1. Moving to Australia
2. Moving to New Zealand
3. Moving to United States
4. Moving to United Kingdom
5. Moving to Singapore
6. Moving to Saudi Arabia
7. Moving to Sri Lanka
8. Moving to Japan
9. Moving to China
10. Moving to Indonesia
11. Moving to South Africa
12. Moving to France
13. Moving to Germany
14. Moving to Thailand
15. Moving to India
16. Moving to Canada
17. Moving to Hongkong
18. Moving to Malaysia

Moving to Germany

• Copy of Passport (the page showing photo) and copy of Visa and/or Work Permit (for foreign citizens only)
• Inventory (original) in German or English, valued, dated and signed by the Customer
• Signed declaration, stating the imported goods are the owners personal effects
• Signed declaration, stating the imported goods are not subject to any customs restrictions (e.g. drugs, weapons, etc.)
• Statement of Transfer from employer (in German if possible) should state the shipper was an employee for the company abroad, how long he/she has lived in this certain country, and will remain an employee of the company in Germany
• Foreign citizens must obtain a Work Permit (Arberterlaubnis) issued by the local employment office
• Residence Visa (not needed for German nationals) or Residence Permit (granted only after a Work Permit has been issued)
• Certificate of registration with the German police ("Polizeiliche Anmeldung")
• Customer's declaration that no taxable high value goods (such as alcohol, tobacco, coffee, tea, guns, etc.) are in shipment. Such goods must be listed separately and will be taxed.
• Certificate of Registration (Anmeldebestaetigung) from the local registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt)
• German nationals need a declaration from German Embassy or Consulate confirming their length of stay abroad and exact destination address in Germany. Without this document, shipment will not clear Customs.
• German Customs Form 0350 (Zollantrag) in triplicate, stating goods will not be sold for one year
• Health Certificate may be required
• Copy of Insurance Certificate
• Customs clearance Power of Attorney Form authorizing Destination Agent to act on behalf of the customer in liaison with Customs
• Foreign diplomats need a Certificate from the Embassy or Consulate
• Power of Attorney

• CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE (IF ALL DOCUMENTS ARE NOT IN ORDER)
• Used household goods are duty-free if Customer has resided at least one year abroad, if the goods were owned by Customer over six months and will not be sold for a minimum of one year
• Goods should be imported within one year of Customer taking up residence; if not, reasons needed for delay - maximum limit three years
• Inheritance Items
• Death Certificate
• "Erbschein" or an official document which certifies the customer has inherited the items from the deceased and states the relation ship between them
• Wedding Trousseaux
• Marriage Certificate
• If household goods are imported before the marriage, proof must be furnished the marriage will take place within two months

• New items (less than six months old) invoice required
• Alcohol
• Inventory must detail exact number and size of bottles, exact alcoholic strength in percent, and value of each bottle.
• Tobacco, tea, coffee, toilet waters, perfumes, etc.
• Foodstuffs in large quantities (do not recommend shipping with household goods)
• Electronic items such as computers, videos, stereos, etc. (must show serial number and have purchase invoice)
• Duplicate appliances or electrical equipment may be assessed high duties
• Large amounts of handicrafts

• Guns require a Certificate of Registration, valid passport of owner, proof of ownership, and a gun license for importation
• Duty-free if firearm has been owned for at least six months prior to importing
• Must apply for a German Ownership Permit
• List as last items on inventory, indicate model, caliber and serial number
• Radioactive material

• Admitted duty-free if Customer has lived abroad for over one year, has owned and used the auto for a minimum of six months, if brought in for personal use with household goods and will not be sold for one year
• Cars must be inspected before licensing, comply with German technical and environmental regulations and require modifications Documents Required for vehicles:
  • Proof of ownership
  • Car documents
  • German driver's license
  • Owner's passport
  • Owner's police registration in Germany (polizieliche Anmeldebestatigung)
  • Insurance record from country of origin
  • Third-party liability insurance that begins with Customs clearance
  • Declaration of Customer that no high value goods are in car
  • Origin Registration and copy of title
  • Commercial invoice, if new vehicle
  It is highly recommended that the Customer informs the Destination Agent of all auto details prior to importing.