Moving personal belongings from Great Britain to Northern Ireland

You can get relief from customs charges due on personal belongings when moving your home to Northern Ireland from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). This guide is for removal companies and third parties moving goods on your behalf.

Moving someone’s personal belongings to Northern Ireland

If you are a removal company or third party moving someone's personal belongings from GB to NI, you need to register for the Goods Vehicle Movement Service.

You will also need to make a declaration. If you are new to customs processes, you can sign up for the free Trader Support Service. The Trader Support Service will guide you through any changes due to the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol and can complete declarations on your behalf without the need for specialist advice or software.

You may also need to make a safety and security declaration (entry summary declaration). Check if you need to make an entry summary declaration.

Moving your personal belongings to Northern Ireland

If you are personally moving your own personal belongings, you are able to make a declaration by conduct – find out more about the process.

Moving your pets

If you are moving pets, check what you need to do.