Bringing along some of the items you have at home may be more practical for you if you are moving to the Netherlands with a view to staying there for at least a year.  This will save you a bit of money if the house you will be buying or leasing in the Netherlands is not furnished.  Also, taking a few items from home can help ease the homesickness that you may feel in the next few months.   Shipping these items to your new home in the Netherlands should not be a problem if you are a citizen of an EU country.  All you need to do is to pack your belongings and have a mover take them to your Netherlands address.  However, if you are a citizen of a non-EU country, you need to file permits first.  Here are a few guidelines that will help secure approval for these permits.   1. Fill up the Single Administrative Document.  The document that you need to fill up so you can import your household goods or your vehicles to the Netherlands is called the Single Administrative Document.  You can get it from the customs authorities in a Dutch embassy or a consulate.  Submit this long before you leave for the Netherlands.   2. List the items you will be taking with you.  If you want to import your items tax-free, you need to submit a list of the items you will be taking with you as soon as possible.  Otherwise, you will have to pay a fee.  Also, these items must have been in your possession for at least six months before moving to the Netherlands.   3. Apply for the necessary documentation for your car.  If you are importing your car, make sure that you apply for registration when you get to the Netherlands or you will not be able to use your car at all.

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