Leaving for Abu Dhabi Checklist

This page was to keep track of all the things we needed to do to prepare for this journey & settle in.



    Completed:
    • Contract signed and returned
    • My passport
    • NH Authentication 
    • Belle's passport
    • Belle's school records 
    • Kindle 3G Wifi - because my friends are amazing! THANK YOU!!!
    • Find a short term rental until our departure
    • PO Box
    • Clean house for closing - thank you: Erica, Liz & Ashleigh
    • Purchase 2 suitcases
    • Move into our short term rental
    • Sell house 
    • US Secretary of State Authentication - (it took approx. 6 weeks)
    • Purchased software for my laptop
    • Rob's medical records
    • Netflix subscription
    • Finish the school year  
    • Contact lenses (regular & daily)
    • Rob's passport
    • My laptop
    • UAE Embassy Authentication - (sent 6/16, received back 6/27) 
    • New home for S'mores :( 
    • Get a VPN
    • Extra passport photos 
    • MagicJack & US phone number :) 
    • Sell my car  
    • Designate a US person for our power of attorney while overseas
    • Update wills 
    • Medical cards, Emirate's ID card, UAE driver's license, Residence visas
    • Have spouse's highest degree/diploma attested if they plan to work in the UAE