Do I have to pay customs duty when moving to the Netherlands?

No. As an EU citizen you pay no customs duty on your household goods when moving to Emmen and need no customs papers. An inventory is still useful – for insurance and for checking when unpacking. Separate rules apply to a car: registration with the RDW and, if applicable, the BPM exemption from the Belastingdienst.

Which formalities are needed after arriving in Emmen?

After arrival, you must register with the Gemeente Emmen within five days to receive a BSN number. You need it for a bank account, health insurance and employment contracts. In addition, you should deregister from the residents' registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt) in Germany and, if necessary, update your vehicle registration.

How long does the long-distance move from Berlin to Emmen take?

From Berlin-Moabit it is around 538 km via the A2, A30, A31 and the B402, about eight hours by lorry including breaks. With loading in Berlin and unloading in Emmen we usually plan two days; smaller moves can sometimes be done in one long day. We set out the schedule in the quote.

Are my possessions insured while I move?

We are liable for damage to your belongings under the German Commercial Code, under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre of loading space. We record the condition of valuable items before transport, and additional insurance is available for them. Report visible damage no later than the day after delivery.

Can I have just some of my furniture transported to Emmen?

Yes, for smaller quantities we offer inexpensive part loads , where your belongings are transported together with other consignments. This saves money compared with an exclusive transport, without you having to compromise on safety. Just ask us about the right solution for your needs.

Do I need special papers for my dog or cat?

For dogs and cats you need an EU pet passport, a microchip and a valid rabies vaccination. Animals do not travel in the removal lorry – take them in your own car or by train. Get the papers from your vet in good time.

How do I find a flat in Emmen before the move?

The Dutch housing market often works through estate agents or portals such as Funda and Pararius; there are waiting lists for social housing. Start looking early, ideally a few months before the move. Once the tenancy agreement is signed, we align the moving date with the key handover. Have proof of income ready, as many landlords ask for it.

Which documents do I need to register with the Gemeente Emmen?

To register, you usually need a passport or identity card, proof of your accommodation such as the tenancy agreement and, depending on the case, a birth certificate, which sometimes has to be certified. The Gemeente Emmen will tell you exactly which documents are required when you book the appointment.

Does Beste Umzug Unternehmen also offer a packing service?

Yes, on request we take care of all the packing and unpacking of your household goods with high-quality packing materials. That saves you time and gives fragile items the best protection during the long-distance move . You can simply select this additional service when requesting a quote.

What happens if my new flat in Emmen is not ready to move into yet?

If your new home in Emmen is not yet ready to move into, your belongings can be stored temporarily. The cost depends on volume and duration and is stated in the quote in advance. As soon as the flat is ready, we deliver to Emmen on the agreed date.

How do I get a binding fixed-price quote for my move?

Call us on 01625978461 or use our online form for a free estimate. After a short survey, in person or by video, we prepare a binding fixed-price quote for your move to Emmen. Further information about our services can be found under private move .

When is the town hall in Emmen open?

According to the Gemeente Emmen, it is open Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., Thursday from 8.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. and Saturday from 8.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon. It is closed on Sundays. The page dates from 2022, so please confirm the times beforehand.

How much does a parking permit cost in Emmen?

According to the Gemeente Emmen, the parking permit costs 251.30 euros a year for the centre and 213 euros a year for the Schil area. You apply online. The amounts may change, so check them before applying.

How high is the waste charge in Emmen?

According to the Gemeente Emmen, the fixed part is 220 euros a year, regardless of household size. On top of this comes a variable part: 7 euros per container emptying and 2 euros per rubbish bag. Whether you qualify for partial remission depends on your personal situation.

Do I need a deregistration certificate from Germany to register in Emmen?

According to the Gemeente Emmen, proof of deregistration in your previous country of residence is one of the required documents. So ask your previous registration authority to confirm your deregistration. When you call to book, ask which form the municipality accepts.

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Long-distance move to Emmen (NL) – route, Gemeente and BSN

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Unsere Firma comes from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and drives around 538 km right up to your new front door in Emmen.

This guide applies to Emmen in the Dutch province of Drenthe, not to Emmen in the canton of Lucerne. The municipality has around 107,000 inhabitants, about 56,000 of them in the town itself; it is known for Wildlands zoo and the megalithic tombs (hunebedden) in the surrounding area. Because the Netherlands is in the EU, your household goods need no customs papers. The Dutch deadlines are what matter: registering with the municipality (Gemeente) within five days, then the BSN and health insurance. We accompany you from deregistering in Berlin to assembly in Emmen.

We come from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and drive around 538 km on the A2 and A30, then on the A31 through the Emsland and the B402 to the border and on via the Dutch A37 to Emmen. By lorry that takes about eight hours including breaks. We quote the fixed price after the survey, including the return trip to Berlin. More on this: Formalities in the Netherlands.

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Call us on 01625978461 or request your quote online. We check the scope and your preferred date for your move to the Netherlands and give you a fixed price after the survey. That way you start your long-distance move to Emmen well informed.

Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.

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What we handle on your move to Emmen

Planned in Berlin, arriving in Drenthe

We have no branch in the Netherlands; we come by lorry from Berlin-Moabit. That is why we clarify access, floor and staircase in Emmen in advance – Dutch staircases are often steep, in which case we plan a furniture lift. We record the condition of valuable items before transport. We quote the fixed price after a survey or a video appointment; we are liable for your belongings under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre, and additional insurance is available.

Packing service

With our packing service, your boxes are padded and labelled by room, so that in Emmen everything goes straight into the right room.

Office move

Companies relocating to Emmen get a schedule for their office move covering packing day, the drive and setting up the workstations.

Senior moves

When parents move to Emmen to be near their children, we allow more time and reassemble beds and wardrobes on arrival day – on a senior move.

Furniture transport

For furniture transport to Emmen, we dismantle large pieces, pad them with blankets and secure them in the lorry with straps.

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Our moving services at a glance

On a move to the Netherlands, every item counts – from electrical appliances to furniture of particular value. We record the condition of your belongings in advance; we are liable for damage under § 451e HGB, and valuable items can be insured additionally.

Loading time and arrival planned

Departure in Berlin and arrival in Emmen are fixed in writing beforehand, so that your landlord, property manager or caretaker is ready with the keys on moving day.

Access sorted

We ask about floor, lift, walking distance and parking in advance – whether in the centre or in Emmerhout – so that enough carriers are scheduled for your move.

Parking for the lorry

We clarify with the Gemeente in advance whether a parking permit or a reserved space for the removal van is needed in Emmen – so carrying distances stay short.

Planned backwards

We plan backwards from move-in day: giving notice on your old flat, packing dates, the parking restriction and the drive then fit precisely with the handover of your new home in Emmen.

Interim storage possible

If moving out in Berlin and moving in to Emmen are not on the same day, we can store your household goods until the handover date.

Ready to settle in

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

FOR SMALL LOADS

Save with a part load

Small move, small price

With a part load, your belongings travel on a run towards Emmen together with other consignments. For small loads this cuts the cost considerably; in return, you get a time window rather than a fixed delivery day. Once you enquire, we will tell you whether a suitable run is currently planned.

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A long-distance move to Emmen involves more than boxes: registering with the Gemeente within five days, the BSN, health insurance and, if applicable, registering your car with the RDW. Also check the dimensions of your furniture, because Dutch stairwells are often narrow – large pieces then come in through the window by furniture lift. Within the EU you do not need customs papers. More on moves across the border can be found under International moving. We tell you which deadlines run after moving day and plan loading, the drive 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, senior move or student move to Emmen stays manageable, even over the roughly 538 km via the A30 and A31.

Furniture, boxes, carrying routes

Packing service, furniture transport and, if needed, a small transport for single items: that way boxes and furniture in Emmen go straight into the right rooms, whether in the centre or Emmerhout.

Costs, timing and special cases

Costs depend on volume, floor and the roughly 538 km via the A30 and A31; for small loads a part load lowers the price. We also plan office moves and company relocations to Emmen with fixed time windows and a label plan.

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Frequently asked questions about a long-distance move to Emmen (NL)

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

The cost of a long-distance move to Emmen depends on volume, distance and additional services such as packing or furniture assembly – from Berlin it is around 538 km. You will find the price per kilometre in our price overview. After the survey you receive a written fixed price; extra costs arise only for later requests.

Customs & formalities when moving to the Netherlands

As the Netherlands and Germany are both EU members, customs duties and import taxes do not apply to most household goods. Even so, you need a complete inventory, especially for vehicles, valuables or goods used for business. For pets, an EU pet passport with a valid rabies vaccination is required, which we take into account in the planning.

Also important is registering with the Gemeente Emmen on time, within five days of arrival, in order to receive a BSN number. You need it for a bank account, health insurance and your employment contract. Write the deadlines down early so that no administrative steps are forgotten.

Costs & process of your long-distance move to Emmen

The cost of a move to Emmen depends on the size of your home, the distance and any additional services you want, such as furniture assembly or storage. Thanks to our fixed-price model, you receive a binding calculation in advance, with tolls and fuel as fixed items. A typical 3-room move from Germany to Emmen costs between 1,800 and 3,500 euros, depending on the work involved.

The process begins with a free survey or video consultation, followed by scheduling and professional packing of your household goods. On the destination day, our staff handle transport, unloading and, on request, furniture assembly on site in Emmen.

What your move costs

For a 1-room flat, prices start at €365.
A 2-room flat costs from €584.
For 3 rooms, costs start at €899.
4-room flats are moved from €1,324.
Houses and villas receive an individual quote.
We charge long-distance moves from €4.15/km.

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What does a move really cost?

Volume: the number of boxes and items of furniture
Distance: from €4.15/km
Floor and lift
Parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) on site

Further services such as furniture assembly and a part load can be added to the price.

The complete service package for your move

You can book these services individually or together.

Part load – share the transport and save money.
Company relocation – professional move planning for businesses.
House clearance – we dispose of what is no longer needed.
Private move – your new home, our commitment.
Move with assembly – furniture is reassembled on site.
Furniture transport – suitable for single-item transport too.

More routes from Berlin

Our moves start in Berlin-Moabit, Stromstraße 21. The services that go with a long route – packing, transport, assembly, storage – are set out under long-distance moving. Cities with their own page are listed in the locations overview.

Registering in Emmen (Netherlands): booking by phone at the town hall

Anyone moving to Emmen in the Netherlands always needs an appointment to register. According to the Gemeente Emmen, you arrange it by phone, from abroad on +31 591 689 000. The municipality asks some preliminary questions and explains which documents you should bring. For the appointment you go in person to the town hall, Raadhuisplein 1, 7811 AP Emmen. Everyone moving with you must attend, including babies, young children and older people.

The municipality lists these documents, among others:

a valid ID stating your nationality
proof of accommodation, such as a tenancy agreement or proof of ownership
your birth certificate if you were not born in the Netherlands
proof of deregistration in your previous country of residence

Depending on your family, marriage or divorce certificates and your children's birth certificates may also be needed. Ask your previous registration authority to confirm your deregistration.

The municipality gives a deadline of five working days after arrival; the Dutch government (Rijksoverheid) speaks of five days. So book the appointment right after the move or even beforehand. Registration is free; you pay for translations and legalisations yourself. At the appointment you are entered in the BRP, and according to the municipality the BSN arrives by post within three weeks. According to the municipality, the town hall is open Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., Thursday until 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon. The page was updated in September 2022, so please confirm the times.

Emmen after the move: parking permit and waste charge

For parking in Emmen, the Gemeente names two areas. According to the municipality, a parking permit (parkeervergunning) for the centre of Emmen costs 251.30 euros a year, and one for the Schil area 213 euros a year. You apply online via the municipality's portal. The information comes from a page on the Dutch government portal; check the amounts before applying, as they may change.

Another cost item is the waste charge (afvalstoffenheffing). According to the municipality, it consists of a fixed amount of 220 euros a year for households of any size and a variable part. The municipality states 7 euros per container emptying and 2 euros per rubbish bag. The municipality sends you a letter with the amount, payment method and deadline. If you pay late, you risk a fine. You can also have it checked whether you are entitled to partial remission (kwijtschelding). The page gives no information on bulky waste; ask the municipality on +31 591 689 000.

If you later move within the Netherlands, according to the municipality you report the move online with DigiD or in person after booking an appointment. This is free and is processed as quickly as possible.

The journey starts from our base in Berlin-Moabit. We observe the EU driving and rest time rules: according to the European Commission, a maximum of 9 hours' driving per day is allowed, and after 4.5 hours a break of at least 45 minutes is mandatory. Read more about long-distance moves in the region in the long-distance moving guide for Groningen and in Living in Emmen.

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