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When people search for removals to Holland they usually mean the Netherlands as a whole, not just the two provinces of North and South Holland. The country is officially Nederland but Holland is the name most people use and removal companies understand it either way. Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven and everywhere in between is covered.
Removals to the Netherlands from Spain go by road north through France and into Belgium, then across the border into the Netherlands. From Madrid it is around 1,800 kilometres. From Barcelona closer to 1,500. It is a similar distance to Belgium and sits at the heart of Europe's main freight corridor so removal lorries heading this way from Spain are running every week.
Spain and the Netherlands are both EU members so there are no customs declarations and no import duty on personal household goods. One thing that often surprises people moving to the Netherlands is that Dutch healthcare is not free. You have to take out a compulsory private health insurance policy within 4 months of registering. That is worth knowing before you arrive.
Your Spanish collection address, Dutch delivery address, moving date and rough volume. Free to submit and your details go to one company only.
One FIDI FAIM certified removal company with experience on the Spain to Netherlands route is matched. They contact you directly with a confirmed quote covering collection, road freight and Dutch delivery.
The removal company collects from your Spanish address, drives north through France and Belgium and delivers to your Dutch address. No customs stops between EU member states for personal goods.
The route from Spain to the Netherlands runs north through France and into Belgium, then across the short distance from Belgium into the Netherlands. It is one of the most travelled freight routes in Europe. The lorry crosses the Pyrenees at La Jonquera near Girona for Barcelona collections or at Irun near Bilbao for Madrid and northern Spain collections, then heads north through France toward Paris or around it, into Belgium and on to the Netherlands.
Rotterdam is Europe's largest port and sits at the centre of an enormous road freight network. Lorries run between Spain and the Netherlands constantly, which is why groupage transit times on this route are shorter than on more remote European destinations. Amsterdam, The Hague and Utrecht are all within 80 kilometres of Rotterdam so deliveries across the western Netherlands are quick once the lorry is in the country.
All times are indicative. Add packing time in Spain and unloading in the Netherlands. The matched removal company confirms the schedule for your route.
Sole use of a removal lorry from your Spanish address through to the Netherlands. The right choice for 2-bedroom and larger household moves.
Your goods go direct from Spain to your Dutch address without being unloaded and reloaded along the way. At 1,500 to 1,800 kilometres this is a manageable road journey and a lorry covers it in one to two driving days.
Your goods share a lorry with other northbound consignments heading into the Netherlands or beyond. Good for studio flats, one-bedroom apartments or anything under about 15 cubic metres.
Because the Netherlands sits on the main European freight corridor from Spain, groupage lorries heading this way leave frequently and transit times are reliable. A cost-effective option for smaller volumes.
Partner movers offer full or partial packing. Worth asking about when the matched removal company gets in touch.
The Netherlands has a high standard of furnished rental housing but many expats moving there bring specific items from Spain. Professional packing is useful for artwork, antiques and fragile pieces.
Spain and the Netherlands are both EU members. Personal household goods moving between two EU countries do not need customs declarations and no duty is payable. The lorry crosses France and Belgium on the way north and all three transit countries are EU members too so there are no customs stops at any border.
You do not need Transfer of Residence relief or a packing inventory for customs. That applies to moves in and out of non-EU countries. Moving within the EU keeps the paperwork simple.
The removal company handles the physical move. Registration and healthcare in the Netherlands are your responsibility once you are there. Both have specific requirements that differ from most other EU countries.
The BSN is the Dutch citizen service number. You need it for practically everything in the Netherlands: opening a bank account, getting a job, accessing healthcare, filing taxes, even signing certain contracts.
Register at your local gemeente (municipality) within 5 days of establishing your address. Bring your passport and proof of your Dutch address. You are registered in the BRP (Basisregistratie Personen), the Dutch population register, and your BSN is issued at that point or shortly after.
As an EU citizen you have the right to live and work in the Netherlands without a work permit. The Netherlands has a large international expat community, particularly in Amsterdam and The Hague, and the registration process is well organised for international arrivals.
This is the most important practical difference between moving to the Netherlands and moving to most other EU countries. Dutch healthcare is not a free national health service. Every resident must take out a basic health insurance policy (basisverzekering) with a Dutch insurer (zorgverzekeraar).
You must arrange this within 4 months of registering in the Netherlands. If you miss this window the Central Administration Office (CAK) can impose a fine and sign you up to a policy automatically at a higher premium.
The basic policy covers GP visits, hospital care and prescription medicines. You can compare Dutch health insurers and sign up at zorgwijzer.nl. Monthly premiums for adults are typically around 130 to 160 euros per month depending on the insurer and plan.
DigiD is the Dutch government's digital identity system. Once you have your BSN number you can apply for a DigiD at digid.nl. You need it to access online government services including filing your Dutch tax return, accessing your health insurer's portal and managing most official Dutch online accounts.
Apply for DigiD as soon as you have your BSN. There is usually a short wait for the activation letter to arrive by post to your Dutch address.
Before leaving Spain, submit a baja at your local Ayuntamiento to deregister from the Padron municipal. Staying on the Spanish address register after you have moved can affect your Spanish tax status.
Your Spanish NIE (Numero de Identificacion de Extranjero) stays valid after you leave. Keep it if you have Spanish bank accounts, property or pension arrangements that need managing from the Netherlands.
The Netherlands is a similar distance to Belgium from Spain so costs are broadly in the same range. A Barcelona collection is shorter and cheaper than one from Malaga or the Costa del Sol. These figures are starting points only and the matched removal company gives you the actual price before you commit.
French motorway tolls and Belgian road costs are included in the full quote the matched removal company provides. The matching service is free.
Ofrecemos intermediación gratuita para mudanzas internacionales desde España a los Países Bajos. Nuestros socios certificados por FIDI FAIM gestionan traslados por carretera desde cualquier ciudad española hasta Ámsterdam, Róterdam, La Haya, Utrecht y cualquier dirección neerlandesa, sin trámites aduaneros entre países de la UE. Una solicitud, un socio certificado. Gratuito.
International Removals Companies was founded by Darren Benjamin in 2010 and is operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company number 07425576, registered at Norman House, Saint Saviours Estate, Abbey Street, London, SE1 3DH. The platform matches each Spain to Netherlands enquiry with one suitable FIDI-certified removal company. Your details go to one company only, not a comparison site that passes your number around.
No. Both countries are EU members. Personal household goods moving between EU countries do not need customs declarations or duty payments. The lorry crosses France and Belgium on the way and all four countries on the route are in the EU. No customs stops anywhere.
Every resident of the Netherlands must take out a basic health insurance policy called a basisverzekering with a Dutch insurer. It is not optional and there is a monthly premium of around 130 to 160 euros for adults. You have 4 months from registering in the Netherlands to sort this out. If you miss that window the CAK can fine you and sign you up automatically. Compare Dutch health insurers at zorgwijzer.nl before you arrive so you are ready to sign up straight after getting your BSN number.
Register at your local gemeente within 5 days of moving into your Dutch address. Bring your passport and proof of address such as a rental contract. You will be registered in the BRP and issued a BSN number, which you need for almost everything official in the Netherlands. Apply for DigiD at digid.nl once you have your BSN so you can access Dutch government services online.
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