Removals from Portsmouth to Greece

Portsmouth to Greece is a regular route on our European schedule. Collection from any PO1-PO6 postcode; transit 10-18 days door-to-door via Italy and the Adriatic ferry (Ancona or Bari to Patras / Igoumenitsa); delivery into Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu, Rhodes and beyond.

Greece is a longer European move — we route through France, Italy and take the Adriatic ferry (typically Ancona-Patras) into western Greece, then onward by road to Athens, Thessaloniki or via inter-island ferry to Corfu, Crete, Rhodes and the Aegean islands. Second-home owners and returning Greek expats form the bulk of our Greek moves.

Athens deliveries are typically apartment moves in Kolonaki, Glyfada, Kifissia or the southern suburbs — parking is tight and building lifts are small. Thessaloniki is easier but still urban apartment territory.

Island deliveries (Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Paros, Naxos) add a Greek inter-island ferry leg. We book vehicle-plus-freight on the appropriate scheduled ferry and confirm the destination island's road access — small hillside villages sometimes need a shuttle from the ferry port.

Greek Transfer of Residence relief requires a Greek AFM (tax number) and proof of Greek residency. The application is filed with the local Greek customs office through our Athens destination agent. Items must have been owned for at least 6 months and moved within 12 months of taking up Greek residency.

Non-resident second-home owners can still import household goods to a Greek property but VAT and duty are typically payable — we brief on both scenarios during the survey.

EU customs declaration required; Greek Transfer of Residence relief available on used effects.

Paperwork we prepare and submit as part of every Portsmouth to Greece move: valued inventory in english and greek; greek afm (tax number) and residence certificate; passport and residence permit copy where applicable; t1 transit document; greek customs transfer of residence application through our athens agent.

Indicative pricing for a Portsmouth to Greece move: £2,200 (shared part-load) up to £7,800+ (dedicated 4-bed to Athens or the islands). Every quote is fixed in writing after a survey — no day-of surprises.

Portsmouth City Council permit suspensions are quick — 5-10 working days. We factor collection access into the fixed price so the loading day runs on schedule.