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Moving to Ireland from the USA
Professional overseas moving, container shipping, groupage, customs guidance, vehicle transport, packing, and door-to-door delivery services throughout Ireland.
Request a Quote Book Your MoveGroupage & Shared Containers
Cost-effective overseas moving for smaller household shipments, furniture, boxes, baggage, and personal effects.
Door-to-Door Moving
Packing, pickup, export documentation, ocean freight, customs coordination, and delivery throughout Ireland.
Auto & Motorcycle Shipping
Vehicle export documentation, title validation, container loading, ocean transport, and customs coordination.
Your One-Stop Resource for Moving to Ireland
Whether you are relocating to Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Kerry, Donegal, or a rural community elsewhere in Ireland, East Coast Shipping can assist with the complete international moving process from the United States.
We ship household goods, furniture, boxes, personal effects, artwork, antiques, bicycles, motorcycles, automobiles, and full household containers. Depending on your shipment size and timing, we can arrange groupage, direct LCL, dedicated containers, airfreight, storage, professional packing, marine insurance, customs coordination, and final delivery.
People transferring their normal residence to Ireland from outside the EU may qualify for relief from Customs Duty and VAT on eligible personal property. Eligibility depends on residency history, ownership and use of the goods, shipment timing, and the items being imported.
International Moving Services to Ireland
Groupage Shipping
Shared-container service for smaller moves, boxes, furniture, personal effects, and partial households.Direct LCL Shipping
Less-than-container-load service for palletized, liftvan, or crated shipments.Full Container Load
Dedicated 20ft, 40ft, and 40ft High Cube containers for larger international household moves.Professional Packing
Furniture wrapping, carton packing, inventories, custom crating, fragile protection, and container loading.Ireland Customs & Transfer of Residence
Ireland's Transfer of Residence relief may allow eligible people moving their normal residence from outside the European Union to import qualifying used household goods and personal property without Customs Duty and VAT.
- You lived outside the EU for at least 12 continuous months.
- You possessed and used qualifying goods for at least 6 months.
- The goods are being imported for your personal use.
- The goods arrive within the permitted relocation period.
- You comply with restrictions on disposal of goods imported under relief.
Common Customs Documents
- Passport copy
- C&E 1076 Transfer of Residence declaration
- Detailed packing list or mover's inventory
- Proof of residence outside the EU
- Proof of relocation to Ireland
- Lease, employment, or residence documentation when applicable
- Bill of Lading or shipping documentation
- Vehicle title and registration documents when applicable
What Can I Ship to Ireland?
Common Household Goods
- Furniture
- Clothing and linens
- Books and personal belongings
- Kitchenware
- Bicycles and sporting equipment
- Artwork and décor
- Used electronics
- Boxes and personal effects
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- Lithium batteries
- E-bikes and scooters
- Alcohol or tobacco
- Food products
- Plants, seeds, or soil
- Paint, aerosols, fuel, or chemicals
- Weapons or ammunition
- Hazardous or regulated goods
Shipping a Car or Motorcycle to Ireland
East Coast Shipping can arrange international transport for cars, motorcycles, classic vehicles, and other privately owned vehicles. Depending on the shipment and routing, vehicles may be loaded in the same container as household goods or transported separately.
- Year, make, and model
- VIN
- Pickup ZIP code
- Destination in Ireland
- Copy of title when booking
Estimated Shipping Times to Ireland
| Service | Typical Planning Estimate |
|---|---|
| Groupage / Shared Container | Approx. 2–3.5 months |
| Direct LCL | Approx. 5–7 weeks |
| Dedicated Full Container | Approx. 4–6 weeks |
| Airfreight | Varies by routing and service |
Transit times are estimates and not guaranteed. Vessel schedules, customs inspections, port congestion, weather, and delivery location can affect total transit time.
New Resident Guide to Ireland
PPS Number
A Personal Public Service Number is used to access many Irish government services and interact with public agencies.Immigration
Non-EU residents should verify immigration, employment, visa, and registration requirements before relocating.Housing
Check transportation, parking, heating type, storage space, and truck access before choosing your final residence.Healthcare
Ireland has public and private healthcare services, with GPs commonly serving as the first point of contact.Electricity
Ireland uses 230V electricity and Type G plugs. Check U.S. appliances before bringing them.Driving
Ireland drives on the left side of the road. Imported vehicles must meet Irish registration requirements.Official Resources for Moving to Ireland
Useful official resources for customs, immigration, vehicles, healthcare, housing, and settling in Ireland.
Irish Revenue – Transfer of Residence → Irish Revenue – Vehicle Registration Tax → Irish Immigration Service → Citizens Information Ireland → Health Service Executive → Residential Tenancies Board →A Few Things to Know About Ireland
Ireland uses the euro.
Traffic travels on the left.
Type G electrical plugs.
Unique postal codes help locate homes.
Ready to Move to Ireland?
Tell us where you're moving from, your destination in Ireland, approximate shipment size, and preferred moving date. We'll help determine the best shipping option.
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