i) PREPARING FOR YOUR MOVE

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR IMPORTING HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO THAILAND

PASSPORT

All travelers are required to submit their original passport to Asian Tigers to enable th

eprocessing of the shipment for clearance.

VISA & WORK PERMIT

The consular office of your host country’s embassy is the best place to start when determining what types of documents, including visas, permits and registration requirement, you’ll need to relocate. Consulates can often provide information and advice on many other aspects of your move as well.

ii) PASSPORT

A valid passport and appropriate visa are required for all persons entering Thailand. If one enters the country without a visa, extensions of stay cannot be granted

Each member of a family should have his/her own passport; if a child is included on a parent’s passport, the parent cannot leave Thailand without the child. If only one parent leaves with children), written permission from the other parent is required.

Visas

Visas are issued according to the stated purpose of the visit. Non – immigrant visas are valid for 90 days for purposes other than tourism, and applicants must submit documentation showing the purposes of the stay. For stays longer than 90 days or for extensions, approval must be obtained in advance from the Thai Immigration Services.

Visas are issued by the nearest consulate, and only cash or money order is accepted as payment for the fee. Application may be made by mail or in person.

iii) WORK PERMITS

Work permits are issued by the Labor Department in Bangkok, normally for the duration of the visa. Work permits are usually obtained by the individual’s company. One cannot own or register a vehicle, receive a salary, or begin employment until the work permit is obtained.

USEFUL INFORMATION / CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Duty free approval for the shipment will be under these qualifications:

For all foreigners (except diplomats)

• Shipper should enter Thailand with a 90 days “class B” (business) non – immigrant visa.
• Shipper has one year work permit (without any condition) or one year visa which has been stamped by Thai Immigration in Thailand.
• Household goods must arrive within six months after the transferee’s first arrival with non – immigrant visa.
• Household goods must come from the country in which the transferee has been working before moving to Thailand.
• Must contain used items (not new).
• Thai Customs allows one of each kind of electrical appliances. Double items will be dutiable.
• Customs will allow duty free import to one sea freight and air freight only.

Documents required for clearing shipments :

• Original passport
• Original work permit
• Original bill of lading
• Packing list
• Authorized letter and customs entry from (prepared by Asian Tigers)
• If duty free is not possible, clearance can still take place with payment of duty / tax.
• Pet imports are able to be done as excess baggage or cargo – contact us for more specific help.

iv) PROHIBITED ARTICLES

• Firearms and ammunition
• Short – wave radios
• Pornographic literature
• Motor vehicles

For non-diplomatic automobiles and motorcycles the shipper must obtain approval from the Ministry of commerce prior to forwarding the vehicles from origin. Import permits are not normally granted to foreigners.

v) DUTIABLE ITEMS

• Wines & spirits require special import permit to be obtained before shipment. Subject to tax/duty approx. 182–343%

Vehicles(for non diplomatic automobiles & motorcycles the shipper must obtain approval from the Ministry of Commerce www.moc.go.th prior to forwarding the vehicle. Import Permits are not normally granted to foreigners). Subject to high duty & tax approx. 213%-308% cars & 98% motorcycles.

vi) PETS

An import Permit is required in advance of shipment. There is no quarantine in Thailand, provided the animal arrives with a valid Health Certificate issued from authorities at point of origin. Note that pets arriving separately to the owner as air cargo are subject to duty at 30% of CIF value.

CONSIGNMENT / NOTIFY INSTRUCTIONS