Moving to Poland
Poland is an unfairly underestimated country. Its rich history and recent development will not leave anyone indifferent. In the past 3 decades, Poland has become one of the fast-developing countries in Europe, thus attracting thousands of foreigners to stay in Poland for the long term.
After figuring out the immigration process and how to get a work permit to work in Poland, it is time to learn what you can and cannot bring along with you and how you can do it. Hiring a removal company is a great way to have a companion who will always be there to advise you.
Moving to Poland by Sea Freight
If you wonder what is the most affordable way to move to Poland, without s doubt, the answer is shipping your household goods via sea freight. Moving to Poland by sea freight is a secure and the most cost-effective method to ship overseas.
Depending on the volume of your cargo, choose one of the following container shipments:
Moving to Poland by Air Freight
Wish to move to Poland as soon as possible? Shipping household goods via Air freight is the fastest way to move to Poland from any part of the world.
A sole use container, also called as FCL - Full container load is a container shipment that refers to a shipment that takes up the entire space of the container without having to share it with other goods. Hercules Moving Company provides the following container size options:
At times when you do not require an FCL, you can always ship your household goods using a shared container when moving to Poland. Here are the 2 methods how household goods can be moved to Poland:
Groupage Shipping
Moving companies use groupage shipping to gather multiple cargoes going to one area/location and later loading into one container. When shipping valuables using groupage, senders split the freight costs making it the cheapest way to move to Poland.
LCL shipping
Less than Container load, similar to groupage, is a shipping method allowing moving companies to combine multiple freight into one. In LCL shipment, your movers will craft a custom wooden crate for your cargo and later will pass it on to a freight forwarder to be moved to Poland.
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 Poland if you need your items quickly and with minimum wait time. Your cargo will arrive in Poland in a matter of days. Choose one of the following shipment sizes when moving to Poland:
Door to Port vs. Door to Door Moving
When choosing the best way to move to Poland, you should consider the following moving services provided by international moving companies:
If you want to have more control over your cargo in Poland or send some restricted and dutiable items, move to Poland with a door-to-port moving service. An international moving company will disassemble your belongings, professionally pack and deliver them to one of Poland's ports for collection and customs clearance.
Those who do not wish to do extra work by arranging delivery from a port to a new home in Poland use a door-to-door moving service. When moving to Poland using a door-to-door service, an international moving company will supervise and coordinate your cargo from your home country to your new house in Poland.
Moving household goods to Poland
Customs Regulations
Household goods imported to Poland can be granted a duty-free entrance if comply with the following criteria:
- The household goods have been previously owned and used abroad for more than 6 months prior to arrival
- If the owner/shipper has lived abroad for at least 12 months prior to the move
- The letter of employment must be presented stating the start and end dates (must be over 12 months period)
- The household goods are for personal use and not intended to be sold, rented or lent
Returning citizens can import their household goods duty-free with a proper certificate from the Polish Consulate at the origin. When importing inheritance into Poland, an original will and a copy of the death certificate must be presented.
Restricted and Dutiable Items
- Medication
- Firearms (certificate from Polish Counsel required)
- Alcohol and tobacco products (limited quantity for duty-free entry)
- Food products
- Pets and CITES species
- Aminal products
- Plants (a phytosanitary certificate, if required)
Prohibited Items
If you are wondering what is not allowed to bring to Poland, here are the Items prohibited to import into Poland:
- Inflammable materials
- Milk and dairy products
- Meat and meat products
- Tinned food
- Edged and pneumatic weapons
- Toxic and radioactive materials
- Narcotics and drugs
- Pornography and disturbing materials
- Chemicals
Shipping a Car to Poland
When moving a car to Poland as a household good, the vehicle must be registered under the owner/shipper’s name and he/she can import only one of each type of vehicle, trailer, or motorcycle.
Moving a car to Poland can be done duty-free if comply with the following criteria:
- Imported into the Poland vehicle was used for a minimum of 6 months prior to the move
- The owner/shipper lived abroad for over 12 months before the move to Poland
- The vehicle is imported for personal use and will not be sold, rented or lent in the next 12 months
- Returning citizens must submit proof that they have owned and used the vehicle for a minimum of 6 months to the Customs Office
Moving Pets to Poland
When moving a pet to Poland, you have to follow the next regulations:
- Imported into Poland pet must have an ISO 11784/11785 microchip ( if different, the owner must bring their own scanner)
- Pets must be rabies vaccinated more than 21 prior the arrival, but earlier than 1 year
- Puppies must be older than 3 months
- The vaccination record must be issued 30 days before the move and no older than 9 months
- A declaration of the pet’s value must be submitted ( pets imported from 3rd countries)
Electronics in Poland
When packing your household goods to move to Poland, consider that your electronic appliances might not work due to the plug and voltage power differences in countries. Poland has a C/E plug type with 230v power.
How We Work
We could have wrote 100 beautiful words here - but instead take a look on how we move below
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.
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.
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.
