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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
PETS
- Dogs, cats, birds, etc. allowed with Health
and Vaccination Certificate (CONSULARIZED at origin) from veterinarian
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