Packing List for Living Abroad (6+ months)

Are you packing for a season abroad or a long term trip? If so, you are going to need more than just a rucksack. This packing list details how to pack everything you need into a 25kg suitcase and a weekend bag for hand luggage. {Hot tip: Copy/save this list and customize by adding new items and replacing others!}

How to pack for living abroad What to pack for moving abroad for at least 6 months.
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  • A plastic poncho

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  • 4 jumpers/sweaters

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  • 2 pairs of trousers or jeans

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  • Quality dresses and skirts

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  • 1 quality thick coat

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  • 1 lightweight jacket

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  • Underwear - To cover 2 weeks before you need to wash https://herpackinglist.com/tag/undergarments

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  • Thermal clothing for winter destinations

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  • 2 pairs of warm tights

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  • Sun hat

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  • Footwear

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  • Heavy / bulky shoes

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  • 1 pair of ballet flats

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  • 1 or 2 pairs of ‘going out’ shoes

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  • 1 pair of tennis shoes & travel socks https://herpackinglist.com/travel-socks-guide

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  • 1 pair of cheap sandals or flip flops

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  • Toiletries

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  • 100ml bottles of shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, moisturiser, cleanser, deodorant and toothpaste

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  • Bamboo re-usable sanitary pads

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  • Electronics and Documents

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  • Laptop with cable and spare battery

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  • Dual SIM smartphone

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  • 500GB HDD plus cable

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  • Portable tablet plus cable

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  • Dongle

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  • Power board and international converter

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  • Quality headphones

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  • Your visa and certified translations of qualifications

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  • Camera, cable and memory card

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  • Colour photocopy of your passport and travel insurance policy

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  • Extras

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  • Small parasol

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  • Reimann SPF

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  • Miniature notebook with crucial numbers

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  • Small indoor sleeping bag

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  • 1 month supply of any essential medications or prescriptions

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  • A reusable BPA-free water bottle

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  • Sunglasses

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  • Earplugs and eye shade

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