Is Moving in COVID-19 Compatible?

Here we are. This dreaded second wave of the coronavirus has arrived. And with it a second confinement of the French after that of March. But this time around, anti-COVID measures have evolved a bit. Many are wondering if they can maintain their move despite COVID. Moving companies Dubai our explanations will help you see more clearly and allow you to move as well as possible. Supporting documents to provide, people to move with, we tell you everything (what we know).

IS A MOVE ALLOWED DURING THIS SECOND COVID LOCKDOWN?

During the lockdown in March 2021, the government only authorized urgent moves. At that time, we were talking about the reasons justifying a move. Moving for a social emergency, for the police or health teams.

This time around things relaxed a bit. Even if this is not directly mentioned in the exceptional travel certificate (anticipate, download it). But we reassure you: the move is authorized during this “COVID 2” confinement.

If you want to find out, check out the government’s coronavirus info for yourself. The move is a pressing family motive. You will need to tick this box on your certificate.

WHAT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO MOVE DURING CONFINEMENT?

In addition to your correctly completed non-conforming travel certificate (we repeat, tick the “compelling family reason” box), you will need other supporting documents to relocate. Depending on whether you will be moving with a professional or on your own, they will be different.

A PROFESSIONAL MUST CARRY OUT MY MOVE DESPITE THE COVID

Moving companies have, since the first wave and especially since May, accustomed to working with the COVID risk. Professional movers have learned to adhere to strict new protocols. Respect for barrier gestures, maximum number of people per vehicle, cleaning of trucks every evening.

You can therefore call on a professional to move, even during confinement due to COVID. The chosen company will provide you with a quote specifying the moving date and the departure and arrival addresses. This will be your proof.

I WANT TO MOVE WITHOUT THE HELP OF A PROFESSIONAL

It is a completely understandable choice. Especially in times of crisis, it makes sense to seek to save money. Be aware that you can completely move alone, despite COVID. To justify your trip, you can provide your derogatory certificate as well as a copy of your deed of sale or your new lease.

In fact, you must prove, in the event of an inspection, that your move is inevitable. In short, you must leave your home and a move is necessary.

There remains one last question to ask yourself: who can help you carry furniture and boxes?

THE SPECIFIC CONTEXT OF MOVING DURING AN EPIDEMIC

From the start of the confinement, we were authorized to carry out priority moves (social emergency, trips by law enforcement or health teams, etc.). However, we have reasonably chosen to suspend our activity. You will understand why. Best moving companies in Dubai  move a piece of furniture, a washing machine, a refrigerator, it is impossible to respect the safety distances. Very often, the movers work in pairs and are close to each other.