International move · United Kingdom
Moving from the UK to Greece
After Brexit your household goods are an import into the EU — duty-free, if you do it right. Velova movers quote on the same survey, customs handling included in the price.
Free · no obligation
- Verified movers
- Binding quote
- Stripe-protected payment
- Data stays in the EU
What changed after Brexit
Household goods arriving from the United Kingdom are now cleared through customs in Greece. The good news: the EU grants transfer-of-residence relief — no import duty and no import VAT — to people moving their normal residence, provided you have lived outside the EU for at least 12 months and have owned and used the goods for at least 6 months.
You will need proof of UK residence, an inventory, and to claim the relief within 12 months of moving. Your mover handles the customs filing; you supply the documents.
How it works
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Describe your move
Photos per room or a quick inventory. Access, dates, packing. Ten minutes, from your phone.
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Compare quotes on equal terms
Verified movers quote on the same survey. You see who the mover is and their price before you decide.
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Book and pay securely
You pay through Stripe. The amount is protected and released to the mover after delivery is confirmed.
By road or by sea
Most UK – Greece moves travel by road: shared loads through France and Italy and a ferry to Patras, or a dedicated truck for larger homes and a fixed date. A container (Southampton or Felixstowe – Piraeus) suits full households when timing is flexible.
On Velova movers quote per transport mode and you choose.
Why Velova
One survey for everyone
Every quote is based on the same data: volume, access, packing, dates. Comparison on equal terms, not rough estimates.
Locked price
The quote is binding. Extra charges are allowed only in predefined cases, with photo evidence and your explicit approval. Unilateral charges are impossible.
Secure payment
Your money is held by Stripe, a PSD2-licensed payment provider, and released to the mover after delivery.
Verified movers
Company registration, GEMI and tax ID, policy acceptance, DAC7, IBAN verification. Every mover is rated per job.
Frequently asked questions about moving from the UK
Will I pay import duty?
Not if you qualify for transfer-of-residence relief: at least 12 months living outside the EU and goods owned and used for at least 6 months. Alcohol, tobacco and commercial goods are excluded from the relief.
Can I bring my car?
Yes, Velova supports vehicle transport. Registering and taxing the vehicle in Greece is a separate process — ask your mover about the paperwork.
How early should I start?
Ideally 6–8 weeks ahead, to gather the relief paperwork and keep flexibility on the schedule.
Who are the movers?
Verified moving companies with international routes, screened by Velova: company registration, GEMI and tax ID, DAC7, IBAN verification.
When and how do I pay?
At booking, by card through Stripe. The amount is protected and released to the mover after delivery in Greece is confirmed.
Get quotes for your move
Free · no obligation