Customs & documents
European customs,
handled for you.
Since Brexit, UK ↔ Europe moves need customs paperwork. Vaniffy prepares the declarations and guides you through the relief forms — so your belongings clear the border without costly delays.
Documents a European move needs
The exact set depends on your destination, but most UK ↔ Europe relocations involve these. We tell you precisely which apply to you.
Detailed inventory (valued)
A full itemised list of everything being moved, with values. This is the backbone of your customs declaration for UK ↔ Europe moves.
Proof of residence
Evidence you are relocating — such as a rental contract, utility bill or employment letter at the destination — to qualify for relief on personal effects.
ToR / customs relief forms
Transfer of Residence (ToR) or the destination country's equivalent, which can grant relief from duty and VAT on used household goods.
Passport / ID copies
Identity documents for the person relocating, required to match the declaration to the importer of the goods.
Packing list & T-forms
Transit documentation (e.g. T1/T2 where applicable) for goods crossing borders, prepared so the load clears smoothly.
Restricted-items declarations
Extra paperwork for anything controlled — alcohol, certain electronics, or new (un-used) goods that may attract duty.
How we handle customs for you
- 1
We build your inventory
From your quote or a video survey, we create a valued inventory — the document customs cares about most.
- 2
We tell you what we need
You get a clear checklist of exactly which documents to provide, with examples, so nothing is missed.
- 3
We prepare the declarations
Your operator and our team complete the customs paperwork and transit forms on your behalf.
- 4
Your goods clear and deliver
With paperwork in order, your move clears customs without costly delays — and arrives on schedule.
We’re a removals broker, not a customs broker or legal adviser — but we coordinate the paperwork with experienced operators and tell you exactly what’s required, so the process is simple and transparent.
Moving to Europe? Let’s make it simple.
Get a fixed quote that includes customs handling, or book a free video survey to get started.