Nowadays, more and more Poles are deciding to return to their homeland after many years of working and living abroad. One of the most common migration destinations is England, where around 750,000 Poles live.
Moving from England to Poland can pose many challenges. It’s wise to plan your preparations accordingly. Below, we discuss the most important aspects of moving to ensure nothing is overlooked.
Organizing the Move from England to Poland
What should you consider?
Planning a move from England to Poland can be a complex process, so it’s worth taking the time to thoroughly prepare for this event. This will help avoid worrying about everything at every stage of the move.
Moving Date: First, you need to set the moving date to avoid unnecessary stress and chaos. It’s safest to do this well in advance, at least a month beforehand. Moving companies have many orders, and renting a whole van at the last minute can be a big problem.
Create a List of Items: It’s also useful to create a list of items you want to take with you and those that will stay in England. The list will also be helpful for receiving packages in Poland, to check if anything is missing. Remember, the more items you want to transport, the higher the transport costs. Transporting furniture is the most expensive due to their size and lack of easy stacking.
Securing Items: You should remember to secure transported items to ensure they are completely safe during transport. We particularly recommend taking care of furniture, electronics, and other high-value household items. For securing electronics, we recommend using the original packaging with protective Styrofoam. For furniture, bubble wrap combined with stretch film works well. After several wraps, the furniture should arrive in perfect condition.
Damage to cargo happens; it is an inherent part of this industry. The better you secure your items, the lower the chance of damage. Wrapping TVs or monitors in blankets, plants taken from the windowsill moments before, unsecured furniture, and loose construction equipment might sound like a joke, but unfortunately, it’s a common reality.
Moving Costs from England to Poland
How to minimize expenses?
One of the key aspects of planning a move from England to Poland is estimating the costs involved in the process. It’s important to know what expenses to expect to prepare accordingly and avoid unpleasant financial surprises.
Firstly, consider the fees for the moving company services, which can vary depending on the load size, distance, and moving date. Additionally, remember the costs related to packing and transporting items, such as buying packing materials or renting an additional vehicle.
The cost of moving from England to Poland in 2024 ranges from £250 to £1500, depending on the quantity and size of items. The price is also affected by the locations and whether drivers help with carrying, especially if you live in an apartment block.
Moving to England costs between 1250-7500 PLN, with a situation similar to moving to Poland.
Request an Individual Quote: To calculate the moving costs between Poland and England, ask for an individual quote. Comparing moving services from different companies can help find the most favorable option in terms of price, though it may not always come with quality services.
Savings can also be achieved by packing items yourself and getting rid of unnecessary items before moving – the fewer things to transport, the lower the transport costs.
Book in Advance: Consider saving on other moving stages, such as purchasing flight tickets or booking accommodation. Planning your trip well in advance can help find better deals and avoid much higher prices during the season. Additionally, check if there are any possibilities of tax reliefs or employer-sponsored moving assistance – such solutions can significantly reduce the costs of returning to Poland.
What to Take Care of Before Leaving?
Moving from England to Poland involves dealing with many formalities. It’s worth familiarizing yourself with them in advance to avoid unpleasant surprises and delays. The first step is to notify the change of address with the British tax office (HM Revenue and Customs). Remember to close your bank account and settle any bills and financial obligations.
The next step is to handle matters related to transporting your belongings. Before moving, check if you need any special permits to transport certain items, such as weapons or works of art.
Before returning from the UK to Poland, check your documents to ensure your passport and driver’s license are valid. Don’t forget to register your car in Poland and arrange your residence registration within 30 days of returning to the country.
Planning a Move? Contact Us!
Why cooperate with M3 Transport?
- Experienced Drivers: Our employees living permanently in the UK will take care of transporting your belongings and help with loading – years of experience.
- Minimal Formalities: Only customs declarations CN23 are needed for transported items.
- Specialists in Poland-England Transport: We offer moves in both directions. We have handled moves before and after Brexit, ensuring your peace of mind during this challenging time.
Moving Service Details
Start by booking a date; doing so several months in advance ensures the chosen date is available. Usually, booking a month before the planned move is sufficient, but note that many people move during the summer months, and complications may arise during this time.
Next, our driver arrives at the specified address and helps load the items. We typically handle moves on weekends, but you can arrange another date after prior consultation.
A move from England to Poland travels by truck, departing on Sunday evening.
We pick up the move in Poland on Tuesday morning and personally deliver it to your new home or apartment. You can also arrange another delivery date.
We Guarantee:
- Professional Moves: No need to worry about losing your belongings. Check our reviews on Google or Facebook.
- Timeliness: We are always on time.
- Affordable Moves: You can transport all your belongings at a reasonable cost.
- Experienced Drivers: They have packed tons of packages and moved hundreds of clients.
- Comprehensive Service: You set the date, pack your items, and we handle the rest.
Transport Services to England
If you need to transport your belongings in the opposite direction, you can count on us. We organize moves in both directions. Moving to the UK follows nearly identical principles.
We have had clients who moved back to England after only six months in Poland 🙂
Transport of Other Goods
If you’re interested in transporting furniture, contact us – we will estimate your transport costs.
If you want to transport equipment or building materials – let us know, we will help. If you want to use other transport services, let us know – we will see what we can do for you!
Truck from the UK to Poland
If you are curious about the cost of renting a space on a truck, it ranges from 200 to 1000 PLN per pallet space. Renting an entire truck costs around 12-16 thousand PLN net.
Car Transport from England
The cost of transporting a car from England to Poland is about 2000 PLN for a passenger car, 2500-3000 PLN for SUVs, vans, pickups, and 2700-3500 PLN for a van up to 3.5 tons.