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Moving for studies or marriage? If you move your personal belongings to the Netherlands, you might qualify for an import tax exemption. Find out the requirements here.
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Moving to the Netherlands from abroad? You also need to sort tax matters with the Dutch Tax Authorities. Check the Immigration checklist for steps to take or look at the individuals overview page.
Frequently asked questions
What are personal belongings?
Personal belongings include everything that is intended for personal use by you or your household.
Goods meant for business use as a manufacturer, retailer, or service provider do not count as personal belongings.
Which items are not allowed into the Netherlands?
Not everything can be moved to the Netherlands. Restricted or prohibited items include excise goods, vehicles, pets, fake goods, protected species, animal products, weapons, drugs and cultural goods.