Shipping Luggage to Spain from the United States

When sending items from the USA to Spain, you’ll need to provide some extra documentation alongside the customs form provided by My Baggage.

This includes:

• A copy of the recipient's passport image page.
• If applicable, a flight ticket showing travel from the same country as the shipment.
• If applicable, Spanish citizens may need to provide a copy of their DNI Card (Documento Nacional de Identidad / National Identity Document). Non-Spanish citizens might need to present their NIE Card (Número de Identidad de Extranjero / Foreigner Identity Number) or visa.

Requirements vary based on your situation, and here’s a breakdown:

• Holiday/Temporary Stay in Spain: For those visiting temporarily, Spanish citizens need their DNI card. Non-citizens require a passport along with inbound and outbound flight tickets. If staying longer than three months, an NIE must be obtained from the local Tax Office or Police Station in Spain.
• Studying in Spain: Students must provide their passport, DNI or NIE card, flight ticket to Spain, and a letter of enrollment from their educational institution.
• Returning Resident: Returning Spanish citizens should present their DNI card, passport, and flight ticket to Spain. Non-citizens living in Spain must provide their NIE card or visa, passport, and flight ticket.
• Working in Spain: If moving to Spain for work, you’ll need your NIE number, flight ticket, proof of registration (Certificado de Empadronamiento), and your Spanish address.
• Relocating to Spain: Those relocating should provide their NIE number, inbound flight details, proof of registration (Certificado de Empadronamiento), and their address in Spain. Spanish citizens returning after being abroad for over a year may require a Baja Consular.

To prevent potential issues, it's best that all documentation required by customs is in the name of the recipient, who should be the owner of the shipment. If any documents are in the sender’s name and differ from the recipient’s name, customs may reject the shipment.

When shipping personal effects, ensure the names of both the sender and recipient match those of the shipment's owner.

Please note: Spanish customs may request additional documentation if necessary.

All shipments from the USA to Spain will incur a customs processing fee of approximately €50, which can be paid online or by phone through our courier partner. Additional customs fees may be applied based on various factors, including the accuracy of the information provided on your customs forms.

Here’s a summary of Spanish Customs Fees & Duties:

• Weight: Shipments over 35 KG will be subject to duties and taxes, determined by Spanish customs authorities.
• Declared Value: Shipments valued over €150, or those containing non-standard personal items, will incur duties, regardless of the shipment’s weight.
• Duty-Free Allowance: Shipments up to 35 KG for temporary stays (like holidays) can be cleared duty-free. Shipments exceeding 35 KG or those not eligible for duty-free entry will face additional duties and taxes.
• Gifts: Gifts sent to Spain are duty-free up to a value of €45. If the declared value of a gift exceeds this amount, duties and taxes may apply to the entire value.

Spanish customs may also impose additional fees if your shipment requires storage while waiting for duty payment or extra documentation. Our courier partner will coordinate with Spanish customs to expedite the clearance process and deliver your shipment as quickly as possible.