The Ultimate Moving Abroad Packing List for Women

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!