Moving to the next district of the city can be difficult already. And the farther your move is the more complicated it can be. So it naturally follows that an overseas move requires more planning for it to go as smooth as possible. Packing can actually be best left to the professionals. Since you would need to ship them, you can expect more throwing, shifting and even bumps along the way. This means you have to protect and cushion them more for this type of move. This also means that you need to allocate more budget for the move too. It's very important that you have everything you need when you get to your new country. So you need to ask the shipping company how long it would take for your things to arrive. To time it to arrive about the same time you do you might have to ship your things a few weeks earlier than your flight. On your part, you need to prepare your children on what to expect. You should research the country together so you will know the customs and traditions there. This will help you fit in better and faster. You should find out about the recreational activities there so you know what sorts of activities you can enjoy together. With your things complete and you emotionally prepared the move can actually be more successful and less stressful.