Moving to the UK From NZ

Moving to the UK from NZ

New Zealand has strong family and business links with the United Kingdom, and there are now more people than ever moving to the UK from NZ.

We have a long history of shipping to the United Kingdom, as there are many New Zealanders who can trace their ancestry back to England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. The United Kingdom is our second largest destination for shipping from New Zealand.

There is always a steady flow of British citizens returning home, usually taking the contents of their home with them. The UK is also a popular destination for young Kiwis on the ‘OE’, shipping excess luggage and small cartons.

Over the last 43 years New Zealand Movers have moved thousands of people to the UK from Aotearoa and are regarded as the international moving experts.

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Packing Services
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Shipping to the UK

For shipments to the UK, we provide an excellent, fast, regular service – just what you’d expect from a market leader in the international relocation and removal industry.

Sea freight in a sole use 20’ or 40’ shipping container

The fast way to move all your belongings if you are shipping furniture and other contents of a three bedroom house or more, and maybe a car.

Sea freight in a shared container

This is the most economic way of shipping a few items or a part household when using our overseas removals services to the UK from New Zealand.

Moving: Air freight carton service

The quick way to move a few boxes or the things that you really need in a hurry.

UK Moving Destinations

We have the whole of the United Kingdom and Ireland covered, including the big cities of London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff, Swansea, Belfast and Dublin and the beautiful and historic places such as Cambridge, Oxford, Nottingham, York, The Lake District, Aberdeen, Cork … the list goes on.

We can also deliver those more unusual destinations such as the Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Channel Islands and the Hebrides. Wherever you are relocating to in the UK, we can take you there.

The United Kingdom is also used as a gateway to other European mainland destinations for shared container shipments. Through our network of trusted agents, we can provide you with a seamless overseas removals service to anywhere in Europe through the UK.

If you’re moving from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin to anywhere in the United Kingdom, New Zealand Movers team are ready to help. Complete the quote form on this page for a free, no obligation quotation to the UK.

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  • 43+ Years’ Experience in International Moves

  • Thousands of Successful Relocations to the UK

  • End-to-End International Moving Services

  • Friendly, Expert Team to Guide You Every Step of the Way

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Moving to UK FAQs

How much does it cost to move to London?
Costs can vary depending on how much you’re moving and how quickly you need it to arrive. New Zealand Movers can provide a tailored quote to suit your move and budget.

When moving to the United Kingdom there is some key information you should know. If you are not a British or EC citizen you will require a visa to live and work there. In order to import your household goods into the United Kingdom you will be required to complete an online application and declaration form ToR1  (Transfer of Residence application) and provide a copy of your passport. 

Moving pets such as cats and dogs from New Zealand to the United Kingdom is not quite a complicated as it once was. The Pet Travel Scheme allows cats and dogs to enter the United Kingdom from New Zealand without any quarantine provided all requirements are met. Cats and dogs must be fitted with a microchip, be vaccinated against rabies, the vaccination certificate must have the microchip number on it, and a blood sample must be taken by a vet 15 – 30 days after the vaccination to ensure the vaccine was effective. Dogs also need to be treated against Echinococcus tapeworm 24-120 hours before departure. 

Used motor vehicles can be imported into the United Kingdom free of duty and tax so long as you are moving your normal home to the UK, have had your normal home outside the EC for a continuous period of at least 12 months, have possessed and used it for at least six months before shipping, and will retain it for your own personal use. Your vehicle cannot arrive more than six months before your own arrival to the UK or 12 months after your arrival to the UK. 

For further guidance, the Department for Transport outlines the requirements for being able to register your vehicle for the United Kingdom. 

Yes you can, however you will need to declare what you are importing and pay import duty and tax on it.

A sole use container service takes from 10 weeks and a shared container approximately10–12 weeks. For air freight, it takes approximately 1-2 weeks. These times are based on average and given as a guide to assist you in your planning. The transit time for shared containers can vary and are subject to having enough shipments to fill a container. 

Yes you can, we have full storage services available in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Do note that it can be more expensive for storage in the UK.

In broad terms if you have owned them for 6 months and been outside the UK for 12 months you can import them free of duty and tax. If not, you will have to pay duty and tax. 

Yes you can, but it is important that you follow our Packing Guide to ensure you meet the satisfaction of the Customs services. Please do not use banana boxes. 

Used household goods and personal effects can be imported into the United Kingdom free of duty and tax so long as you are moving your normal home to the EC, have had your normal home outside the EC for a continuous period of at least 12 months, have used your goods for at least six months before importing them, and will retain the goods for your own personal use. All alcoholic beverages and cigarettes are subject to duty and tax regardless of quantity. Your shipment cannot arrive more than 6 months before your own arrival to the UK or 12 months after your arrival to the UK. 

It is very important to consider the protection of your goods during relocation to the United Kingdom as there is always an element of risk. Peace of mind is paramount, thankfully, we are able to offer a range of comprehensive insurance options to ensure your personal possessions are well covered should the unlikely happen. 

Yes, if you require currency exchange, we will introduce you to XE Money Transfer, one of New Zealand’s leading foreign exchange companies, to arrange the transferring of your funds to the United Kingdom. You will benefit from discounted fees and the best exchange rates available when you move to the United Kingdom with New Zealand Movers. 

New Zealand Movers have moved thousands of people to the United Kingdom. Whether you are moving internationally from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin we can help every step of the way. We’re New Zealand’s international moving experts with over 43 years’ experience and are ‘Passionate About Moving!’ Request a quote today for a fast, competitive service, call: 0800 000 022 or request a free moving quote online.