Importing Personal Effects into Slovenia: Documents & Customs Rules

Source: FIDI Customs Guide · Updated 2024 · Download the Slovenia Import Guide (PDF)

Removal goods

• SLOVENIAN citizens:
• Passport copy.
• BL / AWB / CMR
• Inventory.
• Shipper's Slovenian Tax number.
• Registration of residence in Slovenia.
• A Statement issued by Slovenian Consulate, confirming that the shipper has lived outside EU more than 12 months. It must state dates of employment and termination.
• In case Slovenian Consulate is not available such Statement is accepted if issued by shipper's Employer abroad
• A letter signed by the shipper that he will live in Slovenia, all the goods are in his possession or used more than six months and that he did not import other households or personal effects in last 12 months.
• EU citizens:
• Passport.
• BL / AWB / CMR
• Inventory.
• Registration of residence in Slovenia.
• A Statement issued by shipper's Employer abroad confirming that the shipper has
• lived outside EU more than 12 months. It must state dates of employment and termination.
• A letter signed by the shipper that he will live in Slovenia, all the goods are in his possession or used more than six months and that he did not import other households or personal effects in last 12 months.
• NON-EU citizens:
• Passport.
• BL / AWB / CMR
• Inventory.
• Slovenian ID
• Statement from Slovenian employer confirming that the shipper will be employed with them.
• Registration of residence in Slovenia.
• A letter signed by the shipper that he will live in Slovenia, all the goods are in his possession or used more than six months and that he did not import other households or personal effects in the last 12 months.
• STUDENTS:
• Letter from University confirming student's status.

• Tax-free import is only possible within 12 months after arriving / returning to Slovenia (EU).
• All the goods intended for import must be declared to customs upon first import customs clearance.
• Goods must not be sold, hired, lent or otherwise disposed within 12 months after importation.

• In case the letter from a third party confirming that shipper has lived outside EU is not available, other documents not specified but clearly proving living outside EU are acceptable.
• Sometimes Customs may require also other documents like rental contract, copy of employment contract and others.
• If shipper cannot present all requested documents contact your FIDI agent (for possibilities to release the goods from Customs).

Diplomatic Moves

• Inventory.
• BL / AWB / CMR
• Diplomatic ID.
• Duty and Tax Exemption Certificate issued by Slovenian Ministry of Finance.

• Import of alcohol and tobacco products is allowed for diplomats but limited to three months (quarterly) quota agreed by Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the respective Embassy.

• Copy of Passport is acceptable in case Diplomatic ID is not yet available
• If shipper cannot present complete import documents contact your FIDI agent (for possibilities to release the goods from Customs).

Cars, motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, boats

• Same documents as for import of households plus:
• Purchase invoice.
• Car's documents from country of purchase or export.

• Tax on Motor Vehicles (DMV) is applicable. Varies from 0.5 – 41% (cars), 1,5-10% (motorcycles) of Eurotax value depending on type of fuel, engine power, and CO2 emissions. DMV is partly refundable upon export.

• Clearance is separate from removal goods.
• After clearance, technical examination is required to obtain Certificate of Homologation (Potrdilo o skladnosti) needed for registration.

Unaccompanied air baggage

• Passport copy.
• Inventory with value.
• AWB

• Only for shipments arriving by air (NOT road) containing only clothes and small amounts of other items for personal use.
• In case technical/electronic/kitchen items are included we need same documents as for import of HHE.

Wedding Trousseaux

• Passport.
• BL / AWB / CMR
• Inventory.
• Certificate of marriage.
• Registration of residence in Slovenia.

• Alcohol, tobacco, foodstuff cannot be imported as part of households.

Inheritance

• Death Certificate.
• Copy of the will or Statement from the Court.
• Beneficiary's ID and tax number.

• Alcohol, tobacco, foodstuff cannot be imported as part of households.

Antiques, artworks

• Import permit issued by Cultural Ministry.

New items

• Purchase invoice.

• Subject to customs duty and VAT. Current VAT is 22%.

Alcohol, tobacco, foodstuff

• List of beverages with description.

• Customs duty, VAT and excise duty are applicable for import of alcoholic beverages and tobacco.
• Import of wine is limited to 100 litres.
• Small amounts of foodstuffs can be imported as part of removal goods.

• Alcohol and tobacco cannot be imported as part of removal goods.
• Small amounts of foodstuff for personal use can be imported as part of removal goods.

Arms and ammunition

• Import permit is necessary.
• Gun and hunting licence.

• Must be declared separately, special inspection is required.

Drugs

• Import prohibited.

Solid wood packing material

• According to EU regulations all imported solid wood packaging must carry the ISPM15 mark indicating that all the timber has received appropriate treatment.

Exporting Personal Effects from Slovenia: Documents & Customs Rules

Source: FIDI Customs Guide · Updated 2024 · Download the Slovenia Export Guide (PDF)

Household goods

• Inventory
• Passport
• BL/AWB/CMR

Cars, motorcycles, scooters, boats

• Vehicles documents
• Deregistration

New items

• Purchase invoice

Antiques, artworks

• Export permit issued by Cultural Ministry

Slovenia Moving Guide: Documents, Duties & Shipping Notes

Source: IAM Country Guide · Updated 2026-09-05 · Download the Slovenia Country Guide (PDF)

Documents

Documents required for importing used household goods, personal effects, and related shipments.

• Passport or EU national ID
• Slovenian tax number (*davčna številka*) -- must be obtained on arrival from FURS
• Residence registration in Slovenia (*prijava stalnega ali začasnega bivališča*)
• Inventory in Slovenian or English
• Signed statement from the owner confirming: Slovenian residence; that goods have been in the owner's possession and use for more than 6 months; that the owner has not previously imported goods under duty/tax exemption; and (for those returning from outside the EU) that the owner lived outside the EU for more than 12 months -- supported by a letter from a previous employer or a statement from the local Slovenian embassy

• Passport
• Slovenian ID (issued on establishing residence)
• Slovenian tax number
• Residence registration in Slovenia
• Inventory in Slovenian or English
• Employment letter from a Slovenian employer
• All documentation applicable to EU citizens above (the same conditions apply, except proof of 12 months outside the EU is not required)

• Diplomatic identification
• Statement issued by the owner's embassy stating the nature, purpose, and value of the goods
• Tax and duty exemption certificate issued by the Slovenian Ministry of Finance

Specific Information

Slovenia applies the EU Transfer of Residence (ToR) relief framework. Slovenian citizens, other EU citizens, and non-EU citizens who have lived outside the EU for more than 12 months and are relocating to Slovenia may import used household goods and personal effects -- including a car, motorbike, boat, camp trailer, airplane, pets, and horse -- free of import customs duties and VAT, provided that taxes were paid upon purchase of the goods in the country of origin.

Key conditions for duty- and VAT-free import:

• Goods must have been in the owner's possession and personal use for more than 6 months before import.
• The owner must not have previously used a duty/tax exemption for an earlier import.
• Goods must be imported within 12 months of the date of residence registration in Slovenia.
• There is no limit on the total value of goods that may be imported under this relief.
• Goods may not be disposed of for 12 months after import (the period stated by the customs office).

All goods intended for import must be declared at the time of first import. A Slovenian tax number must be obtained on or before arrival -- this is a prerequisite for the customs declaration process. The destination agent can assist but the client must be registered with FURS.

The signed statement from the owner is a key document; it must explicitly confirm all conditions and must be personally signed. It cannot be prepared generically -- the destination agent should provide the exact required language.

All solid wood packing materials must comply with ISPM 15 phytosanitary treatment standards.

Prohibited & Restricted Items

The following items are prohibited from import into Slovenia:

• Illegal drugs and narcotics (medicines for personal use with a valid medical prescription are permitted in reasonable quantities -- a medical certificate must be presented)
• Weapons and firearms without authorization [PERMIT REQUIRED]
• Counterfeit goods
• Endangered species and their products as listed under CITES -- ivory, tortoise shells, coral, reptile skins, etc. [CITES]
• Pornographic material involving minors
• Goods subject to EU sanctions

Intra-EU travel (no customs limits -- goods for personal use):

There are no legal quantity limits on goods moved within the EU for personal use, provided duty and tax have been paid in the EU country of purchase. The same EU indicative quantities apply as in other member states (see Restricted Items section under Slovakia guide for reference quantities).

Arrivals from outside the EU (duty-free allowances for accompanied baggage):

By air or sea: personal goods of non-commercial nature up to EUR 430. By road or rail: up to EUR 300. Tobacco and alcohol: standard EU allowances (200 cigarettes / 50 cigars / 250 g tobacco; 1 L spirits over 22% or 2 L wine/lower-strength spirits; 4 L still wine; 16 L beer) for persons 17 and over.

Currency: Amounts of EUR 10,000 or more entering or leaving the EU must be declared at customs.

New items: New household goods from outside the EU are subject to customs duties under the EU Common External Tariff and VAT at 22%. A purchase invoice is required.

Antiques, artwork, carpets, paintings: An import permit issued by the Slovenian Ministry of Culture is required. An export certificate from the Slovenian Ministry of Culture is required when re-exporting such items.

Wedding trousseaux: Documents required: passport, detailed inventory, marriage certificate, and residence registration.

Inheritances: Documents required: death certificate, copy of will or court statement, and the beneficiary's Slovenian tax ID number.

Arms and ammunition: Require an import permit and a valid firearms/hunting license. Must be declared separately and are subject to special customs inspection. All arms must be listed on the inventory. Only firearms for which the owner holds a valid license may be imported. [PERMIT REQUIRED]

Beverages (alcohol): Detailed inventory of beverages must be included. Duties and taxes apply. Alcohol, tobacco, and food items cannot be imported as part of a household goods shipment -- they must be shipped or declared separately.

Plants and plant products: A phytosanitary certificate is required for imports of plants from outside the EU. Phytosanitary inspection is conducted before customs clearance.

Consignment Instructions

Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air, sea, and road shipments.

Slovenia is a small Central European country with access to the Adriatic Sea at the Port of Koper (one of the most important cargo ports in Central and Eastern Europe). Most household goods shipments arrive via Koper or by road through neighboring countries. Ljubljana's airport (LJU -- Jože Pučnik Airport) handles air freight.

The Slovenian tax number must be obtained before customs clearance can proceed. The destination agent should coordinate this with the client as early as possible. Without the tax number, the shipment cannot be cleared.

The signed owner's statement is a critical document -- the destination agent should provide the exact text required by Slovenian customs. This must be personally signed and should not be delegated.

Goods must be imported within 12 months of the date of residence registration -- this is a longer window than many EU member states (which apply a 6-month window). However, all goods must be declared at the time of first import; multiple partial shipments cannot be cleared incrementally under separate declarations.

Alcohol, tobacco, and food items must not be included in household goods shipments. They should be carried as accompanied baggage or shipped separately with appropriate duty and tax declarations.