoun

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I have used these guys for several moves over the years and have never been disappointed. Highly professional and do a great job protecting valuable... propertyread more

Raul

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Our move was great! They have a great staff and the workers take care of everything. I would definitely use them again! Thank you Mike and staff!... You guys went above and beyond!!read more

Cassandra Gresham

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I'm giving Cousins a 4 instead of a 5 this year. Mr. Eddie was the leadman with Mr. Robinson and Jean. They were an hour late meeting me at the Extra... Space Storage. Mr. Eddie explained to me that he was not aware that he was supposed to be there at 8:00 am. However, once they got going, they worked efficiently and packed everything professionally. I had to end up helping them move the light things because it was necessary. They wrapped what needed to be wrapped with blankets that Penske provided. The crew shrink wrapped all of the items that were not wrapped with a blanket. I believe for three people, they worked as fast as they could. I had to end up helping them because it was necessary in order to help minimize the time. The person who took my original order misjudged how long it would take even though I explained to him everything that I had to have loaded onto my Penske moving truck. I should have had either 4 guys like I had the last time or set it for 5 hours. I have no problem paying or 5 hours had I known it would take that long when I first placed my order. Finding out you are going to be $180 over your budget the day of is not a happy feeling. I want to add that Mr. Eddie is a true professional. He works with a perfection mentality and he was careful with handling my furniture. The guys helping him followed his instructions and there was no issues between the three of them. Would I use Cousin's again if I ever needed to...the answer is yes, but they need to do a better job of calculating the entire job's overall price based on the logistics provided to them.read more

Yves Nau

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Driver and his helper showed up early. They were well equipped, well prepared, very knowledgeable and super customers focused. Overall the move was... smooth.read more

Latetra James

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Cousins USA Moving & Storage moved us from Miramar, FL to Ave Maria, FL. The workers (Demetris, Jean, and Easy) were very professional, and hard... workers. I would definitely use them again, and also recommend this company to others. Also, a special thank you to Sean and Joe for all of your help and patience. Because of all of you, our move was a SUCCESS!!read more

Norma Cordoves

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Cousins USA moving & storage were great from beginning to end. We were very pleased and happy with the service they provided. The Their prices were... unbeatable. This was our first time we used a moving company and they did not disappoint. The crew that moved us out of our home and into our new home were amazing and courteous. Mr. Joseph was very helpful.If you are looking for a moving company i highly recommend them.Norma C.Mount Dora, Floridaread more

Yara Mojena

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Cousins handled my move with ease and efficiency. My team, “Ready”, “Chicken” aka Demetrius, and Jonathan were fun and hard working, and overcame... some obstacles getting out of my old building without complaint. Thank you Cousins :)read more

Paola Johnston Zuver

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Great moving experience. Extremely pleased with the very professional agent who worked with me scheduling my move, figuring out how to make it as... cost effective as possible and subsequently coordinating the delivery. Both the pick up team and the delivery team were professional and showed great care in moving my furniture. I definitely reccomend this company.read more

Pat ODea

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Cousins moving and storage was Fantastic! they moved a three bedroom house with the utmost care of our furniture and belongings. The price was very... very fair. The crew that did the move were very nice and accommodating. I have moved 12 times in my life and this by far was the bet move ever. I have been through the scams with long distance movers before so I have seen it all. Not these guys. The are the real deal. Thank you Joe and Clem you made it so easy and smooth more importantly the price you quoted was the final price. dIf you are moving you MUST use Cousins USA Moving and Storage. Fair, honest, and affordable.Patrick O'DeaDavie Florida.read more

Yamile Garcia

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On time and very professional. Cory and Michael very great

Barry Smith

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Moving out, storage for 9 months and moving in were all done professionally and with great care. Their staff has been with them a long time and care... about your belongings. When you have 20+ year employees, you know that they are dedicated to the company and not transient labor. I highly recommend them for your move and storage.read more

Cynthia Escriba

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Great service and effortless experience. Crew were on time , diligently making sure items were securely moved. Highly recommended.

Kathy Toth

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Excellent customer service from estimate through billing.Owner was very helpful from estimate and additional services as it was needed. Movers were... curtious, professional, caring for personal propert,making sure all packaging and moving was done in a safe manner, protecting property and items. Helpful attentive in regards to requests delivering and placing items in the new destination.Pricing was fair and honest.read more

Sandy Khalifa

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If I could give 10 stars I would. Mine was a complicated move. Everything was wrapped perfectly. Very professional from start to finish. Nothing... broke, everything came unscathed and was refunded amount from original estimate for boxes unused. Clem was always available when needed. Highly recommend.read more

Carolyn Chebaro

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Moving is such an emotional experience. Cousins Moving and Storage and their wonderful staff made this journey less stressful. I highly recommend... their services.read more

Joseph Ortiz

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Had an excellent experience with Cousins USA. Communications was the best of the best. Highly recommend Cousins USA. Stress free from start to... finish. Thanks to everyone who was involved & I would use them again.read more

Alba Del Rio

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Very good experience people very nice

Derrick Curvoson

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I was so impressed with the customer service we experienced at Cousins. The team was very friendly and helpful, and went the above and beyond to make... sure I was satisfied. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a great moving experience.read more

Aaron

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What a great experience this move was! I'm grateful to have used Cousins for my move!

Raymane Noble

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Todd Hanley

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Cousins USA Moving and Storage has great service, communication, and prices. And, they care a lot about the work they do and the customers they... serve. This is why I refer them to all of my clients, friends and family who neee a mover. I highly recommend!read more

Vanessa Wurman

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They feel like family and their positivity and professionalism is a breath of fresh air.

Del Ellis

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Have not disappointed in any way, though job is only half done. So far only packing and loading has occurred. I would rather hold evaluating until... furniture is delivered also and the moving job is complete.read more

Eileen Prevatte

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I contacted the company on short notice and was moved within a couple of days. The crew was very professional and I liked them on a personal level.... My possessions arrived earlier than predicted and arrived without any damage. I also liked the delivery crew. I highly recommend Cousins USA Moving and would hire the company again.read more

David Kratochvil

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Movers were very efficient and took good care moving my belongings.

Nicole Galvez

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Great company to work with. Joe and his team are fantastic!

Sonja Glover

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I used cousins for my recent move. The movers were excellent they took great care of my furniture by wrapping each piece with blankets and shrink... wrap. There were fast and efficient. Will definitely use them again.read more

constance chan

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John

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I do not know where to begin with this review. From the estimate to the move, the entire Cousin’s USA team was professional, efficient, and a... pleasure to work with during my move. They helped me move from South Florida to Queens, NY. I highly recommend them for every and any move - they made the moving process easy and not stressful.read more

Alberto Jerez

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We were very happy with the service provided. The crew arrived on time to pack our household goods, load them on the truck, and unload at our... destination. The back office was also very responsive to our inquiries and requests. Highly recommend this company.read more