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Zaventem sits just north-east of Brussels, in Dutch-speaking Flemish Brabant. Most moves take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais. The crossing is 35 minutes. Then it is about two hours of motorway to Zaventem.
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.
Zaventem is best known as the home of Brussels Airport. A lot of business sits around the airport, including offices, logistics firms and head offices. Many moves here are corporate relocations and staff who work in aviation or for nearby companies. 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.
Zaventem is a mix of houses and modern flats, with a lot of business space near the airport. Most homes have good road access and room to park, which makes many moves here simple. The fast train and motorway links to Brussels also make it an easy base for work.
For a flat on an upper floor, your mover checks the lift, and may use a furniture hoist for big items. Near the airport, some roads are busy with business traffic, so an early loading slot can help. Your mover plans this.
There can be some aircraft-related building rules in the area, but these rarely affect a home move. Tell your mover the exact address, the property type and the floor, so the right van and kit are set up before the day.
These are rough planning guides for a UK to Zaventem move. The real figure depends on volume, both addresses and access. A shared part-load to Zaventem is good value for a smaller move. A part-load shares space on a van, so you only pay for what you use.
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 Zaventem move, that means your mover knows the route to Brussels, the airport-area access and the Belgian customs process. Many also handle corporate relocations.
International Removals Companies connects each Zaventem 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. Zaventem is about two hours further on, just north-east of Brussels. The Dover to Calais ferry works too. Your mover picks the best crossing for your postcode.
Yes. A lot of Zaventem moves are corporate, given the airport and the business parks. Many of our matched movers handle company-paid relocations and the paperwork these often need. Tell us if your employer is arranging the move.
Dutch. Zaventem is in Flemish Brabant, the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium, even though it sits right next to bilingual Brussels. English is very common around the airport and the business zone.
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 Zaventem usually takes one to two days. A shared part-load takes three to seven days. Your mover confirms the exact timing for your load and route.
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. Because Belgium is a drive-on route, a vehicle can travel with your move or separately. There are extra steps, including Belgian VRT and registration. See our car shipping page, or ask 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 Zaventem 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 Zaventem 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 Zaventem 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.
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.
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. There is no silly question. A short call now saves time later.
We connect removals to Zaventem 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.