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In order to aid you in moving to Italy we have gathered customs information. We advise you to carefully review the information relating to moving to Italy. You may find more up to date information at your local consulate or embassy. Please note, customs regulations are subject to change at any time. GEM Relocations cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.

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Passport (copy)

Residence Visa

Work Permit

Inventory in Italian, signed by Customer and Visaed by Italian Consulate

Fiscal Number (Codice Fiscale, equivalent to an American social security number)

Consular Declaration released by the nearest Italian Consulate, certifying the length of stay abroad, the repatriation date, the Italian nationality of the Customer, and the names of the family members (for Italian citizens only)

Residency Certificate stating number of members in the family, nationality, city and country from which he's transferring his residence, and date of residence in Italy (for foreigners only)

"Permesso a Soggiorno" (permit to stay) by Police Office Foreign Department


If all documents are in order and available prior to arrival of the shipment, Customer MAY NOT have to be present at time of Customs clearance

Used household goods are usually duty-free if owned for one year, (18 months if Italian citizen), are not for resale and are imported within six months of Customer's arrival


All consumable goods (including alcohol)

New furniture, new household good items, wedding trousseaux, souvenirs and precious metal objects are subject to duty

All electronic equipment (radio, TV, VCR, etc.) require an Import Permit from the Italian Ministry of Posts and Communications

Without an Import Permit, above items cannot clear Customs

Antiques, pictures, works of art, carpets etc. require Fine Arts inspection and special Import Permit from the Fine Arts authorities at extra cost, payable by Customer


Firearms, ammunition and combat knives (including ornamental weapons) can be imported with a special permit obtained from the Police Office. They must be clearly declared on the inventory with make, type and serial number, and must not be included in the same container as the household goods

Pornographic material

Tobacco products and cigarettes

Narcotics and drugs

Animal skins

Plants and vegetable products require a Phytosanitary Certificate

Liquors

Perfumes


Non-Italians may import one auto duty-free, provided that proof of ownership and use for at least one year is obtained by means of Certificate of Origin

Italian citizens must prove residence abroad for more than 18 months in order to import a vehicle. Vehicles imported duty-free must not be sold for a minimum of one year

Importing new vehicles is discouraged

Restrictions apply to autos over 2,000cc

Documents required:

Ownership Title

Registration Card and manufacturer's data

Valid Insurance onto National Territory

Certificate or Card Above MUST be original documents - notarized copies are NOT accepted


Dogs, cats and birds may be imported -Dogs must bear a leash and muzzle

A Certificate of Origin and Health is required

Certificate must be in Italian and language of origin and must state characteristics of the animal

CUSTOMER MUST CONTACT THE ITALIAN EMBASSY OR CONSULATE FOR ALL FURTHER DETAILS, AS ITALIAN IMPORT REGULATIONS ARE COMPLICATED AND VARY ACCORDING TO CUSTOMER'S IMMIGRATION STATUS.