Moving to France

International Moving Guide

Documents Required

Passport
Original Visa, Residence and Work Permit (requirement may vary according to nationality)
Certificate of Change of Residence obtained from the French Consulate with Customer's signature indicating dates of stay abroad
Attestation de non-cession (signed original stating Customer has lived abroad for at least one year, has owned all items for more than six months, and that goods will not be sold for twelve months)
Proof of residence in France (Certificate of Residence, lease contract or utility bills)
Letter of professional transfer from employer indicating date of employment abroad
Valued inventory in French (valued in French Francs) dated and signed by Customer -- three copies
Inventory must indicate contents of each carton
List all electrical items separately (purchase invoices required) must show brand name and serial number
Delivery address in France with access, floor, entry code if any

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Used household goods duty-free if owned abroad for six months, if the owner is moving his principal residence to France, and the items arrive within one year from the arrival date reflected on the Change of Residence
Regulations are different if the Customer is establishing a secondary residence
If SECOND shipment anticipated, it must be stated at the time of the first importation
Inheritance:
Declaration from notary with inventory of goods, date of death, relationship & French Resident
The goods must be shipped within one year from date of death

Dutiable/Restricted Items

Tobacco products are allowed, but subject to duty or tax
New items (less than six months old) are subject to tax if arriving from EEC countries or tax and duties if coming from other countries and must be documented with sales invoices
Works of Art, oil paintings, sculptures, antiques, etc. should have Certificate of Authenticity

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