Ghent sits in East Flanders, the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. The run from the UK is short. Most moves take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais. The crossing is 35 minutes. Then it is about an hour and three quarters of motorway to Ghent (Gent in Dutch).
The Dover to Dunkirk ferry with DFDS is a handy option. Dunkirk is close to the Belgian border, so the drive on is short. Dover to Calais with P&O or DFDS works too. Your partner mover picks the best crossing for your UK postcode and date.
Ghent is a lively student city. It is home to Ghent University, a big port on the canal to the sea, and a famous medieval old town. Many moves here are for the university, the bio-tech cluster and the port. 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.
Ghent has a large car-free zone in its old centre. That is great to live in. It needs a little planning for a move. Cars and lorries are limited in the heart of the city. Your mover may need a permit to enter, or may use a smaller van for the last stretch.
Many homes in the centre are old and tall. They have narrow stairs and small lifts, or no lift at all. For big items, your mover may use a furniture lift up to a window. They will check this with you first.
Outside the centre, access is easier. Areas like Sint-Amandsberg, Gentbrugge and the edge of the city have wider roads. New flats have good lifts. Tell your mover the exact address and floor. Then the right van and any permit are set up before the day.
These are rough planning guides for a UK to Ghent move. The real figure depends on volume, both addresses and access. The short crossing makes a shared part-load to Ghent good value for smaller moves.
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 a Ghent move, that means your mover knows the Flanders routes, the car-free zone and the Belgian customs process.
International Removals Companies connects each Ghent 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. Ghent is about an hour and three quarters further on. The Dover to Dunkirk ferry is also handy. Your mover picks the best crossing for your postcode.
Dutch. Ghent is in Flanders, the Dutch-speaking north of Belgium. The city's own name in Dutch is Gent. English is widely used in the student and tech communities.
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.
It can. The old centre limits cars and lorries. Your mover may need a permit to enter, or may use a smaller van for the last stretch. A FIDI-certified mover knows the rules, so it is handled for you.
A dedicated vehicle from London to Ghent usually takes one to two days. A shared part-load takes three to seven days. Your mover confirms the exact timing for your load.
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. These are rough figures. Your matched mover quotes after a survey.
Yes. The crossing is short and frequent, so shared part-load and groupage moves to Ghent are common and good value. 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 Ghent 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 Ghent 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 a Ghent 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.
Good movers plan ahead. They book the crossing. They check the road on both sides. They bring the right boxes and wrap for your things. On the day they pack, load and go. You do not need to lift a thing.
Ask for a survey first. A survey is free. The mover sees your home. They count what you have. Then the quote is right, and there are no shocks on the day. A video survey works well too, if you are short on time.
Plan your dates with care. The busy months are June, July and August. Book early if you can. A quiet week can cost less. Your mover will tell you the best time for your route.
Keep your papers in one folder. You will need them for customs. A list of what you own helps a lot. Note down what is worth a lot, like a laptop or a bike. Your mover will help you with the form.
Pack a small bag for the first night. Put in what you need at once. Think of your keys, your phone, your meds and a change of clothes. Tape your boxes well. Mark each box with the room it goes to. It makes the new place easy to set up.
Tell your mover about stairs, lifts and tight doors. Tell them if a big sofa must come apart. The more they know, the smoother the day. Ask any question you have. A good mover is happy to help.
We connect removals to Ghent and moving company Ghent 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.