Sandefjord is a coastal town in Vestfold, on the west side of the Oslofjord. It is known for its whaling history and its busy harbour. It also has Torp airport and a ferry link to Sweden. One matched mover handles the move.
Most moves reach Sandefjord by road via the Oslo route. But the ferry to Strömstad in Sweden gives a second option for some routes. Customs is handled when your goods enter Norway.
A removal van and man, the local removal service, does not suit a move this far. A European removal to Sandefjord goes by container, groupage or sea freight. Our international removal services cover packing, transport and customs.
The usual route is by road. The lorry drives through Sweden and over the Svinesund border. It passes Oslo, then runs down the west side of the fjord to Sandefjord. It is a steady drive.
Sandefjord also has a ferry link to Strömstad in Sweden. For some European routes, goods can cross by this ferry instead. It can suit certain moves, and the mover will say if it fits.
Sea freight to the harbour is another option for larger loads. Groupage is the cheapest way to move a small load. The mover weighs the choices for your volume and your address.
Coastal town in Vestfold, on the Oslofjord.
Whaling heritage, with Torp airport nearby.
Ferry link to Strömstad in Sweden.
We cover all of Sandefjord. That includes the harbour-side centre, the coastal suburbs, and the area around Torp airport. The wider Vestfold coast is covered too.
Sandefjord is an affluent, leafy area with a mix of older villas and newer homes. Access in most of the town is good, with driveways and parking. The mover sends the right vehicle.
The town's whaling past is part of its identity, marked by its monument and museum. Today it is a pleasant coastal place to settle. Wherever you are, one matched mover delivers to the door. Tell them about access when they call.
The Torp airport on the edge of town also carries its name, Sandefjord Airport Torp. For a move, the area is mostly easy to reach, with good roads. The mover plans the run from the border or the ferry down to your door. Most loads arrive within the usual one to two week window.
Your move to Sandefjord can include more than transport. We match you with a mover who can add the services you need, so one team handles the lot.
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International removals to Sandefjord need customs clearance, like anywhere in Norway. Norway is in the EEA but outside the EU customs union. So your goods are declared to Tolletaten, the Norwegian customs service, when they arrive.
Most people moving for good pay no duty or VAT. That is thanks to Transfer of Residence relief. You must have lived outside Norway for at least 12 months. You must have owned and used the goods during that time. And you must import them within one year of the move.
Norwegian VAT (MVA) is 25%, so the relief saves a lot. To declare your goods you need a Norwegian ID number. That is a D-number or a personnummer. The matched mover prepares the declaration for you.
Customs facts checked against Tolletaten (toll.no). Rules can change, so check before you move.
Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK), not the euro. It is one of the most expensive countries in Europe. A move to Sandefjord often means sending money over. That might be for a deposit, rent or a home.
International Removals Companies is run by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company number 07425576. We have connected international moves since 2010. Norway has its own customs process, so route experience matters. Your enquiry goes to one vetted mover from our network. It is not a comparison site. If the first firm is busy, another in the network can step in.
Page reviewed by Darren Benjamin, International Removals Companies. Customs facts checked against Tolletaten (toll.no). Last updated 2026.
By road via Sweden and Oslo, a dedicated vehicle usually takes about one to two weeks. Then it runs down the fjord. The Sweden ferry can suit some routes. Groupage takes longer. Customs adds a little. The matched mover confirms your dates.
Yes, for some routes. Sandefjord has a ferry link to Strömstad in Sweden. So goods from parts of Europe can cross by this ferry rather than driving round. The mover advises whether it fits your move better than the road route.
Most moves come by road, via the Oslo route. The Strömstad ferry is a real second option, depending on where you start. The mover weighs both for your volume and your address.
Yes. Norway is outside the EU customs union, so goods are declared to Tolletaten on arrival, whichever way they come. Most home moves pay no duty or VAT under Transfer of Residence relief. The mover handles it.
A small groupage load often starts from around £950. A full house by dedicated vehicle is more, commonly from £2,600 upward. The route you choose affects the figure. The matched mover confirms the real cost.
Moving from the UK? See our route guides: London to Norway, Manchester to Norway, Birmingham to Norway, Glasgow to Norway.
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