Customs Information

Be prepared. Learn the requirements and restrictions of your destination country.

Moving across international borders can be complicated. In order to be fully prepared, you  should  know what documents (identification, titles, insurance certificates, bills of sale, etc.) are required by customs in your destination country. Many countries also have various restrictions on the type or quantity of goods or pets that you are allowed to bring into the country. Researching  well ahead of time will ensure that your relocation is successful and problem-free.

CZECH REPUBLIC

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Passport (copy)
• Power of Attorney giving authority for Destination Agent to arrange customs clearance for customer
• Residence Permit
• Housing rental contract (usually two year minimum period required)
• Inventory signed by Customer (with values) in Czech
• Declaration that the shipper will stay in Czech Republic for more than 185 days
• Must state make, model and serial number and declare the value of any hi-tech equipment (computers, stereos, etc.)
• Antiques, works of art, paintings, etc.: photographs are required for Customs (special clearance may occur)
• Letter from employer confirming position of Customer and stating that employer will pay any duties or taxes applicable
• Bank guarantee of 50% of the total value of the shipment will be requested by the Customs office. The bank guarantee will be returned to the Customer after the export documents, stamped at the border, are hand delivered to the Customs office.

• Household goods and personal effects are not permitted unless Customer's employer has a license to do business in the Czech Republic
• Customer must be accredited and registered with the local authorities in the Czech Republic or be employed by a foreign embassy
• For duty free import, the customer must have lived outside the Czech Republic for at least 1 year and the goods be at least 6 months old. The goods must not be sold in the Czech Republic and they must be imported within 1 year of the issue of the customers Czech visa

• Firearms may only be imported after a gun license has been issued (In order to be issued with a Czech Gun License the importer must currently take an examination in the Czech Language. For most foreigners not speaking Czech this is probably not feasible and advice would be not to ship firearms)
• Weapons
• Drugs
• Fresh meat
• Pornographic material

• Autos may be imported and the same requirements apply as with household goods and personal effects
• Non personal autos are prohibited
• Documents required:
  • Passport
  • Driver's License
  • International Insurance Policy (Green Card)
  • Bank guarantee of security deposit is always required
  • Purchase invoice
  • Technical Card

• Certificate of Health

• Certificate of Health no older than 5 days at the time of import

• Rabies vaccination more than 1 month but no more than 1 year old at the time of import

NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is only a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this country and is solely for general guidance. Since regulations are subject to change without notice, iMoveInternational.com cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. It is your responsibility to check  with your local embassy or consulate prior to your move for the most up-to-date and complete information.

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