How do you import household goods to Slovenia in 2026?

EU transfer-of-residence rules can waive import duty and VAT on used household goods when you relocate your habitual residence and meet possession periods and other conditions. Goods should have been in your personal use for the required months before import, and you must not have already used the relief in a way that blocks a new claim. Vehicles and unusual items follow extra lines.

Secure a davčna številka before clearance attempts stall: Get a tax number. Align the shipment with residence registration timing: Register address and Apply for a residence permit.

Work with a destination agent on the exact owner statement text Slovenian customs expect, and sign it yourself. Provide a detailed inventory. Plan one coherent import rather than improvising partial shipments if your relief window and declaration rules discourage split clearances. Air freight into Ljubljana Jože Pučnik is possible for smaller loads; sea and road often land via Koper.

Pets are not “household goods” for veterinary purposes: Bring pets. Cars have their own registration path: Register a vehicle. Budget agent fees inside setup cash: Monthly budget. Overview: Paperwork after moving.