In order to assist the expatriate and the family to feel at home as soon as possible after arrival, a programme can be devised to include a combination of the following:

• An overview of the new area where the transferee will live
• Automobile rental/purchase advice
• Move-in-day assistance
• Furniture rental/purchase advice
• Introduction to clubs and associations
• Bank accounts, credit cards
• Shopping
• Transport
• Health care
• Leisure activities
• Assistance with identifying suitable language training.