Knokke, part of Knokke-Heist, sits at the eastern end of the Belgian coast, close to the Dutch border. Most moves take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais. The crossing is 35 minutes. Then it is about an hour and three quarters along the coast to Knokke.
The Dover to Dunkirk ferry with DFDS is a handy fit, as Dunkirk is on the same coast. Dover to Calais also works well. Your partner mover picks the best crossing for your UK postcode and date.
Knokke is the smartest resort on the Belgian coast. It is known for its beach, its golf, its art galleries and its high-end shops. A lot of homes here are second homes and fine apartments. Many moves here are lifestyle and retirement moves, plus people setting up a smart coastal base. 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.
Knokke is a town of fine flats and villas. Much of the sea front is smart apartment blocks, many with lifts. For an upper floor, or a flat with a narrow lift, your mover may use a furniture hoist up to a balcony or window for big items.
Parking near the sea front and in the busy season can be tight. Your mover may need a permit to load, or may book a parking bay for the day. They sort this before they come.
The villa areas have wider roads and private drives, with easier access. Some are behind gates. Your mover checks the gate width and the approach. Tell them the property type, the floor and any lift, so the right van and kit are set up before the day.
These are rough planning guides for a UK to Knokke move. The real figure depends on volume, both addresses and access. A second-home or part-load move can be good value, while a full villa move uses a dedicated vehicle.
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. If this is a second home, note that Belgium does not give duty relief for a second residence.
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 Knokke move, that means your mover knows the coastal route, the sea-front flat access and the Belgian customs process.
International Removals Companies connects each Knokke 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. Knokke is about an hour and three quarters along the coast. The Dover to Dunkirk ferry is handy. Your mover picks the best crossing for your postcode.
Dutch. Knokke-Heist is on the coast of West Flanders, the Dutch-speaking north. French and English are widely heard too, as Knokke draws visitors and second-home owners from across Belgium and beyond.
No. Belgium gives duty relief only for a genuine move of your main home, not for a second home. So a second-home shipment may face duty and the 21% VAT. Your mover will explain what applies to your case.
Yes, and many Knokke moves are exactly this. A lot of homes are smart flats. Your mover checks the lift and may use a furniture hoist up to a balcony for big items. Tell us the floor and whether there is a lift.
A dedicated vehicle from London to Knokke usually takes one to two days. Knokke is close to the crossings, so it is one of the quicker coastal 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 larger home is around £2,000 to £3,600 or more, and a full villa costs more again. These are rough figures. Your matched mover quotes after a survey.
Yes. Knokke is close to the crossings, so shared part-load and groupage moves are common and good value, which suits a second-home setup. 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 Knokke 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 Knokke 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 Knokke QuoteFree matching. One FIDI-certified partner. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, operating since November 2010.
Where are you moving from? Where to? Roughly how much, and when? That is all we need to start.
We then pick one mover who fits your route. Only one. No flood of calls. No pushy sales. The match is free.
They survey your home, then quote. If you say yes, they pack, load and drive your things to Belgium.
They sort the customs forms as well. You sign nothing with us. We are the match, not the mover. It is that simple.
It starts well before the day. Your mover books the crossing and checks the route both sides of the sea. They arrive with the right kit, wrap your things with care, then pack and load. You watch it happen, hands free.
Get the survey done early. It is free, and it makes the quote accurate. The mover sees the stairs, the doors and the big items. No nasty shocks later. If time is tight, a video survey works just as well.
Be smart with timing. June to August is the rush. Book early for those months. A quieter week often costs less. Ask your mover when the best time to move on your route is. They will know. A little planning saves you money.
Keep every important paper together in one folder. Customs will need to see them. Jot down a list of what you own, and note the pricey items like a laptop or a bike. Your mover will help with the customs form.
Make up a bag for the first night. Pack the basics: keys, phone, chargers, medicines and clean clothes. Tape your boxes well and mark the room on each. The new place comes together much faster when you do.
Warn your mover about anything awkward. Tight stairs, a small lift, narrow doors, a bed or sofa that must come apart. The more they know, the smoother it goes. Always ask if you are unsure of something. That is what they are there for. A quick word up front helps a lot.
We connect removals to Knokke 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.