Customs Clearing for Personal Effects

ChiRon8 Member

Member since 31 March 2023

ChiRon8Member19 June 2023 10:29:56

Dear All,

My apologies if this has been covered a million times before.

I am an American relocating from Bulgaria to VN for a teaching at a reputable university.

I have sent via DHL a large-ish suitcase with my personal items - some clothes, decorations, photographs, my PhD diploma, etc ahead of me to Ho Chi Minh City.

This suitcase is now being held in customs. Tomorrow I am going to the airport to visit Customs to secure what is supposedly the last piece of information I need for DHL - a signed and stamped customs clearance form declaring 1 piece of unaccompanied luggage. I have my passport, my original boarding passes, and my customs form. This I will deliver to DHL for them to secure final customs clearance. I have a VN colleague coming with me to the airport to help me communicate.

Does anyone have any thoughts or advice for me?

Thank you in advance!

Ronald