{"id":99863,"date":"2026-10-23T10:32:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/moving-abroad-checklist"},"modified":"2026-10-23T10:32:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:32:14","slug":"moving-abroad-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/moving-abroad-checklist","title":{"rendered":"Lista de comprobaci\u00f3n para mudarse al extranjero: 40 cosas que hay que hacer antes de marcharse del Reino Unido (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"Moving Abroad Checklist: 40 Things to Do Before You Leave the UK (2026)\",\n            \"description\": \"A complete moving abroad checklist for 2026: visas, removals, money, tax, pensions, healthcare, pets, cars and admin, from six months out to moving day.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/moving-abroad-checklist\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/moving-abroad-checklist-cargoholidays-1024x576.jpg\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"dateModified\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\"\n            },\n            \"publisher\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"How far in advance should I plan a move abroad?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Ideally six months or more, especially if you need a visa or are moving pets.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"When should I book international removals?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Usually 2&ndash;3 months before your move, and earlier for summer.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Do I need to tell HMRC I'm moving abroad?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Usually yes. Form P85 is often used, but take advice on your own situation.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Should I keep a UK bank account?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Many expats do, because it makes UK payments, pensions and admin much easier.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"What should I carry with me rather than ship?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Passports, visas, documents, valuables, medicines and essentials for the first weeks.\"\n                    }\n                }\n            ]\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n<\/head><div class=\"ch-post\"><p class=\"ch-updated\">\u00daltima actualizaci\u00f3n: 23 de octubre de 2026<\/p><p><strong>Moving abroad is one of the biggest projects you will ever take on.<\/strong> Visas, removals, money, tax, healthcare, pets and dozens of accounts all need sorting, and many have deadlines. This checklist breaks the move into stages, from six months out to your first week in your new country. Save it and tick it off as you go.<\/p>6 months before you move<ol><li><strong>Check your visa or residence route<\/strong> and start the application. Some visas take months.<\/li><li><strong>Check your passport<\/strong> is valid for at least 6&ndash;12 months beyond your move.<\/li><li><strong>Research the cost of living<\/strong>, healthcare and schools in your destination.<\/li><li><strong>Decide what to ship, store, sell or give away.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Get quotes for international removals.<\/strong> Echa un vistazo a nuestro <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/international-removals-from-uk\/\">Gu\u00eda de mudanzas internacionales<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Plan for pets:<\/strong> some countries need microchips, vaccinations and tests months in advance.<\/li><li><strong>Talk to your employer<\/strong> about remote work, transfer or notice periods.<\/li><li><strong>Start learning the language<\/strong>, even the basics.<\/li><\/ol><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cargo-Ship-Travel-Cargoholidays10-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Gr\u00faas portuarias al atardecer\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Gr\u00faas portuarias al atardecer\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Book international removals two to three months before your move.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>3 months before<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Book your removals company<\/strong> and agree the dates.<\/li><li><strong>Arrange somewhere to live<\/strong>, even temporarily.<\/li><li><strong>Give notice<\/strong> on rentals, or put your home on the market or arrange letting.<\/li><li><strong>Plan how you&rsquo;ll move money<\/strong>: compare banks and currency specialists in our <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/moving-money-abroad-from-uk\/\">moving money abroad guide<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Check your UK pension and State Pension<\/strong> forecast.<\/li><li><strong>Get international health insurance<\/strong> if your visa requires it.<\/li><li><strong>Decide about your car:<\/strong> ship it, sell it, or check <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/car-shipping-costs-from-uk\/\">car shipping costs<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Collect documents:<\/strong> birth and marriage certificates, degrees, references, and any apostilles needed.<\/li><\/ol><h2>1 month before<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Tell HMRC you are leaving<\/strong> (form P85 if relevant) and get tax advice on your situation. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/impuestos-en-el-reino-unido-para-expatriados\/\">UK tax for expats<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Tell your GP and dentist<\/strong>, and get copies of medical records and prescriptions.<\/li><li><strong>Notify the DVLA<\/strong>, banks, pensions, insurers and HMRC of your new address.<\/li><li><strong>Cancel or transfer<\/strong> utilities, broadband, TV licence, council tax and subscriptions.<\/li><li><strong>Set up mail forwarding<\/strong> with Royal Mail.<\/li><li><strong>Keep a UK bank account<\/strong> and phone number if you can; they help with UK admin later.<\/li><li><strong>Check your driving licence<\/strong> rules for your new country.<\/li><li><strong>Pack an essentials case<\/strong> for the weeks before your shipment arrives.<\/li><\/ol><h2>Moving week<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Be home for the packers<\/strong> and check the inventory carefully.<\/li><li><strong>Keep valuables, documents and medicines with you.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Take meter readings<\/strong> and photos of your empty home.<\/li><li><strong>Hand over keys<\/strong> and confirm forwarding addresses.<\/li><li><strong>Carry copies of your visa, insurance and removals paperwork.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Say goodbye properly.<\/strong> It matters more than you think.<\/li><\/ol><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_330948268-1024x569.jpeg\" alt=\"Couple sailing at sunset\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Couple sailing at sunset\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Plan your arrival as carefully as your departure.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Your first week abroad<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Register your address<\/strong> with the local authorities, if required.<\/li><li><strong>Get your tax or identity number<\/strong>, such as an NIE in Spain or a BSN in the Netherlands.<\/li><li><strong>Open a local bank account.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Register with healthcare.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Get a local SIM card.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Prepare for your shipment arrival<\/strong> and customs clearance.<\/li><li><strong>Explore your new neighbourhood.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Join an expat or local community group.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><h2>Country guides<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/moving-to-spain-from-uk\/\">Moving to Spain<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/removals-to-spain-from-uk\/\">mudanzas a Espa\u00f1a<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/moving-to-france-from-uk\/\">Moving to France<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/removals-to-france-from-uk\/\">mudanzas a Francia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/moving-to-australia-from-uk\/\">Moving to Australia<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/removals-to-australia-from-uk\/\">mudanzas a Australia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/mudarse-a-ee-uu-desde-el-reino-unido\/\">Moving to the USA<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/removals-to-usa-from-uk\/\">mudanzas a EE. UU.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/moving-to-canada-from-uk\/\">Moving to Canada<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/removals-to-canada-from-uk\/\">removals to Canada<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h2>Start your new life with a sea voyage<\/h2><p>Instead of flying, some people sail to their new country on a cargo ship. It&rsquo;s a calm transition, with time to think. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/how-to-travel-to-the-united-kingdom-by-cargo-ship\/\">viaje en barco de carga<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/holidays-without-flying-from-uk\/\">holidays without flying<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>How far in advance should I plan a move abroad?<\/h3><p>Ideally six months or more, especially if you need a visa or are moving pets.<\/p><h3>When should I book international removals?<\/h3><p>Usually 2&ndash;3 months before your move, and earlier for summer.<\/p><h3>Do I need to tell HMRC I&rsquo;m moving abroad?<\/h3><p>Usually yes. Form P85 is often used, but take advice on your own situation.<\/p><h3>Should I keep a UK bank account?<\/h3><p>Many expats do, because it makes UK payments, pensions and admin much easier.<\/p><h3>What should I carry with me rather than ship?<\/h3><p>Passports, visas, documents, valuables, medicines and essentials for the first weeks.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ch-cta\"><strong>Sail to your new life<\/strong><p>Ask us about passenger cabins on container ships from the UK to the world.<\/p><a class=\"ch-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/solicitar-un-crucero-de-carga\/\">Solicita un presupuesto para tu viaje \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<style>\n.ch-post{font-family:inherit;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}\n.ch-post h2{font-size:1.6em;margin:1.8em 0 .6em;color:#0b2545;border-bottom:3px solid #f5a623;padding-bottom:.25em}\n.ch-post h3{font-size:1.15em;margin:1.4em 0 .3em;color:#0b2545}\n.ch-post p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.ch-post ul,.ch-post ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}\n.ch-post li{margin:.35em 0}\n.ch-post .ch-updated{font-size:.9em;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.2em}\n.ch-post .ch-table{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.2em 0 1.6em}\n.ch-post table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:.95em}\n.ch-post th{background:#0b2545;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:.65em .8em}\n.ch-post td{padding:.6em .8em;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top}\n.ch-post tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6f8fb}\n.ch-post .ch-faq{background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:12px;padding:1em 1.4em;margin:1em 0 2em}\n.ch-post .ch-faq h3{margin-top:1em}\n.ch-post .ch-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2545,#13315c);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:1.6em 1.8em;margin:2.2em 0;text-align:center}\n.ch-post .ch-cta strong{display:block;font-size:1.35em;margin-bottom:.4em;color:#fff}\n.ch-post .ch-cta p{color:#dbe4f0;margin:.2em 0 1.1em}\n.ch-post .ch-btn{display:inline-block;background:#f5a623;color:#0b2545 !important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:.8em 1.6em;border-radius:999px}\n.ch-post .ch-btn:hover{background:#ffbb45}\n.ch-post em{color:#4b5563}\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Una lista de comprobaci\u00f3n completa para mudarse al extranjero en 2026: visados, mudanzas, dinero, impuestos, pensiones, asistencia sanitaria, mascotas, coches y tr\u00e1mites administrativos, desde seis meses antes hasta el d\u00eda de la mudanza.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":99862,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single3.php","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1027,1019],"tags":[1672,1671,1673,1510,1511],"yst_prominent_words":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99863"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99863"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99863\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99864,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99863\/revisions\/99864"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99862"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99863"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99863"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99863"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=99863"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}