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Moving To France
If you are moving to or from France, International Sea & Air Shipping can make your France relocation smooth and seamless with sea or air container for your personal belongings.
When Moving to France
An International Moving Specialist will help you by outlining your moving options based on your moving criteria such as:
- When do you need to be in France?
- Shipping by sea or air to France is available - do you have a preference?
- Are you moving with family? Does the school year affect your time frame?
The Cost of Moving to France
The cost to move to France from the United States varies considerably based on the cubic footage of your belongings and your proposed destination arrival time.
Make an appointment for consultation on your move to France - including a site inspection of your home and belongings to get the most accurate cubic feet estimate & moving services to help expedite your relocation to France.
About France
One of the most cherished destinations for arts-literature-music lovers, France has long been regarded as the Mecca of fine things in life. Be it the quirky and posh fashion style centering Paris, fine cuisines or fragrances, France is known for a number of well recognized distinctions.
France is the largest west-European country and it possesses the 2nd largest Exclusive Economic Zone in the world. France is bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, and Spain. France leading emigrating countries are Africa, Morocco, Algeria and Turkey.
The famous Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower or Notre Dam, there is never a dearth of tourist attractions in France. On top of that, this country, for its natural beauty and charm also, has long been reputed as one of the most visited and pined after romantic destinations in the whole world.
France is the world’s fifth largest and Europe's second largest economy by nominal GDP. France ranks 4th in the Fortune Global 500, behind the USA, Japan and China, but ahead of Germany and the United Kingdom. It is also the world's third biggest exporter of agricultural products.
Custom Regulations for France:
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport
- Original Visa, Residence and Work Permit (requirement may vary according to nationality)
- Certificate of Change of Residence obtained from the French Consulate with Customers signature indicating dates of stay abroad
- Attestation de non-cession (signed original stating Customer has lived abroad for at least one year, has owned all items for more than six months, and that goods will not be sold for twelve months)
- Proof of residence in France (Certificate of Residence, lease contract or utility bills)
- Letter of professional transfer from employer indicating date of employment abroad
- Valued inventory in French (valued in French Francs) dated and signed by Customer -- three copies
- Inventory must indicate contents of each carton
- List all electrical items separately (purchase invoices required) must show brand name and serial number
- Delivery address in France with access, floor, entry code if any
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Used household goods duty-free if owned abroad for six months, if the owner is moving his principal residence to France, and the items arrive within one year from the arrival date reflected on the Change of Residence
- Regulations are different if the Customer is establishing a secondary residence
- If SECOND shipment anticipated, it must be stated at the time of the first importation
- Inheritance:
- Declaration from notary with inventory of goods, date of death, relationship & French Resident
- The goods must be shipped within one year from date of death
- Wedding presents:
- Marriage Certificate and French Resident Permit
- Goods must be shipped within one month of wedding
- Students
- Official attestation of attendance at school or university. The scholar's goods must be shipped within one month from date of registration at school or university.
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Alcohol must be inventoried separately with brand name, type, amount, number of bottles, and value (Import License or Liquor License may be required)
- Tobacco products are allowed, but subject to duty or tax
- New items (less than six months old) are subject to tax if arriving from EEC countries or tax and duties if coming from other countries and must be documented with sales invoices
- Works of Art, oil paintings, sculptures, antiques, etc. should have Certificate of Authenticity
- Video tapes, fax machines, telex machines and books will be held temporarily by customs until necessary authorization is obtained for each item
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Paints, polishes, and cleaning solvents
- Drugs and narcotics
- Live plants
- Ivory, all animal skins
- Pornographic material
- Explosives & matches
- Guns, weapons and ammunition are highly regulated, and require various registrations and certificates and have the authorization from the French Defense Ministry (provide make, caliber, serial number and purpose)
- Some weapons strictly prohibited
- Do not ship with household goods
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Expatriates who intend to remain in France for a period of time may import one auto duty-free as personal effects
- Foreigners may import an auto duty-free provided the owner has been living abroad for more than one year, the car has been owned for six months prior to import, and the car is correctly registered as a commercial car
- Auto must not be disposed of within two years of entry into France
- MUST BE LISTED ON INVENTORY (giving year, make, model, chassis engine, horse power and registration numbers)
- Certain makes are not permitted
- Vehicle must pass inspection for compliance with French standards and must be road-worthy
- Documents required:
- Purchase Invoice (original)
- Original title showing owners name and vehicle serial number (original)
- Insurance Certificate from French insurer
- Registration Card (original)
- Plate numbers
PETS
- Must be at least three months old
- Subject to quarantine
- Endangered species and exotic animals prohibited
- Pets should be accompanied by their owner with vaccination card and certificate of good health
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 : Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
Capital : Paris
National Anthem : "La Marseillaise" ("The Song of Marseille")
Geography
Location : Reunion : Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar
Area : Total : 643,427 sq km;551,500 sq km (Metropolitan France) Land : 640,053 sq km; 549,970 sq km (Metropolitan France) Water : 3,374 sq km; 1,530 sq km (Metropolitan France)
Climate : Reunion : tropical, but temperature moderates with elevation; cool and dry (May to November), hot and rainy (November to April)
People
Nationality : Frenchman(men), Frenchwoman(women)
Population : 65,102,719 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : PARIS (capital) 10.41 million; Marseille-Aix-en-Provence 1.457 million; Lyon 1.456 million; Lille 1.028 million; Nice-Cannes 977,000 (2009)
Languages : French (official) 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish) overseas departments: French, Creole patois
Economy
GDP : $2.16 trillion (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 : 474 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 1,027,183 km
Waterways : Metropolitan France : 8,501 km
Ports & Terminals : Calais, Dunkerque, Le Havre, Marseille, Nantes, Paris, Rouen
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