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Call International Sea & Air Shipping If you are moving to France
Call us Toll Free: 1-888-299-MOVE (6683)
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MOVING TO FRANCE |
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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?
French Customs Procedures
When moving to France a number of documents are required.
When importing household goods to France:
- Certificate of change of residence obtainable from the French Consulate at origin or
a letter from a French Employer stating that shipper has been living in the origin country for more than one year
- A detailed valued inventory in French, signed by shipper
- A non-resale attestation form (copy herewith attached)
- Copy of passport
- Proof of residence in France (electricity, phone bill or rental contract)
REQUIRED
When importing a vehicle into France:
- Original certificate of title
- Original registration card
- Declaration of change of residence from the French Consulate at origin
- Purchase invoice
Duty-free vehicle admission:
- Owner must have lived abroad for more than one year
- Vehicle must have been owned for more than 6 months
- Vehicle is normally registered
- Vehicle is for a personal use only (not for a commercial use)
- NOTE: If a vehicle is imported, it must be mentioned on the inventory, even if it is not accompanying the household goods.
Miscellaneous French Import Topics
- Inheritance: Declaration from a Public Notary with inventory of goods, date of death, degree of kinship and French residence permit. The goods must be shipped within one year from date of death
- Students: Official attestation of attendance at school or university. The scholar's goods must be shipped within two months from date of registration at school or university
- Wedding presents: Marriage certificate and French residence permit. The goods must be shipped within one month from date of marriage.
- Secondary residence: Preliminary official authorization from French Regional Head customs Office
- Prohibited: Narcotics, Drugs, Explosive, Arms, Pornography, Live Plants, Ivory, and Alcoholic Beverages. Tobacco products are allowed, but are subject to duty or tax. A reasonable quantity of wines and hard liquors may be brought in duty-free if it can be considered 'restants de cave' (remainder of wine-cellar).
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. For information about the cost to move to France
Call our International Moving Specialists @ 1-888-299-MOVE (6683)
Fill out our detailed email estimate form
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