International Removals to Italy (2026)
Planning a move to Italy? Whether you are relocating to a city apartment in Milan, a townhouse in Bologna or a restored farmhouse in the Tuscan hills, Flyto Relocation moves your home door-to-door across Europe. We are a European international mover with our own hubs in Northern, Central and Southern Europe, running regular road and sea services, and we handle the parts that make an Italian move genuinely different: historic-centre access, ZTL restrictions and the customs paperwork that trips up so many people. With a 4.9 rating from more than 500 reviews, full transit insurance and an English-speaking team, we make an international move to Italy feel straightforward.
How Flyto works: our hubs, plus vetted partners
Flyto is an honest hybrid, and that hybrid is the point. Across Europe we operate our own hubs and run regular scheduled door-to-door services by road and sea, so most European moves to Italy are handled directly by us end to end. We do not claim an Italian branch, because we do not need one. For overseas origins and specialist requirements we work through a carefully vetted partner network, coordinated by your Flyto move manager so you always deal with one team. You get the reliability of an operator running its own European lanes, combined with global reach where it is needed, without the mark-ups and hand-offs of a pure broker.
Our removal services to Italy
We offer complete door-to-door international removals to Italy, tailored to how much you are moving and how much you want us to do:
- Full loads (dedicated vehicle): Ideal for whole-home moves. Your belongings travel on their own, with a direct schedule and faster transit.
- Part loads (shared/groupage): A cost-effective option for smaller households, apartments and second homes, where you pay only for the space you use.
- Professional packing: Full or partial packing, export-grade materials, and specialist protection for artwork, antiques, wine collections and fragile items.
- Storage: Secure short- and long-term storage at origin or near destination, useful when completion dates do not line up.
We run regularly to Rome, Milan, Florence, Naples, Turin and Bologna, and we are equally at home with rural Tuscany, Umbria, Puglia and second-home moves where narrow lanes, olive groves and long unmade driveways call for the right vehicle and an experienced crew. Wherever you are heading, we plan the final approach in advance rather than discovering the problem on the day.
What a move to Italy costs
Every international removal is priced individually, so we never quote a figure blind. The main drivers of the cost of your move to Italy are the volume of your belongings (measured in cubic metres), the distance and route from your origin, whether you choose a full or part load, and the level of packing, storage and insurance you need. Access matters more in Italy than almost anywhere else: many historic centres sit inside a ZTL (zona a traffico limitato), a limited-traffic zone where large vehicles need permits or are restricted to certain hours. Around 350 Italian towns operate a ZTL, including Rome, Florence and Milan, and each comune sets its own boundaries, hours and exemptions. Narrow medieval streets, pedestrian zones, stairs and the need for a shuttle vehicle or an external lift can all affect the plan. We survey these factors up front so your quote reflects the real job, with no surprises on moving day.
Customs and paperwork
The customs process depends entirely on where your goods are shipped from.
Moving from within the EU: Italy is part of the EU single market, so household goods moving from another EU country enjoy free movement. There is no customs duty and no import declaration on your personal effects, which keeps EU-to-Italy moves simple.
Moving from the UK or another non-EU country (post-Brexit): Since the UK left the EU, moves from Britain are treated as non-EU imports, the same as moves from the USA or elsewhere outside the bloc. The good news is that Italy offers transfer-of-residence relief (trasferimento di residenza), administered by Italian customs, the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM). This lets you import your used personal belongings free of customs duty and import VAT, provided you meet the conditions: broadly, you must have lived outside the EU for at least 12 continuous months, have owned and used the goods for at least six months, and import them within 12 months of registering your Italian residence.
To claim the relief you (or your customs broker) submit ADM’s transfer-of-residence application together with a detailed, valued inventory of everything being shipped, your passport and visa or permit, and proof that you are moving your residence to Italy. Since December 2024 an EORI number is required on all household-goods shipments, including private moves. Note that new furniture, and consumables such as food, wine and alcohol, are excluded from the relief and may attract duty.
Non-EU nationals will also need an Italian codice fiscale (tax code), which can be obtained from an Agenzia delle Entrate office or an Italian consulate abroad, and must register their residenza with the local municipal registry (Anagrafe). Those staying more than 90 days apply for a permesso di soggiorno (residence permit) after arrival. Flyto coordinates the shipping documentation and works alongside your customs broker so the inventory and forms are right the first time.
Why choose Flyto for your move to Italy
- Rated 4.9 from 500+ reviews — a track record built on doing what we say.
- Our own European hubs and lanes — direct door-to-door services, not sub-contracted guesswork.
- Fully insured — comprehensive transit cover for your belongings, every mile.
- English-speaking team — clear communication and one dedicated move manager from quote to delivery.
- Italy know-how — ZTL access, historic-centre logistics and ADM customs handled properly.
How long does a move to Italy take?
Transit time depends on your origin and the service you choose. From Northern and Central Europe, a full-load door-to-door move to Italy is typically a matter of a few days to around a week on the road, depending on distance and delivery access. Part loads travel on scheduled consolidated services, so they can take a little longer while we combine shipments efficiently. Moves from overseas by sea take several weeks door to door once loading, sailing, customs clearance and inland delivery are accounted for. Because non-EU customs clearance and ZTL scheduling can add time, we build realistic dates into your plan and keep you updated throughout.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer door-to-door removals to Italy?
Yes. We collect from your current home and deliver to your new address in Italy, including packing, transport, customs coordination and unloading. Most European moves are handled directly on our own services.
Can you move me to a rural property or second home in Tuscany?
Absolutely. Rural and second-home moves are a core part of what we do. We plan the final approach in advance — vehicle size, access, shuttle vehicles or an external lift where needed — so delivery day runs smoothly.
Will I pay customs duty moving from the UK to Italy?
Post-Brexit, UK moves are non-EU imports, but you can usually import used household goods free of duty and VAT under Italy’s transfer-of-residence relief through ADM, provided you meet the conditions and supply a valued inventory. Moves from within the EU have no customs duty at all.
What paperwork do I need to import my belongings?
For non-EU moves you typically need a valued inventory, passport and visa or permit, your codice fiscale, an EORI number, and the ADM transfer-of-residence application. We coordinate the shipping documents and work with your customs broker.
Can your lorry reach city-centre addresses inside a ZTL?
Yes, with planning. Many historic centres restrict large vehicles, so we arrange permits, timed access or a smaller shuttle vehicle in advance. Let us know the address early and we will build access into the plan.
How do I get a quote for my move to Italy?
Speak to a Flyto advisor with a few details about your origin, destination, volume and timing, and we will prepare a tailored, no-surprises quote for your international removal to Italy.
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