Make Your Abu Dhabi Move with APML

Relocating to other parts of the world is not just fascinating, it comes with a lot of pressure of moving your precious goods safely. The number of people migrating to Abu Dhabi is rising. Moving to an innovative hub, a top-class tourist destination, a cultural hub, and a global energy producer should only excite you. This only happens when you choose APML as your trusted moving partner. Meeting the expectations of our clients makes us stand apart.

Why Move to Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is known for its modernity, innovation, and cultural diversity. The capital city of the UAE attracts individuals around the world. Various other factors make it a world-class city:

    1. Economic Evolution:Government initiatives drive city's economic growth. The government is focusing on industrial and tech hub development, strategic investment in manufacturing and construction, non-oil expansion, and business-friendly policies. All these factors together are making a tremendous contribution to the city’s economic development.
    2. Exceptional Climate:The city is spread across 67,340 sq km, which includes over 200 islands. This strategic location benefits the city with worldwide connectivity. Abu Dhabi supports plants and wildlife ecosystems and is rich in terms of biodiversity.
    3. Cultural Diversity:The emirate offers a way of life where modernity and tradition work in harmony. It’s a home of over 200 nationalities, thus every culture and religion is respected and valued here. Abu Dhabi is ideal for someone who desires to experience different cultures.

Types of Visas to Enter Abu Dhabi

Tourist Visa: A tourist visa is particularly issued to those who travel to visit the country for tourism. It holds the permit to stay in the country for 30 days. To get this visa, you require sponsorship from any of the UAE airlines or tour operators.

Transit Visa: The visa is issued to those who stop for more than 8 hours during the move to Abu Dhabi. Passengers with transit visas should leave the country within 96 hours from the date of entry.

Visitor Visa: The sponsorship of this visa is in the hands of your friend or relative who is residing in the country. They can apply at any GDRFA office across the Emirates within a few days on your behalf, submit the original permit to the airport, and send you a copy of your permit through email or fax. It is necessary to receive a copy of the same before you leave your country.

Multi-Entry Long Term Visa: This visa permits its customers to enter and exit the UAE multiple times within the stipulated time from the first entry to the UAE. This visa lasts for 58 days from the date of issue, whereas you can stay for 90 days with this visa in the country from the date of entry.

Multi-Entry Short Term Visa: The visa allows people to enter and exit the UAE multiple times within the given time from the first entry to the country. It is valid for 58 days and can be extended two times for 30 days each with an extension fee of AED 850 each time. You can stay for 30 days from the first entry in the UAE with this visa.

Student Visit Visa: It is given to students who are only registered with the UAE University for short-term courses and already hold a residence visa in case of long-term courses. It can be renewed twice for Dh. 500.

Parent Visa: Under this visa category, the residents of the UAE can sponsor their parents for one year. It can be renewed under special permission from FNRD.

Residence Visa:  Individuals willing to obtain this visa have to be sponsored by an employer who allows them to work and live in the UAE, or they can be sponsored by a family member who allows them to live in the country.

 

Documents Required for Moving with Household Goods:
  • Copy of Passport
  • Customs Copy of UAE Visa
  • Copy of the Residence Permit
  • Detailed List of Packing
  • Original Bill of Lading (OBL)
  • Insurance Certificate
  • Pro-forma Invoice
  • Letter of Employment

Copy of Passport

A passport is a mandatory document for moving. So, when you are relocating to Abu Dhabi with APML, then you must submit a copy of your passport Bio page and Last page containing details of Full Name, Nationality, Place, and Date of Birth, Passport Number, Date of Issue and Expiry, Name of Father/Legal Guardian, Name of Mother.

Customs Copy of the UAE Visa

You must have a valid visa copy based on which you are moving to Abu Dhabi. It is important to have the relevant document type so as not to get stuck anywhere in between. You can check the eligibility of the visa type on the official website of the UAE Embassy in India.

Copy of the Residence Permit

A copy of the residence permit or visa at the time of the move is crucial. This document permits one to stay in the foreign country for an indefinite or fixed number of days, depending upon the purpose of the visit.

Detailed List of Packing Material

The inventory list of packing and moving materials should be with you. Though, this detailed list of items is available with packers and movers, you still have it when moving to the UAE. This list should be devoid of goods that are prohibited from being carried otherwise; you have to pay the penalty for the same.

Original Bill of Lading (OBL)

The Bill of Lading is an agreement of carriage that is termed as cargo and also confirms the carrier’s receipt. It is a contract between you and your supplier that discusses the details of the shipment. It is issued with two other identical bills to preserve for future use. If you have a bulk consignment of commercial products that has to be shipped to Abu Dhabi, then you must have the original bill to be submitted before relocating.

Insurance Certificate

Buying travel insurance is equally important for safe packing and moving of your personal belongings because, in a foreign country, you do not know the circumstances that could arise and affect your health. In this regard, the certificate of insured policy associated with your unexpected health issues and medical emergencies should be presented at the time of relocating to Abu Dhabi, so that you do not have to face the difficulty in the end.

Pro-forma Invoice

It is a preliminary bill given in case of sale that is sent to the buyers in advance of a shipment or delivery of goods. This bill describes the purchased items and all other information related to goods, such as shipping weight, transport charges, mode of transportation, etc. These are provided to the customer beforehand with a quotation or for custom purposes in importation. If you have to move your commercial goods, then in this case, you must have a pro-forma invoice for your consignment.

Letter of Employment

If you are a professional who wants to travel and stay in Abu Dhabi for a longer duration, then you must have a letter of employment from your verified employer to get an entry into the country. This offer letter contains all the important details of the job and a summary of aspects of the UAE Labour Laws. Whenever you are relocating to the UAE, you should keep the signed document with you.

 

Put your complete focus on obtaining important documents and leave the rest of the things associated with the moving process of household belongings to us. Our shifting assistants are there to look after everything and they keep on updating you about your consignment frequently. So, say bye to your worries and have an enjoyable move to Abu Dhabi.

Migration Do’s and Don’ts

If you are thinking of shifting to Abu Dhabi for any reason, APML makes sure that "Nothing other than the place changes..." as we clearly understand how tedious and stressful packing and moving can be.

This stress could even result in total disaster sometimes, if certain important things are not kept in mind. Here’s what you should do and avoid for a smoother migration.

The Do’s

 

  • Nothing goes right without planning. So, plan your move.
  • To avoid any future obstacles, prepare a checklist.
  • Think about the required things like foam sheets, boxes, tapes, scissors, etc., for uncomplicated packing.
  • Make use of solid and durable boxes for maximum safety, as they will hold up through multiple moves.
  • Label each box with appropriate stickers to avoid confusion.
  • Consider zero transshipment to prevent breakage.
  • The vehicle should be ready to cover long distances.
  • Proper insurance of goods should be made to claim your approximate value in case of theft, loss, or a road accident.

The Don’ts

 

  • Packing in a hurry can lead to damage to goods and skipping on necessary materials.
  • Fragile items should be packed first.
  • Never pack fragile and delicate items with heavier ones.
  • Loose bundling of items or boxes can damage the goods.
  • The mode of transportation should have passed crucial clearance, and proper servicing should be done.
  • At least one personnel member of the hiring company should accompany your goods to the destination.
  • Do not hire any relocation company in a hurry; this may result in fake services and false promises (discounts).
  • Avoid renting trucks with less space for a huge volume of goods, as this can damage the goods and result in money lost.
  • Do not pack and move your furniture or electrical appliances without dismantling; this can increase the burden on packing boxes.
  • Never mix up packed and unpacked items together, as this consumes more time.

Rules & Regulations

Moving beyond the boundaries of the country can be quite daunting as well as exciting. There must be the excitement of exploring new places, meeting people from different cultures and learning new things at new locations. Specifically, for those people who have never been abroad before, the level of excitement must be at its peak along with a worry about the safe and smooth move of his or her possessions to a new place.

In order to maintain your excitement and enjoy uncomplicated international movement, “pre-planning” can be the effective and best thing to reduce your stress. Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd. has prepared this comprehensive guide to plan your hassle-free and smooth overseas move. In this guide, you will find the steps to be followed and the documents you will require for your move. Also, from where you can obtain the documents, where to apply and suggestion for settling in the country; all will be provided in this guide.

Few aspects of International moving guide are:

1
Understand your moving needs
2
Plan your move
3
Accrue necessary and required documents
4
Hire reliable and experienced moving company

How APML Can Assist?

We want people to feel good and appreciate their migrating decisions instead of worrying about how they will take their valuables with them. This is the biggest challenge people relocating to another country confront. As a reliable moving partner, APML makes the moving process simple and secure for you. Here's how we help:

  • Family and Pet Relocation: If you are relocating to Abu Dhabi with your family, APML supports you at every step. All your essential goods are transported to Abu Dhabi with care and responsibility. APML believes in reunions and understands your emotions with your pet. We bring your pet safely to you at your new destination. With our experienced team and worldwide network of reliable partners, we ensure your pet reaches you with care.
  • Pre-Move Survey: A pre-survey is conducted to understand your relocation requirements, so you can move easily. A well-trained field officer comes to your location. He acquires essential tools and expertise. The survey is conducted to see what kinds of goods you are acquiring, what materials should be used, and how they will be relocated. The shifting plan gets finalized once the queries are addressed.
  • Packing and Unpacking: Our team makes sure to not just carefully pack your goods, but also unpack them with 100% security, and this is what makes us different.
  • Safe Transportation: Once the packing is completed, goods are loaded with care. Professional handling and digital inventory records help in the efficient and safe journey of your valuables.

Other Information

Moving to another country with Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd. is a comfortable and peaceful task because we provide all the relevant information related to the foreign country to our valuable customers. Some of these are discussed in this section.

  • Immigration
    Assistance
  • Country/Cultural
    Guide
  • International
    Checklist
  • Our Valued
    Clients

Our Valued Clients

Our well-defined and supported 'Packers and Movers' services are handled by experienced management as well as support staff, which allows us to offer customers a wide range of advantages to choose from. Starting from zero trans-shipment to the immediate settling of claims if any, we deliver complete assurance to our customers in terms of their shipment in the safest possible manner. You can go through our valuable clientele in this section.

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