Arlon sits in the far south-east of Belgium, in French-speaking Wallonia, right by the Luxembourg border. Most moves take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais. The crossing is 35 minutes. Then it is about three and a half hours of motorway to Arlon, the longest of the Belgian city runs.
Dover to Calais with P&O or DFDS is a good ferry option too, and the drive on is the same. Your partner mover picks the best crossing for your UK postcode and date.
Arlon is one of the oldest towns in Belgium, with Roman roots. It is the capital of Luxembourg province, and it sits right next to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Many people live in Arlon and work over the border in Luxembourg City, where wages are high. Many moves here are for cross-border workers and their families. International Removals Companies is a free matching service. We do not move your things ourselves. We match your enquiry with one FIDI-certified mover. They survey the job and quote.
Free matching. One FIDI-certified partner. No obligation.
Arlon has a hilltop old town, with some steep and narrow streets near the top. A big lorry cannot always reach the door there, so your mover may use a smaller van for the last stretch.
Most of the town and the area around it is suburban, with houses, drives and gardens. A lot of new housing has gone up for cross-border workers. Access to these homes is usually easy, with room to park.
For a flat on an upper floor, your mover checks the lift and may use a hoist for big items. Tell your mover the exact address and floor, and whether the street is steep, so the right van is set up before the day.
These are rough planning guides for a UK to Arlon move. The real figure depends on volume, both addresses and access. Arlon is the furthest Belgian city from the crossings, so transit can take a little longer.
Boxes and a few items. Flexible date.
About £700 to £1,400
Transit: 3 to 7 days.
8 to 15 cubic metres.
About £1,100 to £1,900
Dedicated vehicle. 1 to 2 days.
20 to 40 cubic metres.
About £2,000 to £3,600
Dedicated vehicle.
40 to 60+ cubic metres.
About £3,300 to £5,200+
Priced after survey.
These are rough planning guides in pounds. Belgium uses the euro, so set-up costs on arrival are paid in euros. Your matched mover gives a firm quote after a survey.
Since Brexit, a move from Great Britain to Belgium is treated as an import into the EU. Your goods need customs clearance when they arrive.
You can claim relief from import duty and VAT on your belongings. This is the EU removal-goods rule, known as transfer of residence. The Belgian authority is the Federal Public Service Finance. That is the SPF Finances in French, the FOD Financiën in Dutch. The standard Belgian VAT rate is 21%.
To qualify you must have owned and used the items for at least six months. You must also be moving your main home to Belgium. Household goods come in free of duty within one year of your move. Belgium gives no relief for a second home. The move must be of your main home.
Is your paperwork not complete? Customs may ask for a bond of about 10% duty plus 21% VAT. You get it back within about six months once you show your note of residence. Your mover prepares the inventory and files the entry. You cannot file it yourself. Bring a full valued inventory. Bring proof you have left your UK address. Bring proof of your new Belgian address. Bring your passport.
FIDI FAIM is the top quality standard for international removal companies. A mover earns it through an Ernst and Young audit. The audit checks more than 200 criteria, every three years. For an Arlon move, that means your mover knows the long route south-east, the border area and the Belgian customs process.
International Removals Companies connects each Arlon enquiry with one FIDI FAIM-certified removal company, free. We've operated since November 2010. Company 07425576. ICO ZB022743. Norman House, Saint Saviours Estate, Abbey Street, London, SE1 3DH. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010. Partner movers hold FIDI FAIM (audited by Ernst and Young) and BAR Overseas accreditation.
The Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais is the usual choice. The crossing is 35 minutes. Arlon is about three and a half hours further on, in the far south-east near Luxembourg. The Dover to Calais ferry works too. Your mover picks the best crossing for your postcode.
Yes, and that is why many people move here. Arlon sits right by the Luxembourg border, so a lot of residents commute to Luxembourg City for the high wages, while paying lower Belgian housing costs. Many of our Arlon moves are for cross-border workers.
French. Arlon is the capital of Luxembourg province, in the French-speaking south of Belgium. French is the everyday language. Some German is heard near the border, and English in the international workforce.
Not if you qualify for transfer-of-residence relief. It removes import duty and the 21% Belgian VAT. It applies to belongings you have owned for at least six months. Your mover files the claim for you.
A dedicated vehicle from London to Arlon usually takes one to two days. Arlon is the furthest Belgian city from the crossings, so it is at the longer end. A shared part-load takes three to seven days.
As a guide, a one-bedroom part-load is around £700 to £1,400. A two to three-bedroom home is around £2,000 to £3,600 or more. The longer distance can add a little. These are rough figures.
Yes. Shared part-load and groupage moves to Arlon are common and good value, which helps on the longer route. Just ask for a part-load when you enquire.
FIDI FAIM is the top quality standard for removal companies. Ernst and Young audit each firm. They check more than 200 criteria, every three years. We only match Arlon enquiries with FIDI FAIM-accredited movers.
International Removals Companies is a free matching service, not a remover. You send your enquiry. We match it with one vetted FIDI-certified mover for your route. They contact you to survey and quote. No obligation. No charge.
Send your UK collection postcode, your Arlon delivery address, your inventory and your moving date. We match you with one FIDI-certified mover who confirms the route, the quote and the Belgian customs plan.
Get an Arlon QuoteFree matching. One FIDI-certified partner. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, operating since November 2010.
Give us the two addresses, a rough idea of your load and your date. A minute is all it takes.
We find one vetted mover for your route. Just one. They ring you and give a clear quote. There is no fee to you.
They wrap and pack, load the van, cross the Channel and deliver to your door in Belgium.
The customs paperwork is theirs to file, not yours. FIDI FAIM means they have passed a tough audit. Your move is in good hands.
The best moves are planned moves. Your mover books the ferry or tunnel in good time. They check parking at both ends. They turn up with strong boxes and proper wrap. They pack, load and set off. The hard work is theirs.
Always get a survey first. It costs nothing. The mover looks over your home and lists what you have. That way the price is firm and the day holds no surprises. Short on time? A quick video survey does the job.
Pick your date with thought. Summer is the busy season, so book ahead. A midweek or off-season slot can save you money. Your mover will point you to the best window for your route. It pays to ask. A little planning goes a long way.
Put all your key papers in one place. Customs will want them. Make a simple list of what you are taking, and note the things of high value, like a laptop or a camera. Your mover will guide you through the form.
Set aside an overnight bag. Pack what you need on the first night: keys, phone, chargers, medicines and fresh clothes. Tape boxes firmly and write the room on each one. You will thank yourself when you unpack.
Flag anything tricky to your mover. Steep stairs, small lifts, narrow doors, a sofa that must be taken apart. The more they know up front, the easier the day. No question is too small to ask. Your mover has seen it all. A quick chat clears things up fast.
We connect removals to Arlon and moving company Arlon enquiries with one vetted FIDI-certified partner mover. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company 07425576, ICO ZB022743. Norman House, Saint Saviours Estate, Abbey Street, London, SE1 3DH. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Prices, transit times, insurance and customs paperwork are confirmed by your partner mover before booking.