Your journey with us:

Everything begins when you open the door to our friendly driver. Trained in heavy lifting, he will help you transfer all your treasured belongings into our state of the art van, packing them neatly and safely inside. Once you’re sure everything is in, you can wave him off – the next time you’ll see him will be when he knocks at your front door in Greece!

Of course you will be concerned about the safety of your belongings. That’s why we reassure you with regular updates while we travel. When we’re two hours away from your new home, you will get a courtesy call telling you when we expect to arrive. When we get there, your friendly driver will help you to unload your belongings and carry them into your new house. Can it be that easy? Yes it can – and it is!

Documents you’ll need to move to Greece:

On the first of January 2021, paperless removals from the UK to the EU (and vice versa) ceased to be possible. Before Brexit, moving a house to Greece was as smooth as relocating within the UK. Now it is necessary to comply with the Transfer of Residence procedure in order to avoid paying import VAT (24% of the total value of goods) for the possessions you move to Greece. Below is a list of the documents you will need to apply for this status and avoid these VAT charges.

We will not be able to collect your belonging before the paperwork below is complete:

• A copy of ID card or Passport.
• A certificate from the local council in Greece to certify residency. 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. 12 months of council tax bills or bank statements showing address).
• 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 documents listed above are required before the collection of your belongings. On the day of your move you will also receive a CMR form (a cargo movement form) to fill out.

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

You can also visit this Greek website for more information about bringing personal effects to Greece (or the Dutch Government website for information in the English language).

Easy, Safe & Cheap:

It may be simple, but our service is special. That’s because we hold true to our three core values designed to make your house-moving experience as pleasant and problem-free as possible. Here, in simple terms, are what our values mean to you: easy, simple, cheap. It’s easy because of our stellar customer service, safe because of our commitment to taking care of your possessions, and cheap because we’re so efficient. We don’t need to charge you an arm and a leg. So then, click for a quote and we’ll get you to Greece right away!

Moving back to the UK from Greece?

VanOne is proud of the cost-effective service we offer. This includes cutting expenses wherever possible because we aim to pass the savings onto you. Part of this is our reverse journey removals. We can also move customers from Greece to the UK, and this means our vans never travel empty.

If you are moving to the UK from Greece, whether for business or pleasure, VanOne can make that move happen. We can collect your possessions from any part of mainland Greece, and transport them safely to your new home in any UK town or city.

Questions about removals to Greece answered

Something you’re still not sure about? Please visit our FAQ page, where you’ll be sure to find what you’re looking for. VanOne is proud to offer quality European removals at affordable rates. We are a trusted and well established UK company. For removals to Greece, put your trust in us. You will see why we are the number one choice for so many customers. Get your free quote online today by completing our contact form.

Contribution by Michael Pawlicki