Removals to Greece from the UK

Transportation times to Greece can vary. Part load (shared / groupage) takes longer than a dedicated or full container load as different customer shipments need to be consolidated to fill one container or lorry.

Usually, it will take our professional packers 2-4 days to pack and load a container.

Average removal/transportation times to Greece from the UK

The cost of removals to Greece from the UK can vary depending on the volume of goods you’re sending, your exact destination in Greece, and the type of service you choose. As specialists in European removals with years of experience relocating families and individuals to Greece, we’re able to offer competitive rates and reliable services.

As PSS are members of BAR your removal costs are covered by the BAR Advance Payment Guarantee Scheme. As a member of FIDI Global Alliance and having achieved FIDI FAIM top performer status, you can be assured that PSS and our partners in Greece have the highest standards of professionalism in international moves.
However, due to the nature of international removals, it is highly recommended that you take out a Maritime Insurance policy or Shipment Protection Cover. At PSS we offer and recommend Shipment Protection Cover which is very flexible and has a lot of advantages.

PSS International Shipment Protection Cover

We provide a very flexible shipment protection cover through Basil Fry & Company – the UK’s leading insurance broker for international removals and shipping:

• Our policy is quick and easy to set up, simply complete our Shipment Protection valuation form with the items you would like to cover and their values.
• Removal (we pack) consignments cover costs 3.5% of the total insurable value you declare.
• Vehicle shipments cover costs 2% of the vehicles declared value.
• Self-Pack (you pack) consignments cover cost 5% of the total insurable value you declare.
• Baggage/Airfreight consignments, which are owner packed, will cost 5% of the total insurable value you declare.

Your dedicated Move Manager will advise you on the required shipping documents and help you with their completion. Example documents required are:

• Residency Visa (valid for minimum of 12 months)
• Work Permit (valid for minimum of 12 months)
• Removal inventory (PSS will prepare this if PSS are packing)
• Valuation form for Shipment Protection cover
• Passport

Similar to all countries, Greece has a unique list of restricted or prohibited items that you cannot take with you when travelling to or relocating to Greece. When you import goods to Greece, you must always make sure you check the listings for prohibited or restricted items and take action accordingly.

Please see our FIDI Greece Customs Guide for removals

Restricted imports into Greece that may require prior approval include:

• Alcohol and alcoholic beverages
• Electrical Appliances (Must be listed in the packing list with: Brand, Model and Serial Number)
• Vehicles
• Personal Prescription Medications
• Items of Historical Significance (Items older than 100 years must be declared and may require approval by Greek authorities)

Prohibited imports to Greece

• Firearms and guns

• Ammunition and explosives

• Illegal drugs and narcotics

• Live plants

• Stuffed animals (taxidermy)

• Animal skins

• Ivory and ivory products

• Tobacco products

• Items of historical significance (typically older than 100 years, unless declared and permitted)

The Greece Government provides detailed guidance on you can/can’t import to Greece as well as guidance on how items should be prepared.

We are able to help you ship vehicles overseas including cars, motorcycles, motorhomes and caravans to Greece. 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 Greece, so we suggest you speak to one of our advisers or visit our Greece vehicle shipping page for more information.

When your belongings in arrive in Greece 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 and shipping 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.

There are many beautiful cities and regions to move to Greece with lots of good value properties to choose from. But no matter which area you move to, we will be able help you get there smoothly and effortlessly.

We do household removals and furniture shipping from all locations in the United Kingdom including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast to any city and state in Greece.

Popular destinations in Greece we help people move to include:

• Athens
• Thessaloniki
• Patras
• Piraeus
• Larissa
• Heraklion
• Peristeri
• Kallithea
• Acharnes
• Kalamaria
• Nikaia
• Glyfada
• Volos
• Ilio
• Ilioupoli

We ship to all states in Greece including:

• Attica
• Central Greece
• Central Macedonia
• Crete
• Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
• Epirus
• Ionian Islands
• North Aegean
• Peloponnese
• South Aegean
• Thessaly
• Western Greece
• Western Macedonia

Whether you are looking to move to Mykonos or Santorini, PSS International Removals will help you from the start of your move to the final destination. You will be able to save money when using PSS

PSS International provide a full door to door international removal service which includes delivery of items to your new home.

We will contact you before your container arrives in Greece to ensure that we have all your relevant paperwork to enable us to start the customs clearance process as well as making sure that we have your correct requirements in place for delivery.

Once the customs clearance of your goods has taken place we can then arrange your delivery and the unpacking of your goods. Our crew will arrive at your new property and place your items in the rooms of your choice and unwrap and remove the packing material. If you are not ready to take delivery then we can offer competitive storage rates for your goods at one of our local partner Greece depots.

• Delivery to all locations in Greece
• Dedicated FIDI regulated international movers in Greece
• Dedicated import clerk in Greece
• Customs clearance
• Up to date information on delivery & customs clearance process
• Trained import delivery removalist team (by professional Greece movers and packers)
• Unpacking of all furniture & removal of any packaging materials on the day of delivery

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 Greece 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 an Greek 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 Greece and we can handle customs and deliver of your belongings to anywhere in the UK or Ireland.

Please contact us for more details.