The settling-in assistance provides transferees with help on the small details of day to day life. It is designed to get transferees and their families comfortable and in the right frame of mind at their new home. It is best done after the home search is completed, as it is designed around the characteristics of new neighborhood.
Among other things, settling-in assistance helps with the following details:
- Tour of new neighbourhood including journey to school and journey to work.
- Shopping for basic essentials such as food, appliances, clothing and furniture.
- Connection of utilities including security deposits.
- Opening of bank accounts.
- Registration with local authorities such as embassies or high commissions.
- Application assistance with local "identification cards".