Services directory
Service categories to research before moving
SettleMap is not a marketplace. This page gives you a clean, neutral structure for what to research before and after relocation — always verify directly before engaging any provider.
International movers
Packing, shipping, customs handling and destination delivery for your belongings.
Best time to research
8 to 12 weeks before your move date.
Next steps
- Compare 2-3 mover quotes
- Check insurance cover and customs handling
- Confirm pickup and delivery windows
- Book directly with provider only when ready
Temporary stay
Short-term accommodation to bridge the gap before a long-term rental is signed.
Best time to research
As soon as your arrival date is confirmed.
Next steps
- Shortlist 2-3 options
- Check cancellation rules
- Confirm commute and arrival timing
- Book directly with provider only when ready
Long-term housing
Rental or purchase research, including neighbourhoods, commute and lease terms.
Best time to research
Once you have a temporary stay booked and know your work or school location.
Next steps
- Check deposit, notice period and renewal rules for your destination before viewing
- Prepare tenant bio
- Verify agent/licensing where applicable
- Compare lease terms and deposit rules directly
SIM / eSIM and internet
Local mobile connectivity and home broadband options for your destination.
Best time to research
Before arrival, so you can activate connectivity on day one.
Next steps
- Compare prepaid vs postpaid plans on price, data allowance and contract length
- Check coverage and data allowance
- Confirm activation requirements (ID, address)
- Activate directly with provider before or on arrival
TV / cable / WiFi setup
Home entertainment and WiFi installation once a lease is signed.
Best time to research
Once your new address is confirmed.
Next steps
- Compare bundle pricing and contract length
- Check installation lead time
- Confirm equipment and router requirements
- Book installation directly once lease is signed
Utilities
Electricity, water and gas setup, transfer or cancellation at each address.
Best time to research
When giving notice at your old address and signing at the new one.
Next steps
- Confirm provider for each utility at the new address
- Submit new-connection or transfer application
- Take final meter readings at the old address
- Set up billing directly with provider
Banking and remittance
Local account access, home-country OTP continuity and international transfers.
Best time to research
Before you travel and again within your first two weeks.
Next steps
- Compare account fees and remittance rates
- Check documents required to open an account
- Confirm home-country OTP continuity plan
- Open an account or transfer directly with provider
Insurance
Travel, health, renter, vehicle and pet insurance compared directly with providers.
Best time to research
Before departure for travel cover, then again after you settle into a home.
Next steps
- Review official guidance
- Compare exclusions and waiting periods
- Confirm provider/license directly
- Keep policy documents in relocation folder
Healthcare and medicines
Clinic registration, prescription continuity and emergency care access.
Best time to research
Within your first two weeks, sooner for ongoing prescriptions.
Next steps
- Check official eligibility/registration rules
- Find registered providers
- Prepare prescriptions and medical records
- Confirm emergency numbers
Schooling and childcare
School admission timelines, childcare options and curriculum transition.
Best time to research
As early as possible — admission windows and waitlists move fast.
Next steps
- Check admission timelines and catchment rules
- Shortlist 2-3 schools or childcare options
- Prepare records, transcripts and vaccination history
- Confirm directly with the admissions office
Pets
Import rules, vaccination records and pet-friendly housing and transport.
Best time to research
8 to 12 weeks before travel — import rules can take time to satisfy.
Next steps
- Check import and quarantine rules early
- Confirm vaccination and microchip requirements
- Shortlist pet-friendly housing
- Book transport directly with licensed providers
Vehicle and driving
Licence conversion, IDP requirements and car rental or purchase.
Best time to research
Before you need to drive — conversion rules vary widely by destination.
Next steps
- Check licence conversion rules for your destination
- Apply for an international driving permit if needed
- Compare rental or purchase options
- Confirm directly with the licensing authority before driving
Furniture and appliances
First-home setup, delivery timing and appliance compatibility.
Best time to research
Once your lease is signed and key collection date is known.
Next steps
- Confirm lease start and key collection date
- Check appliance voltage/compatibility
- Compare rental vs purchase costs
- Schedule delivery directly with provider
Contract termination
Closing out leases, subscriptions and service contracts at your old address.
Best time to research
As soon as your move date is confirmed, to meet notice periods.
Next steps
- Check notice periods for lease and subscriptions
- Submit termination notices on time
- Confirm final billing and refunds
- Keep confirmation records for each contract
Official links
Government and embassy sources for visa, tax, healthcare and residency rules.
Best time to research
Throughout your move — always verify rules directly before acting.
Next steps
- Identify which official source applies to your situation
- Bookmark relevant government/embassy pages
- Recheck rules close to your action date
- Always verify directly before acting
Action links
Where to start for each category
These categories are research starting points, not endorsements or recommendations. SettleMap does not verify listings, agents, landlords, visas, taxes, insurance, schools or service providers. Always verify rule-sensitive matters with official sources.
Official government links
Confirm visa, residency, tax and work-pass rules directly from the destination government.
Where to start: Search the destination country's official immigration or government portal.
Check official source. Not an endorsement.
Housing / rental
Compare rental listings, deposits and lease terms before committing.
Where to start: Search licensed rental portals or registered agents for your destination city.
Check official source. Not an endorsement.
SIM / eSIM / internet
Activate a local SIM or eSIM and compare home broadband plans.
Where to start: Search the destination's major telecom providers directly.
Check official source. Not an endorsement.
Banking / remittance
Compare local bank accounts and remittance or FX providers.
Where to start: Search licensed banks and regulated remittance providers serving your destination.
Check official source. Not an endorsement.
Insurance
Compare health, travel, renter and vehicle insurance options.
Where to start: Search licensed insurance providers or official comparison sites for your destination.
Check official source. Not an endorsement.
Healthcare
Register with a clinic and confirm prescription continuity.
Where to start: Search the destination's official healthcare or health ministry portal.
Check official source. Not an endorsement.
Schooling / childcare
Check admission timelines, catchments and waitlists.
Where to start: Search the destination's official education ministry or school admission portal.
Check official source. Not an endorsement.
Movers / shipping
Compare mover quotes, insurance cover and customs handling.
Where to start: Search licensed international or local movers serving your route.
Check official source. Not an endorsement.
Transport / driving
Check licence conversion, IDP rules and public transport options.
Where to start: Search the destination's official transport authority website.
Check official source. Not an endorsement.
Pets
Check import permits, vaccination and quarantine requirements.
Where to start: Search the destination's official agriculture or biosecurity authority website.
Check official source. Not an endorsement.
Singapore official links
If your move involves Singapore
HDB renting from open market / tenant eligibility
Confirm HDB rental eligibility, subletting rules and registration requirements.
Where to start: Search the official HDB website.
Visit official websiteURA private residential rental guidance
Confirm private residential rental guidance for condos and private property.
Where to start: Search the official URA website.
Visit official websiteCEA public register for property agents
Verify an agent's registration before engaging them.
Where to start: Search the official CEA public register.
Visit official websiteIRAS renting a property / tenancy stamp duty
Confirm stamp duty obligations for your tenancy agreement.
Where to start: Search the official IRAS website.
Visit official websiteMOM address update / pass holder address
Update your address as a pass holder where required.
Where to start: Search the official MOM website.
Check official source. Not an endorsement.
Always verify directly from official websites. SettleMap does not provide legal, immigration, tax, housing or real estate advice.
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