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Relocating to Lithuania

Once you’ve decided to build your career in Vilnius you’ll need to register as a resident and find a place to live. For EU citizens, all it takes to register as a resident is a trip to the Migration Office, while non-EU citizens will need to apply for a Blue Card.

There are many companies that offer removal services to Lithuania from the. The price of the move will depend on the speed you want your items relocated a week, or a few days if you're in a rush. Most are experienced and will already be aware of the importance of scheduling. Before relocating to Lithuania, you should contact professional movers at least two months in advance. A detailed relocation plan should also be drawn up before setting up a business.

Importantly, remember to change your address and telephone numbers with the people, companies, distributors, and agencies that matter.

Help From The Experts

Deciding on a reliable removal company is important. In order to relocate your business, it is advisable to use a company who is part of one of the following professional relocation associations:

British Association of Removers (BAR) The Overseas Group

The Overseas Group is a collective of companies under the BAR banner who deal specifically with overseas relocation. BAR sets professional standards for the industry and, more specifically, it's overseas removal service providers. It not only offers information and advice to both removers and customers but also acts as a complaints and disputes resolution service. Many of its removal company members deal with all facets of overseas relocation, from shipping and storage to finding schools and housing.

European Relocation Association (EuRA)

With four major bases across Europe, EuRA is an industry organization which oversees and the standards and policies of removal companies. Relocation service providers are required to abide by EuRA's rules of conduct, ensuring customers receive both reliable and fair service and experience only the highest levels of professionalism. They can help provide a wide range of service providers for an any of your relocation needs.

The Association of Relocation Professionals (ARP)

Another professional body for relocation providers. Their members generally provide services to businesses looking to move employees. The ARP includes house buying agents, removal firms, school advisers, specialist providers of furniture and professional staff. Agents can find and negotiate the price of homes and can help you choose the best removal company. They will also help with the red tape of moving to a new country, including locating schools, buying furniture or even a new car.

FIDI

FIDI is an association which encompasses a global alliance of over 500 international removal companies, all of which comply to the FIDI Accredited International Mover standard (FAIM) a recognized seal of approval for the company, customers, and industry.

FIDI's ultimate goal is to position its members as the movers of choice for global relocation. They can help with all aspects of overseas removal and storage.

Packing

If you aremoving to Lithuania, it is recommended that you have the removal company pack your stuff for you. Obviously, you could pack yourself, but you could also save yourself time and hassle. The expertise of a removal company when packing items for shipping is invaluable, and if you decide to pack yourself, you will have to be wise on labeling boxes as PBO (Packed By Owner). This will make customs more likely to examine your belongings, sometimes causing you a delay and extra costs, which is the last hindrance you need. If you do pack, make sure you start as soon as you know you are moving. For overseas moves, it is best to begin packing and getting yourself organized a few months before you move; even earlier if possible.

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