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In short: Moves to Ireland from across Europe are matched to one vetted partner, free. Intra-EU moves of used household goods travel without import customs.
Goods travel by road and ferry, with part-load and full-load options to suit the volume.
Two main routes carry household moves from continental Europe to the Republic of Ireland. The one your mover uses depends on your origin country and delivery address.
Brittany Ferries sails from Cherbourg and Bilbao direct to Rosslare Europort in County Wexford. No UK transit. The goods stay inside the EU the whole way.
Cherbourg to Rosslare: about 18 hours. Bilbao to Rosslare: about 26 hours. Best for France, Spain, Portugal and south-west Europe.
The van drives through the UK, crosses to England via the Dover straits, then drives to Holyhead or Pembroke for the Irish Sea crossing to Dublin Port or Rosslare. Road access to the whole UK network is the advantage.
A UK transit customs procedure applies because the goods cross a non-EU country. Best for Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and northern Europe where the direct ferry is not convenient.
From Wales, the main crossings are Holyhead to Dublin Port (Irish Ferries and Stena Line, about 3 hours 15 minutes) and Pembroke or Fishguard to Rosslare (about 3.5 to 4 hours). Your mover selects the crossing that fits the delivery area.
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List your rooms or items. Add the Europe collection address, the Irish delivery address with Eircode, floor level, lift, stairs, parking, preferred date and photos of large pieces.
One FIDI-certified partner mover checks the volume, route, vehicle size, customs documentation and access at both ends. We connect you with one mover, not a shortlist of firms.
The mover contacts you with a firm price, transit time, packing options, insurance and the customs plan. You decide whether to book. No charge, no obligation.
Use these as planning guides, not quotes. The firm price comes from the mover after they see your items, addresses and access. Volume, route and Irish delivery area are the main variables.
Studio or a few boxes shared with other moves
From about €900 to €2,500
Price varies with origin country, route and delivery area.
Sharing the vehicle with other Ireland moves
From about €2,000 to €4,500
Transit 1 to 4 weeks depending on origin and route.
Sole use from origin to Irish delivery address
From about €4,500
Direct delivery. Timing more controlled. Larger homes cost more.
Antiques, art, pianos or island delivery
Priced after survey
Condition reports, specialist crating and insurance valuation needed.
Rural Irish deliveries with narrow lanes or long driveways typically add £150 to £400. Stairs without a lift add crew time at both ends.
Most moves land at Dublin Port or Rosslare Europort in County Wexford. From there, the van drives to your Irish delivery address. Dublin Port is the arrival point for the Holyhead to Dublin crossing, run by Irish Ferries and Stena Line. Rosslare is the arrival point for crossings from Pembroke, Fishguard and the direct continental sailings from Cherbourg and Bilbao.
Dublin Port suits deliveries to Dublin, the east, the midlands and the north-west. Rosslare suits Wexford, Waterford, Cork and the south. For a far-west delivery to Galway, Mayo or Donegal, the mover adds road time from whichever port the load arrives at.
Irish VAT is 23% on most goods, but Transfer of Residence relief, claimed on Form C&E 1076 via Revenue, removes import duty and VAT on used personal belongings when you genuinely move your home to Ireland. The Common Travel Area covers people, not goods, so it does not affect the customs position for your belongings. Your mover files the customs documents; your eligibility for the relief is yours to confirm with Revenue.
Always give an Eircode for the delivery address. An Eircode is the Irish postcode, a seven-character code unique to each address. Much of rural Ireland uses townland names rather than street numbers, so the Eircode is how the mover finds your door.
The Republic of Ireland is in the EU, so a move from another EU member state is an intra-EU move. There are no customs duties between EU countries on personal belongings. You do not need Transfer of Residence customs paperwork in the same way as a UK move.
That said, you still need a detailed inventory of your goods, and you should register with Revenue, the Irish tax authority, within 90 days of arrival. Your PPS number, the Personal Public Service number, is the key Irish tax and identity reference. You will need it for almost everything after you arrive.
The picture changes if your move comes via the UK land bridge. That route crosses a non-EU country, so a UK transit customs procedure applies. The alternative is a direct continental ferry from France or Spain into Rosslare, which keeps the goods inside the EU the whole way. Your mover advises on the best route for your origin.
Most quote surprises come from access, not distance. A move may travel smoothly from Europe to the Irish port, but the final delivery is harder if stairs, lifts, parking or a narrow village street were not confirmed first. Give these details when you enquire and the price will be accurate.
We do not send your enquiry to a list of moving companies. We connect you with one suitable FIDI-certified partner mover for your exact route. They review your items, access and Irish delivery area 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 covering more than 200 quality criteria, repeated every three years. For a move crossing international borders with customs documentation, that standard is the benchmark to look for.
The land bridge route drives goods through the UK and onto a Welsh ferry to Ireland. It is practical for Germany, Netherlands and northern Europe. A UK transit customs procedure applies. The direct route takes a continental ferry from France or Spain into Rosslare, keeping goods inside the EU throughout. Brittany Ferries sails Cherbourg and Bilbao to Rosslare.
No, not on personal belongings moved between EU member states. The Republic of Ireland is in the EU, so an intra-EU move does not attract customs duties. If the route goes via the UK land bridge, a UK transit customs procedure applies in transit, but that does not create an import duty charge on arrival in Ireland.
It depends on the origin country and route. A direct ferry from Cherbourg to Rosslare is about 18 hours at sea. The UK land bridge adds road time across the UK. A dedicated vehicle from France or Germany can deliver in 3 to 5 days. A shared load takes 2 to 6 weeks from collection.
A small shared load from France or Germany starts from about 900 to 2,500 euros as a rough guide. A part load runs from about 2,000 to 4,500 euros. A dedicated vehicle starts from about 4,500 euros. The firm price depends on origin, volume, route and access, and is confirmed by the mover after a survey.
International Removals Companies can match moves to Ireland from any European country, including France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Poland and others. The partner mover advises on the best route and customs procedure for your specific origin.
You will need a PPS number for most official things in Ireland after you arrive, including registering with Revenue, opening a bank account and accessing public services. It is not strictly required to complete the move itself, but get it early. Apply at your local Intreo centre or Social Welfare office.
Yes. A car can travel on the same ferry as the household goods or separately. VRT, Vehicle Registration Tax, applies on registration in Ireland regardless of where the car comes from. The rate depends on the car's CO2 emissions. Check revenue.ie for current VRT rates before you move the car.
Yes. International Removals Companies, operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576), connects your enquiry with one FIDI-certified partner mover for your European to Ireland route. The partner mover contacts you with the price, transit time and route plan. The service is free with no obligation to book.
Check that the moving company is FIDI FAIM certified. Ask about the route they plan to use and whether it involves the UK land bridge. Confirm who handles the customs transit documents, what the insurance covers in transit and at sea, whether packing is included, and what the payment terms are.
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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Send the collection address, the Irish delivery address with Eircode, your room list, access notes, photos and preferred date. One FIDI-certified partner mover confirms the price and customs plan.
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Prices, transit times, insurance cover and customs paperwork must be confirmed by the partner mover before booking.