Tips for moving internationally
For the customs clearance
For the ones who want to move out of China and move into China, please note never do your move before you had all the documentation prepared.
1.Move back to home country from China
For the ones who want to move from Shanghai back to their hometown country, this is a simple case, you need provide following documents
Customs clearance in China:
Your passport (original)
Your residence permit (original, attached to your passport)
Your work permit (original)
Sign Export / Import Application form provide by your mover
Sign the original packing list, provided by your mover.
Normally your documents will be needed 2-3 work days, please consider it when you are making your leaving schedule.
Customs clearance in destination country:
You need provide following:
Thecustoms forms of destination provided by the mover
Yourpassport copy and work permit copy
Some countries (like India, Pakistan, and Russia and so on) also need your original documentation mentioned above. Some countries need the paper from the origin consulate to prove that you have lived there for a period of time, and the tax number of the destination country (For example Spain, Russia,Mexico, Brazil etc.)
The mover can help you do the customs clearance both of China and your home country. And they will help you to prepare for your move.
2.Move from China to another foreign country
If you are a foreigner, and move from China to another country (not your home country), you not only needs the documentation above, you also need the destination country's work permit and residence visa, some country even needthe tax number. If you regardless of this, and sending your personal effects,it definitely will cause customs storage fee and demurrage, and other extra charges .So please do check with your mover about the destination customs clearance info, they have the responsibility to tell you how to prepare your move including all the documentation needed.
3.Move into China from foreign country
Nowadays,if you are move into China, you need to get your Chinese work permit, Chinese residence visa prior, and then it will be a smooth transfer for your personaleffects. If not, at least you need to have a job which you have officially contracted with in China, and your company (employer) are willing to help you do some paper work in assisting the customs clearance of your personal effects in China if your work permit and residence visa are not ready, we can help you dothe customs clearance of China, and there will be extra cost.
Anyway you need to confirm with your mover prior then start sending your personal effects. The worst situation is you start sending your goods and alreadyarrived at the customs office of China, even without your contract of China, noone can help you, and the only way is waiting for yours documentation done.
Aboveall from the experience of my work, your opinion and story are warm welcomed. Anyquestions related to move please feel free to contact us and our company-Hermes International Moving Company.
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