Cunha International

COLABORATION

CERTIFICATES

MOVING TO FRANCE

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WHEN MOVING TO FRANCE AND SHIPPING HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Passport
Original Visa, Residence and Work Permit (requirement may vary according to nationality)
Certificate of Change of Residence obtained from the French Consulate with Customer’s 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 household goods items for more than six months, and that household 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 of the household goods in French (valued in French Francs) dated and signed by Customer — three copies
Household goods 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 FOR SHIPPING HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO FRANCE

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 of household goods is anticipated, it must be stated at the time of the first importation
Inheritance:
- Declaration from notary with inventory of household goods, date of death, relationship & French Resident
- The household goods must be shipped within one year from date of death
Wedding presents:
- Marriage Certificate and French Resident Permit
- Household Goods must be shipped within one month of wedding
Students
- Official attestation of attendance at school or university. The scholar’s household goods must be shipped within one month from date of registration at school or university.

DUTIABLE AND RESTRICTED HOUSEHOLD GOODS 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 household goods 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 HOUSEHOLD GOODS ITEMS