Quality certification
Recognised standards such as FIDI-FAIM for international movers.
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Travel & mobility abroad.
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Arthur's summary · Travel & mobility abroad.
Travel & mobility in three points
- Quality certification. Recognised standards such as FIDI-FAIM for international movers.
- Customs. Handling of customs clearance and duty-free import of personal effects.
- One coordinator. A named contact and tracking from door to door.
Long-stay travel
Connectivity and technology
Driving abroad
- Can I use my German driving licence in [country]?
- When do I need to exchange my licence for a local one?
- What is an international driving permit and when do I need one?
- How do I exchange my German licence in [country]?
- How do I import my car to [country]?
- What are the car registration rules in [country]?
Emergency and assistance
Returning home
- What do I need to do when I return to Germany?
- How do I re-register in Germany after living abroad?
- What happens to my German health insurance when I return?
- Can I bring my foreign partner back to Germany?
- What import duties apply when I bring my things back to Germany?
- How do I re-enter the German tax system?
How we rate
The same criteria for every provider. Ratings and order are never for sale.
Customs
Handling of customs clearance and duty-free import of personal effects.
One coordinator
A named contact and tracking from door to door.
Transit insurance
Cover for loss and damage and how claims are settled.
Special items
Pets, vehicles, art and fragile items.
Warning signs
- Quotes without a survey of your belongings
- Unexpected destination and port charges
- No transit insurance offered