Moving to Croatia

IMPORT OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS

For expat families, the process of moving to a new country, finding a suitable accommodation or good school for their kids is just one of the many things they have to deal with as they prepare to start life in their new environment. Managing the whole process alone can be stressful and time consuming, and so the help of relocation experts is highly recommended. At Move One Relocations we understand the importance of making a seamless transition when settling in your new destination, and are committed to making this possible.

For import of household goods, when Moving to Croatia, duty and tax free to Croatia the following documents are needed:

• Original statement from former company that the shipper has lived out of Croatia for last year
• Detailed list of items that are moving in on English
• Power of Attorney for Move One to import the shipment (verified at public notary)
• Statement verified at public notary with date of moving to Croatia (we provide statement)
• Signed statement for using custom benefit (we provide statement)
• Short list of items being imported with value for each item (we provide that)
• Copy of residence permit (for minimum of six months) issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs or application for that
• Work permit
• Lease agreement
• Work agreement
• Copy of passport with the possibility that the original must be shown
• Translation of packing list into Croatian language
• Statement from company in Croatia that the shipper work for them
• Statement from company that that in case customs do not allow duty free import custom duties and taxes will be paid by them

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For import of household goods duty and tax free the following documents are needed:

• Original statement from Croatian Embassy at origin that the shipper has lived abroad for more than one year
• Detailed list of items that are moving in on English
• Croatian ID card
• Power of Attorney for Move One to import the shipment (verified at public notary)
• Statement verified at public notary with date of moving to Croatia (we provide statement)
• Signed statement for using custom benefit (we provide statement)
• Short list of items being imported with value for each item (we provide that)
• Translation of packing list into Croatian language

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For import of household goods duty and tax free following documents are needed:

• Detailed packing list
• Copy of clients passport
• Diplomatic Protocol from the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Notes For Inventory Lists When Importing To Croatia

Croatian citizens can only perform duty and tax free import of HHGS once. If they wish to import HHG more then once they need to provide customs with the list of other incoming goods at the time of the first import and the rest of the goods should be brought into Croatia in period of 12 months from the first import.

If the further shipments contain items from which type the shipper has previously imported items duty free (i.e. TV, DVD player, etc.) and if those items were not indicated on the list submitted to customs authorities, consignee must pay duties and taxes for the second and every subsequent time.

Goods being imported to Croatia must be in shipper’s possesion for more than 6 months.

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• Weapons
• Food
• Pornography
• Plants
• Alcohol
• Narcotics
• Toxic material
• Radioactive material
• Antiques, paintings, sculptures and similar items which are considered to be of a cultural and historical value
• Stuffed animals
• Wine, spirits and tobacco

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The car has to be not more than 7 years old and it takes 2-3 days to customs clear it. Excise duty has to be paid by foreigners and returning citizens as well even they have submitted the required documents for customs clearance. If not all the required documents are available duties and taxes will also apply.

Vehicles can only be imported duty/tax/excise duty free with a diplomatic protocol issued by the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Without a protocol, temporary import is possible but a fee will be charged. Temporary import is possible without customs clearance if the vehicle will stay in Croatia for not more than 6 months total over a 12 months period. After 6 months of using the vehicle in Croatia it must be exported and it will not be allowed back into Croatia until the 12 months have passed. To avoid this situation duties on the vehicle can be paid.

Documents needed to import a car are:

• Original car paperwork (car license and registration)
• Invoice as proof of where and when the vehicle was purchased
• CVehicle needs to be in shipper’s possession for at last 6 months before importing
• Diplomatic protocol, if applicable

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When importing jewellery, art antiques, these items must be registered upon arrival into Croatia. There are no restrictions on what can be brought into Croatia as long as the item is registered and a document from the Croatian Ministry of Culture is available to show the presence of the item in Croatia.

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EXPORT OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Regulations, charges or restrictions may apply to household goods exports as they leave Croatia and when they arrive at their destination country. Specialists at Move One Relocations are experts in local rules and industry regulations and will handle your transaction on both sides. At Move One Relocations we understand the importance of making a seamless transition as your foreign assignment in Croatia is coming to an end, and are committed to making this possible.

The following documents are required for export customs clearance:

• Packing list
• Copy of passport
• Proforma invoice (we provide that)

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The following documents are required for export customs clearance:

• Packing list
• Copy of passport
• Proforma invoice (we provide that)

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Diplomats exporting goods from Croatia need to provide the following documents:

• Packing list
• Copy of passport
• Diplomatic protocol

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• Weapons
• Food
• Pornography
• Plants
• Alcohol
• Narcotics
• Toxic material
• Radioactive material
• Antiques, paintings, sculptures and similar items which are considered to be of a cultural and historical value
• Stuffed animals
• Wine, spirits and tobacco

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When exporting a car, it needs to be de-registered before leaving Croatia. Documents needed to export a car are as follows:

• Original car paperwork (car license and registration)
• Proforma invoice (we provide that)
• Diplomatic protocol, if applicable

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When exporting such items from Croatia, for those registered upon arrival there are no restrictions at the time of export and do not need any export permits. Other items that were bought in Croatia need to be shown to the Croatian Ministry of Culture to decide if the item is valuable to Croatian culture. If the item is permitted to leave the country an export permit must be obtained. Antiques are defined on a case by case basis and the final decision is made my the Ministry of Culture. It takes 4-5 days to obtain an export permit.

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