tough time to move. I moved in August as well. but atleast you can comfort yourself in knowing you're hitting the worst weather by that time and its only positive from then on.
Quick addition: I do suggest you actually move with stuff... especially if you and your partner are doing this together. clothing is expensive here and if it's just 'your own stuff' that you want around the house, pack a few boxes of clothes you want, pics, music or books or whatever. everything retail and consumable is expensive.
As for a moving company.... I've used Crown Relocations on all of my last 3 moves between countries and they are top notch in every place.
Visa stuff... let the employer take are of that. I can recommend that you have at minimum 2 certified and originals of all legal documents (birth certs, marriage certs, etc.)... it is easier if you need them later on than having to wait to obtain them. Plus, if you can even get one of each certified by the Qatar consulate in Canada before you go (you can just send money and the certificate and its done and couriered back within like 7-10 days), youre' a big step ahead and won't need to do it here if you find you need it for any reason.
dont bring thick sweaters!!!! I thought that even though I'd acclimate to the Gulf winters.... I still didn't find myself needing the 'nanook of the north' jackets and sweaters. A light jacket and a couple layerable sweaters will take care of you both.
Dont bring drugs with you (i.e. anything with Codiene, etc.) .... even cold medication... atleast on the plane. I stocked up on Nyquil in a big supply before I left and put it in my container....Do some checking on the type of drugs you can bring with you in the country. Any prescription stuff - make sure you have a certified doctors note with you... I made that mistake once and it took me 4 hours to get through customs.
tough time to move. I moved in August as well. but atleast you can comfort yourself in knowing you're hitting the worst weather by that time and its only positive from then on.
Quick addition: I do suggest you actually move with stuff... especially if you and your partner are doing this together. clothing is expensive here and if it's just 'your own stuff' that you want around the house, pack a few boxes of clothes you want, pics, music or books or whatever. everything retail and consumable is expensive.
As for a moving company.... I've used Crown Relocations on all of my last 3 moves between countries and they are top notch in every place.
Visa stuff... let the employer take are of that. I can recommend that you have at minimum 2 certified and originals of all legal documents (birth certs, marriage certs, etc.)... it is easier if you need them later on than having to wait to obtain them. Plus, if you can even get one of each certified by the Qatar consulate in Canada before you go (you can just send money and the certificate and its done and couriered back within like 7-10 days), youre' a big step ahead and won't need to do it here if you find you need it for any reason.
dont bring thick sweaters!!!! I thought that even though I'd acclimate to the Gulf winters.... I still didn't find myself needing the 'nanook of the north' jackets and sweaters. A light jacket and a couple layerable sweaters will take care of you both.
Dont bring drugs with you (i.e. anything with Codiene, etc.) .... even cold medication... atleast on the plane. I stocked up on Nyquil in a big supply before I left and put it in my container....Do some checking on the type of drugs you can bring with you in the country. Any prescription stuff - make sure you have a certified doctors note with you... I made that mistake once and it took me 4 hours to get through customs.
Brin