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Moving To Belgium
If you wish to make an international move from USA to Belgium, then we at international Sea & Air Shipping can help. We will provide you with top rated moving services and give you our assistance to make the intercontinental move a success. By gaining expert advice from our moving specialists you can seamlessly blitz through the moving process.
When Moving to Belgium
Get an appointment confirmed with our specialists for analyzing your moving requirements. You can take the guidance from our specialists on various issues that you might face during the move such as:
- When do you need to be in Belgium?
- Are you moving alone or with family? For business or personal reasons?
- Do you have an apartment or real estate availability dates?
The Cost of Moving to Belgium
The cost of moving to Belgium is primarily dependent on the cubic footage of your belongings and car shipping services are charged additionally. Due to large intercontinental distances involved, the move itself may be time consuming. Local travel in Belgium is easy due to its highly developed transport network which is tightly integrated with rest of Europe.
You can fix a meeting with our experienced moving experts to arrange for an accurate surveying of your possessions and to calculate an accurate moving estimate and help you speed up the moving process.
About Belgium
Officially known as the Kingdom of Belgium and located in Western Europe, Belgium is a federal state. The name Belgium is derived from Gallia Belgica, a Roman Province in the northernmost part of the Gaul.
Belgium is bordered by France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The three main geographical regions of Belgium are the coastal plain, the central plateau, and the Ardennes uplands. The climate of Belgium is maritime temperate.
The Royal Museum for Fine Arts in Antwerp, and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels are some of the most impressive museums of Belgium. The Plantin-Moretus Museum in Antwerp is a world heritage site as well. Belgium has very rich contributions in the fields of painting and architecture.
Belgium is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters along with the headquarters of other major international organizations such as NATO. The economy of Belgium is highly service-oriented and is also a strongly globalized economy. The export and import partners of Belgium are Germany, France, Netherlands, UK, US, Italy, Ireland and China.
Custom Regulations for Belgium:
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport (copy including the page with customer's signature)
- Work Permit
- Certificate of Residence (original) obtained from the local Belgian town hall (aankomstattest/attestation d' arrive'e)
- Change of Residence Certificate (for Belgian nationality)
- Proof of cancellation of residence abroad
- Lease Contract or Renting Voucher
- Indemnity/insurance documents
- Inventory in English, French, Dutch or German
- Must be accompanied by an official statement for the Customs Administration (copy available from the destination agent upon request)
- Must be original and five copies, valued, signed and dated by customer
- If auto imported, must be listed on the inventory with the manufacturer's name, body and engine number, type, color, etc.
- Weapons must also be listed on the inventory with the manufacturer's name, type of weapon, serial number and caliber (customer should be able to produce permit issued in country of shipment)
- All electrical appliances must be noted, with serial numbers
- For shipments originating from a non-European Community country, a certificate is required stating that the customer has resided outside the European Community for at least twelve months prior to arrival in Belgium (certificate issued by the Belgium Consulate at the place of origin) or employer in country of origin or branch office in Belgium.
- For company moves, a signed and stamped declaration from the employer confirming that the transfer is required
- Belgians who canceled their registration in Belgium and who are returning to Belgium within two years, must prove that their stay abroad was a result of their settlement abroad. The customs documents issued at the time of exportation of their household goods and or motor vehicle must be produced to the Customs authorities at the time of re-importation. In the absence of such documents, a warrant must be made.
- Diplomatic shipments - Customs Form 136F and diplomatic statement are required
- Contact address and telephone number of customer must be listed on documents
- If all documents are not available, a Bank Guarantee must be paid. (Refund of Guarantee will be issued upon presentation of required paperwork within the next 6 months)
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Non-European residents who intend to take up permanent residence in Belgium may import their household goods and personal effects including an auto, motorcycle, or pets duty and value added tax free providing:
- The customer has lived at least twelve months consecutively out of Europe prior to the move
- The household goods and personal effects must have been owned and used a minimum of six months prior to the move
- Foreigners without a Certificate of Residence in Belgium must pay a warranty of 10% for Customs duties plus 21% VAT plus BFRS 500 to cover any possible fines
- Used household goods may be imported in several separate shipments; however, the declaration of duty-free entry must be completed for all shipments at the time of the first importation
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Alcohol, tobacco products and foodstuffs
- New items (less than six months old) subject to duty
- Firearms and weapons (subject to a special license)
- Electronic/electrical equipment/appliances coming from non-European countries may require modifications in order to use them in Belgium
- Telephones and fax machines generally do not need modifications, but do require approval by Customs
- Plants and vegetable products must have Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the Ministry of Agriculture in the country of origin
- Presents and souvenirs subject to duty
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Ivory and other animal products; complete list must be obtained by customer from Belgian Consulate in advance of packing of shipment
- Drugs and narcotics
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Duty-free entry if owner had possession of the vehicle for at least six months prior to entry into Belgium and if sales and value added tax were paid in country of origin
- Vehicle must meet Belgium specifications and all safety requirements
- Documents required:
- Original Registration or Title (specifying make, model, year, type, chassis, engine and license plate numbers)
- Original Purchase Invoice
- Original license plate from previous country
- Proof of payment of sales tax
- Valid European Green Liability Card
- Proof of insurance abroad valid for at least six months prior to arrival in Belgium
- Proof of European/Belgian insurance
- Copy of passport with signature page
- Proof of residence abroad for twelve months prior to arrival in Belgium
- Statement from owner that he will not sell or trade the vehicle for at least six months after final clearance
PETS
- Certificate of Vaccination
- Certificate must be dated at least 30 days, but not more than one year before the entry into Belgium
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, International Sea & Air Shipping cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.
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Motto : Unity gives Strength
Capital : Brussels
National Anthem : "The Brabançonne" ("The Song of Brabant")
Geography
Location : Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands
Area : Total : 30,528 sq kmLand : 30,278 sq km
Water : 250 sq km
Climate : Temperate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy
People
Nationality : Belgian(s)
Population : 10,431,477 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : BRUSSELS (capital) 1.892 million; Antwerp 961,000 (2009)
Languages : Dutch (official) 60%, French (official) 40%, German (official) less than 1%, legally bilingual (Dutch and French)
Economy
GDP : $396.9 billion (2010 est.)
Exchange Rates : Euros (EUR) per US dollar - 0.7715 (2010), 0.7179 (2009), 0.6827 (2008), 0.7345 (2007), 0.7964 (2006)
Transportation
Airports : 43 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 152,256 km
Waterways : 2,043 km
Ports & Terminals : cargo ports (tonnage): Antwerp, Gent, Liege, Zeebrugge container ports (TEUs): Antwerp (8,662,891), Zeebrugge (2,209,715)
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