Country guide
Moving to Germany
Costs, documents, tips and routes for your move to Germany.
Key facts At a glance
- CapitalBerlin
- Population84.4 million1
- CurrencyEUR (€)
- VAT rate19%
- LanguageGerman
- EU memberYes
- From NL~450 km
1 Population rounded. Current figures: Eurostat, Population on 1 January (tps00001).
International routes from Germany
Route guides with distance, transport options, paperwork, steps and a checklist.
Estimated moving costs
Indicative prices for moving from the Netherlands to Germany
| Volume | Housing type | Estimated price | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 m³ | Apartment (2 rooms) | €1,980€1,780 — €2,280 · incl. VAT | €1,780 — €2,280 incl. VAT |
| 40 m³ | Apartment (3 rooms) | €2,320€2,090 — €2,670 · incl. VAT | €2,090 — €2,670 incl. VAT |
| 60 m³ | Terraced house | €3,000€2,700 — €3,450 · incl. VAT | €2,700 — €3,450 incl. VAT |
| 80 m³ | Semi-detached / detached | €3,680€3,310 — €4,230 · incl. VAT | €3,310 — €4,230 incl. VAT |
Indication calculated with the pricing model of our calculator, for about 450 km from the Netherlands. A written quote from a remover always takes precedence.
Required documents
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Germany. However, some documents are required.
Tick off what you have arranged; your ticks are kept in this browser only.
Tips for moving to Germany
-
Register at the Einwohnermeldeamt within 14 days of moving to your new German city.
-
If you bring your car, it will eventually have to be registered in Germany; Your Europe explains the EU rules.
-
No customs declaration is needed for household goods moving between EU countries.
-
Lorries over 7.5 tonnes may not drive on Sundays and public holidays between midnight and 10 pm (StVO § 30). Plan a truck of that size on a weekday or Saturday.
-
Remember to register for Rundfunkbeitrag (broadcasting fee) — it is mandatory.
Sources: Bundesmeldegesetz § 17 · StVO § 30 · ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice · Your Europe: registering a car in another EU country
Calculate your moving costs to Germany
Use our free calculator for a personal price estimate.
Go to calculator