Documents you’ll need to move to Czechia:

The times of easy removals from the United Kingdom to the Czech Republic, with no paperwork to think about, are now gone. Not to worry though: we’re here to guide you through all of the Brexit bureaucracy which moving abroad involves! Personal removals between third countries and the European Union happen under Transfer of Residence status; most of the required paperwork serves the purpose of persuading the customs officer that you qualify for that status. Failing that, there is a risk of paying the import VAT at the rate of 21% of the total value of imported goods.

We will need the following documents in order to collect your goods:

• A copy of ID card or Passport.
• A certificate from the local council in the Czech Republic to certify residency. Alternatively, suppose the EU customs agent agrees, it might be enough for you to supply a document confirming that you are an EU resident or intend to become one, for example:
  • If you live with your family in the EU, please ask them to complete and sign this template and provide a copy of their personal ID and a utility bill with the address
  • Or if you are employed in the EU, please provide your EU employment contract.
  • Or if you have living arrangements in the EU, please provide a utility bill with your name and address on it or your tenancy agreement, or the property ownership deed.
• A detailed, signed packing list with the value, size and weight of each listed item. Please fill in all fields provided in VanOne Insurance Form.
• A UK certificate of residence or other evidence that you’ve lived in the UK at least for the last 12 months (e.g. 12 months of council tax bills or bank statements showing address).
• A self-certificate (please use this template) to inform the customs authorities that you’ve used the household objects at your usual residence in the UK for more than six months and that you won’t sell, rent or pledge them after receiving them in your new place and that you aim to remain an EU resident for at least one year.
• A signed authorization for the customs clearance agent to act as your direct representative. A blank form will be supplied to you by VanOne after you confirm your booking.

You must print and sign all the documents and have them ready for the driver in a large envelope. Please also supply completed documents electronically via the customer portal for verification.

The above documents have to be prepared and handed over before your removal can commence. We will also need a CMR or cargo movement form – but this one the driver will hand to you to fill in on the day of your move.

If you want to speed up the process or find out more you might want to contact your local customs office in the Czech Republic.

You can also visit this government resource for more information about bringing personal effects to Czechia (or the Dutch Government website for information in the English language).