International Moving

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.

HUNGARY

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Foreign Citizens working in Hungary, employed by a Hungarian company:

All documents must be in Hungarian

Original Bank Guarantee (special document from the employing firms bank)

Visa for long period of stay in Hungary (from Hungarian Embassy)

Passport (copy)

Residence Permit (original) – To be issued in Hungary in advance

Copy of rental or buying contract

Work Permit (original) – To be issued in Hungary in advance

Inventory - itemized, valued, dated, signed and in Hungarian. List brand names and serial numbers of all electronic equipment
- Photographs of any paintings or antiques
Power of Attorney (original with two witnesses signatures and in Hungarian)
Letter from Customer authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment
Guarantee Letter from Customer's employer stating they will pay duties if Customer sells the imported items or does not export these items
Letter from client’s employer in Hungary or client’s residence

Returning Hungarian Citizens - All documents must be in Hungarian
- Inventory in Hungarian (list brand names and serial numbers of electrical appliances)
  - Photographs of any paintings or antiques
- Copy of passport
- Letter from Customer authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment
- Statement from Hungarian Consulate or Embassy abroad proving that client lived abroad

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free for:
- Returning Hungarian citizens may import household goods and personal items duty-free depending on how long they have lived out of Hungary
Plants may be imported if accompanied with a health certificate
Goods imported into the country must be exported on departure; they may not be sold or given away
Customs clearance is a lengthy process and may take several days. Only temporary clearance is performed at time of arrival and final clearance can be done at residence a few months later. This will result in additional charges.
Medicines need a doctor's written confirmation that it is necessary to the treatment of the customer

DUTIABLE / RESTRICTED ITEMS

Wine and spirits
- 5 litre of beer
Tobacco
- 200 pc cigarettes
- 100 pc small cigar
- 50 pc cigar
Tea, coffee, cocoa and all kinds of spices except for paprika powder
Perfume

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Weapons and explosives

Drugs and narcotics

Pornographic or obscene material

Radio transmitters

MOTOR VEHICLES

Vehicles can be imported duty-free if equipped with a catalysator on a temporary basis as long as the Customer's Hungarian Residence Permit is valid

Vehicles four (4) years old or older can not be imported unless they pass an environmental examination (cost billed to Customer)

U.S. made cars may need technical modification

After vehicle clears Customs the owner is issued a Hungarian Registration number and the car can be driven in all the states in Europe
Original license plates should be kept with car
Documents required:
- Invoice or value-declaration signed by customer
- Copy of Passport, Work Permit and Residence Permit
- Original Registration Papers
- Liability Insurance (not offered by insurance companies for U.S. made cars)
- Hungarian Power of Attorney (original with two witnesses signatures)
- Bank Guarantee
- Copy of Drivers License

PETS

Valid Veterinary Certificate from origin country is required

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.