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SPAIN
(Includingthe Canary Islands)
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*NOTE: CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
FORMALITIES IN THE CANARY ISLANDS
MAY VARY FROM SPAIN. CUSTOMERS ARE
ADVISED TO CONTACT THE DESTINATION
AGENT FOR DETAILS. DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED
- For the Canary Islands:
- Passport (original) with
last entry stamp by the Police
or photocopy of same legalized
by a Notary Public
- Certificate of Domicile
obtained from the local Town
Hall (original)
- N.I.E. Number - identification
number (original) Could take
2-3 weeks to obtain
- Flight tickets on entry
(original)
- Inventory (original) in
Spanish with a valuation signed
by Customer
- Rental Contract or Escritura-Title
Deed to property (original)
- Application of Residence
- All Islands can vary in required
documentation
- For Spain:
- Passport with last entry
stamp (original or copy legalized
by Spanish 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
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- 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
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items (less than six months
old)
- Tobacco products
- Foodstuff, antiques, art objects
and ammunition require SPECIAL
PERMIT
- Liquor
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Weapons and ammunition (need
special permit from the Spanish
Police, obtained by the owner
from "Direccion General de
la Guardia Civil")
- A complete description such
as model, caliber, serial
number, etc. are required
- Spanish Police will retain
it until final permission
is granted
- Drugs
- Pornographic material
- Cleaning Fluids
- Paints
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Including motorcycles and motor
scooters
- Duty-free import may be allowed
for limited time (six months);
import duties and taxes will be
payable upon application for permanent
permit
- Customer must have resided outside
Spain for at least twelve months
(six months for EC countries)
- Must have been used by customer
minimum of six months
- Modifications that alter original
design are prohibited
- Temporary permit can be obtained
at Customs (valid for six months),
- Customer must obtain Spanish
Vehicle Registration within
this time
- Documents required:
- Purchase Invoice or Certificate
of Ownership
- Registration or Title
- Circulation Permit
- Tax Receipt
- Liability Insurance on auto
must be valid and running
- License plates from country
of origin
- Identification Card ("Documento
Nacional de Identidad")
- Passport or Residence Card
- Title issued under the owner's
name
- Valid Insurance
- ORIGINALS are required for
above documents
- Dogs, cats, birds,
etc. allowed with Health and Vaccination
Certificate (CONSULARIZED at origin) from
veterinaria
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NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to
change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief
summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods
shipments to this destination and is being provided for general
guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations
are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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