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In short: A move from the UK to Kerry is matched to one FIDI-certified partner mover, free and with no obligation to book. Goods travel by ferry and road, usually via the Holyhead to Dublin Port crossing. Since Brexit, a move from Great Britain to Kerry is an EU import, so Transfer of Residence relief on Form C&E 1076 can remove import duty and the 23% Irish VAT when you qualify.
Part-load (shared) and full-load options are available, with customs handled on Form C&E 1076 through Revenue.
A move to Kerry from the UK uses the south Wales to Rosslare crossings. Pembroke to Rosslare Europort, run by Irish Ferries, takes about 4 hours. Fishguard to Rosslare, run by Stena Line, takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. From Rosslare, the road to Killarney via Waterford, Cork and the N22 is about 240 kilometres. For vans collecting in northern England or Scotland, the Holyhead to Dublin Port crossing with the N21 through Limerick is an alternative.
County Kerry occupies the south-western tip of Ireland. It is one of the most geographically remote counties from the main ferry ports. The county includes Killarney, the main commercial town, and three large Atlantic peninsulas: the Dingle Peninsula to the north-west, the Iveragh Peninsula (home of the Ring of Kerry) in the centre, and the Beara Peninsula in the south. Each peninsula has roads that become progressively narrower and more winding as you go west.
Killarney National Park covers over 100 square kilometres around Killarney town. Killarney itself has good modern road access. The town centre has Georgian streets and some older lanes, but the main residential areas have clear approach roads. On the peninsulas, a different standard applies. Dingle town has a medieval street layout. West of Dingle, roads can be single-track. The Ring of Kerry road passes through narrow sections on the coastal route. Always confirm road access before the mover books the vehicle for any Kerry address outside the main towns.
International Removals Companies connects your enquiry with one FIDI-certified partner mover for the UK to Kerry route. We are not a removal company. The service is free.
Since Brexit, a move from Great Britain to Kerry is an EU import. A customs declaration is needed when the goods arrive in Ireland. Revenue’s Transfer of Residence relief, claimed on Form C&E 1076, removes import duty and the 23% Irish VAT on used personal belongings if you qualify. Your FIDI-certified partner mover files the form on your behalf about two weeks before your goods arrive. Check revenue.ie for the full conditions.
The Common Travel Area covers people, not goods. Your household goods still go through the customs process when they arrive in Kerry from Great Britain. Transfer of Residence relief on Form C&E 1076, not the Common Travel Area, is what removes the import duty and the 23% Irish VAT.
To qualify, you generally need to have owned and used the goods for at least six months and be establishing permanent residence in Ireland. After arriving in Kerry, apply for a PPS number at your local Intreo centre. You will need it for Revenue, banking and most official matters. Always include the Eircode for your delivery address in the enquiry.
The Republic of Ireland uses the euro (EUR), not sterling. Moving to Kerry means moving into a euro economy. That affects deposits, local charges and your day-to-day spending after you arrive.
International Removals Companies works with currency exchange partners. We do not provide currency exchange ourselves. If you need to convert sterling to euro for your move, we can connect you with a partner who can help. This is separate from the removals service and carries no obligation.
The Common Travel Area covers people, not goods. Your household goods still go through the customs process when they arrive in Kerry from Great Britain. Transfer of Residence relief on Form C&E 1076 removes the import duty and the 23% Irish VAT if you qualify. After arriving, you will need a PPS number — the Personal Public Service number — for Revenue, banking and most official matters. Apply at your local Intreo centre. Always include the Eircode for your Kerry delivery address. In rural areas, townland addresses have no street number, and the Eircode is how the mover finds the correct door.
We connect you with one suitable FIDI-certified partner mover for your UK to Kerry route. Not a shortlist of firms — one mover who reviews your items, access notes and Irish delivery address before confirming the price.
FIDI FAIM is the main quality standard for international removal companies. Partner movers pass an independent audit by Ernst and Young every three years, covering more than 200 quality checks. For a move that crosses an EU customs border, that standard matters.
Moves to Kerry use the south Wales to Rosslare crossings. Pembroke to Rosslare Europort, run by Irish Ferries, takes about 4 hours. Fishguard to Rosslare, run by Stena Line, takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. From Rosslare, the road to Killarney via Waterford and Cork on the N25, N72 and N22 is about 240 kilometres. For vans collecting in northern England or Scotland, the Holyhead to Dublin Port crossing with the N21 through Limerick to Tralee and Killarney is sometimes used instead.
County Kerry occupies the south-western tip of Ireland. It is one of the most geographically remote counties from the main ferry ports. The road journey from Rosslare to Killarney is about 240 kilometres, and from the tips of the peninsulas it is considerably longer. The mover plans the collection schedule with lead time before the ferry to account for the Kerry road network, which includes winding and narrow sections on the peninsulas and in west Kerry. The county is large. Tralee is to the north, Killarney in the centre, and the peninsulas stretch south and west into the Atlantic. Each area has different road conditions and different access challenges.
Killarney is the main tourist and commercial town in County Kerry. It sits beside Killarney National Park on the N22. Killarney town itself has good road access with modern estates and clear approach roads. The town centre can get busy with tourist traffic in summer. Rural Kerry is a different matter. The Dingle Peninsula west of Dingle town, the Ring of Kerry on the Iveragh Peninsula and the Beara Peninsula in the south all have narrow, winding roads. Some sections in west Kerry and on the peninsulas are single-track.
Transfer of Residence relief is claimed on Form C&E 1076 from Revenue. It removes Customs Duty and the 23% Irish VAT on used personal belongings when you move your home to Ireland from outside the EU. Since Brexit, a move from Great Britain to Kerry is an EU import. Your FIDI-certified partner mover files the form on your behalf about two weeks before your goods arrive at Rosslare. Check revenue.ie for the current conditions.
A dedicated van from most UK cities to Killarney takes two to three days from collection. The south Wales to Rosslare crossing is 3.5 to 4 hours. The road from Rosslare to Killarney is about 240 kilometres. A shared load takes one to three weeks. Remote Kerry addresses on the peninsulas or in west Kerry add significant road time to the Killarney leg.
The Common Travel Area covers people, not goods. Your household goods still go through the customs process when they arrive at Rosslare from Great Britain. Transfer of Residence relief on Form C&E 1076, not the Common Travel Area, is what removes the import duty and the 23% Irish VAT.
The Dingle Peninsula roads west of Dingle town are single-track in places. The Ring of Kerry on the Iveragh Peninsula has sections where large vehicles need to plan passing places. The Beara Peninsula in the south, shared with Cork, has remote mountain roads. Even within the peninsula towns, medieval street layouts in Dingle and Kenmare can be tight for a full removal van. Always send the Eircode and note the road conditions for any Kerry address outside the main towns.
A small shared load to Kerry starts from about 300 to 900 pounds for single items. A part load of a few rooms runs from about 1,200 to 3,000 pounds. A full house on a dedicated van starts from about 3,500 pounds. The long road run from Rosslare to Kerry, and the additional time for peninsula addresses, means Kerry typically costs slightly more than east-coast Irish destinations. The firm price is confirmed by the mover after a survey.
International Removals Companies is not a removal company. We are a free matching service operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576). You send one enquiry and we connect you with one FIDI-certified partner mover for your UK to Kerry route. The mover contacts you with the price, transit time and customs plan. Free, no obligation.
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This guide is written and maintained by Darren Benjamin, founder of International Removals Companies (DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, Companies House 07425576). Darren has worked in international removals and logistics for over 20 years and has been a director of a UK removals company since 2013.
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