What costs are involved in a move to Belgium?

The costs of a move to Belgium depend on distance, moving volume and the scope of service you want. After the survey you receive a fixed price that also lists items such as lorry tolls, packing materials, furniture assembly or a parking ban on site. That way you know in advance what you are paying for. Contact us for an individual, free quote.

Do I need a special customs declaration as an EU citizen?

No. Belgium is part of the EU single market, so there is no customs declaration and no import duty on your household goods; the lorry crosses the border without stopping. An inventory list is still useful – for the volume estimate in the quote and for checking after unloading. Your car is subject to its own rules, which our emigration checklist explains.

How do I register with the authorities in Belgium?

After moving in, you register with the municipal administration of your new place of residence; official guides give eight working days for this. You should bring your ID, tenancy agreement and, where applicable, birth or marriage certificates. This is followed by a residence check by the police and the issuing of your card – explained step by step in our checklist for emigrating to Belgium. It is therefore best to set your moving date so that you have time for the municipality in the days afterwards.

Can I simply take my car with me to Belgium?

You usually drive your car to Belgium yourself. Anyone living there needs a Belgian number plate after being entered in the population register; this requires, among other things, customs registration of the vehicle, a technical inspection and registration. The details are in our emigration checklist. For the move itself this means: vehicle documents in your hand luggage.

Does Beste Umzug Unternehmen also provide packing materials?

Yes, on request we provide packing materials such as boxes, bubble wrap and furniture blankets and take care of packing and unpacking your household goods. That way we protect delicate items as well as possible from transport damage on the long way to Belgium during the long-distance move . Simply ask about our private moving service – packing is then listed as a separate item in the quote.

Are my goods insured during transport?

We are liable for your belongings under the HGB , limited to €620 per cubic metre. Report visible damage by the day after delivery at the latest, and hidden damage within 14 days. It is best to take valuables and documents with you yourself. For particularly valuable items, additional insurance is available on request; it is then listed separately in the quote.

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

With a shared load , your belongings are transported in one vehicle together with other customers' loads, so costs are shared. This option is particularly suitable for smaller households or single pieces of furniture that need to be taken to Belgium. The drawback is somewhat more flexible scheduling, as several stops are planned. For price-conscious customers, a shared load is an attractive alternative to a full move.

Which documents do I need for a move to Belgium?

Within the EU you do not need customs papers for the transport itself. What matters is the tenancy agreement or proof of purchase for the new home with the handover date, a list of your belongings for the quote and, if the municipality requires it, the permit for the parking ban in front of the house. Carry your ID and birth and marriage certificates for registration in your hand luggage; an inventory list helps with checking.

Does Beste Umzug Unternehmen also handle furniture assembly?

Yes, on request we take care of dismantling and assembling your furniture at both your old home and your new home in Belgium. Our movers bring the necessary tools and reassemble wardrobes, beds and shelves. That way you save time on the day of arrival. You book assembly as a separate item in addition to your fixed price.

How do I contact Beste Umzug Unternehmen for a quote?

For an individual quote for your long-distance move to Belgium you can reach us by phone on 01625978461 or via our online contact form. We advise you free of charge and without obligation on all the details of your planned move. After the survey you receive a transparent fixed-price quote. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21); places with their own pages can be found on our locations page .

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Q: How long does a long-distance move to Belgium take?

How long a long-distance move to Belgium takes depends on the distance and the amount of belongings. From Berlin it is around 756 km to Brussels; because a driver may drive for no more than 9 hours a day, the transport including loading and unloading usually takes two days. With larger households or additional stops it can take longer. We give you the exact schedule in the quote.

Q: Which route does the removal lorry take to Belgium?

From Berlin the route goes west along the A2 and, depending on the destination, on via Aachen or the Lower Rhine; it is around 756 km to Brussels and around 726 km to Antwerp. Lorries over 3.5 t pay tolls in Germany and a distance-based toll via Viapass in Belgium. On this route we plan in an overnight stop or a second driver so that driving times are complied with.

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Moving to Belgium: route, tolls and parking at the destination

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A move to Belgium above all requires good transport planning: by road it is around 756 km from Berlin to Brussels and around 726 km to Antwerp. Our team at Beste Umzug Unternehmen accompanies you from the survey to the last box in your new home in Brussels, Antwerp or Ghent. On request we take care of your private move with packing, transport and furniture assembly at the destination. Within the EU there are no customs formalities; what needs clarifying is the date, parking and access.

For long-distance moves abroad we plan the journey, breaks and arrival in advance: at a good 750 km, one driver's driving time is not enough for a single day, and lorries over 3.5 t pay a distance-based toll in Belgium. You register with the municipality yourself after arrival; we tell you which documents you should have in your hand luggage. That way you avoid typical mistakes on an international move.

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A fixed price for your move to Belgium after a survey

With route, tolls and schedule in the quote

Request your quote for the long-distance move to Belgium: after the survey you receive a fixed price stating transport, tolls, staff and any additional services booked. Our team advises you free of charge and without obligation on 01625978461. Whether full service or a partial move – we will find the right solution for your budget and your wishes.

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

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What we clarify before the journey to Belgium

Route, tolls, access

At Beste Umzug Unternehmen we clarify before you book how your move to Belgium will work in practice: which route does the lorry take, when does it arrive, may it park in front of the house, and will the furniture fit through the stairwell or window? After that you receive a fixed price. We are liable for your belongings under the HGB, limited to €620 per cubic metre; for valuable items, additional insurance is available on request. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21); places with their own pages can be found under Locations.

Two days of driving

It is around 756 km to Brussels – more than 9 hours of driving for a lorry. We plan with an overnight stop or a second driver.

Viapass toll

Since 2016, lorries over 3.5 t have paid a distance-based toll via Viapass in all three Belgian regions; it is included in the fixed price.

No parking in front of the house

Whether you can reserve space for the removal van in front of the house is decided in Belgium by the municipality – we clarify this before moving day.

Narrow town houses

Many Belgian terraced houses have narrow stairs. Large furniture then comes in through the window by furniture lift – we check this in advance.

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Our services at a glance

Within the EU there is no customs declaration for your household goods. An inventory list is still worthwhile: it makes the volume estimate more accurate and makes checking easier after unloading in Belgium.

Reliable moving service

The loading day in Berlin, the overnight stop and the delivery day in Belgium are stated in the quote; if anything changes, you will hear about it before the move.

Safe handling

Your belongings are padded, loaded and secured in the lorry so that they survive the roughly 750 km to Belgium intact.

Clear communication

Kilometres, Viapass toll, furniture lift and assembly are listed separately in the quote so that your fixed price for the move to Belgium stays easy to follow.

Structured move planning

We time the arrival so that the lorry can unload during the day and the parking ban of the municipality applies at the right time.

Flexible support

If the new flat is not yet available, your household goods can be stored in Germany on request and delivered later.

Arrival in Belgium

After unloading, check your belongings; note any visible damage straight away on the delivery note and report it by the following day at the latest.

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Little to move? Part load!

Ideal for just a few pieces of furniture

A shared load is worthwhile if only a few pieces of furniture need to go from Berlin to Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent or Liège. We check whether a suitable trip is scheduled when you enquire; we tell you the delivery window in advance, and it is usually less fixed than with a lorry of your own. No customs papers are needed, and HGB liability applies to your belongings.

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We take care of every detail

An international move raises two kinds of questions: formalities in the destination country and the transport itself. The formalities – registering with the municipality, the residence check, your car and health insurance – are explained in our checklist for emigrating to Belgium. This guide to the long-distance move to Belgium is about route, driving times, tolls, parking in front of the new house and the furniture lift. That way you are well prepared and can approach your move calmly.

Planning safe and relaxed

The handover date of the new flat, a parking restriction in Berlin, a parking ban from the Belgian municipality and registering after arrival: a checklist keeps your private move to Belgium on track.

Furniture, boxes, transport routes

Good boxes, padded furniture and, with narrow stairs, a furniture lift: that way the sofa, bed and wardrobe also make it into a narrow Belgian town house with a steep stairwell.

Costs, timing and special cases

Kilometres, volume, floor and tolls determine the price; a shared load can be cheaper than a lorry of your own if you have few household goods and a flexible date.

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Frequently asked questions about moving to Belgium

Answers on duration, costs, customs, tolls, parking and liability when moving to Belgium.

How long a long-distance move to Belgium takes depends on the distance and the amount of belongings. From Berlin it is around 756 km to Brussels; because a driver may drive for no more than 9 hours a day, the transport including loading and unloading usually takes two days. With larger households or additional stops it can take longer. We give you the exact schedule in the quote.

No customs, but a distance toll: the journey to Belgium

As an EU member state, Belgium is part of the single market; there is no customs clearance and no import duty on your household goods when moving from Germany. The lorry drives from Berlin west along the A2 and, depending on the destination, on via Aachen or the Lower Rhine; it is around 756 km to Brussels and around 726 km to Antwerp. Lorries over 3.5 t pay tolls in Germany and, since 2016, a distance-based toll in Belgium, which is billed via Viapass.

Because a driver may drive for no more than 9 hours a day, Brussels cannot be reached by lorry in one day's driving: we plan with an overnight stop or a second driver. You carry your ID, tenancy agreement and important documents yourself in your hand luggage. That way your belongings cross the border without stopping and arrive as planned.

Arrival in Belgium: parking, stairs, registration

At the destination, access determines how things go: whether a parking ban for the removal van can be set up in front of the house is decided by the municipality; clarify this early, because parking space is scarce in Brussels, Antwerp or Ghent. Many town houses have narrow stairs, in which case a furniture lift is used. Photos of the entrance, stairwell and windows help us plan this in advance.

After moving in, you register with the municipal administration of your new place of residence; official guides give eight working days for this. Which steps follow – the residence check, the electronic card, your car and health insurance – is set out in our checklist for emigrating to Belgium. You should arrange electricity, water and internet early.

This is what your move costs

1 room: from €359
2 rooms: from €589
3 rooms: from €909
4 rooms: from €1,329
House/villa: individual quote
Long-distance move: from €4.10 per kilometre

For a tailor-made quote we recommend a free survey.

How the price of your move is made up

The volume of your furniture and boxes is the basis of every calculation, supplemented by the distance, which is factored in at €4.10/km. Whether there is a lift or several floors have to be climbed also affects the price. If you would like furniture assembly or a shared load, simply book these extras as well.

All-round service for your move

We offer you tailored solutions for every moving situation.

Clearance (clearance): We create space wherever needed.
Home move (home move): For a stress-free change of home.
Company move (company move): Professional for your business.
Move with assembly (move with assembly): Complete service including assembly.
Furniture transport (furniture transport): Safe and fast.
Part load (part load): The cost-effective alternative.

From Berlin – to Belgium too

We plan long journeys carefully: we are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and carry out moves nationwide and, on request, abroad. We plan our long-distance moves route by route. Take a look at the locations overview; more information is available under Long-distance moves.

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