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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Passport (original)
"Certificado de Bagagem" issued by Portuguese Consulate
Inventory (in Portuguese, consularized and in duplicate and signed and dated by the
customer)
If motor vehicles are included in shipment, they should also be listed on the inventory
Valued inventory (for Customs purposes)
- Serial number of major electrical appliances
"Atestado do Residençia" (proof of entitlement to reside in Portugal)
Either Deed to property owned by customer, Work Permit or a Permanent Residence Permit
Declaration of ownership of goods, signed by the customer and witnessed by a Notary
Public stating goods are the customers own possessions
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT IN PORTUGAL PRIOR TO SHIPMENTS ARRIVAL FOR CUSTOMS
INSPECTION
Shipment must arrive within 90 days of customers arrival and normally within 120 days of
issue of the "Certificado de Bagagem"
Only one shipment allowed without special permit
If more than one shipment, detailed inventory must be submitted for each with the first
shipment
If shipment originates from more than one place, separate inventory must be submitted
for each
All shipments must be cleared through same Customs office
Household goods must correspond in quantity to the social standing of the customer
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
New items (less than six months old) or items not showing obvious signs of use (do not
pack in manufacturer's cartons)
Electrical appliances and electronic items must be shown on the inventory with make,
serial number, etc.
Tobacco products
Antiques
Above items should be loaded near container doors for easy access by Customs
A reasonable quantity of wine and spirits in a household goods import equivalent to the
contents of a normal domestic wine rack and cocktail cabinet
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Firearms, weapons and ammunition (up to a caliber of 7.62mm requires a special permit,
anything over is prohibited)
Drugs and narcotics
Pornographic material
Gold in bars
Perishable foodstuff
Alcohol
Games of chance
MOTOR VEHICLES
Vehicles that have been in possession of the shipper for at least six (6) months can be
imported. Duty and tax will be applied on all cars. The duty and tax rates vary based on
year, make, model, and engine size. The duty and tax rates are very high.
Documentation needed
- Original registration
- Title
- International driver's license
- Insurance document
PETS
Certificate of Health issued by a veterinarian no more than four weeks prior to the date
of entry of the pet in Portugal
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations
applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for
general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since
such regulations are subject to change without notice, cannot be held liable
for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.