Original of Passport

Ensure you carry your original passport when moving to Spain. It would let the airport authorities know about your identity as it records necessary details Full Name, passport number, birth place, date of birth, photograph, and more.

Original of NIE (Resident Permit)

Foreign citizens moving into Spain must obtain the residence permit i.e. NIE (Número de identidad de extranjero) to legally reside in the country. The government of Spain issues this Foreign Identification Number to the foreigners.

Detailed Inventory, Valued and Signed In Spanish

You must have a detailed inventory list in Spanish with values of all goods to be delivered in Spain. Make sure it’s signed by you before submission to the customs authority. 

Original Certificate of Change of Residence Issued

Before making a move to Spain, obtain the original Certificate of Change of Residence, which is also known as Certificado de baja consular. It is issued by the Spanish Consulate/Embassy in the origin country.

Original Bill Of Lading (OBL)

To get the delivery of your goods in Spain, you must ensure that you posses the Original Bill of Lading, the contract of freight carriage. Each and every detail about the consignment is clearly mentioned in this document and with the help of this bill only the agent confirms the freight delivery.

Application Form for Duty-Free Importation

You must apply for the duty-free importation of household goods if the following conditions are met:

• Goods are possessed and utilized by the owner of the goods for at least 6 months.
• The consignment is imported within 1 year after the owner of the goods has reached the country.
• The owner of the goods must have stayed abroad for at least 12 months.

Diplomatic Franchise (Diplomats)

If the owner of the goods is a foreign diplomat then he/she must acquire Diplomatic Franchise from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which might take approximately 2 to 3 days.