Get a quote for international removals to Norway from the UK with Simpsons – a leading European removal company
If you are moving to Norway from the UK and are looking for a cost-effective method to transport your furniture and belongings then we can help! Simpsons International Removals specialise in overseas removals and have a reputation for being one of the best removals companies for moving from the UK to Norway. No matter whether it’s household goods, shipping personal effects or wrapping and packing, we can give you a comprehensive removals quote.
When moving house to Norway your belongings are usually transported by road freight. This could be a dedicated removals van but more usually a shared van for smaller moves to Norway. We don’t usually use your typical removal van but a larger European road train which allows you to save money through economies of scale.
To discuss your requirements, no matter how large or small, we recommend you complete the quote form and we’ll be in touch to answer all your questions.
This service can also incorporate a period of storage facilities, should this become necessary, and as with all our services, you may elect to take a part or full packing service when you are moving house in Europe. Our storage facilities are available in the UK or Norway.
If your consignment is of a small nature, the time scale is of little importance, or you are simply working to a budget, then our part load service will be the obvious choice. 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 any popular destination for removals in Europe. Our full load service involves a dedicated road train for your goods – and will be more expensive compared to the part load service.
Small removals to Norway
If you are looking for a small removal service to Norway 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 Norway
Our dedicated load services 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 Norway. You will have the peace of mind of seeing your goods loaded safely, and leave to travel directly to your new Norway home – allowing you to see the vehicle arrive to unload. You can rest assured your goods are in safe hands when you use Simpsons International Removals and that you will receive a hassle-free experience.
You will also be guided in the move to Norway by our dedicated moves manager who will help with customs clearance, and documentation and make the entire process feel easy.
Your house move to Norway services also include a packing team. For the best experience, our packing services is recommended especially if you are looking to send fragile items and expensive items to Norway as our team will ensure they arrive in perfect condition.
Types of removal service to Norway
Simpsons International Removals is a leading removal company, offering you a comprehensive range of services if you are looking to move your belongings to Norway, 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 Norway, 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 Norway 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.
Removals to Norway from the UK are usually handled by road freight, with dedicated vehicles for larger moves and shared part loads for smaller shipments. Norway sits outside the EU customs union, so household goods still need an import declaration.
The key decisions are volume, timing and customs eligibility. A full household may justify a dedicated load, while a smaller shipment can share vehicle space. Qualifying moving goods can usually enter free of customs duty and import VAT.
Simpsons has over 35 years of European and international removals experience, with services to Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim and destinations across Norway. A move can include a home or video survey, packing, dedicated or part-load road freight, customs-clearance support, storage and door-to-door delivery.
Planning a move to Norway? Get a free international removals quote based on your actual volume and destination.
Removals to Norway from the UK: what our service covers
A door-to-door Norway move can cover the practical stages from the UK home to the new address, including:
- Pre-move survey: Measures volume and checks access, fragile items and packing needs.
- Professional packing: Export wrapping, cartons and specialist protection where needed.
- Collection and freight: Dedicated road transport or a shared part load, depending on volume and timing.
- Customs support: Guidance on the Norwegian declaration and shipment paperwork.
- Destination delivery: Delivery to the new address once customs formalities are complete.
- Storage: Useful when the Norwegian property is not ready at the same time as collection.
Norway pricing is volume-led, so a survey is more reliable than room count alone.
How much do international removals to Norway typically cost?
Norway removals costs depend on volume, route, service type, packing, access and storage, so compare service types rather than relying on one headline figure.
| Move type | Best-fit service | Cost pattern | Timing pattern |
| Boxes / very small move | Part load or air freight | Lowest entry cost | Flexible or express |
| Small flat | Shared road part load | Pay for allocated volume | Longer than dedicated |
| Full household | Dedicated road service | Higher total, more schedule control | Faster and more direct |
| Large / complex move | Dedicated road or sea container | Quote based on volume and route | Route-specific |
To reduce cost, declutter before the survey and use groupage when the load is small and dates are flexible.
Door-to-door removal services for household goods to Norway
Door-to-door removals suit most households because one provider coordinates packing, transport, customs and delivery, which reduces handovers.
A dedicated service is strongest when the move date is fixed. Simpsons’ current Norway guidance gives around 2 to 4 weeks for dedicated road transport to mainland destinations, depending on route and customs processing.
Door-to-port and port-to-door options for Norway
Partial-service options can work if you arrange one end yourself, but compare the saving with the extra work around customs, loading, storage and delivery.
Groupage and shared-load (part load) removals to Norway
Part-load removals let several customers share vehicle or container space, so each household pays for the volume used. It is usually the most economical option for smaller moves, but delivery takes longer because loads have to be consolidated and routed together.
| Service option | Best suited for | What it includes | Typical current guide |
| Dedicated road load | Full household / fixed dates | Sole-use vehicle, packing and direct transport | Around 2 to 4 weeks |
| Shared road part load | Flats, smaller moves, flexible dates | Shared vehicle space and scheduled routing | Around 4 to 8 weeks |
| Sea container | Larger or route-specific moves | Full or shared container | Longer, route-dependent |
| Air freight | Urgent boxes or luggage | Express transport | Fastest, highest cost per kg |
Cost of shipping a small apartment to Norway
A small apartment is usually better suited to a part load than a dedicated vehicle. The final quote is based on cubic volume, collection and delivery access and any packing or storage required, so a video survey is more useful than trying to price the move from bedroom count alone.
Full packing and removal services for your Norway relocation
Professional packing protects furniture, glass, artwork and electronics, and it also makes the customs inventory easier to prepare consistently.
Simpsons can provide full packing, part packing or packing materials depending on how much you want to do yourself. If you plan to owner-pack, confirm how that affects transit protection before collection.
Best way to move furniture and boxes to Norway
For most household moves, road freight gives the best balance of cost and transit time. Use a dedicated load when schedule control matters, and a part load when the shipment is smaller and you can trade some speed for lower cost.
Customs rules and paperwork for removals to Norway
Norway requires household goods to be declared even though qualifying moving goods can enter free of customs duty and import VAT. The current Norwegian Customs guidance says the relief normally applies when you have lived abroad continuously for more than one year, owned and used the goods during that stay and are importing them in connection with the move.
| Requirement / document | Who needs it | Purpose | Practical point |
| RD0030 moving-goods declaration | People importing household effects | Claims the moving-goods customs treatment | Complete and sign before clearance |
| Inventory / packing list | All household shipments | Identifies the goods | It can be simple but must be accurate |
| Norwegian ID or TRK number | Importer | Allows the customs declaration | Apply for a TRK number if you do not yet have Norwegian ID |
| Power of attorney | When a mover clears goods for you | Lets the agent act on your behalf | Provide before the shipment reaches customs |
Qualifying goods should normally be imported no later than one year after moving to Norway. Vehicles, alcohol, tobacco, occupational equipment and some food, plants or animals follow separate rules, so do not assume the moving-goods relief covers everything in the shipment.
How long do removals to Norway usually take?
Current Simpsons guidance allows around 2 to 4 weeks for dedicated road freight to mainland Norway and around 4 to 8 weeks for a shared or part-load service. Those are planning ranges rather than guaranteed delivery dates, because customs, route, weather, consolidation and final access can affect the schedule.
If you need a fixed date, a dedicated service gives more control. If price is more important, a shared load is usually the better fit.
Pet transport and removal services for moves to Norway
Pets follow separate Norwegian import rules. Check current Norwegian Food Safety Authority requirements for microchipping, rabies vaccination, treatment and documentation, then coordinate pet travel with the household move.
Planning Removals to Norway with Simpsons
A Norway move becomes easier once volume and timing are clear. A smaller flat can use a shared part load and keep costs down, while a full household can use a dedicated road service for more control, with current planning ranges of roughly 4 to 8 weeks and 2 to 4 weeks respectively.
Customs is the other key part. If you have lived abroad for more than a year and your used household goods meet the Norwegian Customs conditions, they can usually enter free of duty and import VAT, but you still need the RD0030 declaration, an inventory and the right importer identification.
Simpsons can coordinate the survey, packing, road service, customs support, storage and Norwegian delivery around your move timeline.
Need to price your Norway move by actual volume? Get a free international removals quote.
Contact our International Removals Consultants for advice and to get a quote for Moving to Norway
Our International removals consultant will make your international move to Norway easier. The international removal consultants will be able to advise you based on your specific needs and requirements. Due to the number of overseas moves we conduct our team is highly knowledgeable about the removals process and will be extremely helpful.
We recommend you book a home or video survey to get a more accurate quote for your international removals from the UK to Norway. For a home survey, our surveyors will provide a quote based on the volume of goods and the size of the move.
However, if you wish to receive a quick free quote for moving to Norway, visit our cost calculator to receive a free quote.
Simpsons is a reliable & trustworthy removal company that you can be sure will offer excellent service for your move to Germany. Contact us today.
Removals to Norway FAQ Guide & Moving Checklist
Removals to Norway Cost
The cost of your removal to Norway depends on a number of factors including where in the UK you are moving from and where in Norway 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 Norway every year, the cost may be much less than you think when you consider the distances involved from say London to the Costa Del Sol.
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 Spain.
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 Norway 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 Norway 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 Norway without special visas. You will need to apply for a Norwegian Visa.
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 Norway, 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 Norway.
Another change is that you need to undergo customs clearance for your household removal to Norway. 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 Norway. We have storage facilities across the UK and can also store your goods in Norway 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 Norway, 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.
We undertake household removals and shipping from every part of the UK and Ireland to anywhere in Norway.
Some of the popular Norwegian city destinations for expats include:
- Oslo
- Bergen
- Stavanger / Sandnes
- Trondheim
- Drammen
- Fredrikstad / Sarpsborg
- Skien / Porsgrunn
- Kristiansand
- Narvik
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 Norway or moving your entire house contents, we have a cost effective solution for you.
Dedicated removals service
If you are undertaking a large house removal to Norway 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 Norway.
Small removals to Norway (part or shared load)
If you don’t have much stuff to take with you to Norway, 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 Norway including Oslo, Bergen and even Narvik in the Artic Circle!
This furniture removals service is our most popular as the cost is shared amongst other customers moving to the same area of Norway. 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 Norway
All our shipping options are cost effective but if you only have a few boxes to send to Norway then our Excess Baggage or box shipping will likely be your cheapest option.
Yes, a UK citizen can move to Spain 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 Spain 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 Spain, 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 Spanish 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 Spain.
Another change is that you need to undergo customs clearance for your household removal to Spain. However, the experience team at Simpsons International Removals will be able to handle that for you.
At Simpsons we are small 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 Norway, few like Simpsons specialise solely in international removals.
Not only do we do house removals to Norway and the EU but also removals worldwide.
We not only do removals from London, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool to Norway, but from all parts of England.
We have teams serving Cardiff and Wales to Norway as well as from all over Scotland (not just Edinburgh and Glasgow) to Norway too.
Insurance for your Move to Norway
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.
Moving from Ireland to Norway
We are now also able to undertake removals from all parts of Ireland to Norway 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
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 – see www.parair.co.uk
Currency transfers – FC Global Payments
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