Everything you need to know about moving to NZ

Make a file for all your important financial documents, and bring it with you in your hand luggage. It may also be prudent to leave copies with a friend or family member in the UK.

If the file gets too unwieldy, you may wish to consider scanning the items on the “optional” list, and bringing them on a USB memory stick or CD-rom instead.

Whatever you do, make sure that your paperwork is out of the house and in a safe place when the removal company is packing your container!

Please check here for our comprehensive Emigration Checklist for Brits emigrating to New Zealand. 

Essentials:

• Passports and any relevant immigration documentation.
• Your UK driving licence.
• Tickets, e-tickets and vouchers (plane, car hire, accommodation…)
• Details of your NZ car hire and accommodation.
• Address list for friends, family and the NZ and UK companies and organisations you have been dealing with.
• Bank account details and internet addresses and logins.
• NZ and UK tax details (your IRD number) and documentation.
• Travel insurance documentation.
• Details of your removal company and the shipment of your household goods.
• Details of your marine cargo insurance.
• Copies of any documentation if you are relocating your pets too.

Still Important:

• Car insurance no claims certificate.
• Medical records
• Immunisation records for your children.
• School records for your children.
• Birth and marriage certificates.
• Dental records.
• Your CV and work references.

Optional:

Some of the paperwork on this list, such as credit reports, bank statements, references, and insurance no-claims certificates should be considered optional – but as in the UK, sometimes having a lot of official-looking paperwork can smooth the way when you are dealing with any level of bureaucracy…

• Bank Statements – 6-12 months worth.
• Credit references from banks, mortgage companies, credit checking companies.
• Details of insurance policies, investments, endowments, mortgages and pensions.