Montijo sits on the south bank of the Tagus estuary, east of Lisbon and directly across the water from it. The Vasco da Gama bridge comes down on this side of the river, and a passenger ferry crosses to central Lisbon, which is why so many people here work in the capital and live somewhere flatter and cheaper. For a removal that combination matters more than anything else about the town, and it is mostly good news. Montijo offers some of the lowest property prices in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. It is connected to Lisbon by both the A12 motorway and Tagus ferry services. London to Montijo is about 1,590 miles by road via the Channel Tunnel and A12.
A dedicated vehicle from London to Montijo takes 3 to 4 days. Part load removals take 10 to 21 days. Montijo sits on the A12 corridor, so a lorry reaches it over the Vasco da Gama bridge from the north or up from the south without ever entering Lisbon. That is worth knowing, because Montijo via or the A12 without entering Lisbon city traffic. The A12 junction east of Almada gives a clear approach to the Montijo area.
Montijo has genuinely good lorry access, and the land is the reason. This is flat reclaimed estuary ground, so there are no hills and none of the gradient problems that slow a delivery in Lisbon or Porto. The town centre, Afonsoeiro and Atalaia sit on wide level roads with full lorry access. The older streets nearest the river are tighter and a relay vehicle may be the sensible answer there, but it is a small area and it affects a minority of deliveries.
International Removals Companies is a free enquiry matching service operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576). It does not carry out removals. It connects each Montijo enquiry with one suitable vetted FIDI-certified partner mover. The partner mover contacts you directly and provides the quote.
Free. One FIDI-certified partner mover. No obligation to proceed.
Montijo is reached via the A12 motorway from the south. The A12 connects straight through without the lorry ever crossing Lisbon, which removes the hardest part of any delivery in the capital region. Modern residential zones including Afonsoeiro, Atalaia and Sarilhos Grandes are all on wide roads with full lorry access. Canha and Pegoes to the south of the municipality are also accessible.
The eastern half of the municipality is a different proposition. Sarilhos Grandes, Canha and Pegoes are rural, agricultural and spread out, with long private approaches and unsurfaced tracks that were built for farm vehicles. If your address is out there, describe the approach rather than the postcode. Confirm access for any address in the ommediate rural east area before booking. The narrow streets near the Tagus ferry terminal at Estação do Montijo are manageable for smaller vehicles but a full removal lorry should approach via the wider inland streets rather than the quayside lanes.
These are rough planning guides only. The actual price depends on your UK collection address, the Montijo delivery address, access at both ends, volume, packing level, move date, storage and customs requirements. The partner mover confirms the actual price after a survey.
Boxes and items up to about 15 m³. Flexible date required.
From about £950
to about £2,100
Transit 10 to 21 days.
8 to 15 cubic metres. Dedicated vehicle.
From about £1,150
to about £2,300
3 to 4 days dedicated.
20 to 35 cubic metres. Dedicated vehicle.
From about £2,600
to about £4,700
3 to 4 days dedicated.
35 to 55 cubic metres. Full lorry.
From about £4,000+
Priced after a survey.
Since Brexit, all goods moving from the UK to Montijo need Portuguese customs documentation. Portugal is an EU member state. UK household goods entering Portugal are treated as imports since January 2021. The customs authority is Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT).
The partner removal company provides commercial documentation and inventory paperwork. They cannot provide legal or tax advice. Check official sources and confirm your eligibility before goods move.
Removal companies and moving companies cover the UK to Montijo route via the Channel Tunnel. London to Montijo is about 1,590 miles. A dedicated vehicle takes 3 to 4 days. Part load removals take 10 to 21 days. International Removals Companies connects each Montijo enquiry with one suitable FIDI-certified partner mover free. Montijo is on the Lisbon south bank consolidated run and approached via the A12 without crossing Lisbon.
House removals to Montijo cost from about £950 for a part load to about £4,700 for a two-bedroom home on a dedicated vehicle. A studio or one-bedroom home costs from about £1,150 to £2,300. A 3 to 4-bedroom home costs from about £4,000. All are planning guides only. The partner removal company confirms the actual price after checking your Montijo delivery address, access, volume and move date.
International moving companies and overseas removal companies covering Montijo serve the full Lisbon south bank corridor including Almada and Seixal on the same A12 consolidated run. The A12 bypasses Lisbon entirely, making the south bank corridor efficient for groupage departures. The partner moving company confirms the south bank delivery schedule at the quote stage.
Yes. Since Brexit, all removals from the UK to Montijo require Portuguese customs clearance under the bagagem de mudança process. Most people moving primary residence to Portugal qualify for full exemption from import duty and 23% Portuguese VAT if goods have been owned and used for at least six months. You need a NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) and a Certificado de Bagagem from the Portuguese Consulate General in London before goods leave the UK. Apply via portaldasfinancas.gov.pt before goods leave the UK.
FIDI FAIM is the international quality standard for removal companies and moving companies covering Portugal. To earn accreditation, a removal company must pass an independent audit by Ernst and Young covering more than 200 quality and operational criteria. The audit repeats every three years. It covers insurance levels, staff training, vehicle maintenance, claims handling and customer service procedures.
For house removals, overseas removals and international moving to Montijo, FIDI accreditation means the removal company has documented customs procedures for Portuguese deliveries, verified insurance cover, and a formal complaints process. International Removals Companies connects enquiries with one FIDI-certified removal company free. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company 07425576, has operated the service since November 2010.
BAR Overseas, FEDEMAC and IAM accreditations are also recognised for international moving companies and overseas removal companies on the UK to Portugal route.
The more detail you give the partner mover upfront, the more accurate the quote. Here is what to gather before you submit your enquiry.
These pages may help if your move involves nearby areas or if you are comparing removal routes in Lisbon Metropolitan Area.
Send the UK collection postcode, full Montijo delivery address, inventory, access details and preferred move date. One FIDI-certified partner mover confirms the quote, the Channel Tunnel crossing plan and the Portuguese customs documentation required.
Get a Montijo Removal QuoteFree. One FIDI-certified partner mover. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576), operating since November 2010.
International Removals Companies connects Montijo removal enquiries with one suitable vetted partner mover. Partner movers hold FIDI FAIM, BAR Overseas, FEDEMAC and IAM accreditations where confirmed. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Prices, transit times, insurance cover, customs paperwork and accreditation details must be confirmed by the removal company before booking.