Do I have to pay customs duty when moving to Dordrecht?

No. Within the EU, no customs duty is charged on private household goods, not even on newer furniture or appliances. A customs declaration is only needed for moves from non-EU countries. Separate rules apply to registering a car in the Netherlands; you apply for the BPM exemption from the Belastingdienst (Dutch tax authority).

How long does a long-distance move from Berlin to Dordrecht take?

From Berlin-Moabit it is around 728 km, or about eleven hours by lorry including breaks. Because that exceeds the daily driving time, we travel with two drivers or stay overnight on the way. Including loading and unloading, we usually plan two days.

How much does a move to Dordrecht cost?

The costs depend on the moving volume, distance and additional services such as packing or furniture assembly – from Berlin it is around 728 km. You can find the price per kilometre in our price overview. After the survey, you receive a written fixed price; the Ontheffing for the Binnenstad and a furniture lift are listed in it as separate items.

Do I have to register my new address in Dordrecht?

Yes. Within five days of arrival, you register in person with the Gemeente Dordrecht and receive your BSN. For this, you need an appointment, a valid ID and proof of your home such as the tenancy agreement. Health insurance and a bank account follow afterwards.

What is special about furniture transport to Dordrecht?

Dordrecht's historic Binnenstad has narrow streets, canals and bridges. The removal van often needs an RVV-Ontheffing there; large furniture usually only gets into narrow gabled houses by furniture lift. We plan both in advance, so that your belongings get into the house without long carrying distances.

Are my belongings insured during transport to Dordrecht?

For damage to your belongings, we are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB), under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre of loading space. Additional insurance is available for particularly valuable items. Report visible damage no later than the day after delivery.

Can I book a part load for my move to Dordrecht?

Yes, for smaller volumes there is a part load to Dordrecht. Your belongings travel with other transports, which lowers the costs. They are still padded and secured; a time window applies instead of a fixed date.

Which formalities apply to pets when moving to the Netherlands?

For dogs and cats, you need an EU pet passport, a valid rabies vaccination and a microchip. Animals do not travel in the removal lorry – take them in your own car or by train. Plan the day so that your pet arrives calmly, and keep food and papers to hand.

How do I protect valuables during the move?

It is best to take jewellery, important documents and cash with you yourself. For art or expensive electronics, we recommend an inventory list with photos and additional insurance, because statutory liability is limited to €620 per cubic metre.

Does your company also offer a packing service for the move to Dordrecht?

Yes, on request we pack your household goods with suitable material, including crockery, pictures and electronics. For the long route, we pad fragile items especially well. This saves you time and reduces the risk of transport damage. We label the boxes by destination room in the new flat.

What makes Dordrecht special as a destination for a move?

Dordrecht has a historic Binnenstad with canals, lies on several rivers and is well connected to Rotterdam. For the move, that means: an RVV-Ontheffing, a furniture lift for gabled houses and precise planning of access across the bridges. Anyone working in Rotterdam lives more quietly here and still has short journeys.

Do I need a permit for the removal van in Dordrecht?

According to the Gemeente Dordrecht, the RVV-Ontheffing applies to parking in a place where this is otherwise not allowed, for example for a removal van. It costs 73.35 euros per vehicle and is applied for online.

How early do I need to apply for the RVV-Ontheffing in Dordrecht?

According to the municipality, it needs up to 8 weeks for the decision. Anyone applying less than 6 weeks before the start cannot expect a timely answer. So submit the application as early as possible.

How do I get into the city centre's autoluw area with the removal van?

According to the Gemeente Dordrecht, a move within the autoluw area requires its own access Ontheffing. There is a day Ontheffing outside the fixed time windows, which is applied for with DigiD or eHerkenning.

When do I have to report a road blockage in Dordrecht via Melvin?

According to the Gemeente Dordrecht, this is necessary if you close or block the street completely, for example with a removal van. Measures may only be put in place after the municipality has approved them. Inform the residents no later than 2 weeks before the start.

Do I have to attend the registration appointment in Dordrecht alone or with my family?

According to the Gemeente Dordrecht, all family members who are to be registered must attend the appointment in person. This also applies to babies, young children and elderly people. Registration itself is free of charge.

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Long-distance move to Dordrecht – route, Ontheffing, registration

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Unsere Firma handles moves from Berlin to Dordrecht: survey, fixed price, packing and the journey from a single provider.

A move to Dordrecht takes you to the oldest city of the former Holland, located where the Beneden Merwede divides into the Noord, Oude Maas and Dordtsche Kil. Because the Netherlands is in the EU, your household goods need no customs papers. Other points matter: registration with the Gemeente (municipality) within five days, an RVV exemption (RVV-Ontheffing) for the removal van in the Binnenstad (old town) and the long journey with statutory breaks. We take care of advice, packing, transport and assembly.

We come from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and drive around 728 km via the A2 into the Ruhr area, via the A57 to the border and through North Brabant via the A73 and A59 to Dordrecht. By lorry, that is about eleven hours including breaks – more than one day's driving time, so we travel with two drivers or stay overnight on the way. We quote the fixed price after the survey, also for the return journey to Berlin. More on this: Formalities in the Netherlands.

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Take advantage of the free initial consultation and receive a quote for your long-distance move to Dordrecht. After the survey, we quote a fixed price – from packing to the Ontheffing for the Binnenstad. Call us on 01625978461.

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What we take care of when you move to Dordrecht

Planned in Berlin, arriving on the Merwede

We have no branch in the Netherlands; instead we come by lorry from Berlin-Moabit. That is why we clarify access, floor and stairs in advance – in the gabled houses of the Binnenstad, often only possible with a furniture lift. We apply for the RVV-Ontheffing from the Gemeente in good time. We quote the fixed price after the survey or a video appointment; we are liable for your belongings under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre, and additional insurance is available for valuable items.

Packing service

With our packing service, your boxes are padded and labelled by room, so that in Dordrecht everything ends up in the right room straight away.

Office move

Practice, office or law firm: we plan the office move to Dordrecht so that files, IT and furniture arrive within a fixed time window.

Senior moves

For a move for seniors to Dordrecht, we pack calmly, take only the selected items and set up the bedroom and kitchen first.

Furniture transport

Wardrobe, piano or display cabinet travel padded and strapped, even into a narrow stairwell in Dordrecht – with our furniture transport.

PLANNABLE FROM BERLIN

Services that fit

You do not need customs papers for your household goods within the EU. An inventory list is still useful – for insurance and for checking when unpacking. We draw it up together with you during the survey.

Loading time and arrival planned

Departure in Berlin and arrival in Dordrecht are fixed in writing beforehand, so that the landlord, property management or caretaker can be ready with the key on moving day.

Access sorted

We ask about the floor, lift, walking distance and parking options in advance – whether in the Binnenstad or in Stadswerven – so that enough porters are scheduled for your move.

Parking for the lorry

In Dordrecht's Binnenstad (old town), the removal van often needs an RVV exemption (RVV-Ontheffing) from the Gemeente (municipality) – we apply for it in good time so that the van may stop by the canals.

Planned backwards

We plan backwards from move-in day: notice on the old flat, packing dates, parking restriction and the journey then fit exactly with the handover of the flat in Dordrecht.

Interim storage possible

If moving out in Berlin and moving in to Dordrecht do not fall on the same day, your household goods can be stored with us until the handover date.

Ready to settle in

Beds and wardrobes are in place on arrival day, the boxes are in the right rooms – and you have time to register with the Gemeente in Dordrecht.

FOR SMALL LOADS

Part load: move affordably

Combine cleverly, move for less

With a part load, your belongings travel on a tour heading for Dordrecht together with other consignments. This lowers the cost considerably for small loads; in return, a time window applies instead of a fixed delivery day. We will tell you after your enquiry whether a suitable tour is currently planned.

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Stress-free from A to B

A move to the Netherlands raises many questions – from registering with the Gemeente, the BSN (citizen service number) and health insurance to access into the Binnenstad. There are no customs declarations within the EU. For Dordrecht, the RVV-Ontheffing, the autoluw (low-traffic) area in the city centre and furniture lifts for narrow gabled houses matter most. We tell you what is due when, and plan loading, the journey and assembly so that you can move in on arrival day.

Planning safely and calmly

With a schedule worked backwards from move-in day – notice, parking restriction, packing dates – your private move, move for seniors or student move to Dordrecht stays easy to manage, even over the roughly 728 km to the Merwede.

Furniture, boxes, carrying routes

Packing service, furniture transport and, if needed, a small transport for single items: this way boxes and furniture in Dordrecht go straight into the right rooms, whether in the Binnenstad or Stadswerven.

Costs, timing and special cases

The costs are determined by volume, floor and the roughly 728 km to the Merwede; for small loads, a part load lowers the price. We also plan an office move or company relocation to Dordrecht with fixed time windows and a labelling plan.

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Frequently asked questions about the long-distance move to Dordrecht

Costs, route, districts, parking restrictions and registration – answered briefly.

For your move to Dordrecht, you need a valid ID, your tenancy agreement or purchase contract and, depending on the case, a birth certificate for registration. As the Netherlands is an EU member, there is no customs declaration for your household goods. An inventory list is still sensible – for insurance and unpacking; we draw it up with you during the survey.

Customs and formalities when moving to Dordrecht

As the Netherlands is part of the EU, the classic customs declaration is generally not required for private moves. It is still sensible to have an inventory, copies of ID and proof of the change of residence for registration. Additional forms may be required if you are taking vehicles or valuables with you.

We help you compile all the necessary documents and stay in contact with the relevant authorities. This way you avoid unnecessary delays and ensure that your move across the border runs smoothly.

Special features and process of the move to Dordrecht

Dordrecht is conveniently located on several rivers, which has to be taken into account when approaching with larger removal vans. Narrow old-town streets and bridges often require careful route planning and suitable vehicles for the last mile. In addition, the Netherlands has its own rules on waste disposal and registration with the residents' registration office (Gemeente).

Our team plans the approach in advance and knows the local conditions in Dordrecht well. For a complete overview of our destinations, please visit our locations page or find out directly about our long-distance moves.

Costs for your next move

Plan your move stress-free! For a 1-room flat we charge from €369, for a 2-room flat from €609. For a 3-room flat, costs start at €909, and for a 4-room flat at €1,309. Houses and villas receive an individual quote. Longer distances? Long-distance moves cost from €3.85/km. Arrange a free survey.

How your moving price is made up

First of all, the volume of your furniture and boxes plays a decisive role. Then there is the distance, which is charged from €3.85/km. The floor and lift also affect the effort, while a parking restriction zone shortens loading times. If needed, we add furniture assembly or a part load.

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House clearance: quick clearance, fair prices. House clearance
Move with assembly: full service including furniture assembly. Move with assembly
Private move: your move, our expertise. Private move
Part load: affordable thanks to shared transport. Part load
Furniture transport: safely and punctually at the destination. Furniture transport
Company relocation: smooth moves for businesses. Company relocation

Other routes from Berlin too

We plan moves from Berlin, from our base at Stromstraße 21 in Moabit – for private customers, offices and practices. Places with their own page are in the locations overview, and everything on long routes and part loads is under long-distance moving.

Dordrecht: RVV-Ontheffing and access for the removal van

For removal vans that need to stand where parking or driving is normally not allowed, the Gemeente Dordrecht names the RVV-Ontheffing (exemption under the Dutch road traffic regulations). The municipality's page explicitly mentions the case of a "verhuiswagen" (removal van). It is applied for online via the municipality's Loket (online counter).

Processing time: according to the municipality, it needs a maximum of 8 weeks for the decision. Anyone applying less than 6 weeks before the start cannot expect a timely answer.
Costs: according to the municipality, the Ontheffing costs 73.35 euros per vehicle. An exemption from parking fees is not included.
Area: according to the municipality, it is most often applied for in the autoluw (low-traffic) area and the pedestrian area in the city centre. A move within the autoluw area requires a separate access permit.

For access to these areas, the municipality lists several permits: a day Ontheffing outside the fixed time windows (application with DigiD or eHerkenning), a permanent exemption, and the Knipontheffing for passing through at the Vest or the Grote Markt.

If the removal van blocks the street completely, according to the Gemeente this must be reported via the Melvin portal; measures may only be put in place after approval. A furniture lift without a number plate is covered by the notification for objects on the street. The municipality answers questions on 14 078.

Tell us the address and access when you enquire, and we will plan the date around the municipality's lead time. Read more about parking restrictions under parking restriction zone.

Registration in Dordrecht: appointment, BSN and schedule

Anyone moving to Dordrecht from abroad must register in person with the Gemeente and book an appointment beforehand. According to the Gemeente Dordrecht, all family members who are to be registered must attend the appointment, including babies, young children and elderly people. Contact: +31 78 639 89 89 or [email protected].

Deadline: according to the Rijksoverheid (Dutch central government), anyone who will live in the Netherlands for longer than 4 months must be entered in the BRP (Basisregistratie Personen, the personal records database) as a resident, within 5 days of arrival.
Costs: according to the municipality, registration is free of charge. You pay for translations or legalisations of official documents yourself.
Confirmation and BSN: at the appointment, you are entered in the BRP and receive a confirmation letter. According to the municipality, your citizen service number (BSN) is sent to you by post within three weeks.

The municipality does not give a list of documents to bring on this page. Ask about this when booking the appointment and have certificates translated in good time if necessary.

Because of the 5-day deadline, you should book the appointment before the move and align your arrival with it. We coordinate the arrival time and key handover with you, so that you are on site on moving day. What life in the city is like can be read in Living in Dordrecht. Another destination in the Netherlands is The Hague.

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