Shipping and Removals in Dublin
Shipping and removals to Dublin is relatively simple because it is Ireland's largest port city. Expats can hire shipping companies from almost anywhere to deliver in Dublin.
Expats should be careful what they bring to Dublin as accommodation is often smaller than what they are used to in their home country. However a common complaint about rented accommodation is the décor and expats may want to ship their own. However, buying new furniture and household items could be cheaper than shipping it to Dublin. Expensive shipped items should be insured. Air freight is a good option for smaller cargo although there are weight limits.
Shipping from American can take several weeks and of course depends of which coast is being shipped from. Shipping from the mainland Europe will only take several days and expats should consider driving their household goods over themselves.
Bringing pets to Dublin is an expensive ordeal from anywhere except Britain. The pet must spend 6 months in a quarantine centre in Dublin. The stay is not cheap and catches many expats unprepared. Prices for quarantine are roughly €1,400 for a cat and €1,700 to €2,300 for a dog. The pet must also have a micro-chip and have all the vaccinations and papers under the Pet Travel Scheme.
Expats should be careful what they bring to Dublin as accommodation is often smaller than what they are used to in their home country. However a common complaint about rented accommodation is the décor and expats may want to ship their own. However, buying new furniture and household items could be cheaper than shipping it to Dublin. Expensive shipped items should be insured. Air freight is a good option for smaller cargo although there are weight limits. Shipping from American can take several weeks and of course depends of which coast is being shipped from. Shipping from the mainland Europe will only take several days and expats should consider driving their household goods over themselves.
Bringing pets to Dublin is an expensive ordeal from anywhere except Britain. The pet must spend 6 months in a quarantine centre in Dublin. The stay is not cheap and catches many expats unprepared. Prices for quarantine are roughly €1,400 for a cat and €1,700 to €2,300 for a dog. The pet must also have a micro-chip and have all the vaccinations and papers under the Pet Travel Scheme.
Moving companies
Moving companies in Ireland had a bonanza during the Boom when every Irish person seemed to move homes annually. Now that life has calmed down a little, there is still a good range of companies to deal with on your move.
The first companies listed here are for moving within Ireland – around Dublin or other parts of the country:
- Boxes are expensive; of course. But you can get a good deal with Pack Ireland for solid boxes and wrapping materials.
- This Van Man Quotes website is very useful; you enter your details and they send you a list of quotes for companies who work that suburb or county. Prices start at 50 euro for a quick local move and then of course go up and up depending on weight and distance.
- This Removal Companies’ site offers a similar service to the VMQ all over the country.
- Hiring a self-drive van looks to start at about 70 euro a day for a small one which wouldn’t take tables or other furniture.
For expats moving to Ireland from other parts of the EU here are some places to start:
- Pets coming from Europe need to have the standard Pet Passport but pets from the UK can travel without paperwork. And if your pooch is coming from outside the EU, it’ll take 6 months of quarantine and acres of paperwork to get them in.
- The INTLMovers website will link you up with moving companies around the world.
