Importation of Personal Effects When Moving To Malta

Moving to another country can be an exciting prospect with so many different experiences and adventures to be had. However, it can sometimes become overwhelming between the language barrier, cultural norms, and logistics of relocating each individual item you own. One particularly important task that needs careful planning when moving abroad is the importation of personal effects. In this case, knowing what you must do to bring all your possessions safely might just put your mind at ease! In this blog post, we’ll provide insight on how best to approach importing personal effects into Malta and make sure everything runs smoothly for a stress-free experience.

Importation Of Household Effects

For those who are relocating to Malta and looking to bring in personal effects, you must familiarize yourself with the right guidelines. Fortunately, EU citizens will have no trouble doing this as there are generally no restrictions on the importation of such items – excluding firearms and weapons from this list. When it comes to non-EU members, they must present proof of their transfer of residence in order to bypass any fees associated with bringing their goods over.

Necessary Documentation

When you enter Malta, it is essential that you have your passport and Original Bill of Lading or Air Waybill on hand. On top of this, a full packing list, as well as a detailed inventory with values assigned to each item, must be presented for inspection – both should bear your signature and the date included. To complete customs clearance in Malta, either Work Permit or Residence Visa documentation will need to be seen along with proof of refundable deposit payment if applicable.

If you wish to have your shipment pass smoothly through Maltese Customs, a few tasks must be undertaken. First of all, the Inland Revenue Department’s expat section requires registration in order for customs processing. Additionally, it is necessary to go either Block 1 or its separate expatriate subsection. Therefore, having the correct documents on hand combined with this additional protocol should secure an issue-free clearance at customs.

Importation Of Vehicles

As vehicles are not considered a part of household effects, registration taxes remain applicable when relocating one’s residence to Malta.

When relocating to Malta, cars over six months old or driven more than 6,000 kilometers from other EU member states receive a tax exemption on cost (CIF). Nonetheless, the full registration tax must still be paid.

Brand new cars sourced from the European Union must pay Value Added Tax (VAT) and registration tax on their Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) value. On the other hand, automobiles derived from non-EU nations are also subject to customs duty fees.

Necessary Documentation

When registering a vehicle from outside of the EU that is more than four years old, there are minimum registration tax values associated with it based on its CO2 emissions. For used cars, bring along your local VRT Certificate, insurance policy and original Registration Certificate (logbook). New cars will also require a copy of their invoice and certificate of conformity to complete registration.

Importation Of Pets

To guarantee a successful journey for your furry friend, it is essential to have the necessary procedures carried out in their proper order and that all documentation pertaining to them is entirely accurate. Should you fail to do so, your pet might be barred from entering the country or securely quarantined upon arriving at its destination.

If you’re entering Malta from an EU country or approved non-EU country, you need to have the following things checked off:

• your pet needs to be microchipped
• your pet needs to have the proper vaccination scheme ( e.g., rabies )
• 12 days must have passed since the vaccination
• your pet needs to have an EU Pet Passport or Official Veterinary Health Certificate
• dogs must undergo deworming treatment within a period of 24 to 120 hours before their arrival.

If you’re entering Malta from non-approved countries, you must consider the following list:

• your pet needs to be microchipped
• your pet needs to have the proper vaccination scheme ( e.g., rabies )
• 12 days must have passed since the vaccination
• a blood sample for a blood test must have been taken at least 30 days after it was vaccinated and passed it
• wait at least 3 months after the sampling date for the Rabies Anti-body titration test
• your pet needs to have a Pet Passport or Official Veterinary Health Certificate from a certified vet authority
• dogs must undergo deworming treatment within a period of 24 to 120 hours before their arrival.

Pet movements that are not for commercial purposes may take place up to five days prior to or after the movement of its owner. In such cases, a natural person with written authorization from the owner should be responsible and authorized to act on their behalf when transporting the animal non-commercially.