Removals to Italy run door to door, from export packing and customs paperwork through to delivery at your new address in Rome, Milan, Tuscany or the lakes. With over 25 years' removals experience, Regal Moving & Storage plans dedicated and part-load services for one of our longer European routes, with transit time and Alpine crossing conditions built into the plan from the first conversation.
Every move to Italy is scoped around your property, your timeline and where you're heading. The groundwork below is what keeps a long-distance route running to plan rather than stalling somewhere between Calais and Como.
From a flat in central Milan to a full family home near the lakes, we pack, load and deliver to your new Italian address.
Office relocations to Italy are planned around your operational downtime, with equipment and files handled carefully for the longer transit.
Export-grade packing materials and the paperwork needed for UK-EU customs clearance are prepared as part of the move, not bolted on afterwards.
Our coordinators manage the customs process for Italy specifically, so the shipment isn't held up at the border while paperwork catches up.
A part load shares a vehicle with another consignment heading the same way and usually costs less. A dedicated load runs straight to your address with nothing else on board.
Because Italy sits further from the Channel crossings than most of our other European routes, the choice between a dedicated vehicle and a part load matters more here than it does on a shorter run. A dedicated load travels directly once collected, with no stops to drop or collect anyone else's items, which keeps the journey as short as the distance allows. A part-load service shares the vehicle with another household's consignment on the same route south, which brings the cost down but adds time, since the vehicle may make more than one stop along the way.
Where in Italy you're heading also changes the picture. A delivery to Milan or Turin in the north sits on a more direct route than one reaching Rome, Naples or further south, simply because of the extra driving distance and, depending on the season, the Alpine crossing itself. Your coordinator confirms a realistic transit window once they know your collection point, your Italian destination and which service you've chosen, rather than quoting a single number that doesn't hold up route to route.
Since Brexit, a household or office move to Italy needs customs paperwork that wasn't part of the process before. Getting the documentation right before collection day is what keeps the shipment moving rather than sitting at an EU border post.
You'll typically need:
Exactly what applies depends on your circumstances, so it's worth checking current guidance on gov.uk and confirming the specifics with your coordinator as soon as you have a moving date.
Our team has planned long-distance European routes including Italy, with the extra transit and Alpine considerations that shorter routes don't need.
BAR member with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, compliant with British Standards for domestic, commercial and international removals. Includes the BAR Advanced Payment Guarantee for UK inland and worldwide moves.
Pricing is set out clearly at survey stage. No hidden fees and no obligation to book once you have your figures.
One point of contact manages your move to Italy from first enquiry through to delivery, including customs and any UK storage you need in between.
A move to a Milan apartment looks nothing like a move to a Tuscan farmhouse, so each one is scoped individually around your property, your timeline and your destination.
Italy covers a lot of ground, and where you're heading changes what the move actually involves.
We also cover other Italian towns and cities, including Turin, Bologna, Florence, Naples and Venice. Get in touch to check coverage for your specific address.
Rome
Milan
Turin
Naples
Florence
Bologna
Venice
Genoa
Verona
Bari
Palermo
Catania
Padua
Bergamo
Brescia
Parma
Modena
Trieste
Perugia
Siena
Lucca
Pisa
Como
Lake Garda
Lake Maggiore
The Tuscany region
The Amalfi Coast
Sardinia
Sicily
Moving dates rarely line up perfectly. If you need to leave your UK property before your Italian address is ready, or you're clearing space before the move, storage can bridge that gap. Three options are available:
Which one fits depends on how long you need it for and how much you're storing, so it's worth talking through with your coordinator once your timeline is clearer.

It depends on how much you're moving, where in Italy you're heading and whether you choose a dedicated vehicle or a shared part load. Italy is a longer route than most of our European destinations, which also factors into the price. We provide a free, no-obligation quote rather than working from an average figure.
Transit time depends on your collection point, your Italian destination and whether you book a dedicated or shared-load service. Northern destinations such as Milan and Turin generally involve less driving distance than Rome, Naples or further south, and Alpine crossing conditions can also affect timing depending on the season. Your coordinator confirms a realistic transit window once they know your route and chosen service.
You'll typically need a valid passport, a full inventory of the goods being shipped and proof you're relocating your main home, such as a lease or property purchase contract. Transfer of Residence relief may apply and can reduce import duty and VAT where it does. We confirm exactly what applies to your move and handle the paperwork as part of the service.
Yes. If you don't need a full dedicated vehicle, a part-load service shares space with another customer's consignment heading the same way, which usually costs less than booking a vehicle outright, though it can take longer to arrive.
Yes, we cover Rome, Milan, Turin, Naples, Florence, Bologna, Venice and the lakes region, along with other Italian towns and cities. Get in touch to check coverage for your specific address.
Yes. Self storage units, containerised wooden container storage and a mobile collect-and-deliver service are all available in the UK if your dates don't line up before your Italy move completes.
You can, but it will generally need to be registered with the Italian authorities if you're relocating permanently, which involves customs declaration, a roadworthiness check and Italian-compliant insurance. Requirements can change, so check current gov.uk guidance and speak to your coordinator when you're planning the vehicle side of the move.
The paperwork and customs process are the same regardless of destination. What changes is access. Rural properties in Tuscany or lakeside addresses around Como and Garda are more about the final approach road and vehicle size, while Rome and Milan involve more planning around city centre parking, narrow streets and building access.
Moving elsewhere in Europe? See our removals pages for removals to Spain and removals to France, or visit the European removals hub for all our European routes.
Wherever you are moving to in Italy, our team is ready to plan your move from first survey to final delivery. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote and find out why Regal Moving & Storage is a trusted choice for removals to Italy.
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