REMOVALS TO FRANCE

Removals to France from the UK typically cost between £1,200 and £6,000, depending on the volume of belongings, the French region, and whether you choose a part-load or dedicated van. Part-load removals to France start from around £1,200, while a fully dedicated van for a 3-bedroom home is usually £4,000–£6,000. Request a free no-obligation online quote for an exact figure.

Most UK to France removals are completed within 3–7 days door-to-door, depending on the destination region. Paris, Lille and Normandy deliveries are often 3–4 days, while Provence, the Côte d'Azur or rural southern France take 5–7 days. Part-load moves can take slightly longer as we coordinate multiple customers on the same trip.

Yes — we handle all post-Brexit customs paperwork for you, including the inventory of belongings, T1 transit documents, and transfer-of-residence relief where you qualify. Personal household effects moved within 12 months of changing your main residence to France are normally exempt from duty and VAT under transfer-of-residence relief.

Yes — UK retirees can move to France with a VLS-TS Visiteur long-stay visa, provided they prove sufficient pension or passive income and have comprehensive health cover. Your UK State Pension continues to be paid and receives annual increases under the UK-France social security agreement. See our full Retiring to France from the UK guide for 2026 visa, healthcare and tax details.

The most popular regions for British expats are the Dordogne and Lot (rural France with established expat communities), Brittany and Normandy (closest to the UK with excellent ferry links), Languedoc-Occitanie (sunshine and lower property prices than Provence), and the Côte d'Azur (glamorous coastal living). Our guide to the best places to live in France for English speakers covers each region in detail.

Since Brexit, UK citizens moving to France for more than 90 days must apply for a long-stay visa (VLS-TS) from the French Consulate before travelling. Apply 30–90 days before your move date. You'll also need to prepare a detailed inventory for customs and complete a non-cession declaration for tax-free import of household goods. A professional removals company can handle the customs side for you.

Yes — we run regular bi-weekly part-load services between the UK and France, ideal for customers with smaller moves (1-bed flats, studios, or partial relocations). Part-load removals share transport space between multiple customers heading in the same direction, cutting your cost while keeping the same care and insurance. Prices from £1,200.

Part-load means your belongings share a vehicle with 1–2 other customers heading to France in the same week — it's cheaper (from £1,200) but delivery is tied to our scheduled runs. Dedicated means a van or lorry is booked solely for your move, so you choose the collection and delivery dates and there are no other stops en route. Dedicated is faster and more flexible, but usually £1,500–£2,500 more than part-load for the equivalent move. We'll recommend the best option when you request a quote.

Yes — we include 2 months FREE UK storage with every UK to France (and France to UK) removal. This is ideal if you're waiting for a French visa, your French property completion is delayed, or your UK house sale and French move don't line up. Storage is at our secure Oxfordshire facility with full insurance cover. See our storage service for details.