*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