Moving To Austria –
What You Need To Know

Since 1969, OSS World Wide Movers has provided complete global door-to-door moving services to Austria. That’s over 50 years of specialist international moving, and over 200,000 moves.

Important Information To Consider When Moving To Austria (Shared Container)

Our shared containers into Europe are shipped via The Netherlands or Belgium. Meaning a less complicated clearance on arrival.

For consignments that are part of the European Union/Schengen zone the below documents are required: 

  • Copy of the passport;
  • Copy of the packing list;
  • Delivery Access Form.

Expected time path for handling and delivery of shared container shipments to Europe;

  • Releasing container from shipping line and transport to our warehouse: 2 – 3 days.
  • Deconsolidation of container at our warehouse: 2 – 4 days.
  • Import clearance if we have received your import paperwork on time: 3 – 5 days
  • Once cleared time frame of delivery to your residence is 2 to 4 weeks for normal EU destinations.
  • Outlying and long-distance destinations might take somewhat longer.

Important Information To Consider When Moving To Austria

  • Valid Residence Registration Form (Primary Residence)
  • Official proof that the customer has resided outside of Austria for not less than 12 months (proof needs to be in the form of proof of previous residence or employment)
  • Austrian Customs Form (Original Only)
  • Power of Attorney (Original Only)
  • Passport Copy

Customs Clearance: To process your consignment through Customs the following documents will be required:

  • a copy of the inventory (prepared by OSS at the time of packing)
  • a copy of the picture page of your passport (& visa if not EU Passport)
  • a copy of proof of residence in Australia for at least 12 months before shipping (utilities bill etc with your name and address on them).

Once you arrive in Europe you will also be asked for:

  • a copy of registration at the local town hall in the EU
  • a copy of the EU work contract (if applicable)
  • a copy of the lease- or purchase contract for a new residence in the EU

These documents are required to achieve duty free entry for your shipment. The requirements are outlined in the FIDI guide attached. Whilst you are not required to provide this documentation to us at this time, please ensure you read and fully understand these requirements. If you do require further clarification or foresee any difficulties in obtaining the required documentation, please let me know and I will arrange for our destination partner to contact you directly to discuss.

There may also be additional documentation that you will be required to provide at the destination to achieve duty-free entry for your shipment. Whilst you are not required to provide this documentation to us at this time, please ensure you read and fully understand the requirements. If you do require further clarification or foresee any difficulties in obtaining the required documentation, please let me know and I will arrange for our destination partner to contact you directly to discuss.