International Relocation Consultant

International relocation consultants guide individuals and companies through cross-border moves including immigration, customs, cultural preparation, and global logistics.

With international assignments complex and expatriate support essential, consulting generates revenue of $130,000-$460,000 with 70-80% margins through comprehensive services.

The business requires immigration knowledge, customs and shipping expertise, cultural competency, international network, and often bilingual/multilingual capability.

Services include immigration and visa assistance coordination, international moving and customs, cultural training and preparation, housing and school placement abroad, destination services overseas, and repatriation support.

Revenue through project fees $3,000-$15,000+ for international moves.

Success factors include immigration regulations and visa process understanding, international moving and customs expertise, cultural competency and language skills, network in destination countries, and serving corporate expatriates and global mobility.

Marketing focuses on multinational corporations, global mobility departments, and international schools.

With globalization and expatriate assignments continuing in 2025, international relocation offers cross-border opportunities serving global moves with immigration and cultural expertise as differentiators.