Moving to Argentina

International Moving to Argentina from Spain

At Mudanzas BCN, we offer a comprehensive service for container sea transport, which can be either exclusive or shared in groupage.

We provide moving services to Argentina: Buenos Aires, La Plata, Rosario, Córdoba, Mendoza.

If your city is not listed, please contact us…

We collect from the entire Peninsula and Islands (Balearic and Canary Islands).

For all our services, we offer customers the option to either receive the shipment at the port or contract the service for delivery to their home.

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Shipping Sea Container to Argentina

The container can be placed at the client’s address, depending on the type of street or the container’s dimensions. The containers are 20 or 40 feet long. We ship cars or personal vehicles that comply with Argentina’s export laws. Delivery at the destination depends on the type of service contracted.

International Groupage to Argentina

This involves combining shipments within a groupage container, separating them into special wooden containers or pallets. This type of shipment is used when the load is less than 20 cubic meters, and delivery at the destination depends on the type of service contracted.

Air Freight to Argentina

This service is recommended for sending belongings in suitcases or boxes urgently. The transit time is approximately 7 to 10 days. Delivery is door-to-door in all cases. This transfer requires customs procedures.

Available Services

• Free quote for your move to Argentina with price information.
• Packing of your goods and belongings. We pack any item you want to take with you on your move to Argentina.
• Furniture disassembly.
• We handle customs procedures for your belongings for your move to Argentina.
• Storage facilities at Origin and Destination.
• Customized cargo insurance (depending on the value of the items to be covered).
• Door-to-door service.
• Lift platform at Origin and Destination.

Useful Link

Procedures to request consular deregistration or residence certificate – returning to Argentina with a move.

Customs Procedures

1. Required Documentation
   • Passport: Valid and up-to-date.
   • National Identity Document (DNI): If you are Argentine or already have residency in Argentina.
   • Visa or residency: If you are not Argentine, you will need a valid residency visa or approved residency process.
   • International moving form: Upon arrival in Argentina, you must submit an international moving declaration listing all the goods you are importing.
   • Detailed list of goods: You must prepare a detailed list of all the goods you are bringing, with precise descriptions and estimated values, indicating if they are new or used.
   • Proof of change of residence: To prove you are permanently moving, you may need documents like a rental contract, property deed, or a certification of residence in Argentina.
2. Tax Exemption Conditions

Argentina allows the importation of personal belongings without paying taxes under certain conditions:

• You must have lived outside of Argentina for at least 2 years and not entered the country for more than 60 days in the last year.
• The goods must be for personal use and have been used (usually for at least 6 months before the move).
• Argentines returning and foreigners with permanent residency in Argentina are eligible for this exemption.

3. Restricted and Prohibited Items

There are restrictions on certain items that may require special permits or are prohibited:

• Firearms and ammunition: You need a special permit from the National Arms Registry (RENAR).
• Medications: Large quantities or controlled substances may require authorizations.
• Plants and food: Require phytosanitary certificates or may be prohibited.
• Vehicles: The importation of used vehicles is highly regulated. Returning Argentines and foreigners with permanent residency can import a used vehicle tax-free, but it must meet specific requirements, such as having been owned by the importer for at least one year.

4. Customs Procedure
   • Entry into the country: You must enter Argentina before your belongings arrive or within a maximum of 6 months after their arrival.
   • Customs clearance: Once your belongings arrive, they must be cleared through customs. This may take a few days or weeks, depending on the port of entry and the complexity of the shipment.
   • Customs inspection: The customs authorities may conduct a physical inspection of your goods to ensure everything is correctly declared.
5. International Moving Companies

It is recommended to hire an international moving company familiar with customs procedures in Argentina. They can assist with packing, shipping, documentation, and coordination with customs authorities.

6. Tax Payment

If you bring new goods or do not meet the conditions for tax exemption, you must pay the Import Duty on the declared value of the goods. Rates may vary depending on the type of product and its value.

7. Timelines and Deadlines
   • You can import your goods up to 6 months before or 6 months after your arrival in Argentina.
   • The clearance of your belongings may take longer if the goods need to be inspected or if inconsistencies are found in the declaration.

Returning to Argentina

The Argentine government offers many facilities for citizens who wish to return and move to Argentina without too many complications. With the return law, they are exempt from paying export taxes and are given many opportunities to return to live in Argentina. Professionals can demonstrate, with accredited documentation, the services they performed here in Spain and request authorization from their Consulate to move the necessary items for their professional activities.

On a personal level, household belongings and cars can be exported to Argentina