🔍 What is TOR (Transfer of Residence)?
TOR allows individuals who are relocating to a new country (usually for work, study, immigration, or returning residents) to import their personal belongings with reduced or no duties and taxes.
📦 What Items Qualify?
Usually allowed under TOR:
Personal clothing, shoes, accessories
Used household items (furniture, kitchenware, etc.)
Appliances and electronics (used, and in reasonable quantities)
Books, personal documents
One used motor vehicle (in some countries)
Excluded or restricted items:
Brand-new goods in bulk
Commercial quantities
Prohibited items (weapons, narcotics, etc.)
Excessive quantities of luxury items
📑 Documents You Typically Need:
Passport (old & new)
Visa or residency permit
Proof of stay abroad (e.g., employment contract, utility bills, lease agreements)
Packing list / Inventory of goods
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
TOR Application Form (varies by country)
Affidavit of Transfer of Residence (in some countries like the Philippines)