Valongo is a municipality east of Porto on the A4 motorway, about 12 kilometres from Porto city centre. It borders Maia to the north, Marco de Canaveses to the east and Vila Nova de Gaia to the south. It is a predominantly residential municipality popular with families seeking lower property costs than central Porto with good A4 motorway access to the city. London to Valongo is about 1,445 miles by road.
A dedicated vehicle from London to Valongo takes about 3 days via the Channel Tunnel or Brittany Ferries to Santander. Santander to Valongo via the A3 south to Porto and A4 east is about 245 miles. Part load removals take 10 to 21 days. Valongo is served on the Porto metro consolidated run. The A4 gives a direct approach east from Porto, making it a natural extension of the Porto delivery zone.
Valongo municipality has good lorry access throughout via the A4 and the A41. The main residential areas of Valongo, Ermesinde, Alfena and Campo are all on good roads with standard lorry access. Ermesinde is the largest parish in Valongo and has the widest range of residential property. There are no historic centre relay requirements in Valongo. Properties in the wooded hillside areas to the north of the municipality, in Sobrado and around Serra de Santa Justa, should have road width confirmed before booking.
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 Valongo 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.
Valongo town and the residential zones of Ermesinde, Alfena and Campo are all accessible by lorry. The A4 motorway gives a direct approach from Porto, and the A41 connects from Maia in the north. Ermesinde in particular has a large range of modern apartments and houses on wide roads with good parking. The commercial and industrial zones around the A4 junction are also fully accessible. No historic access restrictions apply in the main Valongo residential areas.
The northern part of the Valongo municipality, rising into the Serra de Santa Justa hillside, has more rural character. Properties in Sobrado and the wooded hillside zones above Valongo and Ermesinde are on narrower municipal roads. Confirm the road width and surface for any property accessed off the EN106 or minor roads in the Serra de Santa Justa area. The hillside roads here have occasional steep sections and narrow bends. Most main residential areas in the municipality are unaffected by these restrictions.
These are rough planning guides only. The actual price depends on your UK collection address, the Valongo 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 £900
to about £2,000
Transit 10 to 21 days.
8 to 15 cubic metres. Dedicated vehicle.
From about £1,100
to about £2,200
3 days dedicated.
20 to 35 cubic metres. Dedicated vehicle.
From about £2,500
to about £4,500
3 days dedicated.
35 to 55 cubic metres. Full lorry.
From about £3,800+
Priced after a survey.
Since Brexit, all goods moving from the UK to Valongo 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 Valongo route via the Channel Tunnel or Brittany Ferries. London to Valongo is about 1,445 miles. A dedicated vehicle takes about 3 days. Part load removals take 10 to 21 days. International Removals Companies connects each Valongo enquiry with one suitable FIDI-certified partner mover free. Valongo has good A4 and A41 access and is served on the Porto metro consolidated run.
House removals to Valongo cost from about £900 for a part load to about £4,500 for a two-bedroom home on a dedicated vehicle. A studio or one-bedroom home costs from about £1,100 to £2,200. A 3 to 4-bedroom home costs from about £3,800. All are planning guides only. The partner removal company confirms the actual price after checking your Valongo delivery address, access, volume and move date.
International moving companies and overseas removal companies cover Valongo on the Porto metro consolidated run. The A4 connects Valongo directly to Porto city and the A41 links it to Maia and the wider Porto metro network. Brittany Ferries Plymouth to Santander then the A3 and A4 is the preferred route for western UK collections.
Yes. Since Brexit, all removals from the UK to Valongo 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 Valongo, 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 Norte Region.
Send the UK collection postcode, full Valongo delivery address, inventory, access details and preferred move date. One FIDI-certified partner mover confirms the quote, the Channel Tunnel or Brittany Ferries crossing plan and the Portuguese customs documentation required.
Get a Valongo Removal QuoteFree. One FIDI-certified partner mover. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576), operating since November 2010.
International Removals Companies connects Valongo 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.