US to Ireland
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If you are moving to or from Ireland, International Sea & Air Shipping can make your Ireland relocation smooth and seamless with sea or air containers.

When Moving to Ireland

An International Moving Specialist will help you by outlining your moving options based on your moving criteria such as:

• Do you intend to relocate permanently or temporarily with a work visa?
• Do you have an apartment or real estate availability dates?
• Are you moving to Ireland alone or with family? For business or personal reasons?

Customs Regulations & Requirement to Import Goods into Ireland

The Irish Import Department requires that to brings goods into Ireland under "Transfer of Residence" you must have lived outside of the E.U. for a continuous period of one year and must have owned and used the shipped household items and personal effects for more than 6 months prior to shipping.

• A "Transfer of Residence" 1076 form or a Customs Form must be completed with the originals submitted.
• A letter from your employer stating the duration of employment abroad and your transfer of residence on a permanent basis to take up a position within a company in Ireland.
• Proof of residence abroad in the form of two 12 month old (dated) utility bills, bank statements, or credit car statements. One must be dated 12 months prior to the move to Ireland and the other must be within 6 months of the move.
• Proof of sale of residence abroad or copy of rental / lease agreement.
• Evidence that you are taking up residence in Ireland i.e. evidence that you have entered into a letting agreement or have purchased a residence and proof of employment.

Importing a Vehicle - the car must have been owned and used for 6 months prior to shipping in order to bring it VAT and Duty Free.

• Customs form 1076 is required
• The original certificate of Title / Ownership of the car.
• Copy of the purchase invoice
• Copy of the insurance certificate (over 6 months old).
• A VRT4 Form (in duplicate)
• A VRT2 Form

The Cost of Moving to Ireland

The cost to move to Ireland from the United States varies considerably based on the cubic footage of your belongings and your proposed destination arrival time.

Make an appointment for a home survey and consultation on your move to Ireland- including a site inspection of your home and belongings to get the most accurate cubic feet estimate & moving services to help expedite your relocation to Ireland.

For information about the cost to move to Ireland:

Call our International Moving Specialists @ 1-888-299-MOVE (6683)

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