International Removals to Finland (2026)
Moving to Finland from abroad is a big step, and the right international mover makes the difference between a stressful relocation and a smooth arrival. Flyto Relocation runs regular door-to-door removals into Finland from across Europe, handling the collection, the sea and road legs, the customs paperwork and the final delivery to your new home. Finland is our home market, so when your belongings arrive in Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku or Oulu, they are handled by a team that knows the country inside out.
Whether you are relocating for work, joining family or bringing a whole household north, this guide explains how we move you, what shapes the cost, and the customs and registration steps to complete on arrival.
How Flyto works: our own hubs plus vetted partners
Quick answer: Moving to Finland from another EU country involves no customs. From outside the EU, Finnish Customs (Tulli) grants duty and VAT exemption on household goods against a signed declaration on form 45s, a passport copy and an itemised inventory. The signed form goes to your mover, who files the declaration on your behalf, not directly to Tulli.
Flyto is a European international mover with our own logistics hubs across Northern, Central and Southern Europe, anchored by a strong Nordic and Finnish base. Within Europe we run our own regular door-to-door services by road and ferry, which means fewer handovers, tighter scheduling and one team accountable from collection to delivery.
For moves that begin outside Europe, we work with a carefully vetted network of trusted overseas partners for the origin-country collection and international freight, then bring your shipment into our own European network for the final leg into Finland. We are open about this model because it is genuinely the strongest way to serve you: our own hubs where we operate directly, and proven specialist partners everywhere else. You always deal with Flyto, and Flyto stays responsible for coordinating the whole journey.
Our services to Finland
We offer a complete door-to-door service tailored to the size and origin of your move:
- Door-to-door road and Baltic ferry transport — the backbone of our European service. Your goods travel by road to a Baltic ferry crossing and onward to your Finnish address, all under one booking.
- Full loads and part loads (groupage) — a dedicated vehicle for larger households, or a shared consignment to keep costs down for smaller moves.
- Professional packing and unpacking — full or partial packing, export-grade materials, and careful handling of fragile and high-value items.
- Storage — secure short- or long-term storage at either end if your Finnish home is not ready when you are.
We deliver right across the country, with regular runs to Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku and Oulu, and onward delivery to smaller towns and rural addresses on request.
What a move to Finland costs
Every international removal is priced individually, because no two moves are the same. Rather than quote a figure that could mislead you, here are the factors that genuinely drive the cost of a move to Finland:
- Volume — the number of cubic metres you are shipping is the single biggest factor. A few boxes and a bed cost far less than a four-bedroom house.
- Origin and distance — where your move starts, and how far it is to your Finnish address, shapes the road mileage and transit time.
- The Baltic ferry leg — nearly every European move to Finland involves a sea crossing, and the ferry element is a distinct part of the cost.
- Services — full packing, storage, and specialist handling for pianos, artwork or vehicles all add to a base transport price.
- Access — narrow streets, upper floors without a lift, and long carry distances at either end can affect the quote.
Tell us your origin, destination and rough inventory and we will build a clear, itemised quote with no hidden extras.
Customs and paperwork
Customs requirements for household goods entering Finland
| Requirement | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| Declaration | Tulli form 45s, filled in by hand in block letters and signed |
| Inventory | Itemised list with total weight, current value of the goods (not the original purchase price) and total colli |
| Passport | Copy of a valid passport; it does not need to be a Finnish passport |
| Where it goes | The signed and scanned form is delivered to your mover, who files the customs declaration for you |
| Declared separately | Any vehicle in the shipment, and whether the load contains taxable goods such as alcohol or tobacco |
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Official source: Tulli — form 45s, declaration on the conditions for duty-free and tax-free import of removal goods. Flyto files the declaration through its customs partner in Finland; the paperwork above is what we need from you.
Your customs situation depends entirely on where your move begins.
Moving from within the EU is straightforward. Finland is an EU member, so goods moving from another EU country travel under free movement — there is no customs duty and no import declaration on your household effects. The transport is essentially domestic in customs terms.
Moving from the UK or another non-EU country (including post-Brexit moves from Britain) means your household goods are formally imported into the EU. The good news is that Finnish Customs — Tulli — offers transfer-of-residence relief on muuttotavarat (removal goods). To qualify for relief from customs duty and VAT, your permanent home must have been outside the EU for at least 12 months, and you must have owned and used the goods for at least six months before the move. The goods must be declared to Customs within 12 months of your move, and can arrive in several consignments. A detailed, valued inventory is essential — we prepare this with you as part of the service. Relieved goods also carry a transfer restriction: they cannot be sold or given away for 12 months after import.
Registering as a resident. Whatever your origin, plan to register once you arrive. Newcomers register their details in the Finnish Population Information System at the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV), where you also apply for your henkilötunnus (personal identity code) — the 11-character code you need to open a bank account, get a tax card and access services. Note that a personal identity code and a municipality of residence (kotipaikka) are two separate registrations, and you generally need both for full access to healthcare, schools and Kela benefits. EU/EEA citizens staying longer than three months must also register their right of residence before visiting DVV.
We coordinate the customs side of your move so your shipment clears smoothly; the personal registration steps are yours to complete, and we will point you to the right offices.
Why choose Flyto
- Rated 4.9 from 500+ reviews — a track record built on doing exactly what we promise, move after move.
- Fully insured, door to door — comprehensive transit cover from collection to delivery, with clear options explained up front.
- English and Finnish-speaking team — you are never lost in translation, at either end of the move.
- Genuine local Finnish expertise — Finland is our home market, so we know the ferry routes, the delivery access, the customs desk and the registration process first-hand.
- One accountable partner — our own European hubs plus vetted overseas partners, all coordinated by Flyto.
How long it takes
Transit time depends on where your move starts. From nearby Northern and Central European origins, door-to-door delivery on a shared service typically takes one to a few weeks once collected, depending on the ferry schedule and how quickly consignments consolidate. Dedicated full loads move faster. Moves from Southern Europe or from overseas take longer, involving more distance and, for non-EU origins, customs clearance on arrival. We give you a realistic delivery window with your quote and keep you updated at each stage.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer a full door-to-door service to Finland?
Yes. We collect from your current home, handle the road and Baltic ferry legs and all paperwork, and deliver right into your new Finnish home — with optional packing, unpacking and storage.
Will I pay customs duty moving to Finland?
Not if you move from within the EU — goods travel under free movement with no duty. From the UK or other non-EU countries, your goods are imported into the EU, but Finnish Customs (Tulli) grants transfer-of-residence relief on removal goods that meet the ownership and residency conditions, so most personal households pay no duty or VAT.
Which Finnish cities do you deliver to?
We run regular services to Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku and Oulu, with onward delivery to smaller towns and rural addresses across the country on request.
Can I ship just part of a household or a few boxes?
Absolutely. Our part-load (groupage) service shares transport space to keep smaller moves affordable, while full loads suit larger households needing a dedicated vehicle.
Is my shipment insured?
Yes. Every move includes comprehensive door-to-door transit insurance, and we explain your cover and any options clearly before you book.
What do I need to do when I arrive in Finland?
Register your details with the DVV and apply for your henkilötunnus (personal identity code), and separately register your municipality of residence. EU/EEA citizens staying over three months must also register their right of residence. These steps unlock banking, tax and public services.
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