Your journey with us:

It all starts when our experienced and cheerful driver first knocks on your door. Skilled in heavy lifting, he will help bring all your treasured items out of your home and load them with care into our state of the art van. Once everything’s loaded and all checks are complete, it’s off to Belgium we go!

We know we’re transporting your most valued belongings, so to put your mind at ease we’ll keep you updated throughout the whole trip, and we’ll even give you a courtesy call two hours before we arrive at the destination. This way you can get ready to unpack your TV and your favourite sofa.

Two hours after our call you’ll be greeted by the same cheerful driver, who’ll help you carry all your belongings into your new home. It really couldn’t be any simpler.

Documents you’ll need to move to Belgium:

Following Brexit, we no longer offer “paperless” removals to Belgium. We still help you to comply with the required bureaucracy, and we carry your possessions safely from the United Kingdom to your new home in Belgium. However, the paperwork required is quite extensive, though its purpose is to convince the customs authority in the country of destination that your relocation is eligible for a Transfer of Residence status. Any items that are moved without such status would be charged import VAT at the rate of 21% of the item’s value.

We will only be able to collect your goods, if you supply us with the following documents:

• A copy of ID card or Passport.
• A certificate from the local council in Belgium to certify residency (Certificat – résidence principale). Alternatively, suppose the EU customs agent agrees, it might be enough for you to supply a document confirming that you are an EU resident or intend to become one, for example:
  • If you live with your family in the EU, please ask them to complete and sign this template and provide a copy of their personal ID and a utility bill with the address.
  • Or if you are employed in the EU, please provide your EU employment contract.
  • Or if you have living arrangements in the EU, please provide a utility bill with your name and address on it or your tenancy agreement, or the property ownership deed.
• A detailed, signed packing list with the value, size and weight of each listed item. Please fill in all fields provided in VanOne Insurance Form.
• A UK certificate of residence or other evidence that you’ve lived in the UK at least for the last 12 months (e.g. certificate from a Belgian consulate, UK employment contract or statement from the UK employer).
• A self-certificate (please use this template) to inform the customs authorities that you’ve used the household objects at your usual residence in the UK for more than six months and that you won’t sell, rent or pledge them after receiving them in your new place and that you aim to remain an EU resident for at least one year.
• A signed authorization for the customs clearance agent to act as your direct representative. A blank form will be supplied to you by VanOne after you confirm your booking.

You must print and sign all the documents and have them ready for the driver in a large envelope. Please also supply completed documents electronically via the customer portal for verification.

The above documents are required before collecting your belongings. We will give you a CMR form (cargo movement) to fill out on the day of your move.

In certain situations, depending on the customs agent, you can’t produce a certificate from the local council in Belgium or other documents to certify residency. Or can’t you confirm the history of the minimum of 12 months living in the UK? The Belgian customs agent may allow you to receive the delivery of your belongings in Belgium if you pay the deposit, usually worth approximately 30% of the value of your imported goods (as declared in your packing list). The payment of the customs deposit will buy you six months to organise and deliver all the outstanding documentation to the customs officer. Once all documents are complete and the customs office is happy, Belgian customs will return the deposit to you.

If you want to speed up the process or find out more, you might want to contact your local customs office in Belgium.

You can also visit this government resource for more information about bringing personal effects to Belgium.

Easy, Safe & Cheap:

We wanted to remind you why we’re different to other removal services out there. It’s because we put you first. Our three core values attest to this – here is what they mean to you: our fantastic service means you’ll find it’s a breeze to move to Belgium with us, our commitment to caring for your belongings as if they were ours means they will be completely safe with us, and our very cheap prices mean you’ll have more money in your pocket to buy something you really want. So what are you waiting for? Click for a quote.

Moving to the UK from Belgium

VanOne offers a two-way removals service, meaning we can also move you from Belgium to the UK. Our vans cover most of mainland Europe, allowing us to serve customers on the continent as well as in Britain. If you are planning a move to the UK from any town or city in Belgium, you can request a quote from the VanOne team. Our professional movers will get your possessions safely to your new UK home.

Any other questions about removals to Belgium?

For any questions we haven’t answered, please visit our FAQ page. We’re certain you’ll find the answers there. You can also contact us online for free quotes and more information. VanOne specialises in European removals, including removals to Belgium. We transport your belongings quickly, safely and affordably.

Contribution by Michael Pawlicki