MOVING TO GERMANY

Please note. That many of these things will not apply to you if you are moving from another EU (European Union) State and/or you are a citizen of the EU (European Union) due to the free movement of goods throughout the EU.

Below is a list of the documents you will need when planning an international removal to Germany:

• Copy of Passport (Of the individual moving/importing the goods)
• Copy of visa
• Bill of lading (BL) / air waybill (AWB) – We will take care of this if completing the entire international removal to Germany for you.
• Removal packing list in German or English – We will complete this if you want us to undertake a full packing service for your removal
• Customs declaration / signed letter by owner of the goods
• Customs registration form 0350
• Letter of employment orbotschaftsbescheinigung(returning citizens)
• Certificate from the diplomatic organization in Germany (applicable only to diplomatic relocations / diplomats moving)
• Anmeldebestaetigung (registration)
• Diplomatic entry form 0349 (applicable only to diplomatic relocations / diplomats moving)

We recommend providing these as soon as possible to reduce delays with your removal to Germany. Late receipt of documentation can lead to missed shipments, additional charges and penalties at German Customs. For your own protection, we will almost never ship your goods without the above in place.

• Effective processing of the Customs declaration can only commence once the goods are in the European Union and have been presented at the Customs office.
• Products imported into the European Customs Union are subject to duties only when and where the product first enters the European Union (e.g., Germany).
• The Customs declaration should be provided by the local agent in Germany.
• A letter signed by the owner of the goods certifying that the following taxable high value goods have not been included in the shipment:
• Firearms
• Alcohol
• Tobacco
• Cigarettes
• Tea
• Coffee
• Customs registration form 0350 stating goods will not be sold for 12 months.
• Letter of employment must state the term of employment will be for a minimum of 12 months and that the owner of the goods lived abroad for at least 12 months (will be issued by forwarding agent in Germany).
• Anmeldebestaetigung can be obtained from the appropriate German town hal confirming registration of new residency in Germany (not older than 3 months).
• Effective 1st November, 2015, the owner of the goods is required to obtain a confirmation letter, called “Wohngeberbescheinigung” from their future landlord in order to get a registration, “Anmeldebestaetigung”.
• The confirmation letter, “Wohngeberbescheinigung” must confirm that the owner of the goods will live at the address mentioned.
• Shipment must arrive in Germany within 12 months after registration in Germany.
• Botschaftsbescheinigung from the German Embassy or Consulate at origin.
• This document serves to confirm the period of time abroad (returning citizens).
• Proof of registration may not be older than 3 months.
• All goods for duty-free importation, such as household goods and personal effects must have been in the owner of the goods’ possession for at least 6 months in the origin country.
• Duty-free entry for foreign diplomats is permitted if a bilateral agreement exists with the origin country.

If you are unsure about what you need, one of our international move managers is always willing to help. Just call us on +44 20 7097 5335 , or fill out an international removal enquiry, and we’ll ease you through the process.

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