Removals to France from the UK

Road freight removal times from the UK to France will vary depending on whether you choose a dedicated service or a part load service. To ensure speedier delivery we recommend contacting us and booking weeks in advance of your move.

Average removal/transportation times to France from the UK

NB: These are average transportation times – allow extra time for customs clearance and final delivery

Most people who move to France use our part load removals service which is especially useful small removals. Your belongings are loaded onto a removals van or larger European road train to be sent via road freight to your destination.

This enable you to share the costs and benefit from economies of scale – even with small removals. This service does however take longer to arrive.

Alternatively if you have a large move to France, you can use our dedicated or full load service. You will have your own lorry with crew. This allows for greater flexibility and is a lot faster.

Like most countries, France has a list of products and goods that are either prohibited or have restrictions on importation.

We highly recommend you check the FIDI Customs Guide for information on what can and cannot be imported into the country.

Failure to do so can result in your shipment being delayed in customs, refused entry or you may have to pay fines or fees for disposal of items.

We are able to help you ship vehicles overseas including cars, motorcycles, motorhomes and caravans to France. They can be transported in the same vehicle or container as your household goods or sent separately.

There are a number of factors you need to consider when importing cars into France, so we suggest you speak to one of our advisers or visit our France vehicle shipping page for more information.

When your belongings in arrive in France they will need to pass through customs. Requirements will vary depending on whether you are a British citizen, a non-EU citizen, an EU citizen or a national returning home.

Fortunately, as part of our service, we will handle the customs clearance process on your behalf.

For household removals of personal effects, depending on your status, you may not have to pay customs duty and taxes on all items.

There may be some additional charges such as inspection fees charges you need to pay to the local customs authorities. These vary and so are not included in your shipping quote.

There will be some forms you need to complete and other documentation you need to provide as evidence.

Your Move Manager will be able to talk you through the latest situation and you can also find out more details in our FIDI Customs Guide.

This is not a problem as all we will require is a contact address and contact details. The delivery address can be advised at a later date or when you arrive.

If required, we can also arrange storage of your household goods and personal effects in France whilst you arrange your new home. Once you’re ready our local movers will be able to deliver your belongings.

No matter whether you’re a British Expat returning home or a French migrant migrating to the UK, we will be able to assist you with your move. Our partners and professional packing teams will take care of your move in France and we can handle customs and deliver of your belongings to anywhere in the UK or Ireland.

Please contact us for more details.