Removals to and from Italy
Get a Quote For Moving To Or From Italy
Our team has decades of experience managing home removals to and from Italy, ensuring that every aspect of your move is carefully coordinated. From expert packing to customs clearance, we handle the logistics so you can focus on enjoying your new life in Italy.
While all GB Liners branches are equipped to arrange European removals, our Cheltenham branch is the dedicated centre of expertise for moves to and from Italy, providing tailored guidance and support.
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Living in Italy
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Why Move with GB Liners
GB Liners combines long-standing expertise with genuine care to deliver a first-class service tailored to your needs. We’re proud members of the British Association of Removers (BAR) and accredited by FIDI, reflecting our commitment to the highest industry standards.
With flexible options including packing, storage, and comprehensive cover, GB Liners ensures your move to Italy is professional, efficient, and completely stress-free, whether you’re moving to Milan, Naples, Florence, or beyond.
Customs Formalities for Moving To Italy
When moving between the UK and Italy, you’ll need to comply with customs formalities introduced after Brexit.
Most Customs regimes have several factors in common:
- People moving to an EU country on a transfer of residence basis (i.e. moving their main place of residence from the UK to that EU country for work or personal reasons) are generally permitted to import their household and personal belongings free of duty and tax.
- There is usually a requirement to prove that the person moving has previously resided in the UK for a specified qualifying period, by means of presenting documents such as Council Tax bills, bank statements, utility bills etc.
- There is usually a requirement to prove that permission for residency or employment in the destination country has been granted.
- There is usually a requirement to prove identity by providing a passport copy.
- New items (usually less than 6 months old) may be subject to tax.
- Certain item are usually prohibited e.g. guns, animal skins or products, etc.
- Certain items are usually restricted e.g. alcohol, tobacco etc.
You will need to be able to supply any required information or documentation before the move is packed, to allow us to have it checked by our agent in Italy for confirmation that everything is in order. This is essential to ensure that there are no delays at the Italian border due to missing or incorrect documentation.
For a move being made for any reason other than a transfer of residence, then you should ask us to check the specific Customs requirements for your circumstances and this should be done as early in the process as possible. If, for example, your circumstances were such that carrying-out the move would incur a significant duty or tax liability then that may influence your decision to move altogether. It is essential therefore, that such issues are raised as early as possible.
If you are furnishing a holiday or secondary home in an EU country (that is a home other than your main place of residence), then usually you will have to pay duty or tax on the items that you are moving.
Italy Overview
The following information outlines the documentation required for moving household goods to Italy on a transfer of residence basis, to the best of current knowledge and belief. It does not cover cars, secondary homes, inheritances, or any other exceptional circumstances and for any moves falling into these categories, it is essential that you advise us of your circumstances so that we can check the requirements.
Customs regulations and document requirements for Italy
- Copy of valid Passport.
- Copy of Italian Fiscal Code (Codice Fiscale).
- Copy of Permit to Stay or copy of full request (only for non-EU citizens).
- Copy of Residence Certificate or receipt of request (issued by the Italian City Hall).
- Copy of Dichiarazione di Libera Importazione form signed by customer.
- Copy of employment contract in Italy (not mandatory but Customs can ask for it).
- Copy of rental/house purchase contract in Italy (not mandatory but Customs can ask for it).
- Copy of pro-forma invoice in Italian language.
- Certificato Consolare di Rimpatrio (only for Italian citizens).
- Signed Italian Customs Form.
Documents required for export clearance out of Italy (for UK bound moves)
- Copy of Valid Passport.
- Copy of Libera Esportazione Form.
- Completion of UK Transfer of Residence (ToR) application and generation of a ToR approval letter which you will need to pass onto us.
Popular Destinations in Italy
GB Liners coordinates removals between the UK and many Italian regions, including:
– Moving to Rome: Italy’s historic centre, a favourite for professionals, diplomats, and families.
– Moving to Milan: Italy’s financial centre and a hub for fashion and business.
– Moving to Florence & Tuscany: popular for culture and rural living.
– Moving to Lake Como & Northern Italy: scenic, peaceful, Alpine living.
– Moving to Naples & Southern Italy: ideal for warm climates and Mediterranean charm.
GB Liners provides dependable, door-to-door removals tailored to your requirements.
Get a Free Quote for Your Move to Italy
Getting started with your Italian move couldn’t be easier. Our team will prepare a personalised, no-obligation quotation based on your volume, access, and destination details.