Removals to Luxembourg from Dorset
1st Choice Removals surveys, plans and manages moves from Dorset to Luxembourg, with the transport carried out by trusted partner removal firms. We are a family-run company trading since 1990, and we help you prepare the customs paperwork needed since Brexit.
How a move to Luxembourg works
Every move starts with a quote. If you live in a BH postcode or DT11, Book your free home visit. Everywhere else, Get an online quote by sending short room videos or photos from your phone, or call 01202 570970. From it we prepare a written quote.
- We can pack everything, or you can buy packing materials and pack yourself.
- Floors, banisters and door frames are protected while we load.
- The European road transport is carried out with trusted partner removal firms, and we manage the move throughout.
- Your belongings are delivered to your new home in Luxembourg.
- Unpacking at your new home and furniture dismantling and reassembly are available as optional extras, charged on top of your quote.
Customs for Luxembourg after Brexit
Household goods travelling from the UK to Luxembourg need a UK export declaration and customs clearance into the EU. If you are moving your main home, EU transfer of residence relief normally lets you import your belongings without duty or VAT.
The usual conditions are 12 months' residence outside the EU and at least six months' ownership and use of the goods. You should not sell or lend them for 12 months after import.
Documents usually include:
- passport
- detailed inventory
- proof of your Luxembourg address, such as a lease or deeds
- proof you are leaving your UK home
Fiona holds a BTEC in Customs Export and Import Procedures and can talk you through it. Check the latest guidance before you move.
Settling in Luxembourg
- Register with your commune: new residents register with the local administration soon after arrival.
- Apartments: many homes, especially in Luxembourg City, are flats. Tell us about lifts, stairs and parking at the survey.
- Parking: ask your commune whether you need to reserve space for the removal lorry.
- Euros: our partner Regency FX can help with transfers for a deposit, purchase or bills; see currency exchange.
Packing, protection and insurance
Fragile items are properly wrapped, and we can build bespoke wooden crates for antiques, artwork and other valuables. Pianos are handled through our specialist removals service.
Your move is fully insured for goods in transit. For shipping abroad, marine insurance must be arranged by you: 1st Choice does not provide it, so sort your cover before moving day.
If your new home is not ready, our storage in Dorset can hold your belongings short or long term.
Why choose 1st Choice for Luxembourg
We are a family-run company founded in 1990 by Alan and Richard Vaughan, with removals now run by Chris and Fiona. We have been members of the British Association of Removers (BAR) since 2011, and we manage every move from the first survey to delivery.
To start planning your move to Luxembourg, call 01202 570970 or email admin@1stchoiceremovals.net. If you live in a BH postcode or DT11, Book your free home visit; everywhere else, Get an online quote. Our European removals page covers nearby countries.
Your questions answered
What paperwork do I need to move to Luxembourg from the UK?
You will normally need your passport, a detailed inventory of your household goods, proof of your new Luxembourg address such as a lease or deeds, and proof that you are leaving your UK home. An export declaration is made when goods leave the UK. We help you prepare the paperwork, but check current Luxembourg customs guidance too.
Do I pay import duty on my belongings moving to Luxembourg?
Usually not, if you are moving your main home. EU transfer of residence relief generally covers belongings you have owned and used for at least six months, provided you have lived outside the EU for at least 12 months. New purchases and goods for resale may not qualify, so list them separately on your inventory.
Is my move to Luxembourg insured?
Your belongings are fully insured for goods in transit while we move them. For shipping abroad, marine insurance must be arranged by you, as 1st Choice Removals does not provide it. Arrange your cover before moving day and make sure the value reflects the full cost of replacing your belongings.
Can I get a quote without a home visit?
Customers in a BH postcode or DT11 moving abroad get a free home visit: Book your free home visit. Everywhere else, Get an online quote by sending short room videos or photos from your phone. We send an itemised inventory to check and sign, then prepare your written quote by email.
Can you help me transfer money to Luxembourg?
Yes. We work with Regency FX, our currency exchange partner, which can help you change pounds into euros for a property purchase, rental deposit or regular bills. Ask us for an introduction when you book your move, or read our currency exchange page for details.
Can you store my belongings until I move into my Luxembourg home?
Yes. We have around 1,000 storage units across four local sites and use containerised storage for short or long periods. Your belongings stay in Dorset until you are ready for delivery to Luxembourg. Our storage is in the UK only.