Removals to Portugal from Dorset
1st Choice Removals surveys, plans and manages moves from Dorset to Portugal, and the road transport is carried out with trusted partner removal firms. We are a family-run firm near Wimborne, and we help you prepare the inventory and customs paperwork a move to Portugal now needs.
Moving from Dorset to Portugal
From the Algarve to Lisbon and the north, Portugal attracts many people from Dorset. 1st Choice Removals has been moving local families since 1990 and manages every European move from the first survey to delivery.
1st Choice surveys, plans and manages your move, and the European 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.
How your move to Portugal works
- Get a quote. Book your free home visit if you live in a BH postcode or DT11, or Get an online quote by sending short room videos or photos from your phone.
- Written quote for packing, transport and delivery.
- Paperwork, starting with a detailed inventory we help you prepare.
- Packing and loading with floors, banisters and door frames protected.
- Road journey to Portugal carried out with our trusted partner removal firms, and delivery to your new home.
Customs paperwork after Brexit
Since Brexit, moving household goods from the UK to Portugal requires customs paperwork. You will typically need:
- A detailed inventory of everything you are moving
- Proof that you are moving your residence to Portugal, such as a rental contract, property deeds or a residence document
- Proof of your previous residence in the UK
- A copy of your passport and your Portuguese tax number if you have one
Portugal generally allows used personal belongings to be imported without duty on a transfer of residence, if the conditions are met. We will explain the process, but please confirm current requirements with the Portuguese customs authorities.
Insurance
Our moves are fully insured for goods in transit. Because moves to Portugal travel by road, marine insurance is not needed, but we recommend checking your own home contents policy to see what it covers while your belongings are on the move.
Access and preparation
Historic town centres in Portugal can be steep, with narrow cobbled streets and limited parking, and many homes are apartments. Tell us about access at your new address so we can plan the delivery properly.
Fragile items are carefully wrapped and valuables can go in bespoke wooden crates. 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 euro transfers, see our currency exchange partner.
Your questions answered
Do you do removals from Dorset to Portugal?
Yes. 1st Choice Removals moves homes from Dorset to addresses across mainland Portugal. We are a family-run company near Wimborne, trading since 1990. We survey, plan and manage your move, and trusted partner removal firms carry out the transport. 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.
What paperwork do I need to move to Portugal?
Most people need a detailed inventory of their belongings, proof they are moving their residence to Portugal, such as a rental contract or property deeds, proof of previous UK residence and a copy of their passport. A Portuguese tax number may also be requested. We help with the inventory, but confirm the current rules with Portuguese customs.
Will I pay import duty on my furniture in Portugal?
Often not. Portugal generally allows people transferring their main residence from outside the EU to import used personal belongings without duty, provided the conditions are met, such as having owned and used the goods for a set period. Rules can change, so confirm the details with the Portuguese customs authorities before your move.
Do I need marine insurance for a move to Portugal?
No. Our moves to mainland Portugal travel by road, so marine insurance is not needed. Goods in transit are covered by our insurance. We still recommend checking your home contents policy. Marine insurance applies only when goods are shipped by sea, and customers arrange that cover themselves.
Can you store my belongings while I find a home in Portugal?
Yes. We offer around 1,000 storage units across four local sites in the UK, with containerised storage for short or long periods. It is a practical option if you plan to rent in Portugal before buying. When you have your new home, we arrange delivery of your belongings. Our storage is in the UK only.
How much does it cost to move to Portugal?
We do not publish removal prices because each move is different. The cost depends on how much you are moving, where in Portugal you are going, access at both homes and whether you want us to pack. After a free home visit in BH postcodes and DT11, or an online quote from your videos or photos, we send you a written quote.