Stef Colquhoun Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Hi all! New to the forum, will be moving to Perth in January 2017 with The Husband so we are right into the planning stage now. Have looked at flights and so far Singapore Airlines are looking likely. Basic ticket comes with 30kg luggage each. We are shipping our worldly belongings over in a shared 40ft container so will take a while to arrive (will be aiming for a furnished rental in the meantime). So the question is - how do you decide what to pack in the suitcase going with you?? Obviously smart and casual clothes and shoes for work/out of work. Laptop, chargers, phones, all relevant paperwork we might need (Visa, ID's, marriage certificates etc). What else might be an essential that we may need ahead of our container arriving? Any help / ideas very much appreciated!! Thanks in advance, Stef:cute: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Singapore airlines will give you 40kg if you have a migrant visa. Give them a ring to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 As for clothing depends on what time of year your arriving. I would leave taking lots of toiletries as they just add weight. Carry personal documents in your hand luggage. What you pack depends on individual need I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scot01 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Emirates have changed their luggage allowance to two 23kg cases per person in economy. It will be hot so don't bring warm things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Remember that long term furnished rentals are VERY rare and often very expensive. Most people just buy some essentials while they wait for their container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen78 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Hi we're hoping for January/February to move, I would think just Summer clothes and as much stuff that you'd need every day. I'd think about what would be relatively cheap to buy when you get there and leave that out of the suitcase. I've heard that some airlines allow more luggage if you're migrating. We havent really looked at flights yet, just concentrating on getting the house ready to sell and organising what we'll need first when we get there i.e holiday rental and rental car. Exciting times!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Speaking as someone who had a suitcase go AWOL for a few days some years ago, I would keep all paperwork, laptop, chargers etc in my hand luggage. Also it is very rare to find a fully furnished rental unless it is a holiday rental, and then the costs would be high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johickey Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 A adaptor for your plugs... Hope your container has plenty of warm clothes for the winter.. Lol.. I thought it was hot all year so all my winter clothes went to the charity shop before we came... [emoji81][emoji81] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laz Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Bring everything you can cram in... You'll end up with all the winter stuff you're wearing after your container is packed, then on top of that will be the summer clothes you need for Australia. I'm going to add a tip here - buy shoes in the UK! I can't believe the cost of decent shoes here. I have some Ecco sandals that I bought for £75 (still had sticker inside) and I saw them in a shop here for a lot more....can't remember how much but the shop owner told me we are slugged with import taxes on shoes here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Underwear. The quality here is dishcloth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef Colquhoun Posted July 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the advice all...called SA and they confirmed the 40kg allowance...score! Edited July 31, 2016 by Stef Colquhoun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTOWN Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Stef, Where are you at, at the moment ? Submitted your visas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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