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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport or Identity Card
- Residence Visa
- Certificate of Residence Change
- Customs Bond
- Bank Guarantee
- Letter of Guarantee
- Proof of Employment
- Declaration stating that all imported goods
have been used prior to their import
- A.I.P. Permit or Permanent Residence Permit
from Finance Minister in Malta or Work Permit
from Expatriate Division
- Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear
shipment
- Inventory (in English) detailed (PBO "packed
by owner" not acceptable)
- Import license
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY PRIOR TO
ARRIVAL OF GOODS FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- All shipments inspected
- Shipments must arrive within six months of Customer
- Used household goods are duty-free if:
- Owner is a returning citizen or a foreign
national who has been outside Malta for over
18 months
- Foreign nationals taking up temporary residence
or having a Work Permit, may import their
used household goods duty free, but
a cash guarantee must be lodged with customs
authorities which is refundable
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items
- Electrical/electronic appliances
- Bicycles and boats
- Fax machines require an Import License
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Firearms and weapons are subject to Police License
(make, country of manufacture, serial number and
specifications required)
- Drugs and narcotics
- Alcohol and tobacco products
- Dish antennas, cordless and mobile phones and
air band receivers or transmitters require an
Import License (must supply make, country of origin,
serial number and specifications)
MOTOR VEHICLES
- CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY PRIOR TO
ARRIVAL OF VEHICLE
- Returning citizens or permanent residents are
allowed to import one auto duty-free
- Temporary residents can import one used car
which has been in their possession for at least
six months; however, it is dutiable
- Right-hand drive and only lead-free fuel is
available
- Car must have been registered in owner's name
for over six months
- Documents required:
- Import License is required from Department
of Trade
- Export Certificate or Log Book
- MOT or Test Certificate to show road worthiness
- Road Insurance or Green Card valid for Ma
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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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