International Removals to Vietnam (2026)
Moving from Europe to Vietnam is a big step, and getting your home there safely should be the easy part. Whether you are relocating to the fast-moving business hub of Ho Chi Minh City, the historic capital of Hanoi, or the coastal calm of Da Nang, Flyto Relocation handles the whole journey for you: collection at your European front door, sea or air freight, Vietnamese customs clearance, and delivery to your new address. One English-speaking coordinator manages it from start to finish, so you always know exactly where your belongings are.
Flyto is a European international mover with our own hubs across Northern, Central and Southern Europe. We ship to Vietnam by sea and air, and on the ground we work with carefully vetted local partners who know Vietnamese ports and customs inside out. That “own hubs plus trusted partners, one coordinator” model is deliberate, and it is our biggest strength: you get the accountability of a single European contact combined with genuine local expertise at destination.
How Flyto moves you to Vietnam
Your removal begins at one of our European hubs. Our team packs and loads your goods, then consolidates them for the route to Vietnam. From there you have two main options:
By sea. This is the most cost-effective way to move a household. Shipments bound for southern Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City arrive at the Cat Lai terminal or the deep-water Cai Mep complex near Vung Tau, which handles direct services from Europe. For Hanoi and the north, goods route through Hai Phong, the main maritime gateway for the capital region. Central Vietnam and Da Nang are served accordingly.
By air. When you need essentials quickly, or you are moving a smaller volume, air freight into Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi gets your belongings there in days rather than weeks. Many clients combine the two: air for the items they need first, sea for everything else.
Whichever mode you choose, we deliver door to door. We do not simply drop a container at the port and wish you luck; our local partners clear customs and bring your goods to your new home.
Our services
We tailor each move to the volume you are shipping and the speed you need:
- Full container load (FCL) — a dedicated 20ft or 40ft container for larger homes, giving you the most control and the fastest handling at port.
- Shared container / LCL and groupage — you pay only for the space you use, ideal for apartments and smaller households moving to Vietnam.
- Door-to-door delivery — collection in Europe through to placement in your Vietnamese home.
- Professional packing — export-grade materials, fragile-item protection, and a detailed inventory that doubles as your customs packing list.
- Storage — secure short- or long-term storage at either end if your dates do not line up, which is common when you are still waiting on a work permit or a lease in Vietnam.
What a move to Vietnam costs
Every relocation is priced individually, because the cost depends on real variables rather than a fixed rate card. The main drivers are:
- Volume — how many cubic metres you are shipping, and whether you need a full or shared container.
- Mode — sea is cheaper and slower; air is faster and costs more.
- Origin and destination — which European hub you start from and whether you are heading to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi or Da Nang.
- Access — narrow streets, high-floor apartments without a suitable lift, or long carry distances all affect handling.
- Services — full packing, storage, and insurance cover.
We will not quote you an invented figure online. Instead, tell us what you are moving and we will give you a clear, itemised quote with no hidden extras.
Customs, paperwork and your visa
Vietnam Customs allows relief from import duty on used household goods and personal effects, but this relief is conditional. To qualify, you generally need to be entering Vietnam to live and work, and to hold a valid work permit together with a Temporary Residence Card (TRC) — or a work visa valid for at least three months while your TRC is being issued. Goods should be items you have owned and used, and they must be properly declared.
The typical immigration sequence is: your Vietnamese employer secures your work permit (the labour authorisation), which allows you to obtain an LD visa (your work-based immigration status), and this in turn makes you eligible for the Temporary Residence Card that lets you live in Vietnam long-term without repeated visa runs. Because customs clearance of household goods depends on this documentation, timing matters — we often store goods briefly while the paperwork is finalised.
For clearance you will typically need a bill of lading, a detailed packing list and inventory, a copy of your passport and visa or TRC, your work permit, and an authorisation letter. Import into Vietnam must be handled through a licensed customs agent, which is exactly what our local partners provide. Certain items are restricted or prohibited — weapons, drugs, pornographic or politically sensitive material, and some cultural artefacts among them — while items such as alcohol and new goods may attract duty. We review your inventory before shipping so there are no surprises at the port.
Why choose Flyto
Families and professionals across Europe choose Flyto because we are honest about how we work and reliable in delivering it:
- Rated 4.9 from over 500 reviews — a track record built on doing what we say.
- Our own European hubs plus vetted Vietnamese partners — real local expertise, backed by European accountability.
- One English-speaking coordinator — no language barrier, no being passed between departments.
- Fully insured, door-to-door service — your belongings are covered from collection to delivery.
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How long does it take?
Sea freight from Europe to Vietnam typically takes several weeks in transit, plus time for packing at origin and customs clearance and delivery at destination. Air freight is far quicker, usually a matter of days in transit. Customs clearance can only begin once your documentation — especially your work permit and residence status — is in order, so the biggest variable is often paperwork rather than the voyage itself. When you book, your coordinator gives you a realistic timeline for your specific route and dates.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay import duty on my used belongings in Vietnam?
Used household goods and personal effects can qualify for relief from import duty, but this is conditional on your status — typically a valid work permit plus a Temporary Residence Card, and a proper customs declaration. New items and goods such as alcohol may still attract duty.
Do you deliver to my home, or just to the port?
We deliver door to door. Our local partners clear customs and bring your goods to your address in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang or elsewhere in Vietnam.
Which Vietnamese ports do you ship to?
For Ho Chi Minh City and the south, shipments arrive at Cat Lai or the Cai Mep deep-water complex. For Hanoi and the north, goods route through Hai Phong. Air freight arrives at Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi airports.
Can I move with only a few boxes or a part-load?
Yes. Our shared container, LCL and groupage options let you pay only for the space you use, which suits apartments and smaller households.
What documents do I need for customs?
Typically a bill of lading, a detailed packing list and inventory, a copy of your passport and visa or TRC, your work permit, and an authorisation letter. Import is handled through a licensed customs agent, which our partners provide.
Are my belongings insured?
Yes. We offer full insurance cover door to door, so your goods are protected from collection in Europe through to delivery in Vietnam.
Start your move to Vietnam
Tell us what you are moving and where you are heading, and we will put together a clear, itemised quote with one dedicated coordinator to guide you the whole way.
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