Portugal
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Passport (original)
"Certificado de Bagagem" issued by Portuguese Consulate
Inventory (in Portuguese, consularized and in duplicate and signed and dated by the customer)
If motor vehicles are included in shipment, they should also be listed on the inventory
Valued inventory (for Customs purposes)
Serial number of major electrical appliances
"Atestado do Residenחia" (proof of entitlement to reside in Portugal)
Either Deed to property owned by customer, Work Permit or a Permanent Residence Permit
Declaration of ownership of goods, signed by the customer and witnessed by a Notary Public stating goods are the customers own possessions
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT IN PORTUGAL PRIOR TO SHIPMENTS ARRIVAL FOR CUSTOMS INSPECTION
Shipment must arrive within 90 days of customers arrival and normally within 120 days of issue of the "Certificado de Bagagem"
Only one shipment allowed without special permit
If more than one shipment, detailed inventory must be submitted for each with the first shipment
If shipment originates from more than one place, separate inventory must be submitted for each
All shipments must be cleared through same Customs office
Household goods must correspond in quantity to the social standing of the customer
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
New items (less than six months old) or items not showing obvious signs of use (do not pack in manufacturer's cartons)
Electrical appliances and electronic items must be shown on the inventory with make, serial number, etc.
Tobacco products
Antiques
Above items should be loaded near container doors for easy access by Customs
A reasonable quantity of wine and spirits in a household goods import equivalent to the contents of a normal domestic wine rack and cocktail cabinet
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Firearms, weapons and ammunition (up to a caliber of 7.62mm requires a special permit, anything over is prohibited)
Drugs and narcotics
Pornographic material
Gold in bars
Perishable foodstuff
Alcohol
Games of chance
MOTOR VEHICLES
Vehicles that have been in possession of the shipper for at least six (6) months can be imported. Duty and tax will be applied on all cars. The duty and tax rates vary based on year, make, model, and engine size. The duty and tax rates are very high.
Documentation needed
Original registration
Title
International driver's license
Insurance document
PETS
Certificate of Health issued by a veterinarian no more than four weeks prior to the date of entry of the pet in Portugal
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