Companies are the main users of relocation agencies to make moving a lot easier for new employees.
Most relocation agencies offer a complete relocation package. An agency can save foreign newcomers a lot of stress.
The agency helps you find the perfect house, room or apartment and even takes care of the time-consuming bureaucratic registration process.
Relocation experts not only organize the move themselves, they can even help with cultural integration, e.g. finding a language school or organizing cultural events.
You can find an overview of services offered by relocation agents below.
What relocation agencies offer
Moving services
›› Finding an apartment, making all necessary appointments, customs, management of rental agreements and apartment handover, including condition report.
Formalities
›› Mandatory registration, residence and working permits, visas. Telephone, internet, electricity, gas and water supply, garbage collection, radio & TV, registration of vehicles. Help with opening a bank account, exchanging driver’s licences, insurance information.
Integration
›› Information on medical care, advice and registration at schools and kindergartens, with all-day orientation tours of your new neighborhood (including public transport, shopping, social clubs, sports grounds, doctors etc). Organization of language courses, intercultural training, comprehensive information about recreational activities, cultural and sporting events. Organization of social get-togethers, excursions.
Departure coordination
›› Terminating contracts, deregistering with the authorities and suppliers, organizing the move.