--- title: FAQ: International Moves from Reno | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/international/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/) - FAQ: International moves # Questions about international moves O'Brien's arranges international moves through partner carriers, and the process begins with a free in-home estimate in Sparks and 10 free heavy-duty boxes. The overseas leg is handled by the partner carrier. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) A move abroad has more steps than a move across Nevada, and most of the questions are about order of events. These answers describe how an international move starts at the Reno end and where to look for official guidance. ## Starting out ### Does O'Brien's do international moves? Yes. International moving is arranged through partner carriers, starting with a free in-home estimate. ### Do I still get free boxes? Yes. The in-home estimate includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep. ### Can I get a quick idea of my move first? Yes. Call 775-359-6683 for a phone ballpark, send an online request or book the in-home estimate. ## Packing and storage ### Is packing included? Packing is a service you choose: full packing, partial packing or box packing only. The estimate lists what you picked. ### Can my goods wait in storage? Yes. Vault storage is available in the Sparks warehouse from $40 per month, and the [storage page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/) describes it. ### Can special items be crated? Yes. Custom crating suits art, glass, antiques and machinery, as explained on the [crating page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/custom-crating/). ## Official guidance ### Where do I look up customs rules? Use the destination country's customs agency. For the United States, U.S. Customs and Border Protection publishes the rules. ### Is there a guide for moving to Canada or Mexico? Yes. See the guides on [moving to Canada](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-to-canada-from-the-us/) and [moving to Mexico](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-to-mexico-from-the-us/). ### Where do I start if I am moving to Reno from abroad? The [guide for moving to Reno from another country](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-to-reno-from-abroad/) covers the first steps. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [U.S. Customs and Border Protection](https://www.cbp.gov/) - [FMCSA, Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [International moving through partner carriers](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/) - [Moving overseas: how international household moves work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-overseas/) - [Free in-home moving estimate (plus 10 free heavy-duty boxes)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) More questions ## Other question pages - [### FAQ: Estimates and pricing](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/estimates-and-pricing/) - [### FAQ: Valuation and claims](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/valuation-and-claims/) - [### FAQ: Packing and boxes](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/packing-and-boxes/) - [### FAQ: Storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/storage/) - [### FAQ: Long-distance moves and Bekins](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/long-distance-and-bekins/) - [### FAQ: Moves inside Nevada and to California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/nevada-and-california-moves/) - [### FAQ: Military moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/military-moves/) - [### FAQ: Commercial and FF&E](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/commercial-and-ffe/) - [### FAQ: Pianos, hot tubs and specialty items](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/specialty-items/) - [### FAQ: Scheduling, seasons and winter moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/scheduling-and-winter/) - [### FAQ: Senior moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/senior-moves/) - [### FAQ: Moving to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/moving-to-reno/) - [### FAQ: Licenses and insurance](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/licenses-and-insurance/) - [### FAQ: Payment and paperwork](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/payment-and-paperwork/) - [### FAQ: Moving at Lake Tahoe and Truckee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/lake-tahoe-and-truckee/) ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) C Charles C. May 31, 2025 Great company, I'd highly recommend for any move!!! ### Owner's reply Charles, It was a pleasure working with you on your moves. We hope your trip is amazing and if you ever come back our way, we will be happy to help. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to complete this review on our behalf. N Nadine K. May 15, 2025 The guys were very friendly and hard working. Would definitely use them again! ### Owner's reply Nadine, We are pleased you chose us for your move, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy the move was a success. G Greg S. January 22, 2025 3 O'Brien movers came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to assist our company moving a lot of big furniture out of a large warehouse. They showed up on-time, were friendly, and were professional and got the job done quickly and diligently. Will definitely use them again. ### Owner's reply Thanks for the great review Greg! We really appreciate you taking the time to do that for us. We look forward to working with you again! ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070