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Moving to Spain
Are you relocating to Spain from USA? Consider International Sea & Air Shipping to be your move partner to look forward to a safe, secure and tension free international moving.
When Moving to Spain
International relocation calls for many a consideration on different aspects. To ease your worries International Sea & Air Shipping appoints an international moving specialist to trim the area of considerations and concentrate on the most pressing ones. That is why they consider –
- When you are going to leave for Spain?
- What your preferable mode of shipping will be – air or sea?
- How long will be staying in the foreign country?
The Cost of Moving to Spain
International moving cost depends on two major criteria – distance between the origin and destination and also on the volume of the shipment. Distance between Spain and USA would cost you a considerable amount and that can increase or decrease further depending on your cargo as well.
To know exactly how much your international move will cost and make a budget accordingly, you need to appoint a home inspector who can give you the exact estimate on the cubic footage of your belongings. Depending on this estimate International Sea & Air Shipping will give you the cost estimate for your move.
About Spain
Spain is located in the south-western part of Europe and encompasses many other nearby territories. It comprises of the Mediterranean Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, 2 North African autonomous cities – Ceuta and Melilla and also the Livia town. Spain enjoys a very renowned and distinctive artistic, cultural and linguistic richness that attracts hundreds of tourists here every year.
Spain is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Spain shares its borders with Gibraltar, France, and Portugal. Throughout history many Spaniards immigrated across the world to countries like Peru, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina resulting in Spanish being the second widely spoken language in world.
At the same time, there a number of colorful cultural events held here every year, which attracts numerous visitors worldwide. Given to the old world history and charm, there are several castles and historic attractions to explore in Spain as well.
Spain has a mixed capitalist economy which is the 12th largest in the world, and its per capita income roughly equivalent that of Germany and France. Major trading partners of Spain are France, Germany, Portugal, Italy, UK, China, and Netherlands.
Custom Regulations for Spain
*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
CUSTOM 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
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 : Further beyond
Capital : Madrid
National Anthem : "La Marcha Real" ("The Royal March")
Geography
Location : Southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and Pyrenees Mountains, southwest of France
Area : Total : 505,370 sq kmLand : 498,980 sq km
Water : 6,390 sq km
Climate : Temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast
People
Nationality : Spaniard(s)
Population : 46,754,784 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : MADRID (capital) 5.762 million; Barcelona 5.029 million; Valencia 812,000 (2009)
Languages : Castilian Spanish (official) 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%, are official regionally
Economy
GDP : $1.376 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 : 154 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 681,298 km
Waterways : 1,000 km
Ports & Terminals : Algeciras, Barcelona, Bilbao, Cartagena, Huelva, Tarragona, Valencia (Spain); Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands)
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