Removals to Ireland from Dorset
1st Choice Removals surveys, plans and manages moves from Dorset to both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with the road and ferry transport carried out by trusted partner removal firms. The paperwork differs: Northern Ireland is part of the UK, while the Republic is in the EU and needs customs paperwork for household goods.
Moving from Dorset to Ireland
We move families from Dorset to towns and cities across the island of Ireland. 1st Choice Removals has been trading since 1990 and manages every move to Ireland from the first survey to delivery.
We survey, plan and manage your move, and the road and ferry transport is carried out with trusted partner removal firms. Fiona and Chris, who run our removals, hold International Certificates of Professional Competence, and Fiona holds a BTEC in Customs Export and Import Procedures. You can read about one of our moves in our relocation to Northern Ireland story.
Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland
It is important to know which you are moving to, because the paperwork is different:
- Northern Ireland is part of the UK and uses sterling. Moving household goods there from Great Britain is a UK move, though the post-Brexit trading arrangements can still mean some paperwork for goods crossing the Irish Sea. We will tell you what is needed.
- The Republic of Ireland is an EU country and uses the euro. Household goods from the UK need customs paperwork, just as for other EU destinations.
Paperwork for the Republic of Ireland
For a move to the Republic, you will usually need:
- A detailed inventory of everything you are moving
- Proof that you are moving your residence to Ireland, such as a rental agreement, property deeds or an employment contract
- Proof of your previous residence in the UK
- A copy of your passport
Ireland generally allows used personal belongings to be brought in without duty when you transfer your residence, if the conditions are met. Irish Revenue handles this relief, so please confirm the current process with them before you move.
Insurance
Our moves are fully insured for goods in transit. Moves to Ireland travel by road, with the vehicle crossing on a ferry, so marine insurance is not needed. We recommend checking your own home contents policy to see what it covers during the move.
Planning your move
Book your free home visit if you live in a BH postcode or DT11, or Get an online quote from anywhere else, and we will send a written quote. Tell us about access at your new home, such as parking or stairs to a flat.
Use our packing service or buy packing materials individually. Unpacking at your new home and furniture dismantling and reassembly are available as optional extras, charged on top of your quote. For euros, see our currency exchange partner, and if you need time to find a home, we offer UK storage.
Your questions answered
Do you do removals from Dorset to Ireland?
Yes. 1st Choice Removals moves homes from Dorset to both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, travelling by road with a ferry crossing. We are a family-run company near Wimborne, trading since 1990, and we manage the whole move while trusted partner removal firms carry out the transport. Call 01202 570970, Book your free home visit in a BH postcode or DT11, or Get an online quote to get a written quote.
Is moving to Northern Ireland different from moving to the Republic of Ireland?
Yes. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, so a move there is a UK move and uses sterling, although goods crossing the Irish Sea can still need some paperwork. The Republic of Ireland is in the EU and uses the euro, so household goods need customs paperwork such as an inventory and proof of residence. We explain what applies to you.
What paperwork do I need to move to the Republic of Ireland?
You will usually need a detailed inventory, proof that you are moving your residence to Ireland such as a rental agreement or property deeds, proof of your previous UK residence and a copy of your passport. Irish Revenue deals with relief from duty on transfers of residence, so confirm the current requirements with them before you move.
Do I need marine insurance for a move to Ireland?
No. Moves to Ireland travel by road, with the vehicle crossing on a ferry, so marine insurance is not needed. Goods in transit are covered by our own insurance, and we recommend checking your home contents policy too. Marine insurance applies to goods shipped by sea in a container, which customers arrange themselves.
How much does it cost to move to Ireland?
We do not publish removal prices because every move is different. The cost depends on the volume of your belongings, your destination in Ireland, access at both homes and whether you want packing. We give you a written quote after a free home visit in BH postcodes and DT11, or an online quote from your videos or photos.