How to relocate from the UAE during the pandemic – The National

How to relocate from the UAE during the pandemic – The National

Moving country is a hard enough process in itself, but relocating in the middle of a pandemic can present a number of challenges.. From being able to ship your goods on time, to closing down your bank account, telecoms and utility accounts and selling household possessions or your car, there are a number of hurdles to overcome to ensure you leave the country in a timely and proper manner.. Some customers can also strike a deal to repay debt from overseas, if they can show that rental income from a property is enough to repay a mortgage, or they can prove overseas employment will cover monthly loan instalments, says Ms Musa.. "Once the funds have been transferred, close your UAE bank accounts to avoid incurring a monthly fee," says Ms Musa.. Listen: The costs and challenges of shipping your belongings in a pandemic. Not all relocating customers need to close their accounts, particularly if they will continue to service debts from overseas or they own property in the UAE and want to collect rental income.. To close the account, you must obtain a no-liability letter from the bank and ensure any postdated cheques are returned to you.. To get