Monaco
Monaco Customs Information – Hercules Worldwide
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Those taking up permanent residence in Monaco require the following:
- Certificate of change of residence (Attestation de Non-Cession)- must state you have lived abroad for a minimum of a year, have owned items for longer than 3 months, and that goods will not be sold for at least 12 months from importation.
- Detailed inventory indicating value, signed and dated (2 copies)
- Those establishing secondary residence require the following:
- 3 copies of authorization certificate from the Regional Customs Directorate
- 3 copies of detailed and valued inventory
- Proof of ownership or of renting a residence
- Proof of residence abroad
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Household goods and personal effects are duty-free for those taking up permanent residence provided the following are true:
- You have lived abroad for a minimum of 1 year
- Items have been used and owned for at least 3 months prior to shipment
- Household goods and personal effects are duty-free for those establishing secondary residence provided the following are true:
- You have used imported goods for a minimum of 3 months in an EC country (6 months in a non-EC country)
- If you own or rent the secondary residence for at least 12 months, if primary residence is in another EC country (24 months if in a non-EC country)
- You do not sell or trade imported items for 1 year after importation from a EC country (2 years from a non-EC country)
- If expecting a second shipment, this must be stated at time of first importation
RESTRICTED ITEMS/DUTIABLE
- Tobacco products
- Alcohol
- Foodstuffs
- Semi-finished products and raw materials
- Medicine – must have authorization from the Ministry of Health to import
- Ammunition and firearms – requires import permit from the Directorate General of Customs
- May require a license for antiques
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Live plants
- Drugs and narcotics
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Can import vehicles duty free if:
- You are moving primary residence to Monaco
- Have been abroad for over 1 year
- Have owned vehicle for at least 6 months
- MUST LIST VEHICLE ON INVENTORY- provide year, make, model chassis, engine and registration numbers
- Acceptable to ship vehicle with household goods, but must be near doors
- The following documents are required:
- Registration
- Attestation from French Consulate at origin
- Purchase invoice
PETS
- Cats, dogs and bird require a health certificate from veterinarian
**NOTE- all customs regulations and procedures are subject to change at any time. The above customs information is provided as a brief summary of Monaco customs regulations and applies only to household goods shipments, and is for your general guidance. Hercules Worldwide is not liable for any damage, delays, duties, costs, taxes or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance, omissions or errors. Always check full requirements and restrictions with the local embassy or consulate. **
