Germany
Relocating to Germany
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 - Forms
Booking and contents list 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.
A bill of entry must be filled in that must also be submitted to Samskip prior to departure, along with the following documents:
- Copy of Icelandic passport.
- Copy of domicile rental agreement.
- Confirmation from employer regarding employment/confirmation of school enrollment from a school.
The following must be kept in mind when moving to Germany:
A residence permit must be applied for before finalizing transport to Germany.
Applications for residence permits are made at town hall in the destination town, and the following documents must be included:
- Passport.
- Domicile rental agreement or hotel registration.
- Confirmation from a place of work or school regarding employment or school enrollment.
The following documents must be submitted to the customs authorities in Germany:
- Residence permit in Germany (if it is not ready, then a special confirmation must be obtained from the respective town hall stating that the residence permit is being processed).
- Passport (customs authority makes a photocopy).
- Confirmation of domicile/rental agreement.
- Confirmation from a place of work or school regarding employment or school enrollment.
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 automobiles
It is not permitted to transport personal effects in whole or part in an automobile. Note: automobiles and personal effects must be transported separately.
It is important to have the automobile insured during transport.
Before departure, the following documents must be submitted to Samskip in Reykjavík:
- Copy of the automobile’s registration.
- Copy of an international insurance card (green card). It is important that the original card is in the possession of the person who receives the automobile in the foreign harbor.
- Copy of passport or driver’s license.
- The automobile owner is required to register the vehicle at the place of destination.
Note: automobile owners may be required to pay customs duties and other fees on their cars.
These documents must be submitted to the customs authorities’ office in the respective place, and customs clearance takes at least 24 hours. Customs clearance for personal effects and automobiles is always the responsibility of the owner.
When authorization from customs authorities has been received, and all payment arrangements have been made with Samskip, the owner of the personal effects/automobile can receive clearance in person or have them delivered by contacting Samskip in Germany.
Note: delays can occur during customs clearance in Germany if a residence permit has not been applied for prior to transport.
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.
A website that provides further information about relocating to Germany:
Customs authorities in Germany
