Moving to Germany from Canada Now

Germany offers an invigorated multicultural society. A strong, safe and exciting place to live with something for everyone. Often not as politically correct as Canadians are used too, it has a very healthy respect for and enjoyment of differences. Rules and historic perspective are at the heart of German society. So just follow the rules and all will be the best it can be.

Canadians can visit for 90 days without prior arrangements. Arranging your visa ahead of time, Anmeldebestaetigung (local ID / registration) and the Wohngeberbescheinigung confirming your residence location, go a long way to happiness. You do have up to 12 months to receive possessions, that you have owned for at lowest 6 months, with the lowest in duty and tax costs. Storage, while you decide on what to move, is possible within that time period. Enough time to decide on which items will continue to bring you joy in your new home.

Items you choose to bring will, as usual for all international moves, need to be inventoried before shipment. Documentation showing purchase value and date of purchase, or Canadian registration of item or pet and personal medical records with dates are useful. We do help you with the customs declaration form you must sign and the customs registration.
If you are bringing any type of vehicles documentation of purchase, registration, licensing and insurance will be required. On arrival fees for demurrage (storage and handling delays including customs inspection) along with local inspection approval and local third party insurance are required to be paid before release.

Packing your possessions with an eye beyond just their movement between truck, train and sea is key. Customs inspection where unpacking and repacking are time consuming can add significant and often unexpected charges for storage and handling. Allowing for efficient removal and repack reduces that risk.

Bekins Worldwide has extensive experience focused only on international moving. You benefit from timely information and precise help when your possessions arrive as expected.

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