INTERNATIONAL REMOVALS · LONDON TO NORWAY 🇳🇴

Removals from London to Norway. Full Service, Door to Door.

We pack, dismantle, load, transport and unpack everything at your new home in Norway. Exclusive vehicle, no shared loads. Fixed price includes packing materials, ferry, fuel, insurance, road tolls and customs. Delivery in 5 to 6 days.

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25+
Moves completed to Norway
Fixed Price
The price we quote is the price you pay
5 to 6 days
Door-to-door delivery time

A Complete Move to Norway. Not Just a Van.

Most international removals companies rent you a van and leave you to figure out the rest.

Octagon is different. We handle everything from your London home to your new address in Norway - packing, dismantling, customs clearance through the Norwegian Tolletaten, delivery, reassembly, and unpacking.

One fixed price. One person you can call at any point. No surprises on moving day or at the border.

EVERYTHING INCLUDED

What's Included in Your Move to Norway

Full Packing Service

We pack every room, wrap every item, label every box. You do not touch a thing unless you want to.

Furniture Dismantling & Reassembly

Taken apart at your London home, rebuilt exactly as it was at your new home.

Itemised Inventory

Every item catalogued and photographed before loading. Full list provided to you and used for customs documentation.

Exclusive Vehicle

Your belongings travel in our vehicle only. No shared loads, no waiting for a container to fill.

Customs Assistance

We handle the paperwork and work with our licensed customs agents to clear your goods correctly.

Dedicated Consultant

One person manages your move from first call to final delivery. Available throughout the journey.

Fixed Price: Everything Included

Packing materials, ferry, fuel, insurance, road tolls and customs agent fees. Nothing added later.

Secure Storage

If there is a gap between collection and delivery, your belongings are held in our CCTV-monitored storage facility in London.

CLARITY FROM DAY ONE

What We Handle vs. What You Handle

We Handle

  • ✓ Full packing of every room
  • ✓ All packing materials (boxes, wrap, tape, wardrobe boxes)
  • ✓ Furniture dismantling at your London home
  • ✓ Itemised inventory and photographic evidence
  • ✓ Loading into our exclusive vehicle
  • ✓ UK export customs declaration
  • ✓ Ferry booking and Channel crossing
  • ✓ Transit through France, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, and into Norway (or via ferry from the UK)
  • ✓ Norway customs clearance via licensed agent
  • ✓ Delivery to your new address in Norway
  • ✓ Furniture reassembly
  • ✓ Full unpack at your new home
  • ✓ Removal of all packing materials

You Handle

  • ✓ Register at the local Skatteetaten (Tax Office) as soon as possible after arrival (we guide you)
  • ✓ Notify HMRC you are leaving the UK (P85 form - takes 10 minutes online)
  • ✓ Open a Norwegian bank account (DNB, Nordea, or SpareBank 1) - you will need your D-number
  • ✓ Norway has universal healthcare via Helfo. Registration is automatic once you have a D-number or fødselsnummer and are registered as a resident
  • ✓ Be present at both ends of the move (or nominate a trusted representative)

CUSTOMS & DOCUMENTS

Customs & Documents, What You Need to Know

Norway is NOT an EU member state. Since Brexit, moving household goods from the UK to Norway crosses an international customs border. Your belongings must be declared through the Tolletaten (Norwegian Customs).

Transfer of Residence (Tollfritak for flyttegods) Relief

Transfer of Residence relief allows you to import your used household goods into Norway without paying import duty or VAT (25%), provided you qualify: you must be genuinely relocating your main residence to Norway, you must have been resident outside the EU for at least 12 consecutive months before the move, and the goods must have been owned and used by you for at least 6 months. You must register at the local Skatteetaten (Tax Office) to obtain your D-number or personal number (fødselsnummer).

Clearance time: 2 to 5 working days with correct documentation in place

Required Documents

  • ✓ Valid passport
  • ✓ D-number or personal number (fødselsnummer) from your local local Skatteetaten (Tax Office) in Norway
  • ✓ Proof of UK residence for the past 12 months (P60, council tax bills, or bank statements)
  • ✓ Employment contract or proof of reason for relocation to Norway
  • ✓ Detailed, valued and signed packing inventory listing every item
  • ✓ Self-certificate (non-cession declaration) confirming goods are personal and owned for 6+ months
  • ✓ Signed authorisation for our customs agent to act as your representative
  • ✓ UDI (Norwegian Directorate of Immigration) registration certificate for EU nationals
  • ✓ T1 transit document (handled by us - required as Norway is outside the EU)

What happens if documentation is incomplete

If documentation is incomplete or the 12-month non-EU residency requirement cannot be demonstrated, Norway customs will assess your household goods for import duty and VAT at 25%. This can amount to a significant sum on a full household.

Getting the paperwork right before departure is far simpler than resolving it after your goods have arrived at the border.

Our Customs Agent

We work with licensed customs agents registered with the Tolletaten (Norwegian Customs). Your goods are professionally cleared without you visiting any customs office.

Your Route

London → Dover → Calais → Oslo

WHAT YOU CANNOT TAKE

Items Restricted or Prohibited for Norway

Firearms and ammunition

Requires special import permit from national police authority. Cannot be included in household goods shipment.

Narcotics and controlled substances

Strictly prohibited. Prescription medication requires a doctor's letter and original packaging.

Fresh food, meat, and dairy products

EU phytosanitary and food safety regulations prohibit import of most fresh food from non-EU countries.

Plants and soil

Require phytosanitary certificate. Most potted plants with soil are rejected at the border.

Counterfeit goods

Items bearing counterfeit trademarks will be seized and destroyed by customs.

Fireworks and explosives

Classified as dangerous goods. Cannot be transported in household removals vehicles.

Items purchased less than 6 months ago

New items do not qualify for Transfer of Residence relief and may attract import duty and VAT.

WHERE WE DELIVER

Popular Destinations in Norway

Oslo

Oslo

Norway's capital. A modern, green city with excellent public transport, world-class museums, and a high quality of life. Most British expats settle here.

Bergen

Vestland

Norway's second city, surrounded by fjords and mountains. A maritime city with a strong cultural identity.

Stavanger

Rogaland

The oil capital of Norway. High salaries and a significant international community, particularly in energy.

Trondheim

Trøndelag

A historic university city with a growing tech sector. Norway's third-largest city.

LIFE IN NORWAY

Cost of Living in Norway

Norway is one of the most expensive countries in the world, but salaries are exceptionally high. The quality of public services, healthcare, and infrastructure is outstanding.

NOK 12,000–18,000/mo
1-bed flat in Oslo
≈ £900–1,350
NOK 9,000–13,000/mo
1-bed flat outside Oslo
Bergen, Stavanger
NOK 25,000–35,000
Monthly living costs
single person, comfortable
Higher than London
But salaries are 30–60% higher
excellent purchasing power

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a removal to Norway take?

Door-to-door delivery from London to Norway typically takes 5–6 days. This includes packing, loading, ferry crossing, transit, customs clearance, delivery and unpacking.

What documents do I need for customs when moving to Norway?

You will need a valid passport, proof of UK residence for 12 months, proof of your new address in Norway, a detailed packing inventory, and a non-cession declaration. We guide you through every document.

Do I have to pay import duty on my household goods?

If you qualify for Transfer of Residence relief, your used household goods can be imported duty-free. You must have lived outside the EU for at least 12 months and the goods must have been used for at least 6 months. We handle the application.

Is the price you quote the final price?

Yes. The price we quote after your survey is fixed. It includes packing materials, ferry, fuel, road tolls, insurance and customs agent fees. Nothing is added on moving day.

Do you share the vehicle with other clients?

No. Your belongings travel in our exclusive vehicle. We do not use shared loads or groupage. Your items are the only items on the truck.

Can you move a piano or antiques to Norway?

Yes. We are specialist handlers of pianos, antiques, and high-value items. Each piece is wrapped, protected, and handled by experienced movers. We have moved grand pianos, art collections, and fragile antiques across Europe.

What happens at the border after Brexit?

Since Brexit, household goods crossing from the UK to Norway require customs declarations on both sides. Our licensed customs agent handles the entire process: you do not visit any customs office.

Do I need to be present for the move?

Ideally yes, at both ends. However, you can nominate a trusted representative to be present on your behalf at either the collection or delivery address.

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend booking 6 to 8 weeks in advance, especially for summer moves. This allows time for customs documentation, ferry booking, and route planning. We can accommodate shorter timelines when needed.

Do you offer storage if there's a gap between moves?

Yes. If there is a gap between your collection and delivery dates, your belongings are stored in our CCTV-monitored, insured facility in London at no additional charge for reasonable periods.

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