Moving to Germany

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Tarrif sheet

The following forms have to be filled out when moving to Germany. The forms should be handed in at the Eimskip office with the personal effects.

Form Sample
Shipping instructions
Custom decleration
List of contents**

** The list of contents is filled out when packing the personal effects. It is important to label all boxes with the shipper’s name, address, telephone number (label sample). We advise you to go over the list of contents before packing and use it when labelling. Check out the list of contents sample to make this process easier.

When transporting a car with personal effects
Form Sample
Receipt
Car insurance

A receipt must be handed in at the Eimskip office at the same time as the car, in addition to confirmation regarding freight insurance before departure, that is if the shipper wishes to insure the car.
When shipping a car it is important to have the following documents with you when arriving at the customs authorities abroad (please note it is very important not to leave the original documents in the car).

  • Vehicle registration
  • International insurance certificate (green card) – available at your insurance agency.
    Two copies must be made of the registration certificate. Place one copy in the vehicle and leave one copy with Eimskip.

    Insurance
    The shipper can state on the list of contents whether he/she wants to insure the shipment. Eimskip encourages customers to insure their shipments, as they are often very valuable and the carrier’s liability is limited by law. Eimskip handles the sale of insurance from the insurance company TM.
    About transport insurance
    Insurance terms

    Delivery
    In Reykjavik personal effects should be delivered to Eimskip’s warehouse export in Sundahöfn harbour (gate 2), no later than noon the day before departure. Warehouse export is open from 8:00-16:00 weekdays. At other locations personal effects should be delivered to Eimskip’s offices around Iceland.

    Sailing schedule to Germany

    When arriving in Germany

    1. The shipper must register residency at the city or town hall (Einwohnermeldeamt) before picking up the shipment. There the shipper receives confirmation (Meldebestätigung) that he/she is a registered resident. The shipper must show confirmation of a) school registration and financial independence or b) confirmation from employer and lease contract.

    2. The shipper will receive notification at the address abroad when the personal effects are ready for delivery. The shipper can also contact Eimskip’s offices.
    3. Customs clearance into Germany / documents needed:
    • Certified copy of the "Meldebestätigung" or the original
    • Certified copy of the passport or the original
    • The list of contents
    • The Custom decleration

    Offices and contacts: Location:
    - Hamborg - Driving directions

    Web sites offering further information regarding shipping to Germany:
    Zoll
    Das Dienstleistungsportal des Bundes

    Other practical information
    Other documents that immigrants need to fill out at the Immigration office (Ausländerbehörde) when moving to Germany.
    Hamburg
    München
    Berlin
    Mannheim
    Bonn

    Immigrants must go to one of the district health insurance offices and purchase medical insurance. Icelandic students can apply for an exemption but only by providing a certificate from The State Social Security Institute, Iceland


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