Do I need to register my new address in France?

No, there is no duty to register in France like at the German registration office, and EU citizens do not need a carte de séjour even after three months. You prove your address to banks, health insurance and authorities with a justificatif de domicile, such as your tenancy agreement or electricity bill. In Germany, on the other hand, you deregister at the registration office.

What does a move to France cost on average?

The costs depend on the distance, volume and scope of service. We offer transparent fixed prices for long-distance moves to France that include transport, packing and insurance. For smaller loads, a shared load is often the cheaper alternative.

How long does a move from Germany to France take?

Depending on the destination in France and the distance, transport usually takes one to three days. With a shared load , the delivery time can be slightly longer, as several consignments are combined. We plan the exact process with you in advance.

Can I simply take my car with me to France?

Yes, within the EU you can take your car with you without customs. When you live in France, you apply online to the ANTS for French registration (carte grise). For this you need, among other things, the quitus fiscal from the tax office, the previous registration and a certificate of conformity (COC); for older vehicles a technical inspection (contrôle technique) may be required.

Are my household goods insured when moving to France?

Yes. We are liable for your belongings under the statutory rules of the HGB; this liability is limited per cubic metre of loading space. Take jewellery and documents with you yourself; report visible damage at the latest on the day after delivery (§ 451f HGB); additional transport insurance is available on request.

What is a part load and when is it worth it?

With a shared load , your belongings are transported in the same vehicle together with other consignments. This is particularly economical for smaller moves or single pieces of furniture. The drawback is a somewhat more flexible delivery time, as several destinations are served.

How am I covered by health insurance after moving to France?

If you are employed in France, your employer registers you with the Assurance Maladie (CPAM) and you later receive the carte Vitale. Without work, you are usually only entitled after three months of stable residence; until then, the European Health Insurance Card helps. Self-employed people also register with the Assurance Maladie .

Does your company also offer a packing service?

Yes, as part of our private move service we can take care of packing all your household goods with high-quality materials on request. That way your belongings are optimally protected for the long-distance move to France. Dismantling and assembling furniture are also part of our services.

From where do you start your moves to France?

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and handle your move to France from there to your new front door. If you live elsewhere in Germany, get in touch – we take the journey and route into account in the fixed price for your long-distance move to France.

How early should I plan my move to France?

Start around three months beforehand: that is the notice period for tenants in Germany (§ 573c BGB), and during this time the flat search, transport date and flat handover in France can be coordinated well. For short-notice moves we still try to offer flexible solutions.

Are there any special features of flat hunting in France?

In France, landlords often require a guarantor (garant) and proof of income. The deposit (dépôt de garantie) is limited to one month's rent excluding service charges for unfurnished flats, and to two for furnished ones. Service charges (charges) are usually paid monthly in advance. A handover report (état des lieux) is drawn up when moving in and out.

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Q: Which customs rules apply to a move to France?

As France is part of the EU , there are no customs charges on private household goods and you do not need customs papers. We still recommend a complete inventory list – for insurance and unpacking. Special rules only apply to special cases such as weapons; for your car, the issue is not customs but the carte grise.

Moving to France: what you do not need there (registration office, customs papers) and what really matters – explained step by step.

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Moving to France

Moving to France: fewer offices, different rules

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Unsere Firma Moving to France: packing, transport from Berlin and assembly – coordinated with the flat handover and your carte grise appointment.

A move to France at first surprises many emigrants in a positive way: there are no customs papers for household goods, no duty to register like at the German registration office (Bürgeramt), and EU citizens do not need a carte de séjour (residence card). You prove your residence there with your tenancy agreement and an electricity or phone bill (justificatif de domicile). The effort lies rather in the carte grise (vehicle registration certificate) for your car, health insurance and finding a flat. We accompany your long-distance move from planning to furniture assembly in Paris, Lyon or Provence and give you a fixed price after the survey.

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and transport your household goods to France – as a complete move or as a partial move with a shared load; more on long routes under long-distance moves. On request, our private move includes packing, dismantling and storage, so that you can concentrate on your fresh start in France. We are liable for your belongings under the statutory rules (HGB). Call us on 01625978461 for an individual quote.

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Fixed price after a survey, personal advice

Plan your move to France early so that you can coordinate your notice period, the flat handover and the transport date. After a survey we prepare a fixed price for your entire move free of charge. Contact us by phone or via our contact form for personal advice.

Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.

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MAXIMUM CARE

What we take on for your move to France

Transport from Berlin

We take care of your move abroad to France, from packing in Germany to assembly at your destination. Within the EU there is no customs duty; what matters more are practical questions such as access to older buildings in Paris, a furniture lift for narrow stairwells or the low-emission zones of large cities. We calculate the long-distance move at a fixed price after the survey; statutory liability under the HGB applies to your belongings, and additional insurance is available on request. One contact person accompanies you throughout the entire move.

Packing Service

We label boxes by room and content, so that in France you still know where everything is weeks after moving in.

Furniture lift

If the wardrobe does not fit through the stairwell of an older building in France, it comes in through the window by external hoist.

Furniture assembly

We dismantle furniture in Germany and reassemble it in France; lamps and shelves too on request – you clarify drill holes with your landlord.

Storage

If your flat in France is not yet free, we store furniture and boxes in the meantime and deliver when you move in.

CALMLY PLANNED

How we support you

Within the EU, nobody checks your belongings at the border to France. An inventory list is still worthwhile: for insurance, in case of damage and for unpacking in your new flat.

Reliable moving service

Loading and delivery days are fixed in writing, so that you can schedule the flat handover (état des lieux) in France afterwards.

Safe handling

Carry your tenancy agreement, proof of salary and the documents for the carte grise yourself – so they are immediately to hand in France.

Clear communication

We clarify the floor, lift, courtyard entrance and parking options at the new address in advance, so that moving day in France starts on time.

Structured move planning

Sign up for electricity and internet early: in France, the first bill serves as proof of address for your bank and health insurance.

Flexible support

If the key handover in France is postponed, we adjust the delivery day or storage at short notice.

Arrived in France

At the end the furniture is in place, the boxes are distributed and we take the packing material away – before your first evening in France.

NATIONWIDE SERVICE

Part loads for small volumes

The budget-friendly alternative

For smaller loads we offer a shared load: your household goods travel to France together with other consignments. This suits you if you initially live in furnished accommodation (location meublée) or only take some furniture and boxes, and it saves costs if you have a little flexibility on the delivery day.

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EUROPE-WIDE MOVES

Your
move – fully organised

One team, every service

An international move involves more than transport – in France, however, fewer dealings with the authorities than many expect: there is no duty to register at the town hall, and EU citizens do not need a carte de séjour. What matters instead is registering with the health insurance system (Assurance Maladie), the carte grise for the car and the tax return in France. Our private move service covers the transport including packing. That way you keep track of all the steps.

Planning safe and relaxed

Instead of a registration office, in France you need proof of your address: your tenancy agreement and first electricity or internet bill. Keep them to hand straight away for your private move or senior move.

Furniture, boxes, transport routes

With a packing service and careful furniture transport, furniture gets into older buildings in Paris; in low-emission zones such as Paris or Lyon, vehicles also need the Crit'Air sticker.

Costs, timing and special cases

Paris or Provence makes a big difference: the route determines the cost of your move to France, plus a furniture lift and a shared load.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about moving to France

Answers about registration, carte grise, health insurance, deposits and costs.

As France is part of the EU, there are no customs charges on private household goods and you do not need customs papers. We still recommend a complete inventory list – for insurance and unpacking. Special rules only apply to special cases such as weapons; for your car, the issue is not customs but the carte grise.

Formalities in France: what you need – and what you don't

As France is a member of the EU, there are no customs charges or customs papers for private household goods. An inventory list still makes sense, but for insurance and unpacking, not for the border. Special rules only apply to special cases such as weapons.

Unlike in Germany, there is no general duty to register with the municipality (mairie) in France. EU citizens may also stay for longer than three months without a residence permit, as long as they work, study or have sufficient means and health insurance; a carte de séjour is voluntary. If you take a car with you, you apply online to the ANTS for French registration (carte grise), for which the quitus fiscal from the tax office and a certificate of conformity (COC), among other things, are required.

Costs and process of a move to France

The costs of a move to France depend on the distance, moving volume and the service you want. With us, you receive a fixed price after the survey in which transport, packing and assembly are listed individually. For smaller loads, a shared load is recommended, which is considerably cheaper than a complete move with your own lorry.

The typical process starts with a free survey or online assessment of your household goods, followed by scheduling and professional packing. On moving day we take care of dismantling, loading and safe transport across the border to your front door in France. Finally, the furniture is assembled and set up so that you feel at home straight away.

A price list for your move

So that you can plan with confidence, here are our guide prices:

Moving a 1-room flat – from €369
Moving a 2-room flat – from €609
Moving a 3-room flat – from €879
Moving a 4-room flat – from €1,279
Moving a house/villa – individual quote
Long-distance move – from €3.95/km

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The basis for your individual moving price

Every calculation is based on volume and distance (from €3.95/km). This is supplemented by the floor, lift and a possible parking restriction zone. If required, we also include furniture assembly and a shared load in your quote.

Everything for a successful move

We support you with a broad range of services.

Part load: economical and efficient. part load
Furniture transport: transported gently. furniture transport
Company move: dependable for your business. company move
Move with assembly: everything set up again. move with assembly
Home move: for private households of every size. home move
Clearance: fast and clean clearing. clearance

From Berlin to Paris or the Côte d'Azur

For us, a move to France is a long-distance move over a longer route: we start in Berlin and drive right to your new address, whether in Strasbourg, Paris or on the Côte d'Azur. What we take on for moves abroad can be found under international move, and destinations with their own page in the locations overview.

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