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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Le groupage: Expédiez au Moyen Orient et en Afrique en toute confiance, avec Export Dépôt. Export Dépôt offre le service de groupage vers le Moyen Orient et l’Afrique, pour l’envoi de véhicules. L’idée de base du groupage est relativement simple; Nous organisons l’envoi de véhicules de différents expéditeurs vers une même destination finale. Le groupage [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4><b>Le groupage</b>: Expédiez au Moyen Orient et en Afrique en toute confiance, avec Export Dépôt.</h4>
<p>Export Dépôt offre le service de groupage vers le Moyen Orient et l’Afrique, pour l’envoi de véhicules. L’idée de base du groupage est relativement simple; Nous organisons l’envoi de véhicules de différents expéditeurs vers une même destination finale. Le groupage (ou consolidation) est un service abordable en ce qui a trait au transport maritime de véhicules.</p>
<p>Nous nous chargeons de produire la documentation nécessaire pour l’exportation. Un responsable à destination sera en charge, avec un agent, de procéder au dédouanement des véhicules. Du port de Montréal jusqu’à destination, nous serons en mesure de vous fournir un suivi à jour du conteneur.</p>
<p>Nous organisons le groupage à partir du Canada (Montréal/Toronto) vers les ports d’Abidjan, Tema, Cotonou Benin, Douala Cameroun, Guinée  sur une fréquence moyenne d’un envoi par mois sauf indication contraire. Nous desservons aussi la côte d’Ivoire, le Mali et Burkina Faso. En ce qui concerne le Moyen Orient, nous offrons le service de consolidation vers les ports d’Aqaba, Jebel Ali et Beirut.</p>
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<td><b>envoie de voiture par groupage vers  l’Afrique et le Moyen Orient </b></td>
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<p>Pour mieux vous servir, nous avons des entrepôts localisés dans les villes suivantes :</p>
<p><strong>-Toronto</strong></p>
<p><strong>-Brampton</strong></p>
<p><strong>-Mississauga</strong></p>
<p><strong>-Montréal</strong></p>
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<li>Transit rapide</li>
<li>Taux compétitifs</li>
<li>Fiable</li>
<li>Départs cédulés</li>
<li>Palettisation, création de caisses</li>
<li>Dédouanement</li>
<li>Suivi de votre envoi</li>
<li>Assurance</li>
<li>Documentation d’exportation</li>
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<td>Contactez-nous pour obtenir une évaluation gratuite pour votre prochain envoi de véhicule grâce à notre service de consolidation; par téléphone au 514-421-1655 ou par courriel au <a href="mailto:info@exportdepot.ca">info@exportdepot.ca</a></td>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS Firearms, ammunition, drugs, alcoholic beverages, foodstuff. CUSTOMS REGULATIONS  From Canada: The Portuguese consulate general’s requirements: (438 University Avenue, Toronto Ontario – (416) 217-0966) If you wish to cancel your Canadian residency and return to Portugal permanently, you can aply for Portuguese Customs tax exemptions on your own car, motorcycle or boat, [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Firearms, ammunition, drugs, alcoholic beverages, foodstuff.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>CUSTOMS REGULATIONS </strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>From Canada:</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Portuguese consulate general’s requirements: (438 University Avenue, Toronto Ontario – (416) 217-0966)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you wish to cancel your Canadian residency and return to Portugal permanently, you can aply for Portuguese Customs tax exemptions on your own car, motorcycle or boat, by presenting at this Consulate:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; Your Income Tax of last 2 years</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; Yorr vehicle booklet</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; your Canadian driving/sailing/motoring license</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; Documentation proving you owned the vehicle/boat for at least the last 6 months prior to the shipping date.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; Vehicle serch (Confirmation letter) which you can obtain at: <a href="http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/issoff.htm">http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/issoff.htm</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; Statement of the intended date of your return, permanently, to Portugal.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; Address and Phone number in Portugal where you can be personally contacted by the Portuguese Customs.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; Shipment of personal effects.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you wish to cancel your residency in Canada and permanently return to Portugal, you can apply for a Portuguese Customs tax exemption on your personal belongings. For this you are required to present to the Consulate:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211;          Portuguese passport (if you are married please add also your wife´s or husband´s passport)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211;          Luggage list: item listing all the articles and specifying quantities. (Only used household articles are allowed. Electrical items must be used and furthermore, identified according to the brand, model and serial number.)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211;          Declaration with your complete identification, mentioning the date you became a landed immigrant in Canada, date of your intended definitive return, as well as your complete address and phone number in Portugal where you can be personally contacted by the Portuguese Customs.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>            General</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">1- Certificate of Residence</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Residence certificate” issued by the nearest Portuguese consulate confirming that he has resided in the country of origin at least during the last twelve months, prior to client’s departure to Portugal.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It is understood to be the normal residence of a person where same lives for a period of at least 185 days of a civil year, in consequence of his or her professional life or, in a case of a non professional life, in consequence of the bond between the person and the place where he or she lives.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For the purposes of the automobile tax exemption (in the case of importing an automobile to Portugal), it is by law required that a person lives and works abroad for at least 24 consecutive months.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">2- Baggage Certificate (“<em>Certificado de bagagem</em>“)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">All Portuguese citizens who work and reside outside of the European Community for at least the period of one year, when returning to Portugal in a definitive basis, are entitled to import their household effects with exemptions on import duties and Iva (V.A.T) exemptions.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Household effects are interpreted as household goods belonging to the person and his or her family, such as:</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>household furniture and household belongings;</li>



<li>bicycles and motorbikes (up to 50 cc), trailers, camping caravans, leisure boats and tourism airplanes that do not translate into, either by its nature or by its quantity, any relationship to commercial use;</li>



<li>domestic animals and saddle animals;</li>



<li>all mechanic portable instruments that are of personal or professional use by its owner;</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Rules to be observed:</strong> items are not to have benefited from any exemption when purchased and have to be owned for at least a period of six months prior to importation in to Portugal.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Documents to be presented:</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Proof of residence (when started and when canceled);</li>



<li>Proof that household effects are of personal use and ownership for at least six months;</li>



<li>List of all household effects to be imported.</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">3- Certificate for the Importation of an Automobile.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">All citizens, of Portuguese nationality, holders of a driver’s license, that can prove their status as productive immigrants for at least a period of 24 consecutive months, and that declare their intent to return to Portugal on a definitive basis, may benefit from the IA exemption (automobile tax ) on the importation of their automobiles, provided such automobiles have been of their personal use for at least a period of six months.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Rules to be observed: </strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Citizen to be at least 18 yrs old, of Portuguese nationality and to hold a driver’s license;</li>



<li>To have worked and resided outside the European Community for at least a period of 24 consecutive months;</li>



<li>To own vehicle for a period of at least six months prior to importation;</li>



<li>Citizen has to cancel his/her residence from present country of residence.</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Documents to be presented:</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Driver’s license and vehicle registration;</li>



<li>Proof of residence at said country;</li>



<li>Proof of status of immigrant work for a period of at least 24 consecutive months.</li>



<li>“<em>Certificado de bagagem</em>“</li>



<li>Photocopy of passport (original may be required).</li>



<li>EEC declaration supplied by RETTENMAYER.</li>



<li>Declaration supplied by RETTENMAYER where date of arrival and other details are stated.</li>



<li>Domicile certificate (<em>atestado de residência</em>) to be obtained by the client and issued by the<br /><em>Junta de Freguesia</em> in which client’s residence in Portugal is situated confirming the address and<br />mentioning the date since when the client has resided there.</li>



<li>Proof of application for residence permit no matter client’s nationality (Portuguese are the only exception).</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>SHIPMENTS FOR FOREIGN DIPLOMATS</strong><strong><br /></strong>Diplomatic franchise should be obtained by the local Embassy.<!--:--><!--:fr--></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Moving to Portugal</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Firearms, ammunition, drugs, alcoholic beverages, foodstuff.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>CUSTOMS REGULATIONS </strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>From Canada:</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Portuguese consulate general’s requirements: (438 University Avenue, Toronto Ontario – (416) 217-0966)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you wish to cancel your Canadian residency and return to Portugal permanently, you can aply for Portuguese Customs tax exemptions on your own car, motorcycle or boat, by presenting at this Consulate:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; Your Income Tax of last 2 years</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; Yorr vehicle booklet</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; your Canadian driving/sailing/motoring license</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; Documentation proving you owned the vehicle/boat for at least the last 6 months prior to the shipping date.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; Vehicle serch (Confirmation letter) which you can obtain at: <a href="http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/issoff.htm">http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/issoff.htm</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; Statement of the intended date of your return, permanently, to Portugal.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; Address and Phone number in Portugal where you can be personally contacted by the Portuguese Customs.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; Shipment of personal effects.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you wish to cancel your residency in Canada and permanently return to Portugal, you can apply for a Portuguese Customs tax exemption on your personal belongings. For this you are required to present to the Consulate:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211;          Portuguese passport (if you are married please add also your wife´s or husband´s passport)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211;          Luggage list: item listing all the articles and specifying quantities. (Only used household articles are allowed. Electrical items must be used and furthermore, identified according to the brand, model and serial number.)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211;          Declaration with your complete identification, mentioning the date you became a landed immigrant in Canada, date of your intended definitive return, as well as your complete address and phone number in Portugal where you can be personally contacted by the Portuguese Customs.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>            General</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">1- Certificate of Residence</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Residence certificate” issued by the nearest Portuguese consulate confirming that he has resided in the country of origin at least during the last twelve months, prior to client’s departure to Portugal.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It is understood to be the normal residence of a person where same lives for a period of at least 185 days of a civil year, in consequence of his or her professional life or, in a case of a non professional life, in consequence of the bond between the person and the place where he or she lives.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For the purposes of the automobile tax exemption (in the case of importing an automobile to Portugal), it is by law required that a person lives and works abroad for at least 24 consecutive months.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">2- Baggage Certificate (“<em>Certificado de bagagem</em>“)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">All Portuguese citizens who work and reside outside of the European Community for at least the period of one year, when returning to Portugal in a definitive basis, are entitled to import their household effects with exemptions on import duties and Iva (V.A.T) exemptions.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Household effects are interpreted as household goods belonging to the person and his or her family, such as:</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>household furniture and household belongings;</li>



<li>bicycles and motorbikes (up to 50 cc), trailers, camping caravans, leisure boats and tourism airplanes that do not translate into, either by its nature or by its quantity, any relationship to commercial use;</li>



<li>domestic animals and saddle animals;</li>



<li>all mechanic portable instruments that are of personal or professional use by its owner;</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Rules to be observed:</strong> items are not to have benefited from any exemption when purchased and have to be owned for at least a period of six months prior to importation in to Portugal.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Documents to be presented:</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Proof of residence (when started and when canceled);</li>



<li>Proof that household effects are of personal use and ownership for at least six months;</li>



<li>List of all household effects to be imported.</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">3- Certificate for the Importation of an Automobile.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">All citizens, of Portuguese nationality, holders of a driver’s license, that can prove their status as productive immigrants for at least a period of 24 consecutive months, and that declare their intent to return to Portugal on a definitive basis, may benefit from the IA exemption (automobile tax ) on the importation of their automobiles, provided such automobiles have been of their personal use for at least a period of six months.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Rules to be observed: </strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Citizen to be at least 18 yrs old, of Portuguese nationality and to hold a driver’s license;</li>



<li>To have worked and resided outside the European Community for at least a period of 24 consecutive months;</li>



<li>To own vehicle for a period of at least six months prior to importation;</li>



<li>Citizen has to cancel his/her residence from present country of residence.</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Documents to be presented:</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Driver’s license and vehicle registration;</li>



<li>Proof of residence at said country;</li>



<li>Proof of status of immigrant work for a period of at least 24 consecutive months.</li>



<li>“<em>Certificado de bagagem</em>“</li>



<li>Photocopy of passport (original may be required).</li>



<li>EEC declaration supplied by RETTENMAYER.</li>



<li>Declaration supplied by RETTENMAYER where date of arrival and other details are stated.</li>



<li>Domicile certificate (<em>atestado de residência</em>) to be obtained by the client and issued by the<br /><em>Junta de Freguesia</em> in which client’s residence in Portugal is situated confirming the address and<br />mentioning the date since when the client has resided there.</li>



<li>Proof of application for residence permit no matter client’s nationality (Portuguese are the only exception).</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>SHIPMENTS FOR FOREIGN DIPLOMATS</strong><strong><br /></strong>Diplomatic franchise should be obtained by the local Embassy.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Important: This information is intended for general guidance. Orbit International Logistics LTD.  cannot however take responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage that may occur from its use.  As such it is advisable to contact the nearest Portuguese customs office for full and current information prior to importation.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Moving to Portugal</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong> </strong>When moving from Canada to Portugal it is very important to choose the best overseas moving company. Orbit International Moving Logistics is the best international moving company in Canada. With our extensive experience with international relocations to Portugal, Orbit International Moving Logistics can offer you and your family, valuable insights about you’re moving to Portugaland finding the right international relocation companies and choosing the best international moving service overseas moving companies. We have listed below helpful ideas and tips that can help you plan you’re moving to Portugal. Shall you prefer to talk with an International moving consultant, please call (905) 793-1936.</p>
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