The number and kinds of documents required depend on the shipment method you have chosen (Ocean freight or air freight, Door-to-port or Door-to-Door) and on your personal status in India (foreign citizen, Tourists, Indian citizen, foreign diplomat, accredited journalist, etc.). You have to provide a number of documents for the export customs clearance of your personal and household goods shipment. In most cases, the required documents will include:

(a) Photocopies of Passport: Inside front cover and first page, visa page, inside back cover and last page. (photo, details & visa page)

(b) Photocopy of Travel Ticket: Clear and legible copy of the airline ticket indicating flight number(s), date(s), departure location(s), and destination location(s). The electronic ticket normally has just a reference number; please ensure that e-ticket must have an e-Ticket Number.

(c) From and To Address with Contact Numbers.

(d) Authorization letter: A letter for Indian customs in which you are authorizing us to carry out all customs clearance formalities on your behalf.

(e) Fully descriptive Inventory/Packing list of goods: A list describing the contents of each package as well as a value assigned to each item.

(f) Travel/Departure certificate: This certificate is required, if the goods need to be sent after the departure of shipper from India. Airlines will check your travel record and issue a departure certificate. Departure certificate will be submitted to customs to allow us the export clearance of your shipment.

(g) Purchase bill of New items: If you (Travelers visiting India and/or Holders of foreign passports) are carrying any newly purchased item from India kindly produce original purchase bill/Invoice of that item, along with encashment certificate/foreign exchange conversion certificate issued by bank or authorized currency exchange agents.

(h) Spare keys: Spare keys is required if you are using suitcase, luggage to pack your personal belongings and wish to lock/secure the same (recommended).

(i) Customs Baggage Declaration Form: This is the customs form that must be duly completed, signed by the shipper.

(j) You might also be asked to complete a customs form of the country you are moving to.