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Differences That Exist When Moving To Europe

When moving to Europe, many differences exist in shipping, rental information and even jobs. International car shipping to Europe can be costly if you do not know what to ask about or duties and tax requirements. There are moving companies that understand what it is to move an individual and a family to Europe, and many offer global moving services. In utilizing one of these companies, the importance of your household items and vehicles are taken into consideration as well as the time frame in which you are moving to Europe. Many offer initial packing of fragile, removal of all the household items to the loading area as well as a receipt at the loading center. All of your documents for moving can be prepared, as well as container transportation to a steamship line, including your vehicle. The in house delivery, customs clearance fees for your goods and payment for the ocean freight can be included, if you find the right company.

Before Moving to Europe

It is important that you have access to your money once you move, so talk to your bank representative about setting up a foreign account. You can also set up accounts for banks in other countries online by doing a general search for banks in Europe. Make sure you get your bank card sent to your new address, so it is waiting on you when you arrive. Leave enough money in your old account to be able to make the move and survive until your new card arrives. Apply for a visa; because in all European countries it is required you get a work or student visa if you plan on staying longer than 3 months. Make sure your passport is up to date and available, and gather all school and medical records as well as contact information for all doctors. To become a citizen, each area has different requirements and therefore the local authorities should be contacted for this information.

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Duty and Taxes

Although many companies offer vehicle movement, many have stipulations. It is best to use a company that offers international car shipping to Europe specifically. These companies offer the option of including the duty and taxes for shipping. These vary depending on the car's age. If a new car is shipped, there is at least a 17.5% value added tax and a minimum of a 10% duty that has to be paid. When the value added tax is larger, some people don't want to pay it. The only time this can be avoided is when a person has lived in the US and the car was owned in the U.S. at least 6 months prior to moving.

SVA

SVA is the single vehicle approval test, which is a Department of Transport test that makes sure that the vehicle being shipped to Europe meets the requirements such as noise and emissions for the area of Europe it is being shipped to. This is a requirement for all new cars and any car that is less than 3 years old. Any car older than 3 years has to have the alterations done to meet the standards prior to shipping including a speedometer that will read in meters per hour; a fuel restricted neck and side repeaters as well as no running lights in indicators. Right hand modeled driving cars are allowed, but the conversion to left hand drive has to be made after the car is imported to Europe.

For more information on Europe and making the successful move visit our website on moving to Europe and international car shipping to Europe. We can help you with all the answers to your questions.

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