{"id":99848,"date":"2026-10-23T10:25:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/removals-to-italy-from-uk"},"modified":"2026-10-23T10:25:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:25:19","slug":"removals-to-italy-from-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/removals-to-italy-from-uk","title":{"rendered":"D\u00e9m\u00e9nagements du Royaume-Uni vers l'Italie : co\u00fbts, formalit\u00e9s douani\u00e8res et d\u00e9lais (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"Removals to Italy from the UK: Costs, Customs and Timings (2026)\",\n            \"description\": \"Removals to Italy from the UK in 2026: costs to Tuscany, Rome, Milan, Puglia and Sicily, road vs sea, post-Brexit customs relief, residency and access tips.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/removals-to-italy-from-uk\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/removals-to-italy-from-uk-cargoholidays-1024x576.jpg\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"dateModified\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\"\n            },\n            \"publisher\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"How much do removals to Italy cost?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"A 2&ndash;3 bedroom house typically costs &pound;3,000&ndash;&pound;6,800 for a full load, depending on the region.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"How long does a removal to Italy take?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"A full load usually takes 3&ndash;6 days from collection, or up to about 8 days to Sicily or Sardinia.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Do I pay import duty on furniture moving to Italy?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Usually not, if you qualify for transfer of residence relief and provide the right documents.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"What is a ZTL?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"A limited traffic zone in an Italian historic centre that needs a permit for vehicles.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Do I need a codice fiscale to move to Italy?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Yes. You need the Italian tax code for customs, utilities, banking and healthcare.\"\n                    }\n                }\n            ]\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n<\/head><div class=\"ch-post\"><p class=\"ch-updated\">Derni\u00e8re mise \u00e0 jour : 23 octobre 2026<\/p><p><strong>From a farmhouse in Tuscany to a flat in Milan, removals to Italy are a long road trip, about 1,000 to 2,000 miles.<\/strong> Most moves go by road through France and the Alpine tunnels, with ferries to Sicily and Sardinia. Since Brexit, customs paperwork matters too. Here is what removals to Italy cost in 2026 and how it works.<\/p>Removals to Italy: typical costs in 2026<div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Destination<\/th><th>2&ndash;3 bedroom house (full load)<\/th><th>Part load (about 200&ndash;400 cu ft)<\/th><th>Typical transit (full load)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Milan, Lombardy, Lake Como<\/td><td>&pound;3,000&ndash;&pound;4,800<\/td><td>&pound;1,200&ndash;&pound;2,200<\/td><td>3&ndash;4 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Piedmont, Liguria<\/td><td>&pound;3,000&ndash;&pound;4,800<\/td><td>&pound;1,200&ndash;&pound;2,200<\/td><td>3&ndash;4 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuscany, Umbria, Le Marche<\/td><td>&pound;3,300&ndash;&pound;5,200<\/td><td>&pound;1,300&ndash;&pound;2,400<\/td><td>3&ndash;5 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rome, Lazio, Abruzzo<\/td><td>&pound;3,500&ndash;&pound;5,500<\/td><td>&pound;1,400&ndash;&pound;2,500<\/td><td>4&ndash;5 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Puglia, Calabria, Campania<\/td><td>&pound;3,800&ndash;&pound;6,000<\/td><td>&pound;1,500&ndash;&pound;2,800<\/td><td>4&ndash;6 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sicily, Sardinia<\/td><td>&pound;4,200&ndash;&pound;6,800<\/td><td>&pound;1,700&ndash;&pound;3,200<\/td><td>5&ndash;8 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p><em>Indicative prices. Hilltop villages, narrow lanes and historic centres with traffic restrictions (ZTL) often need a smaller shuttle vehicle.<\/em><\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_310398717-1024x358.jpeg\" alt=\"Vue a\u00e9rienne de la mer au coucher du soleil\" width=\"1024\" height=\"358\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Vue a\u00e9rienne de la mer au coucher du soleil\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Moves to Sicily and Sardinia include a ferry crossing from the mainland.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Access: the hidden cost of Italian removals<\/h2><p>Many Italian homes are in places large lorries can&rsquo;t reach:<\/p><ul><li><strong>ZTL zones:<\/strong> limited traffic zones in historic centres need permits for vehicles.<\/li><li><strong>Hill towns:<\/strong> steep, narrow lanes mean goods are moved into a small van (a shuttle).<\/li><li><strong>Stairs and lifts:<\/strong> older palazzi often have no lift, and an external furniture lift may be needed.<\/li><li><strong>Country roads:<\/strong> farmhouses at the end of unmade roads may need a 4&times;4 or a smaller vehicle.<\/li><\/ul><p>Send your mover photos and a map pin of the access before you get a quote.<\/p><h2>Customs after Brexit<\/h2><p>Household goods moving from Great Britain to Italy count as an import into the EU.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Relief for transfer of residence:<\/strong> used belongings you have owned for over six months can usually enter free of duty and VAT.<\/li><li><strong>Documents:<\/strong> an inventory, your passport, your Italian residence certificate or a declaration of intent to reside, your codice fiscale and proof of your UK residence<\/li><li><strong>Timing:<\/strong> goods should normally arrive within 12 months of your move.<\/li><li><strong>Second homes:<\/strong> relief may also apply with conditions, so check before you book.<\/li><\/ul><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_306854990-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Vehicles loading onto a ro-ro ship\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Vehicles loading onto a ro-ro ship\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Most removals to Italy travel by road through France and the Alps.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Residency and the codice fiscale<\/h2><p>Before you move, get your <strong>num\u00e9ro d'identification fiscale<\/strong> (Italian tax code) from an Italian consulate or the local Agenzia delle Entrate. After arrival, register your residence (residenza) at the town hall (comune). Both are needed for customs relief, utilities and healthcare.<\/p><h2>Tips for a smooth move<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Get three quotes<\/strong> from companies with regular Italian runs.<\/li><li><strong>Share access photos<\/strong> with each remover.<\/li><li><strong>Ask about storage<\/strong> if your Italian purchase completes late.<\/li><li><strong>Use a part load<\/strong> for smaller moves, as it can cost half the price.<\/li><li><strong>Check the insurance<\/strong>, especially for fragile antiques.<\/li><\/ol><p>Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/international-removals-from-uk\/\">Guide du d\u00e9m\u00e9nagement international<\/a>, plus <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/sinstaller-en-italie-depuis-le-royaume-uni\/\">moving to Italy from the UK<\/a> for visas, healthcare and the cost of living.<\/p><h2>Foire aux questions<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>How much do removals to Italy cost?<\/h3><p>A 2&ndash;3 bedroom house typically costs &pound;3,000&ndash;&pound;6,800 for a full load, depending on the region.<\/p><h3>How long does a removal to Italy take?<\/h3><p>A full load usually takes 3&ndash;6 days from collection, or up to about 8 days to Sicily or Sardinia.<\/p><h3>Do I pay import duty on furniture moving to Italy?<\/h3><p>Usually not, if you qualify for transfer of residence relief and provide the right documents.<\/p><h3>What is a ZTL?<\/h3><p>A limited traffic zone in an Italian historic centre that needs a permit for vehicles.<\/p><h3>Do I need a codice fiscale to move to Italy?<\/h3><p>Yes. 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