EuroAfrica Relocations
TechProsLA LLC • Europe & Africa Relocation Specialists
Utilities & Services Setup Checklist
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Get Every Service Connected in Your First Two Weeks
Moving into a new home abroad means setting up everything from scratch. Use this checklist to track every utility, subscription, and service you need to activate. Tick each item as it is confirmed and log your provider details in the reference table at the bottom.
Moving into a new home abroad means setting up everything from scratch. Use this checklist to track every utility, subscription, and service you need to activate. Tick each item as it is confirmed and log your provider details in the reference table at the bottom.
1 Property & Move-In Details
2 Power & Energy
⚠ Electricity account transferred to your nameOr confirm it is included in rent — get written confirmation
Meter reading recorded on move-in dayPhotograph the meter — protects you from prior charges
Prepaid / postpaid plan confirmedKnow how to top up if prepaid — buy tokens or load credit
Generator / backup power notedFuel type, switch location, and who manages it
Gas supply set up (if applicable)Piped gas account or LPG cylinder supplier arranged
Solar / inverter system notedHow to operate and who to call for maintenance
3 Water & Plumbing
⚠ Water account transferred or confirmed includedMunicipal account or borehole — confirm billing
Water meter reading recordedPhotograph on move-in day
Water storage / tank capacity notedEspecially important in cities with supply interruptions
Drinking water source confirmedTap water safe? Bottled water delivery arranged?
Water filter / purifier installedIf tap water is not safe to drink directly
4 Internet & Connectivity
⚠ Internet provider selected and orderedFibre, cable, or 4G/5G home router — lead time noted
Installation date bookedConfirm engineer visit date and time window
Router location and Wi-Fi password setChange default password to something secure
Local SIM card purchasedData plan activated for first days before broadband
VPN set up (if needed)Some countries restrict certain services — check in advance
Speed test run after installationConfirm speeds match your plan — complain if not
5 Banking & Finance
⚠ Local bank account openedRequired for salary, rent, and local payments
International transfer method set upWise, Revolut, or bank wire for receiving income
Direct debits / standing orders set upRent, utilities, insurance — automate to avoid late fees
Mobile banking app installedM-Pesa, local bank app, or international fintech
6 Phone & Postal
Local phone number registeredSIM registered in your name — required in many countries
Postbox / mailbox access confirmedKey received, number noted, collection frequency known
Address updated with home country contactsBank, employer, government, family
Courier / delivery services notedDHL, FedEx, local couriers — how to receive parcels
7 Home Services & Subscriptions
Cleaning service arranged (if desired)Weekly or bi-weekly — get references and agree rate
Laundry / dry cleaning service locatedIf no in-unit laundry — nearest service noted
Grocery delivery service set upJumia, Glovo, local supermarket delivery — account created
Food delivery apps installedUber Eats, Bolt Food, Glovo — available in your city
Streaming services updated to local regionNetflix, Spotify — update billing address and region
TV / satellite / cable set upDSTV, local cable, or streaming-only setup
8 Insurance & Legal
⚠ Renter's / contents insurance activatedPolicy start date matches move-in date exactly
⚠ Health insurance confirmed activeInternational or local plan — check coverage in this country
Emergency contacts list createdLandlord, building manager, local emergency services
Home country embassy registeredRegister as a citizen abroad — important for emergencies
Local address registered with authoritiesMany countries require registration within 7–30 days
9 Transport & Getting Around
Ride-share apps installed and testedUber, Bolt, Taxify — payment method added
Public transport card / app set upMetro card, bus pass, or transit app loaded
Local driving licence / IDP arrangedInternational Driving Permit or local conversion timeline
Vehicle insurance arranged (if driving)Third-party minimum or comprehensive cover
10 Provider & Account Reference Log
| Service | Provider / Company | Account / Reference No. | Contact / Support No. | Monthly Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Outstanding Items / Follow-Ups
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