DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Passport (copy)
• Power of Attorney giving authority for Destination Agent to arrange customs clearance for customer
• Residence Permit
• Housing rental contract (usually two year minimum period required)
• Inventory signed by Customer (with values) in Czech
• Declaration that the shipper will stay in Czech Republic for more than 185 days
• Must state make, model and serial number and declare the value of any hi-tech equipment (computers, stereos, etc.)
• Antiques, works of art, paintings, etc.: photographs are required for Customs (special clearance may occur)
• Letter from employer confirming position of Customer and stating that employer will pay any duties or taxes applicable
• Bank guarantee of 50% of the total value of the shipment will be requested by the Customs office. The bank guarantee will be returned to the Customer after the export documents, stamped at the border, are hand delivered to the Customs office.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

• Household goods and personal effects are not permitted unless Customer's employer has a license to do business in the Czech Republic
• Customer must be accredited and registered with the local authorities in the Czech Republic or be employed by a foreign embassy
• For duty free import, the customer must have lived outside the Czech Republic for at least 1 year and the goods be at least 6 months old. The goods must not be sold in the Czech Republic and they must be imported within 1 year of the issue of the customers Czech visa

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

• New items
• Foodstuff
• Commercial goods
• Alcohol
  • Wine: 2 liters per person maximum
  • Spirits: 1 liter per person maximum
  • Tobacco: 200 cigarettes or 250 grams
  
  Anything above the maximum is subject to duty, VAT and SPD (excise tax).
• Tobacco products
• Plants will need a FITO Certificate

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Firearms may only be imported after a gun license has been issued
(In order to be issued with a Czech Gun License the importer must currently take an examination in the Czech Language. For most foreigners not speaking Czech this is probably not feasible and advice would be not to ship firearms)
• Weapons
• Drugs
• Fresh meat
• Pornographic material

MOTOR VEHICLES

• Autos may be imported and the same requirements apply as with household goods and personal effects
• Non personal autos are prohibited
• Documents required:
  • Passport
  • Driver's License
  • International Insurance Policy (Green Card)
  • Bank guarantee of security deposit is always required
  • Purchase invoice
  • Technical Card

PETS

Certificate of Health
• Certificate of Health no older than 5 days at the time of import
• Rabies vaccination more than 1 month but no more than 1 year old at the time of import

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.