Moving to Finland
You might have heard or seen Finland on many “best country” charts. But what exactly makes this country so great? When moving to Finland, you don't need to invest in overvalued real estate, deal with complicated bureaucracy or worry about your safety at night.
The move to Finland has never been so easily achievable. Thousands of tourists that visit the country wish to return or consider moving to Finland permanently. After resolving the immigration status, it is time to understand how to move household goods to Finland and find a suitable shipping method.
Moving to Finland by Sea Freight
Moving household goods to Finland using sea freight is the most affordable shipping method. If you are moving to Finland, depending on the size of your shipments, you can choose one of the following methods.
Moving to Finland by Air Freight
One of the fastest ways to move to Finland is via Air Freight. When you are moving to Finland and you need to have your items delivered immediately, shipping cargo by plane is the way to go. Hercules moving company offers 3 container sizes when moving household goods to Finland:
Whether you are shipping all of your household goods or simply wish to have a personal container a Sole Use Container also referred to as a Full Container Load, is a way to go. Hercules moving company offers 3 container sizes when moving to Finland using FCL:
Groupage Shipping
Groupage Shipping is the cheapest way to move a small volume of household goods overseas. In groupage shipping, the international moving company will collect your valuables and combine them with other cargo to be shipped in one container.
LCL shipping
When moving to Finland using the Less than a Container Load shipping method, the international moving company will build a custom crate made out of wood for your cargo. After that, professional movers will pass it to the freight forwarder to be shipped to Finland.
It is known that the fastest way to move from one place to another is by plane. Therefore, shipping your household goods by air freight is a convenient way to move to Finland if you need your items quickly and with minimum wait time. Your cargo will arrive in Finland in a matter of days. Choose one of the following shipment sizes when moving to Finland:
Door to Port vs. Door to Door Moving
Moving to Finland is easy knowing what you need. Depending on your preference and needs, Hercules moving company offers two types of moving services when moving to Finland.
If you are moving to Finland with restricted and dutiable items or simply wish to have more control over your cargo upon arrival, choose a door-to-port moving service. Your possessions will be packed and transported to the desired port in Finland, from where you or someone on your behalf will be able to receive them.
If you wish your move to be effortless and smooth till the very end when moving to Finland, choose a door-to-door moving service. It is a great option for those household goods owners, who want to communicate their move only through one company without having to manage the delivery and assembly of cargo themselves.
Moving household goods to Finland
Customs Regulations
The duty-free entrance for personal household goods is permitted if the following criteria are met:
- Household goods have been in owner’s possessions for over 6 months period
- Owner/sender have resided abroad for over a year prior the move
- Imported goods are not intended to be for a commercial use
- Items are imported from EU/EEA country
- Owner/sender must be present at the time of customs clearance
- For a duty-free entrance, items must be cleared from customs within 12 months after removal date
- Restricted and dutiable items must be declared and taxes must be payed
Restricted and Dutiable Items
- Medicine
- Ammunition and firearms
- Live animals and animal products
- Plants
- Cultural objects
- Food products
- Endangered animals, plants and goods
- Outboard engines, Personal watercraft and pleasure craft
- Alcohol and tobacco products
- New items (less than 6 months old)
- Walkie-talkie and radios
- Animal products under Protected Species Regulations
- Antiques, art and precious objects
Prohibited Items
- Dangerouse objects
- Illegal drugs and narcotics
- Subversive and pornographic materials
- Copyright-infringing and counterfeit products
- Fireworks (restrictions apply)
- Explosives and dangerous edged weapons
Shipping a Car to Finland
If you intend to move the car to Finland as a household good, you can do it duty-free if the following requirements are met:
- The vehicle is imported from an EU country
- The owner/shipper has lived abroad for more than 12 months
- The vehicle will not be sold, rented or lent for more than 1 year after importation
- The vehicle was in the ownership for more than 6 months
- Tax reduction is solely applicable to individuals older than 18 years old
- Vehicles imported from non-EU/EEA countries must be declared immediately upon arrival
- Submit a declaration of use and car tax to the Tax Administration if you have not registered a car in Finland before.
- Apply to get a transfer permit issued by the vehicle inspection office and a traffic insurance policy in Finland to start driving in Finland( if your car is not under valid registration in an EU/EEA country)
- Must comply with the U.S or European exhaust regulations
Moving Pets to Finland
If you are planning to move pets to Finland, you must follow certain criteria and restrictions.
- Pets must be imported from one of the approved points of entry
- Only 5 pets are allowed to move to Finland per person for a non-commercial import
- Pets must be rabies vaccinated
- Pets moving to Finland must be microchipped with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant ( of not, a personal microchip scanner must be brought)
- Dogs must undergo a tapeworm treatment
- If the pet is imported to Finland with an intent to be sold, import duties must be paid
- Animals travelling alone must be imported only as air freight and undergo a veterinary border control
- The owner must arrive within 5 days after pet
- Before you move to Finland, check the Finnish Food Authority website to get familiar with pet import requirements
Electronics in Finland
Similar to other European countries, Finland has a C/F plug type with 230v voltage power. It is an important facet to consider before moving to Finland. Some of your electronic appliances will be unusable if either the plug type or voltage power differs.
Customs Forms
Here we have collected all the necessary forms and documents you will need in order to import your personal effects into Finland. In addition please check if you need any additional documents/forms on the official Border Finland Website
How We Work
We could have wrote 100 beautiful words here - but instead take a look on how we move below
Hercules goes the extra mile to ensure that all of your most valuable art is protected. Expert wrapping and packaging methods start the highest quality moving & packing materials. Our mover training program ensures that every team has an expert who can safely pack any item so it arrives in the same condition it left.
Hercules can build custom measured crates and containers to meet your specific long distance shipping needs. If you are moving, and have a taxidermy collection, the experts at HMC can help. Our crateless system is effective for securing any type or size of trophy.
To avoid damage to fragile items during a long-distance move to your new residence, office or storage unit Hercules will use all the right materials and implement the proper packing techniques for maximum protection.
With the right training and proper equipment, your furniture will be handled safely in any situation.
Not all furniture is the same size. Hercules uses various materials to prepare furniture for moving: moving blankets, cardboard, bubble wrap, or alligator wrap. HMC movers and packers will pack your furniture the right way.
