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International moving

Internationale verhuizingen

International moving involves a lot of arranging. Especially when you move outside the European Union, a lot has to be arranged. Just think of arranging a visa, transporting your belongings and all matters at customs. Leave international moving to the expert: De Haan relocation.

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International moves are not easy to arrange. There's a lot involved. Do you think moving to another city in the Netherlands is a lot of work? Then imagine how complicated international moving can be. There you cannot easily move from your old home to your new one. Transporting your belongings is also a lot more difficult.

The challenges of international moves

International moves are a lot more complex than a move in the Netherlands. Where you can travel from your old home to your new home in the same country, for example to paint, do odd jobs or to put some of your household effects in the new location, this is not possible with international moves. Depending on the country you are moving to, you will be bound by air travel or a long car journey. That makes international moving a lot more difficult. Especially when you emigrate for work, you do not have time in advance to make your new home in your new country completely your own. Perhaps your employer arranges the home and you have no say in it. International moves are, as you can see, quite a challenge.

International moves: do it yourself or outsource it?

International moves simply require more arrangements. In addition to packing your household effects and transporting them to your new home, you must also arrange international transport. And if you don't speak the language fluently, finding movers in your new home country can be very complicated. Do you want to arrange international moves yourself or outsource them? When you have landed on this page, you are most likely looking for a party specialized in international moves. You may have started packing yourself, but all the little things that come with an international move are too much for you.

Is outsourcing international move something for you?

You are currently wondering whether the investment to outsource international moves is interesting for your situation. We would like to list a number of things that may show that this may be suitable for you:

  • You are moving outside the EU (and you cannot move your household effects yourself with a car or trailer);
  • You are not familiar with your new home country and do not speak the language;
  • You want your valuables to be transported in a safe manner;
  • You are worried about all the administrative work and you are afraid that you will forget something;
  • You want support in arranging any storage;
  • You want to be sure that your household effects will pass through customs without any worries.

Do you agree with this? Then it can't hurt to contact the removal experts at De Haan. We have been unburdening international removals all over the world since 1777. You can request a non-binding price indication here. This only takes 1 minute.

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About De Haan

We arrange international moving from A to Z. This means that you do not have to pack your belongings yourself. We arrange packing and unpacking at both locations, international transport, all customs matters and more. For example, we think along with you about any permits that we need to apply for during this international move. As the recognised national moving company in the Netherlands, De Haan provides international moving for private individuals, companies, embassies and other organisations.

Contact goes through one permanent move manager, who arranges everything from A to Z. He or she is always ready for you. At De Haan relocation you never have to deal with more than one person.

When moving overseas, we work with selected local colleagues who meet the highest ISO quality requirements. But that always happens under the supervision of De Haan relocation. Moving to Switzerland, Portugal, England, Germany, South Africa, Hong Kong or Canada? You name it. You say it, we arrange and execute it. And always well supervised, because De Haan relocation never lets you out of your sight during a relocation process.

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De Haan voted best mover

De Haan relocation is a member of Erkende Verhuizers, as well as several other renowned international organisations. The Professional Project Movers voted her project mover of the year 2006 and 2021. Every relocation - worldwide, in the European Union or in the Netherlands - that De Haan has taken on, runs extremely smoothly. You can rely on that. You don't actually notice it. You simply carry on with your activities in another country.

Curious what we can do for you? Please feel free to contact us via our website or call +31 78 69 20 333.

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Moving to Netherlands
from Switzerland

July 29 2026

For the second time, I chose De Haan relocation, and once again I am extremely satisfied. The first time, they handled my move from the Netherlands to Switzerland, and now they have completely taken care of my relocation from Switzerland back to the Netherlands.
What truly made the difference for me was the excellent communication. I would especially like to thank my move coordinator. Their efficient communication, friendly attitude, and personal approach gave me great confidence throughout the entire process. They truly make a difference.
The moving team was also highly professional, careful, and a pleasure to work with.
In addition, the delivery of my belongings was delayed due to extreme heat. Instead of receiving a standard notification, I was personally called by the Managing Director. This was greatly appreciated and demonstrates how much De Haan values its customers.
I can wholeheartedly recommend De Haan relocation and will undoubtedly choose them again for any future move.

 

 

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family
810
August 16 2026

 

Communication was excellent, but the estimate was too high and there was no final reconciliation of the costs, meaning you are locked into an overestimated price. Communication between the moving crews during loading and unloading could also be improved. If the loading team accepts heavy boxes, it is rather surprising that the unloading team then makes a strong remark about them

 

Mr. de Laat

Moving to Spain,
from Netherlands

1010
July 29 2026

For the second time, I chose De Haan relocation, and once again I am extremely satisfied. The first time, they handled my move from the Netherlands to Switzerland, and now they have completely taken care of my relocation from Switzerland back to the Netherlands.
What truly made the difference for me was the excellent communication. I would especially like to thank my move coordinator. Their efficient communication, friendly attitude, and personal approach gave me great confidence throughout the entire process. They truly make a difference.
The moving team was also highly professional, careful, and a pleasure to work with.
In addition, the delivery of my belongings was delayed due to extreme heat. Instead of receiving a standard notification, I was personally called by the Managing Director. This was greatly appreciated and demonstrates how much De Haan values its customers.
I can wholeheartedly recommend De Haan relocation and will undoubtedly choose them again for any future move.

 

 

David

Moving to Netherlands
from Switzerland

1010
July 23 2026

Everything was nice and I strongly recommend De Haan Relocations!

Rui

Moving to Portugal,
from Netherlands