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PORTUGAL
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport (original)
- "Certificado de Bagagem" issued
by Portuguese Consulate
- Inventory (in Portuguese, consularized
and in duplicate and signed and dated by
the customer)
- If motor vehicles are included in shipment,
they should also be listed on the inventory
- Valued inventory (for Customs purposes)
- Serial number of major electrical
appliances
- "Atestado do Residençia" (proof
of entitlement to reside in Portugal)
- Either Deed to property owned by customer,
Work Permit or a Permanent Residence Permit
- Declaration of ownership of goods, signed
by the customer and witnessed by a Notary
Public stating goods are the customers own
possessions
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT IN PORTUGAL
PRIOR TO SHIPMENTS ARRIVAL FOR CUSTOMS INSPECTION
- Shipment must arrive within 90 days of
customers arrival and normally within 120
days of issue of the "Certificado de
Bagagem"
- Only one shipment allowed without special
permit
- If more than one shipment, detailed inventory
must be submitted for each with the first
shipment
- If shipment originates from more than
one place, separate inventory must be submitted
for each
- All shipments must be cleared through
same Customs office
- Household goods must correspond in quantity
to the social standing of the customer
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items (less than six months old) or
items not showing obvious signs of use (do
not pack in manufacturer's cartons)
- Electrical appliances and electronic items
must be shown on the inventory with make,
serial number, etc.
- Tobacco products
- Antiques
- Above items should be loaded near container
doors for easy access by Customs
- A reasonable quantity of wine and spirits
in a household goods import equivalent to
the contents of a normal domestic wine rack
and cocktail cabinet
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Firearms, weapons and ammunition (up to
a caliber of 7.62mm requires a special permit,
anything over is prohibited)
- Drugs and narcotics
- Pornographic material
- Gold in bars
- Perishable foodstuff
- Alcohol
- Games of chance
MOTOR VEHICLES
Vehicles that have been in possession
of the shipper for at least six (6) months
can be imported. Duty and tax will be applied
on all cars. The duty and tax rates vary based
on year, make, model, and engine size. The
duty and tax rates are very high. Documentation
needed
- Original registration
- Title
- International driver's license
- Insurance document
PETS
- Certificate of Health issued by a veterinarian
no more than four weeks prior to the date
of entry of the pet in Portugal
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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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