Ultimate Moving Abroad Packing List for Women: What to Pack When Moving Abroad
Moving abroad? I have compiled the ultimate packing list for anyone moving or studying abroad for 6 months to a year. The list is below, but I have also created a customizable Google Doc you can download and use! This list is specifically for me moving to Australia, so keep in mind where you’re going, and make edits accordingly:
Moving Abroad Packing List: Clothing
- 10 pairs of underwear
- 10 pairs of socks
- 3-4 Bras (normal + strapless)
- 3-4 Pairs of Jeans
- 2-3 Swimsuits
- 4-6 Workout shorts
- 3-4 jean shorts/other shorts
- 5-8 T-shirts
- 8-10 Nice shirts/tanks
- 5-8 Dresses (1 nicer one)
- 3-5 Long sleeve t-shirts
- 3-5 Tank tops
- 3-5 Sports bras
- 3-5 yoga pants/leggings
- 5-8 Sweaters
- Rain jacket
- 1 Warmer jackets
- PJs
Shoes
- Tennis shoes
- Sandals
- 1 pair of wedges
- 1 pair of heels
- Boots (Rain and/or riding)
Accessories
- Jewelry
- Glasses (if needed)
- Sunglasses
- 1-2 Purses
Toiletries
- Make-up
- Hair brush + comb
- Toothbrush + paste
- Perfume
- Deodorant
- Dry shampoo
- Shampoo + conditioner
- Hairspray
- Leave-in conditioner
- Face lotion + oil
- Face wipes
- Hair Dryer + Curling Iron/Straightener
- Q tips
- Tweezers
- Bobby pins + scrunchy
- Prescriptions
- Eye drops
- Tampons
- Basic Meds (Advil + Imodium)
- Contacts (if needed)
- Tampons/Pads
- Nail clippers
*A note on toiletries, remember that you will be able to buy them wherever you’re moving to, so only pack travel size to save room in your suitcase!
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Electronics
- Outlet Adapter (this is a great universal one)
- Laptop + charger
- iPhone charger
- Headphones (highly recommend Bose Noise Canceling)
- Power bank
- Kindle
List of Other Things to Pack When Moving Abroad
- Passport
- Copy of Passport + DL + KTN
- Journal/notebook
- Stash of your favorite snacks from home (just make sure they’re OK to bring through customs)
- Pictures of friends + family
- Travel pillow (these are the highest rated ones)
Moving Abroad Packing Checklist - Printable
Here is the Ultimate Moving Abroad Pack List pdf to download and print (click the link or photo below). I left a couple of blank spaces at the end for you to fill in anything extra you may need!
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