Customs Regulations in Spain

*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 veterinarian