Eupen sits in the far east of Belgium, close to the German border. It is the one part of Belgium where German is the official language. Most moves take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais. The crossing is 35 minutes. Then it is about three hours of motorway to Eupen, past Brussels and Liege.
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.
Eupen is the capital of the German-speaking Community of Belgium. Here, daily life, schools and offices run in German (Umzug is the German word for a removal). The city sits in green, hilly country near the High Fens nature park and the German city of Aachen. Many moves here are for cross-border work and a quieter life. 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.
Eupen has an old town with some narrow, sloping streets, set in hilly country. A big lorry cannot always reach the door in the older parts, so your mover may use a smaller van for the last stretch.
Much of the town is houses with drives and gardens, in a green, spread-out setting. Access to these 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 or narrow. Then the right van and any permit are set up before the day.
These are rough planning guides for a UK to Eupen move. The real figure depends on volume, both addresses and access. Eupen is in the far east, so transit can take a little longer than a city near the coast.
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 Eupen move, that means your mover knows the long route east, the German-speaking area and the Belgian customs process.
International Removals Companies connects each Eupen 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. Eupen is about three hours further on, in the far east near the German border. The Dover to Calais ferry works too. Your mover picks the best crossing for your postcode.
German. Eupen is the capital of Belgium's German-speaking Community, the one part of the country where German is the official language. The German word for a removal is Umzug. French and English are also understood by many people here.
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. The same Belgian rules apply across the whole country.
Yes. Eupen sits close to the German city of Aachen, so some residents work across the border. It also offers a green, quiet life near the High Fens nature park, which draws people who want space and calm.
A dedicated vehicle from London to Eupen usually takes one to two days. Eupen is in the far east, so it is at the longer end of the Belgian routes. 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 Eupen 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 Eupen 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 Eupen 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 Eupen QuoteFree matching. One FIDI-certified partner. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, operating since November 2010.
Tell us where you move from and to. Add your rough list and your date. It takes a minute.
We match you with one vetted mover. Just one. They call you. They look at the move. They give you a quote. It is free. There is no catch.
They pack your things. They load the van. They take the ferry or the tunnel. They drive to Belgium. They bring it to your new home.
They also do the customs papers. You do not file a thing. FIDI FAIM means they pass a strict audit. No shortcuts. You are in safe 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.
Gather your documents into one folder. You need them for customs clearance. Write a list of your belongings, and mark the valuable items such as a laptop or jewellery. Your mover helps you fill in the paperwork.
Prepare a first-night bag. Inside, keep your keys, phone, chargers, any medicines and a change of clothes. Seal your boxes with good tape and label each with its room. Setting up the new home is far quicker that way.
Let your mover know about access. Mention stairs, lifts, narrow doors or big furniture that comes apart. Early notice makes the day run well. Ask anything you are unsure about. Good movers are glad to help. They do this every day. A short call now saves trouble later.
We connect removals to Eupen 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.