Private, Diplomatic or Inheritance Move?

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Diplomatic
Inheritance

Are you resident for at least 12 consecutive months at origin country?

Yes
No

Foreigner or Portuguese Diplomat?

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Portuguese

Are you going to perform diplomatic duties in Portugal?

Yes
No

Are you transferring your primary residence to Portugal?

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No

Are you transferring your primary residence to Portugal?

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No

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When you stay for a period of 12 months or more consecutive months in a foreign country, you are entitled to import your goods free of duties and taxes transferring your primary residence to Portugal. You will have one year to import your goods after arrival in Portugal. Below you can find the list of required documentation for exemption of duties and taxes: Document issued at origin country:

(Original) Baggage Certificate This can be obtained at a Portuguese Embassy or Consulate of the country you are leaving. Please ask to include Cancelation of Residence declaration if your current legal residence is at origin country. It must state that you resided on the origin country for more than 12 months and mention the date when you are transferring your main residence to Portugal.

Remaining documentation:

(Original) Residence Certificate - This can be obtained in the "Junta de Freguesia" closest to your residence in Portugal. It must mention the date of your arrival to Portugal and the date of issue can’t be older than 6 months. The address must the same as the one associated to the fiscal number.
(Copy) Portuguese Fiscal Number – This is known as ‘Número de Contribuinte’ or ‘NIF’ in Portugal. It can be easily obtained at a ‘Serviço de Finanças’. This document cannot be associated with a legal representative (which happens when you already have a Portuguese fiscal number and live abroad) and the address must be the same as the one on the Residence Certificate.
- Good Quality copy if the goods arrive through Lisbon.
- Original if the goods arrive through Porto
- Certified Copy of all pages if the goods arrive through Sines
Declarations – Please fill in, sign and return all the declarations provided by your move manager.
VISA Permit / Work Permit – Applicable for non-Portuguese and non-EU citizens.

Additional Information:

CARS, MOTOR BIKES, BOATS: Original title of property and registration card must be in possession of the owners at least 12 months before arrival in Portugal; Portuguese or EEC citizens must issue a separated “Certificate of Baggage” only for the car (doesn’t apply for Foreigner Diplomats). Only one car allowed per family, 2nd car if any will be entitled to pay duties and taxes.
PETS: Blood exam with certificate of health issued by a certified veterinarian, microchip, pet passport with up to date vaccinations.
GUNS: Property title, certified issued by Portuguese Consulate, must be declared on Baggage Certificate (Only hunt and civilian guns allowed).
LIQUOR: Only 1 Liter will be exempt of Tax and Duties, above that will be subject to approximately 39% over declared value.

Failure to submit the necessary documentation for the exemption on importation of goods prior to arrival may result in high costs of storage at the port / warehouse / airport of entry. If you are not eligible for exemption from duties and taxes on the import of your goods, please contact your coordinator assigned and request an estimate of the applicable costs of taxes and duties taking into consideration the volume.

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Since you will not transfer your principal residence to Portugal, you will be subject to payment of duties and taxes, this method will require the following documentation:

(Copy) Portuguese Fiscal Number – This is known as ‘Número de Contribuinte’ or ‘NIF’ in Portugal. It can be easily obtained at a ‘Serviço de Finanças’.
Passport: Copy of the front page were shows all the information.
Declarations – Please fill in, sign and return all the declarations provided by your move manager.

You can always check the estimate value that you are going to pay with your coordinator. Failure to submit the necessary documentation for the exemption on importation of goods prior to arrival may result in high costs of storage at the port / warehouse / airport of entry.

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Diplomatic Franchise - Embassy of origin country in Portugal must obtain a Diplomatic Franchise from the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs before arrival of goods to avoid delays during clearance.
Passport: Copy of the front page were shows all the information

Failure to submit the necessary documentation for the exemption on importation of goods prior to arrival may result in high costs of storage at the port / warehouse / airport of entry.

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CCertified Copy - Death and Inheritance Certificate.
Passport: Copy of the front page were shows all the information

Failure to submit the necessary documentation for the exemption on importation of goods prior to arrival may result in high costs of storage at the port / warehouse / airport of entry.

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