Moving overseas?.
Looking for moving services for an international move to or from Australia? Source competitive quotes from our pre-screened network to arrange your international relocation.
We know international moving better than anyone
Muval is Australia's favourite way to move! We've moved over 75,000 happy households.
Not only that, but 9.4/10 customers recommend Muval to their friends and family.
Expert removalists
A removalist truck and two men (depending on the size of your move) will come to collect and deliver your items.
Online booking
Save time calling other removalists for quotes. Find, compare and book your removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team is available to assist you at every step of your move.
Protective covering
Your items will be protected with heavy blankets using moving industry best practices. These help prevent your items from damage.
Loading & unloading
Full service loading and unloading of the removal truck is included with every move. Packing services are available at extra cost.
Complimentary cover*
Receive $5,000 of complimentary cover on named items for added peace of mind.
*Only available for MuveXpress bookings.
Moving overseas
Moving house is challenging regardless of where your destination is. Navigating not only the logistics but also the added complexities of a move overseas, like visa's and new languages, is a huge task. Our international removalists can assist with moving you and your family more easily.
Start the conversation today with one of our dedicated move specialists and see how Muval can make your next international move easier for you and your family.
Call +61 1300 168 825 to get started.
Find international moving companies to or from Australia
Relocating internationally is a big move.
Luckily, we're here to assist at every step of the way.
Moving overseas for any reason is a major life event and a significant change. Muval's friendly team are here to help assist with all aspects of your move, source quotes and connect you with relevant service providers.
There are a number of important things to be aware of and take in to consideration when moving to a new country. Here are some of the main points from our experience:
- Culture Shock: Moving to a new country with a different norms and values can be overwhelming and stressful for many people. Be prepared to experience culture shock, which can manifest in feelings of disorientation, frustration, homesickness, and anxiety. Try to familiarise yourself with aspects of the culture as much as you can before relocating.
- Legal Requirements: Make sure you are aware of the legal requirements for living in the country, such as visa requirements, work permits, and residency permits. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in fines, deportation, or even imprisonment.
- Personal Safety: Research the crime rate and safety measures in the country you are moving to. Take precautions to ensure your personal safety, such as avoiding dangerous areas and securing your belongings.
- Cost of Living: The cost of living in another country may be significantly different from what you are used to, so it's important to budget accordingly. Research the cost of housing, transportation, food, and other expenses in the country you are moving to.
- Healthcare: Healthcare systems vary from country to country, so it's important to research the healthcare system of the country you're moving to. Determine if you will need health insurance or if you can access public healthcare. This is particularly important when moving from somewhere with a universal healthcare system like Australia to somewhere like the United States of America with a very privatised system.
- Support System: Moving overseas can be a lonely experience, particularly in the early days, so it's important to have a support system in place. This could include friends, family, or a local expat community. There are many expat communities that can be found through groups on Facebook that immigrants have found very helpful to build a community in the early days after moving.
- Mental Health: Moving abroad can be emotionally and mentally challenging. Make sure you take care of your emotional and mental health by seeking support when needed, engaging in activities that bring you joy, and staying connected with loved ones back home.
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Fantastic service, always go above and beyond and more than happy to answer questions. I’ll never use another company as I know 100% I get the best price and best service with Muval. I highly recommend for anybody looking at moving interstate to contact these guys, I’ve used them twice.
— Natasha Gallahar
Thank you for all your help and efficiency Angelo! You were a pleasure to deal with The Muval booking process was excellent
Muval made things extremely easy for me from a removalist point of view, assisting in getting comparable quotes from removalists who could conduct a difficult move. Mitchell from Muval managed to find me a decent replacement removalist on t...
Jay was very helpful and assisted me with finding great quotes for my last-minute move. The whole process was very easy and Jay was extremely friendly. Thank you
I'm moving from Canberra to Adelaide soon. I've got a disability which limits my mobility. Shaz at Muval has been enormously helpful. I'd recommend looking at Muval to help you get quotes and selecting the right movers for your individual c...
Shaz is incredibly responsive and helpful with a stressful task. I needed urgent help and I was so happy to get everything sorted so quickly. Definitely recommend!
Muval connected us with BETS removalists, muval took all the hastle out of finding a Removalists and were very helpful. BETS were extremely good, they were fast and came in under their quote without taking any risks of damaging our goods. W...
Special THANK YOU to Dillon and Taz from Muval and Sirius removalist for making my interstate move a breeze. I had lost $200 booking deposit with other removalist company that I had to cancel due to no Google reviews so I was worried all ni...
Bree was such a pleasure to work with. Honestly could not recommend this service enough. Super helpful and great communication. So happy with the final job and will definitely be using Muval again - highly recommend!!! Be sure to ask for Br...
Great communication from phone via staff, my main communication was with Alvin, he was great at explaining everything and arranging all the necessities. Made things very simple
AMAZING TEAM!! These guys have helped us to move mountains! Well more literally our entire house interstate. But still, incredible work by Lachlan and Ben for helping us move to Queensland from Melbourne within a matter of days. We didn't h...
Customer service is top notch. Had personalised support the whole way through my move. Props to Dion for all the help :)
After a few quotes which I sourced myself, I knew I was going to need help with my move. On appearance there seems to be a lot of scams and sharks operating in this industry. Muvals (Anthony in Brisbane in particular) exceeded my expectatio...
Alvin was helping me with the process and he is great! He is very friendly and very open to help with anything! Very fast in doing the service. I am very thankful to him as this is my first move and he made it very easy. Would greatly recom...
I was a bit dubious about using Muval but it was the best decision ever. Kristy was a total legend and made everything smooth and easy. Totally recommend using Muval for your next move. The removalists Kristy arranged were great fast and go...
Great experience through Muval, we spoke to Mitchell who recommended a company called AuServin that were great value and did a good job of our move from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast
I would like to thank and send much appreciation to Lauren, amazing service, professional and helpful. Empathetic and went above and beyond for me. Lauren made my experience effortless. 100% would request her assistance again. Alison
I would recommend this company to friends and family. Very caring and helpful with all details. Made this transition smooth and no stress, once again thank you Sharon.
Muval were great to use and put forward strong options for our removalists.
Communication was perfect, not too much, not too little - just right. When I got prices from other online services, I was bombarded with calls. Only 2 calls and one of them was to provide a cheaper quote! The move (using Monarch Removalists...
Very friendly and answered all my questions patiently
Sharon was incredibly helpful, kind and patient when organising the details of my removal! She was so knowledgeable and ensured I received an excellent deal. The whole booking experience was so easy, and Sharon guided me so I knew exactly w...
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