Shipping to Spain from the US
Ship your belongings to Spain with full Aduanas customs clearance — mainland Spain, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands.
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How We Ship to Spain
Our Spain service provides full door-to-door shipping from the US to any Spanish address. Whether you are moving to a city apartment in Madrid, a villa on the Costa del Sol, or a townhouse in Andalucía, we handle every aspect of the process — packing, export documentation, shipping, customs clearance, and delivery.
Spain’s Aduanas (customs authority) requires specific documentation for the cambio de residencia (change of residence) relief. You will also need a NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) for the customs process — this is your foreigner identification number required for virtually all official transactions in Spain. We recommend applying for your NIE as early as possible.
We deliver to mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca), and the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote). Note that the Canary Islands have a different tax regime (IGIC instead of IVA).
Air Freight vs Ocean Freight to Spain
Choose the shipping method that works best for your timeline and budget. Many clients use both — air freight for essentials and ocean freight for the bulk of their belongings.Air Freight
Essential items needed immediately upon arrival
Air freight to Madrid, Barcelona, or Malaga airports. Includes Aduanas customs clearance and delivery to your Spanish address.
Ocean Freight
Furniture, household goods, larger shipments
Ocean freight to Barcelona, Valencia, or Algeciras. Includes customs clearance with cambio de residencia relief and inland delivery. LCL and FCL options. Balearic and Canary Island delivery available.
Our Most Popular Packages for Spain
Choose the package that best fits your move to Spain.
Student Package
Budget-friendly shipping for students studying abroad
[Price TBD]
4-6 weeks (ocean) or 7-14 days (air freight option available)- 5-15 standard boxes at student-friendly pricing
- Door-to-door service including campus and student housing delivery
- Customs clearance handled for you
- Packing guidelines designed for students
- Insurance options for electronics and valuables
Mini Move Package
Co-load and partial container options for larger relocations
[Price TBD]
5-8 weeks depending on destination- 30-80 boxes plus small furniture items
- Co-load / partial container for cost efficiency
- Door-to-door service from the US to Ireland, UK, or Europe
- Professional packing services available as an add-on
- Full customs clearance and duty relief assistance
Full Container
20ft or 40ft dedicated containers for complete household moves
[Price TBD]
4-8 weeks depending on destination- Choice of 20ft container (~1,170 cubic feet) or 40ft container (~2,390 cubic feet)
- Exclusive use — your belongings only, no co-loading
- Container delivered to your US address for loading
- Door-to-door service to any destination worldwide
- Full customs clearance and documentation
What You Can Ship to Spain
Commonly Shipped Items
- • Household furniture and furnishings
- • Personal clothing and shoes
- • Books, photos, and documents
- • Electronics (Spain uses 230V Type C/F)
- • Kitchen items and cookware
- • Bedding and linens
- • Children's belongings
- • Sporting equipment — golf clubs, surfboards, bicycles
- • Art and collectibles
Restricted & Prohibited Items
- • Alcohol and tobacco
- • Firearms
- • Perishable food
- • Hazardous materials
- • Plants and soil
- • New, unused items
- • Commercial goods
- • Vehicles (separate import process)
Cambio de Residencia Relief for Spain
This exempts your personal effects and household goods from customs duties and VAT when transferring your permanent residence to Spain from outside the EU.
Not sure if you qualify?
Contact us for a free assessment. We will review your situation and let you know exactly what to expect at customs.
Ask Us About Cambio de Residencia ReliefCustoms & Documentation for Spain
Spain follows EU customs regulations under the cambio de residencia (change of residence) relief — the Spanish implementation of EU Regulation 1186/2009.
Key Requirements
- → You must have lived outside the EU for at least 12 consecutive months
- → Items must have been owned and used for at least 6 months
- → You must be relocating your normal residence to Spain
- → Goods must be for personal use only
Documents Needed
- → Detailed inventory of all items
- → Passport
- → NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero)
- → Proof of overseas residence for 12+ months
- → Proof of new Spanish address
- → Completed customs declaration
Important Notes
- ! You will need a NIE before customs can process your shipment — apply at the Spanish consulate or upon arrival in Spain
- ! Register on the Padrón Municipal (population register) at your local town hall as soon as possible
- ! The Canary Islands have a different tax regime (IGIC instead of IVA) — duty calculations differ
- ! City Post Express prepares all Spanish customs documentation and works with the Aduanas directly
Official Resources
Shipping Tips for Spain
Get your NIE early
The NIE (foreigner identification number) is needed for customs clearance and virtually everything else in Spain. Apply at the Spanish consulate before you move, or arrange it immediately upon arrival.
Register on the Padrón Municipal
This population register at your local town hall is important for residency proof and other administrative processes. Do it within days of arrival.
Canary Islands have different rules
The Canary Islands use IGIC tax instead of mainland Spain's IVA. This affects duty calculations. We handle the specifics for island deliveries.
Spanish cities have narrow old-town streets
If you are moving to the historic centre of any Spanish city, check access for delivery trucks. Narrow streets and limited parking are common in older neighbourhoods.