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.

SPAIN

*NOTE:  CUSTOMS CLEARANCE FORMALITIES IN THE CANARY ISLANDS MAY VARY FROM SPAIN. CUSTOMERS ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THE DESTINATION AGENT FOR DETAILS.

• For Spain:
  • Passport with last entry stamp (original or copy legalized by Spanish Embassy/Consulate at origin)
  • Spanish Identification Card (D.N.I.)
  • Residence Visa
  • Residence/Work Permit (original)
    • A bank guarantee is required if a Residence/Work Permit is not available. Shipment MAY be released with a deposit of a bank guarantee which must be canceled within one year
  • Certificate of Origin/Certificate of Residence Change ("Asunto Cambio Residencia"), provided by the local city hall, stating customer has resided abroad for a minimum of 12 months (EC countries for six months)
  • Residence rental/purchase agreement (legalized) showing a minimum rent of two years
  • Letter from employer stating that employee will be working in Spain
  • Consular registration
  • Fiscal identification number (N.I.E.)
  • Non-Spanish citizens must obtain a consular or residence resign at origin stating that the customer has canceled his residence at origin due to moving to Spain
  • Customs application for duty-free import
  • Letter authorizing destination agent to clear shipment
  • Detailed inventory in Spanish, valued (two copies) signed and dated by the customer, legalized by Spanish Consulate at origin and valued
  • Must show contents of cartons, state goods have not been used for more than six months and list all major appliances with make, model and serial number
  • Purchase invoice for appliances may be necessary; customer should be advised to hand carry these with them!
• Shipments NOT PROPERLY DOCUMENTED will be assessed import duties and taxes, at values determined by Spanish Customs and face lengthy delays and additional charges
• IF CLEARANCE PROCEDURES ARE NOT INITIATED BECAUSE OF LACK OF DOCUMENTS, SHIPMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO AUCTION BY SPANISH CUSTOMS AFTER ONE MONTH

• SHIPMENT MUST NOT MOVE UNTIL ALL DOCUMENTS ARE IN ORDER AND CUSTOMER IS IN SPAIN
• Used household goods may be duty-free if:
• Owned minimum six months (EC countries three months) prior to arrival in Spain and customer can prove ownership for this period
• Will remain in customer's possession for a minimum of one year
• The contents correspond to customer's status
• Used household goods must be imported no later than twelve months after customer has obtained a Residence/Work Permit in Spain
• Shipment must arrive no later than three months after customer; special permit necessary if shipment arrives later, resulting in ADDITIONAL CHARGES AND DELAYS

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