MOVING TO ITALY

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 Italy:

• Copy of Passport (Of the individual moving/importing the goods)
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB) – We will take care of this if completing the entire international removal to Italy for you.
• Copy of tax code number / Codice Fiscale from the Agenzia delle Entrate
• Removal packing list in English or Italian – We will complete this if you want us to undertake a full packing service for your removal
• Diplomatic franchise / telepresso addressed to the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued by the owner of the goods’ diplomatic organization (applicable only to diplomatic relocations / diplomats moving)
• Customs Dichiarazione Sostitutiva di Certificazione, completed and signed by owner of the goods
• Detailed moving inventory signed by owner of the goods, stamped and signed by Italian Consulate / Embassy at origin and attached to the Dichiarazione Consolare di Rimpatrio (citizens, EU nationals)
• Copy of residence certificate / receipt from Italian City Hall stating the owner of the goods has requested residence registration (non-Diplomats)
• Original consular declaration / Dichiarazione Consolare di Rimpatrio released by the Italian Consulate / Embassy (Italian citizens)
• Permit to stay released by the Questura Police Office (non-Diplomats)

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

• The Dichiarazione Sostitutiva di Certificazione must include the following information:
• Number of family members
• City of nationality
• Country of origin from which the owner of the goods is transferring residence
• Date of establishing residency in Italy
• The Consular Declaration / Dichiarazione Consolare di Rimpatrio must include the following information:
• Period of time the owner of the goods was a resident abroad (must be a minimum of 12 months)
• Names of family members and the date of the owner of the goods’ definitive return to Italy
• Removal packing list
• The authorization to import new furniture must be obtained for clearing Customs by paying duties and value added tax (VAT).
• For new furniture, duties are subject to change depending on the material of the furniture.
• VAT is 22% on the CIF value of the shipment.
• The owner of the goods has 6 months from the date of establishing residency in Italy to import the household goods shipment duty and tax free (non-Diplomat / national citizens of a non-EU Country).
• The owner of the goods has 1 year from the date of departure from the origin country to import the household goods shipment duty and tax free (citizens / EU nations).
• Diplomats can apply for the entry permit / franchise issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs only after they have started working for the diplomatic organization in Italy.
• In order to avoid extra fees at the port / airport, transportation should be put on hold until given the green light by the destination agent in Italy.
• It is strongly recommended that Italian citizens obtain a consular certificate as soon as possible to expedite the Customs process (citizens / EU nationals).
• A detailed list including an accurate description of art pieces and antiques is required.
• A legalization of the list from the Italian Consulate at origin is advisable.

Inbound shipments cannot contain products that inhibit mold and humidity, including moisture absorbing bags. If these items are included in the shipment, they need to be declared and accompanied by analysis certificates identifying the composition of the products. The certificates must certify that the products do not contain dimethyl fumarate and be provided by an accredited UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory. A legalized translation into Italian may be required. This also applies to “anti-mold” bags often used in containers and lift vans to inhibit mold during transit.