Sweden
Relocation to Sweden
Samskip encourages shippers of personal effects to prepare the move well, and fill out all necessary documents before the personal effects are delivered to Samskip.
Personal effects
- A Swedish ID number must first be applied for.
- A Swedish ID number can be applied for at town hall (Skatteverket) of the destination town.
For more information: http://www.skatteverket.se/folkbokforing/ovrigt/flyttain.4.18e1b10334ebe8bc80002966.html - Customs clearance in Sweden is never permitted unless a Swedish ID number, or application for such, is presented.
Forms
Booking and contents list (packinglist) forms must be filled out while the personal effects are being packed. It is important to mark all boxes with the name, address and phone number of the receiver. It is advisable to examine the contents list before beginning to pack, and use it as a guide while labeling. Note: the list is in English or in the language of the destination country. Booking and contents lists shall be submitted to Samskip in Reykjavík before departure.
The booking and contents list must include:
- Precise address in Sweden along with phone number.
- Swedish ID number (If a Swedish ID number has not been applied for, a copy of a driver’s license or passport must be submitted).
A Swedish bill of entry must be filled in. The receiver of personal effects in Norway must sign the bill of entry. If for some reason the receiver cannot sign, then the responsible party for the personal effects is permitted to sign on behalf of the receiver.
The above-stated documents must be submitted to Samskip in Reykjavík prior to departure.
Insurance
Liability of the carrier during transport is limited. Samskip urges all parties to insure their personal effects. If the shipper requests insurance, it is possible to fill out an insurance request electronically, or on the booking and contents list.
Samskip offers assistance to customers when insuring personal effects with VÍS.
There are three rates:
- 1% of the stated value of personal effects, with a deductible of ISK 35,000
- 0.70% of the stated value of personal effects, with a deductible of ISK 65,000
- 0.50% of the stated value of personal effects, with a deductible of ISK 100,000
To receive a quote for transporting personal effects or an automobile, please fill out this quote request.
Personal effects and personal vehicles
It is not permitted to transport personal effects in whole or part in an personal vehicles. Note: personal vehicles and personal effects must be transported separately.
It is important to have the personal vehicles insured during transport.
Before departure, the following documents must be submitted to Samskip in Reykjavík:
- Copy of personal vehicles registration.
- Copy of international insurance card (the green card). It is important that the original card is in the possession of the person who receives the personal vehicles in the foreign harbor.
- Copy of passport or driver’s license.
Please note:
- Communication between the owner of an personal vehicles and the customs authorities in Sweden is always the responsibility of the owner.
- The personal vehicles must be cleared by Swedish customs authorities in Gothenburg.
Please familiarize yourself with customs clearance regulations for personal vehicles at the Swedish customs in Gothenburg. It is possible to make an appointment by phoning them at +463 31 64 4800, and they will inform you as to what documents must be presented.
The website for Swedish customs contains various information about relocating to Sweden.
When authorization from customs authorities has been received, and all payment arrangements have been made with Samskip, the owner of the personal effects/personal vehicles can receive clearance by contacting Samskip in Sweden.
Customs clearance in Sweden is never permitted unless a Swedish ID number or application for such is presented.
Payment options
Samskip in Iceland offers VISA or MasterCard monthly installment payments for up to 36 months. It is not possible to finalize such an installment plan except in Iceland.
