Get a quote for international removals to Austria from the UK with Simpsons – a leading European removal company
If you are planning to relocate from the UK to Austria (Österreich) and seek an affordable way to transport your furniture and belongings, we can provide assistance! Simpsons has extensive experience in facilitating house moves to Austria, offering specialised services in international and European removals. Our team is well-versed in handling all aspects of the process, ensuring that your home relocation is smooth and stress-free.
Typically, when moving to Austria, your possessions are transported via road freight. This may involve either a dedicated removals van or, for smaller moves, a shared van. Rather than using conventional removal vans, we utilize larger European road trains, which allow for cost savings through economies of scale.
We provide a comprehensive door-to-door service, wherein our packers will carefully wrap your household contents for export and ensure their safe delivery to your new home in Austria. To discuss your specific requirements, regardless of the scale, we encourage you to complete our quote form. We will promptly reach out to address any queries you may have.
Part of our services includes helping you with customs clearance to ensure that you meet the requirements for shipping & removals to Austria. If you use an experienced removal company like Simpsons, the customs clearance process will be easier and less stressful for you.
If you are looking for a quick removal service to Austria, we recommend using an air freight service.
For a cheaper service for moving to Austria, we recommend that you use a sea freight service. However, your belongings will take longer to arrive using sea freight compared to air freight.
Small removals to Austria
If you are looking for a small removal service to Austria from the UK, we can help you. Whether you are looking to ship a couple of boxes or luggage, our removal service will ensure your belongings arrive at your new home in perfect condition.
You can have the option of our economy part loads road freight service, shared shipping container or express air freight.
Removals to Austria
Moving to Austria is an exciting time as you begin to experience inter-connecting countries, glorious history and stunning, diverse natural beauty.
Simpsons operates regular road services throughout Europe, for anyone moving to Austria or relocating in Europe. The destinations range from the Netherlands to Austria, and from Finland to Greece, whilst the popular offshore destinations – such as the Canary Islands, Balearics, Malta and Cyprus – are covered by our International services by sea.
Our dedicated load service offers the freedom of a specific date for the goods to be removed from your current premises and, subject to the confines of driving, the delivery date to your new home in Austria. You will have the peace of mind of seeing your goods loaded safely, and leave to travel directly to your new Austria home – allowing you to see the vehicle arrive to unload.
This service can also incorporate a period of storage, should this become necessary, and as with all our services, you may elect to take a full or part packing service when you are moving house in Europe.
Types of removal service to Austria
Simpsons International Removals is a leading removal company, offering you a comprehensive range of services if you are looking to move your belongings to Austria, each tailored to meet different needs and budgets.
Road Freight Service – Dedicated or Part Loads
Road freight service is an excellent choice for European removals, especially for those seeking a balance between cost and speed. This service ensures that your goods are transported efficiently over land, providing a swift and budget-friendly option. You can decide to use either a dedicated or part load service with road freight.
Sea Freight Service – Container Shipping
For those who might be moving larger quantities of goods or seeking an even more cost-effective solution, sea freight services are also available. Whether that’s a full-load 20ft or 40ft container for larger moves or a part-load container for smaller quantities, sea freight is known for its economic value, especially for substantial moves, and while it may take longer than road transport, it offers a reliable and cost-effective solution for transporting your goods over longer distances.
Air Freight Service – For Small Moves
For the quickest transportation of your belongings to Austria, air freight is the recommended option. This express courier service is ideal for smaller moves, such as sending boxes or luggage. Air freight stands out for its speed, making it the perfect choice for those who need their items to arrive in Austria as quickly as possible. However, it is important to note that while air freight is the fastest method, it is generally more expensive than road or sea freight and is best suited for larger volumes of goods.
Contact our International Removals Consultants for advice and to get a quote for Moving to Austria
If your consignment is of a small nature, time scale is not a critical factor, or you are simply working to a budget, then our part load service will be the obvious choice for lower removal costs. Whilst still offering a fixed date collection of your goods and maintaining compatibility with a packing service, this cost-saving service still provides first class services to all popular destinations for removals in Europe.
To illustrate how a part load service works, please click here
Visit our International Removals Cost Calculator to receive a quick quote for your move to your new house in Austria.
Simpsons International Removals are a leading removal company for customer satisfaction in the UK and will offer you a high quality service for moving to Austria
Removals to Austria FAQ Guide & Moving Checklist
The cost of your removal to Austria depends on a number of factors including where in the UK you are moving from and where in Austria you plan to move to.
Naturally the cost also depends on how much you are taking – the price per cubic foot drops significantly as your volume increases.
However, as a large number of people move from the UK to Austria every year, the cost may be much less than you think when you consider the distances involved from say London to Vienna or Salzburg.
We offer a range of removal options depending on your budget. This includes economy part load road freight or shared shipping container, dedicated road freight or full container load by sea or express air freight for small and urgent moves.
You can use our online cost calculator to get an initial price or for a more accurate estimate, we highly recommend booking a home or video survey to get a more formal quote for the cost of your move to Austria.
Remember our removal quotes are for a comprehensive door-to- door service including packing and standard customs clearance. Our quote does not include customs fees and duties which may be payable to local authorities on arrival.
Transportation by road freight to mainland destinations in Austria usually takes around 2-4 weeks for a dedicated service or 4-8 weeks for a shared / part load service.
Yes, a UK citizen can move to Austria after Brexit, but the process has changed. Before Brexit, UK citizens enjoyed freedom of movement within the EU, allowing them to live and work in Austria without special visas.
Since Brexit, UK citizens are treated as non-EU nationals. UK citizens can still buy property and stay 90 days in any 180 days, so can spend 6 months of the year in Austria, but they must apply for and obtain a visa for longer stays or residency.
The exact type of visa required depends on the purpose of the stay, such as work, retirement, or joining family members. Additionally, UK citizens must meet immigration requirements, which could include providing proof of income, healthcare coverage, and a clean criminal record. The process is more complex and requires more documentation than prior to Brexit, but it remains feasible for UK citizens to move to Austria.
Another change is that you need to undergo customs clearance for your household removal to Austria. However, the experience team at Simpsons International Removals will be able to handle that for you.
We provide a range of storage services for your belongings if you moving to Austria. We have storage facilities across the UK and can also store your goods in Austria until you are ready to receive them.
We have highly secure warehouses and can offer a range of flexible storage solutions depending on your needs including short term and longer term storage.
When relocating your belongings to Austria, Simpsons’ comprehensive packing services have you covered. Our expert packing teams excel in export wrapping your furniture and efficiently packing boxes to ensure their safe arrival in flawless condition. Our highly trained packing crews specialise in packing for overseas moves and have years of experience.
We offer a range of export quality double-walled boxes of different sizes including tea cartons, book cartons and bike cartons. Other packing materials include blanket wrap, flow pack, bubble wrap and secure packing tape.
We can also provide bespoke custom wood cases and crates for delicate and special items that need additional protection. Our service also includes specialised antique packing, ensuring these valuable items are meticulously protected.
With our extensive experience in managing delicate and fragile items, we assure that every piece, from everyday furniture to precious antiques, receives the highest level of care and professional handling throughout the moving process.
Insurance for your Move to Austria
We would recommend taking out Shipment Protection Cover for peace of mind whilst your belongings are on their journey.
Whilst we have expert packers who specialise in international removals and use accredited shipping lines who take special care of your personal belongings, we cannot control every eventuality.
Just as you will likely have home contents insurance in the UK and travel insurance for your family, we recommend you discuss with your Move Manager the available options for protecting your belongings whist they are in transit.
We have a variety of house removal and shipping services depending on your relocation needs. So no matter whether you are just shipping a few boxes to Austria or moving your entire house contents, we have a cost-effective solution for you.
Dedicated removals service to Austria
If you are undertaking a large house removal to Austria then our dedicated removal service will suit you. You will be allocated your own dedicated removal van and packing team to take all your furniture and other goods from your home in the UK to your new home in Austria.
Small removals to Austria (part or shared load)
If you don’t have much stuff to take with you to Austria, then our shared load removal service is ideal.
We regularly transport people’s household belongings and furniture on a ‘European road train’. to all parts of Austria including Madrid, Barcelona and of course the popular Costas.
This furniture removals service is our most popular as the cost is shared amongst other customers moving to the same area of Austria. In fact, it’s usually cheaper than ‘man and van’ type removals service and your belongings are certainly a lot safer!
Box shipping service for cheap removals to Austria
All our shipping options are cost effective but if you only have a few boxes to send to Austria then our Excess Baggage or box shipping will likely be your cheapest option.
At Simpsons we are big enough to offer a friendly service, but large enough to have a very experienced team and economies of scale.
Although there are many removals companies that transport belongings to Austria, few like Simpsons specialise solely in international removals.
Not only do we do house removals to Austria and the EU but also removals worldwide.
We undertake household removals and shipping from every part of the UK and Ireland to anywhere in Austria.
Some of the popular Austrian city destinations include:
- Vienna
- Graz
- Linz
- Salzburg
- Innsbruck
- Klagenfurt
- Villach
- Wels
- Sankt Polten
- Dornbirn
- Bregenz
- Eisenstadt
Some of the other popular destinations for expats and property buyers moving to Austria include:
- Vorarlberg
- Tirol
- Upper Austria
- Lower Austria
- Styria
- Carinthia
- Burgenland
We not only do removals from London, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool to Austria, but from all parts of England.
We have teams serving Cardiff and Wales to Austria as well as from all over Scotland (not just Edinburgh and Glasgow) to Austria too.
Moving from Ireland to Austria
We are now also able to undertake removals from all parts of Ireland to Austria including both Belfast and Dublin. Please contact us for more details and a quote.
Although Simpsons will take care of all the details they can for you, this convenient checklist will make preparing for the move as simple and worry free as possible.
Moving out: Before the removal men arrive, be clear in what they are contracted to do and what you are expected to do. If in doubt, ask the surveyor or a member of our staff. Ordinarily, both householder and the removal men have fairly defined responsibilities (though a measure of flexibility on both sides is of course desirable)
Children: Children, who are naturally curious and can easily get in the way, may potentially be injured. The younger ones are best left with a neighbour or friend until it is time to leave.
Swings/Climbing frames: Generally dismantling these is one job you will do yourself, but be careful not to lose the bolts. If wish us to arrange dismantling please discuss this with our surveyor
Garage/Shed: Tie together garden tools, and prepare items to be lifted straight onto the vehicle.
Self assembly furniture: If you have any furniture of the home assembly type particularly if made of chipboard, please note that we recommend dismantling units before the move, as the joints are seldom strong enough to survive even careful handling if the furniture is moved whilst still assembled.
Washing machines: Secure your washing machine drum, and disconnect from water supply and electric.
Books: Books are very heavy, use our book cartons as they are smaller and easier to manage.
China & glass: Wrap each item individually in packing paper or bubble wrap, packing the heavier items first with lighter pieces on top. Remember that plates and dishes are packed vertically and not laid flat.
Moving in: Make sure that you (or some other responsible person) is on hand to admit the removal men. If no-one is there and a reasonable waiting time expires, you could find yourself landed with storage and re-delivery charges. Enquire how long the vehicle will wait should you be inadvertently delayed on the way. It can also save time and confusion if you stand at the entrance and specify the location of each item as it is carried in.
Helping the move along: If you follow the guidelines suggested on this page you will find the removal men themselves responding to your good sense with extra efficiency and relaxed good humour. You can also help the move along by remembering to pack the kettle last. A cup of tea all round is a gesture always much appreciated.
Tipping: There is, of course, no obligation to tip the men, but, as with all personal services, people like to reward extra attention, willing good humour or a job well done. If you feel that a reward has been earned, the driver or packer in charge will distribute any gratuity given amongst the crew.
Who to tell
Utility Bills: Gas, Electricity, Water & Telephone
Banks/Building Society: Credit cards, standing orders
Doctors: Dentist, Medical Care & Private health care
Insurance: House, Contents, Car & Life insurance
Your Landlord
Your Tenants
Professional Advisors: Solicitors, Accountant
Relatives/Friends
Sky/Cable: TV Licence
TV Rental
Your Employer
DVLA
National Insurance/DHSS
Premium Bonds
Libraries
Post Office: Mail Redirection
Local Authority: Removal from electoral register
Insurance Companies: Household insurance, vehicle insurance
Schools
Your Personal arrangements
Here are the issues that should be addressed well ahead of time to ensure smooth transition to your new life abroad.
Passports and visas: for yourself and your family
Work permit: if needed
Inoculations: for yourself, your family and your pets
Travel bookings completed
Tickets received
Overseas accommodation booked
International driver’s licence
Traveller’s cheques and currency
Charge cards issued
Overseas banking arrangements / funds transferred
Power of Attorney
Income Tax refund arrangements
Personal accident and medical insurance: for yourself and your family
Insurance for your valuable possessions
Arrange care and transportation of your pets: They hate moving more than humans and so need special attention.
Currency transfer – FC Global Payments
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