You and the family are about to move to a new country, and often you don’t have enough information on what will come next. To prepare yourself adequately for life in your new country, you will need some specific information on housing and living conditions.
A list of furnishings, if furnished housing is provided
Information about electrical appliances (voltage, adapters, appliances provided in furnished housing)
Goods available locally and items you should bring with you (such as nonperishable foods, personal care items, household needs, and children's supplies)
The local dress code and the kinds of clothing you will need
Advice about bringing a car: host-country restrictions, availability and price of unleaded gasoline, and so on
Local employment opportunities if you or your spouse will be looking for work
Internet availability and cost
Information about the mail system: can you receive packages, and will you be able to order from catalogues and the Internet?
Information on schooling: are programs available for children with special needs? Do you need to register early? What paperwork is necessary?
The availability and cost of household help
Local recreational opportunities: what equipment and supplies should you bring?
The expatriate community and typical social events
