Douanes visit

(Customs)

We will source the nearest Douanes office to you and advise you on the procedures to apply for a 846A document.

Note: In the case of importing a vehicle with a transfer of residence (moving house), customs duties and VAT do not apply if the following 2 conditions are met:

It is not a utility vehicle.
You have owned the vehicle / vehicles more than 6 months prior to the move to France.
The owner (or a representative) of the vehicle will have to go to the Douanes in person with the vehicle to obtain an 846A Douanes clearance certificate.

You have 12 months grace from entering France to register your vehicles. Please visit Douanes website for latest information. 

https://www.douane.gouv.fr/demarche/vous-souhaitez-connaitre-les-franchises-applicables-lors-du-transfert-de-votre-residence