Pre-move Planning
A free virtual or in-home survey sets your volume and timing, and checks access at your Italian address, which matters in narrow streets and old buildings.
Moving to Italy from the US
Whether you are returning to family roots or beginning a new chapter in Rome, Milan or Tuscany, we can manage the shipping from your US home through Italian delivery. Packing, Atlantic transport, customs paperwork and final placement stay under one move plan.
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Across the Atlantic
Shipping Your Home to Italy
Italy applies EU transfer-of-residence rules to qualifying used household belongings, while returning Italian citizens follow a streamlined documentation path. Since 1948, our overseas moving company has coordinated US packing, export paperwork, sea or air transport, Italian customs and final delivery as one service.
From a Boston condo to a larger New Jersey home, our door-to-door international movers handle furniture, appliances, personal effects, antiques and art. One coordinator tracks the shipment to Genoa, La Spezia, Livorno or Naples and works with the Italian delivery team, including for historic centers and restricted-access streets.
One coordinated move
Packing, freight, Italian customs and door-to-door delivery.
- 600+ agents Worldwide network
- Door to door From any US city to Italy
- Sea and air Sea to Genoa, Livorno and Naples, air to Rome and Milan
Everything your move needs
One Coordinated Move, Start to Finish
We connect the US survey, export preparation, freight booking, Italian clearance and destination delivery under one schedule. Our international movers and packers keep the handoffs aligned so the move remains easier to manage from booking onward.
Packing, Wrapping and Crating
Export-grade packing protects your furniture, and custom crates keep paintings, marble and heirlooms safe for those who need fine art shipping services.
Customs and Documentation
We prepare your inventory and the declarations Italian customs expects, whether you are an Italian citizen returning home or a foreign national taking up residence.
Ocean and Air Freight
We book sailings from East Coast ports such as New York and New Jersey or Baltimore to Genoa, La Spezia, Livorno or Naples, or air cargo to Rome Fiumicino or Milan Malpensa.
Insurance and Tracking
Cover is set to the value of your goods, and you receive updates as the container moves from the US to Genoa, La Spezia, Livorno or Naples.
Storage and Inside Delivery
Storage covers any wait before you move in, and we plan the final leg around narrow streets and limited access. Shipping a car? Ask about our international car shipping services.
From home to destination
How Your Move to Italy Works
Your Italy relocation moves through six defined stages, with each one confirmed before the shipment progresses to the next.
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Request a Quote
Provide your US collection point, Italian destination and approximate volume so we can price the route and suitable shipping options.
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Book Your Survey
A pre-move survey, by video or at home, records your inventory and flags marble, antiques and heavy pieces.
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Lock Your Plan
We confirm the dates, coverage and transport method and establish whether the household will clear as a returning-citizen or new-resident move.
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Pack and Load
The origin crew protects, inventories and loads the shipment at your US home, using that same inventory for the Italian customs file.
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Ship and Prepare Clearance
Your belongings travel to the selected Italian port or airport while the destination documents are organized for customs.
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Deliver in Italy
Following release, the local crew completes delivery and plans the final approach around narrow streets or access restrictions where needed.
Flexible shipping choices
Choose the Right Shipping Method
We match the shipping method to your household volume, budget, required timing and access at the Italian destination. Larger moves may need dedicated container space, while smaller loads can share capacity and urgent items can move by air.
Best value for a whole house
Ocean Freight
A full household can use a dedicated 20-foot, 40-foot or 40-foot High Cube container sailing to Genoa, La Spezia, Livorno or Naples.
Smaller moves
Shared Container
Less-than-container-load international shipping lets smaller loads share Italy-bound space. Ask us to get a free groupage shipping quote.
Fastest option
Air Freight
Air is priced by weight and works best for a compact priority shipment, with service available into Rome Fiumicino or Milan Malpensa.
Plan your budget
How Much Does Moving to Italy Cost?
The cost of moving to Italy from the USA is calculated from shipment volume or weight together with the transport option selected.
Groupage / LCL (Less Than Container Load): your belongings share container capacity with other Italy-bound shipments.
FCL (Full Container Load): your household has exclusive use of a 20-foot, 40-foot or 40-foot High Cube container.
Typical ranges appear below by home size. The “without furniture” columns cover cartons and personal effects, while “with furniture” represents a furnished household. Shipping and full packing are shown separately so each component remains clear.
Shipping cost
| Home size | Without furniture | With furniture |
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| 1 Bedroom | $4,200 – $4,800 approx. 200 cu ft |
$8,100 – $9,400 approx. 600 cu ft |
| 2 Bedrooms | $5,100 – $5,900 approx. 350 cu ft |
$8,700 – $10,300 approx. 900 cu ft |
| 3 Bedrooms | $7,300 – $8,900 approx. 500 cu ft |
$11,700 – $14,100 approx. 1,500 cu ft |
| 4 Bedrooms | $7,900 – $9,300 approx. 650 cu ft |
$12,500 – $15,200 approx. 2,000 cu ft |
| 5 Bedrooms | $8,300 – $9,700 approx. 800 cu ft |
$13,700 – $16,300 approx. 2,500 cu ft |
Full packing service
| Home size | Without furniture | With furniture |
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| 1 Bedroom | $840 – $960 $5,040 – $5,760 in total |
$1,620 – $1,880 $9,720 – $11,280 in total |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,020 – $1,180 $6,120 – $7,080 in total |
$1,740 – $2,060 $10,440 – $12,360 in total |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,460 – $1,780 $8,760 – $10,680 in total |
$2,340 – $2,820 $14,040 – $16,920 in total |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,580 – $1,860 $9,480 – $11,160 in total |
$2,500 – $3,040 $15,000 – $18,240 in total |
| 5 Bedrooms | $1,660 – $1,940 $9,960 – $11,640 in total |
$2,740 – $3,260 $16,440 – $19,560 in total |
The prices are provided as a reference only, and we strongly recommend a free pre-move survey for a more accurate estimate.
Your Italy Shipping Checklist
Prepare these items before packing so the estimate is accurate and the Italian customs file is ready for arrival.
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List the shipment
A signed inventory supports insurance and customs and should cover every item travelling with the household.
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Italian citizens: prepare a self-declaration
If you are registered with AIRE and have lived abroad for at least 12 months, the Italian Consulate General in New York explains the self-declaration and list you need.
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Foreign nationals: document the residence change
Keep evidence of your former residence abroad and your new residence in Italy with the shipping paperwork.
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Set a budget early
Decide how much of the move can wait for a sailing; our international moving cost calculator approach and a free survey help price each scenario.
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Check destination access
Tell us about narrow streets, stairs, restricted traffic zones or limited parking so the final delivery can be planned correctly.
Plan your inventory
What Counts as Household Goods?
Household goods are the personal belongings used to furnish and operate a home, including furniture, appliances, kitchenware, clothing, books, decor, antiques and fine art. As an international shipping company focused on relocations, we keep commercial cargo separate so the household shipment remains within the personal-property category considered by Italian customs.
Household goods include
Check before you pack
To qualify, goods must have been owned and used for at least six months, and you must have lived outside the EU for at least 12.
- Alcohol, tobacco and commercial items are excluded, as set out in the EU relief regulation.
- Italian citizens can also import one personal car owned for at least six months.
Experienced support matters
Why Choose Professional Movers for Italy?
An Italy-bound household shipment crosses the Atlantic and may finish with a complex local delivery. Experienced international movers help keep the freight, customs file and access planning aligned from origin to final placement.
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Protection for a long route
Export packing and secure loading help furniture, marble, artwork and other household items withstand international handling.
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Local access considered early
International residential movers can plan the last mile around historic centers, restricted streets and building access before the shipment reaches Italy.
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Documentation matched to your status
The customs file is prepared around whether you are returning as an Italian citizen or establishing residence as a foreign national.
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Marble, antiques and pianos handled with care
Our piano movers crate instruments, and crews plan for heavy stone and solid wood pieces.
When comparing the best international movers for Italy, review the destination support as carefully as the freight price. Our overseas moving services connect US packing with Italian customs and final delivery under one coordinated move.
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Partner agents worldwide supporting international moves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of a move to Italy?
Shipment volume or weight and the choice between shared and sole-use container space drive the price. Typical ranges appear above, with full packing itemized separately. A completed survey gives us the measurements needed to prepare a firm free international moving quote.
How long does shipping to Italy take?
Air freight into Rome or Milan is typically faster. Sea freight from the East Coast usually takes several weeks door to door once loading, sailing and customs are included, and the expected range is confirmed at booking.
Is there duty on household goods shipped to Italy?
Qualifying household goods can generally enter without duty and VAT when you transfer residence to Italy after at least 12 months outside the EU and the goods have been owned and used for at least six months. New items, alcohol and tobacco may be taxed.
What do Italian citizens need to return home?
Italian citizens registered with AIRE who have lived abroad for at least 12 months generally prepare a self-declaration showing their period abroad and return, together with a signed list of household goods. A separate consular certificate is not normally required for household goods alone.
Can I bring my car to Italy?
Returning Italian citizens can generally import one personal car or motorcycle that has been owned and used for at least six months, supported by an apostilled title and registration. We coordinate the shipping and confirm the requirements for the move.
Which US cities do you collect from?
Collection is available across the United States. Frequent origin areas for Italy include New York and New Jersey, Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Can you ship marble, antiques and fine art to Italy?
Yes. Marble, antiques, artwork and other heavy or fragile pieces can be placed in crates built to their dimensions and recorded on the customs inventory.
Do you offer a free quote?
Yes. Send the route and approximate volume, and we will return a no-obligation estimate with suitable options. Request your international moving quote to begin.
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Planning your Italy relocation? Share your US origin, Italian destination and approximate volume so we can match the service to the route. Start with a free pre-move survey or request your international moving quote for tailored options.