International Moving Services – Relocation to and from France & Worldwide
What's Included in Your Move
Export Packing
Our team uses top-quality export-grade materials and techniques to protect your goods during international transport. We ensure everything is securely wrapped, crated if needed, and clearly inventoried for customs.
Freight Coordination
We manage your shipment by road, sea, or air — including groupage, full container (FCL), and less-than-container (LCL) options. Let us handle the logistics so your goods arrive on time, anywhere in the world.
Customs & Documentation
We simplify complex customs formalities. From valued inventories and non-cession certificates to change-of-residence letters, we guide you through every step to ensure smooth clearance on both sides of the border.
Delivery & Unpacking
Once your goods arrive, we coordinate final delivery to your home. Our teams carefully unload, unpack if required, and remove debris — providing a full door-to-door service that’s smooth from start to finish.
Where We Move You
Coverage
With over 30 years of international moving experience, NM Europe relocates individuals and families from France to destinations worldwide. Whether you’re moving to the UK, Switzerland, the USA, or across Europe and beyond, our trusted global network ensures consistent quality and support at every stage of your move.
Why Choose Us
NM Europe has built a reputation for reliable, personalised international moving services. We combine deep industry knowledge with a hands-on approach, offering bilingual support, transparent pricing, and secure warehousing. From careful planning to final delivery, we move your world — with precision and care.
France - Customs & Documents
Understand the key customs formalities for relocating to France, including required paperwork, duty-free eligibility, and how to avoid delays. Our guide walks you through each step with practical tips and downloadable forms. Feel free to contact us with your questions.
Moving To and From Switzerland
Cross-border moves between France and Switzerland require careful customs planning. Whether you’re an expat or returning resident, this guide covers everything you need to know — with links to official documents and advice on completing them.
International Move: Delivery Process
What happens after your container arrives? Learn about port unloading, customs clearance timelines, and how to avoid costly demurrage charges. This guide explains how we coordinate transport and delivery within your “free time” window.
Ready to Plan Your International Move?
Let us guide you every step of the way — from expert packing and customs assistance to global delivery and support.
Whether you’re moving for work, family, or a fresh start abroad, NM Europe is here to make your transition seamless.
Get in touch today for a personalised quote or ask us a question — we’re here to help.
Moving Tips
Moving home features at number 7 on the list of the top 10 most stressful life events. Packing, organising, transporting — the whole process can seem daunting, but if you use these tips and tricks, moving day will be a lot less stressful. Happy move!
Plan your move well in advance. The period between 15 June and 1 September is the busiest of the year and demand far outweighs the moving industry’s capacity
Don’t box valuables or important documents
Get rid of anything you don’t use or want
Keep your pets confined to one room while packing is going on
Clean and prep your house
Find information about the town you are moving to
Change address with following: post office, bank, insurance company, magazine subscriptions, etc
Keep all basic necessities you’ll need together and ask the movers load them last so they are the first items they’ll deliver and unpack
Don’t leave anything to the last minute because if you delay in making your arrangements, you may be left with no other choice than to use a substandard mover and they could cost you up to 50% more.
Eat out to allow the movers to pack all the plates, cups and kitchenware
F.A.Q.
I want to ship my vehicle, what are the implications?
Various rules and duties apply concerning the import of vehicles depending on which country or continent you want to import to, for example the make, year and model of your vehicle. It is not always viable to import an older vehicle due to the different levels of admissible carbon-dioxide emissions but your local vehicle authority can carry out a basic-emissions test for you.
Do I have to put the same address in each document for customs?
Yes, and when moving to France you must have a French address and French customs authorities require a proof that you actually have a domicile in France
I don't have a residence yet but my goods were already shipped. What should I do?
If you have not found your own residence it won’t be an issue because you can put the address where you will stay temporarily in France (e.g. the residence of a family member). In this case you will need to provide :
- Attestation d’herbergement (see attached, you can also use your own format)
- ID of the person who will host you
- A recent electricity/water bill, etc. in that person’s name
To import my household goods duty-free into France, will I need a change of residence certificate even though I am not a French national?
Yes. This will prove that you have lived outside of French territory for the twelve months before your move and are therefore entitled to import your goods free of duty. You can get this form from your local French embassy or consulate.
Do I have to pay duty if I import my goods for a secondary residence?
While the import of household goods to a primary residence is duty-free, the duty on household goods imported to secondary residences varies from country to country. If your secondary residence is in France, you can import household goods duty-free to furnish it. (Your goods will still be liable to a VAT charge of 20%.) This is a one-time-only procedure. Should you wish to make a second shipment, you will have to pay 20% VAT of the declared value of your goods as well as a further 10% (approximate estimation) in duties.
I will move to France not for professional reasons and I can't not obtain a change of residence certificate. What can I do?
You can provide a letter to customs explaining your situation and your plans but It is important that this letter states the period you have lived outside of France and that France will become your primary residence. French customs authorities may then request further documentation to confirm your status.
Inventory for customs and inventory for insurance purposes. What's the difference?
The valued inventory for French customs is designed to give an overall view of what you are shipping as well as the resale value, i.e. what the goods are worth in their used condition and we recommend that you submit your inventory in the format provided by us.
