Pre-move Planning
A free virtual or in-home survey confirms your volume, timing and route, and the residence documents Spanish customs will look for.
Moving to Spain from the US
Moving to Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia or the Costa del Sol? We can pack your household in the US, arrange the Atlantic shipment, prepare the transfer-of-residence customs file and deliver to your new Spanish address.
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Across the Atlantic
Getting Your Home to Spain
Qualifying used personal property can enter Spain free of duty and VAT when a residence is transferred from outside the EU and the move is properly documented. Since 1948, our overseas moving company has coordinated US packing, export clearance, sea or air transport, Spanish customs and final delivery under one plan.
Whether the move starts in a Miami condo or a California family home, our door-to-door international movers handle furniture, appliances, personal effects, antiques and art from pickup to delivery. One coordinator follows the shipment to Valencia, Barcelona or Algeciras and works with Spanish partners on the final leg.
One coordinated move
Packing, freight, Spanish customs and door-to-door delivery.
- 600+ agents Worldwide network
- Door to door From any US city to Spain
- Sea and air Sea to Valencia and Barcelona, air to Madrid
Everything your move needs
One Coordinated Move, Start to Finish
We connect the origin survey, packing, freight, customs file and Spanish delivery in one sequence. Our international movers and packers keep the route organized so you are not managing separate providers at each stage.
Packing, Wrapping and Crating
We pad, wrap and box everything for the sea crossing, with custom crates for tiles, ceramics, art and antiques that need fine art shipping services.
Customs and Documentation
We prepare your valued inventory and the transfer-of-residence exemption claim, so eligible goods clear Spanish customs free of duty and VAT.
Ocean and Air Freight
We book sailings from East Coast and Gulf ports such as New York and New Jersey, Miami or Houston to Valencia, Barcelona or Algeciras, or air cargo to Madrid-Barajas.
Insurance and Tracking
Choose cover for the declared value of your shipment, and track it from the US to Valencia, Barcelona or Algeciras.
Storage and Inside Delivery
Storage covers any gap before your Spanish home is ready, and inside delivery places everything in the right rooms. Bringing a car? Our international car shipping services can arrange it.
From home to destination
How Your Move to Spain Works
A Spain move follows six core stages, beginning with route pricing and ending with delivery at your new address.
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Request a Quote
Share your US origin, Spanish destination and approximate volume so we can price the shipment and compare suitable transport choices.
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Book Your Survey
In person or on video, a pre-move survey confirms what is going and how much space it needs.
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Lock Your Plan
We confirm dates, coverage and shipping method and provide the list of residence documents Spanish customs expects.
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Pack and Load
The origin crew protects, inventories and loads your belongings, building the valued list required for the customs file.
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Ship and Prepare Clearance
Your goods travel to a Spanish port or airport while the transfer-of-residence exemption documents are readied for customs.
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Deliver in Spain
After release, the destination crew completes delivery to the city, inland or coastal address and unpacks if that option was selected.
Flexible shipping choices
Choose the Right Shipping Method
Your volume, budget and required arrival date determine the most practical method. Many Spain moves use ocean freight for the household and reserve air freight for a small set of essentials needed sooner.
Best value for a whole house
Ocean Freight
A larger household can use a sole-use 20-foot, 40-foot or 40-foot High Cube container sailing to Valencia, Barcelona or Algeciras.
Smaller moves
Shared Container
With less-than-container-load international shipping, which lets a smaller shipment share Spain-bound capacity and pay according to the space used. To compare it with FCL, ask us to get a free groupage shipping quote.
Fastest option
Air Freight
Charged by weight, air freight is suited to compact priority shipments and can route into Madrid or Barcelona when speed matters.
Plan your budget
Spain Moving Costs by Home Size
Spain moving costs are calculated from the total volume or weight of the belongings together with the shipping option selected.
Groupage / LCL (Less Than Container Load): the shipment shares container space with other household goods travelling to Spain.
FCL (Full Container Load): a dedicated 20-foot, 40-foot or 40-foot High Cube container is reserved solely for your household.
The home-size ranges below separate cartons and personal effects from fully furnished households. The first table shows shipping, while the second lists the full-packing charge and the corresponding combined total.
Shipping cost
| Home size | Without furniture | With furniture |
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| 1 Bedroom | $3,900 – $4,500 approx. 200 cu ft |
$7,000 – $8,600 approx. 600 cu ft |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,500 – $5,300 approx. 350 cu ft |
$7,700 – $9,900 approx. 900 cu ft |
| 3 Bedrooms | $6,400 – $7,700 approx. 500 cu ft |
$11,000 – $13,600 approx. 1,500 cu ft |
| 4 Bedrooms | $7,000 – $8,200 approx. 650 cu ft |
$11,400 – $15,600 approx. 2,000 cu ft |
| 5 Bedrooms | $7,400 – $9,400 approx. 800 cu ft |
$12,200 – $16,800 approx. 2,500 cu ft |
Full packing service
| Home size | Without furniture | With furniture |
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| 1 Bedroom | $780 – $900 $4,680 – $5,400 in total |
$1,400 – $1,720 $8,400 – $10,320 in total |
| 2 Bedrooms | $900 – $1,060 $5,400 – $6,360 in total |
$1,540 – $1,980 $9,240 – $11,880 in total |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,280 – $1,540 $7,680 – $9,240 in total |
$2,200 – $2,720 $13,200 – $16,320 in total |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,400 – $1,640 $8,400 – $9,840 in total |
$2,280 – $3,120 $13,680 – $18,720 in total |
| 5 Bedrooms | $1,480 – $1,880 $8,880 – $11,280 in total |
$2,440 – $3,360 $14,640 – $20,160 in total |
These figures are a reference only; for a more accurate estimate, we strongly recommend booking a free pre-move survey.
Your Spain Shipping Checklist
Complete these items before packing so your Spanish customs claim stays organized and the move is priced on the right scope.
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Prepare a valued inventory
Spanish customs expects a detailed list of the household goods with estimated values and approximate purchase dates.
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Check you qualify
You need at least 12 consecutive months living outside the EU, and goods owned for at least six. The Agencia Tributaria sets out the conditions and documents.
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Prove the new residence
Non-EU nationals commonly use a TIE residence card, while Spanish citizens use their DNI and consular deregistration evidence.
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Compare the options
Sea costs less and air arrives sooner; our international moving cost calculator approach and a free survey help you balance the two.
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Watch the timing
Goods should generally be imported within 12 months of establishing residence in Spain, so the shipment date needs to align with the move.
Plan your inventory
What Counts as Household Goods?
Spanish customs relief applies to used personal property from the home you are leaving, including furniture, appliances, kitchenware, clothing, books, decor, antiques and art. As an international shipping company focused on relocations, we keep commercial cargo outside the household consignment so it remains eligible for the residence-transfer process.
Household goods include
Check before you pack
Alcohol, tobacco, commercial vehicles and professional equipment, apart from portable tools of a trade, are excluded.
- For 12 months after clearance, you cannot sell, lend or pledge exempt goods without notifying customs.
- The rules follow the EU relief regulation.
Experienced support matters
Why Choose Professional Movers for Spain?
A Spain-bound move crosses the Atlantic and passes through several origin, freight, customs and destination handoffs. Experienced international movers keep those stages connected so the shipment and documentation advance together.
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Prepared for ocean transport
Protective wrapping, sturdy cartons and secure container loading help household items withstand the long sea passage.
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More room for the relocation itself
With international residential movers handling the physical shipment, you can concentrate on visas, NIE/TIE arrangements and housing.
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Customs requirements planned before departure
The valued inventory and residence evidence are built into the move file rather than left until arrival.
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Pianos and heavy furniture planned for
Our piano moving team crates instruments for the crossing, and crews map out tricky stairs before moving day.
When comparing the best international movers for Spain, check who coordinates the destination side as well as the US packing. Our overseas moving services cover the route from collection through Spanish delivery.
600+
Partner agents worldwide supporting international moves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are Spain moving costs worked out?
Pricing is calculated from shipment volume or weight and the selected shipping method. Typical home-size ranges appear above, with full packing shown as a separate charge. A survey supports an exact free international moving quote.
How long does shipping to Spain take?
Air freight to Madrid or Barcelona is usually faster, while ocean shipping generally requires several weeks door to door after loading, sailing and Spanish customs are included. Your coordinator confirms the route-specific window when you book.
Will I pay import duty on my belongings in Spain?
Qualifying used household belongings can generally receive duty and VAT relief when you transfer your habitual residence after at least 12 consecutive months outside the EU and have owned the goods for at least six months. Alcohol, tobacco and commercial items are excluded.
Which documents does Spanish customs need?
Spanish customs typically needs a detailed valued inventory, proof of residence outside the EU and evidence of your new Spanish residence, such as a TIE card for a non-EU national. We help assemble the move file.
Can I ship my goods before I move?
In some cases, yes. Goods may be cleared before you settle if you commit to establishing residence within six months, although customs may require a guarantee. We plan the timing around your circumstances.
Which US cities do you collect from?
Collection is available throughout the United States. Many Spain moves begin in Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles or Chicago and route through Valencia, Barcelona, Algeciras or Madrid.
Do you move ceramics, art and antiques to Spain?
Yes. Ceramics, artwork, antiques and other fragile or valuable items can be crated individually and recorded on the valued inventory for protection and customs identification.
Do you offer a free quote?
Yes. Share your route and approximate volume and we will provide a no-obligation estimate with the suitable transport choices. Start with an international moving quote.
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Start Your Move to Spain
Preparing for Spain? Give us your US origin, Spanish destination and approximate volume, and we will compare the most practical shipping methods. Begin with a free pre-move survey or request your international moving quote for a tailored estimate.