Diplomatic Moves

Professional Organization of Diplomatic Moves

Diplomatic moves demand precise planning, a reliable team, and careful handling of property. Before starting, it is necessary to determine the volume of items, packing methods, number of workers, suitable vehicle, access to premises, and the order in which items will be prepared and transported.

The diplomatic moving service can include:

• complete organization and planning of the move
• packing of personal belongings and household items
• protection of furniture and delicate items
• providing boxes and packing materials
• furniture disassembly and assembly
• careful handling of valuable and fragile items
• carrying out and carrying in belongings
• organized loading and arrangement of items in the vehicle
• transport to the new address
• temporary storage of items when needed
• arranging and assembling furniture after transport

Each diplomatic move is organized according to the specific scope of work and client requirements, as the volume of items, deadlines, and conditions at the starting and final addresses can vary significantly.

Discretion and Responsibility During the Move

Discretion is especially important in diplomatic moves. Personal documents, valuable items, artworks, collections, and other property requiring careful handling may be among the belongings.

The team familiarizes itself in advance with the scope of work and the agreed method of execution. We adjust the number of workers, vehicle, and necessary equipment to the specific move to ensure the entire process is organized and without unnecessary delays at the address.

For relocations within the city, we apply the experience and organization we use daily for moves in Belgrade, with additional attention to the specific requirements of diplomatic staff and their families.

Packing items for diplomatic moves

Proper preparation of items is crucial for such relocations. It is not enough to simply place items in boxes – the packaging and protection method must be tailored to the contents.

Our packing service for moves can include preparing clothing, books, dishes, decorations, personal belongings, and the entire household inventory.

For protection, we use cardboard boxes, stretch film, bubble wrap, paper, and other materials depending on the type of items being transported. Fragile and sensitive items are additionally protected to prevent movement inside the boxes during transit.

Boxes and appropriate packaging

Not all items are packed the same way. Books, documents, and other heavier items require smaller, sturdier boxes, while clothing and lighter items can be packed in larger boxes.

Garment boxes can be used for clothes that need to remain on hangers, while dishes, glassware, and decorative items are individually protected before packing.

We use various moving boxes and accompanying protective materials, determining the required quantity based on the items to be prepared.

Protection, disassembly, and assembly of furniture

Before moving out, we assess which furniture pieces can be safely transported whole and which should be disassembled beforehand.

Large wardrobes, beds, tables, and other bulky pieces are disassembled as needed to facilitate easier and safer passage through doors, hallways, elevators, and staircases.

Our team can perform complete furniture assembly and disassembly, including reassembly at the new address.

We additionally protect surfaces, corners, and delicate parts of furniture before moving out to reduce the risk of damage during carrying, loading, and transport.

Valuable, fragile, and special items

Diplomatic households may contain items requiring a different approach than standard furniture – paintings, artworks, instruments, collections, large furniture pieces, and other items with non-standard dimensions or weight.

For such items, we determine in advance the protection method, number of workers needed, and the method of carrying and loading.

For particularly demanding items, we apply procedures used during special cargo moves.

Therefore, it is important for us to know during the arrangement whether there are heavy, very delicate, or unusually large items among the belongings.

Relocation of the entire home and family

Diplomatic relocation often involves moving the entire household, not just transporting a few pieces of furniture.

It is necessary to organize clothing, books, dishes, personal items, children's belongings, furniture, household appliances, and a large number of boxes. In such relocations, the order of packing and labeling the contents is especially important.

We tailor the organization of larger relocations according to the principles we use for complete house relocations, where a large number of different items must be systematically prepared for transport.

Clear labeling of boxes by rooms and contents allows items to be placed immediately in their proper locations at the new address, significantly easing later unpacking.

Diplomatic relocations in Belgrade

Embassies, consulates, residences, and international offices are located at various locations in Belgrade, so the conditions for carrying out a move can vary significantly.

Some addresses have limited vehicle access, narrow entrances, high floors, smaller elevators, or special entry conditions. We take all of this into account during planning.

For smaller amounts of belongings, it is not always necessary to hire a large vehicle. In such cases, we can organize the move as a van relocation in Belgrade, with the number of workers adjusted to the actual scope of work.

For larger relocations, we select an appropriate vehicle and organize loading so that the available space is maximally utilized, and items remain stable and protected during transport.

When temporary storage is needed

The date of vacating one property and the date of taking over a new one are not always perfectly aligned. This can be especially significant when finishing one engagement and preparing for the next location.

In situations where items cannot immediately go to the final address, we can organize storage of belongings and goods.

Items intended for storage are properly packed and labeled beforehand so they can be easily identified later and prepared for continued transport.

It is possible to separate only part of the belongings for storage while the rest of the inventory is transported immediately to the new address.

Relocation of office and official spaces

In addition to private households, we can also organize the transport of office furniture, equipment, and other items from official premises.

Such jobs require a different organization than a typical home move, especially when it is necessary to separate different groups of items, disassemble office furniture, or organize transport for a larger number of workstations.

In such situations, we apply experience from corporate relocations and predefine the sequence of packing, carrying out, transport, and moving in.

Agreement and scheduling of the date

The date of a diplomatic move often needs to be coordinated with travel, handing over property, taking possession of a new space, or other predefined obligations.

Therefore, it is advisable to plan ahead for larger moves.

It is necessary to determine the volume of items, floors, availability of an elevator, vehicle access, need for packing and disassembly, as well as any special items.

For larger and more complex jobs, we can conduct a free moving assessment in advance to more accurately determine the required number of workers, vehicle, materials, and expected duration of the job.

What determines the price of a diplomatic move?

The price of a diplomatic move depends on the actual scope of work and conditions at both addresses.

The price is usually influenced by:

• the quantity and type of items
• the number of workers needed
• the amount of packing materials
• the extent of professional packing
• disassembly and assembly of furniture
• floor level and availability of an elevator
• vehicle access to the property
• the number and size of vehicles required
• transport of valuable or special items
• possible temporary storage
• distance between the starting and final location

The more information we have before the move, the more precisely we can organize the team, vehicle, and necessary materials.

Complete diplomatic moving service

With the complete service, the client does not need to separately arrange workers, vehicle, boxes, protective materials, disassembly, or transport.

Moja Selidba can handle the entire physical part of the relocation – from packing and preparing items at the starting address, through carrying out and transport, to bringing in, assembling, and arranging at the new location.

We tailor every diplomatic move to the specific circumstances, with special focus on discretion, good organization, careful handling of property, and respecting the agreed schedule.

To organize the move, it is enough to send us basic information about the starting and final locations, the volume of items, and the services you require. Based on that, we can propose the most efficient way to carry it out.