Country guide
Moving to France
Costs, documents, tips and routes for your move to France.
Key facts At a glance
- CapitalParis
- Population68.0 million1
- CurrencyEUR (€)
- VAT rate20%
- LanguageFrench
- EU memberYes
- From NL~500 km
1 Population rounded. Current figures: Eurostat, Population on 1 January (tps00001).
Popular routes to France
Route guides with distance, transport options, paperwork, steps and a checklist.
Estimated moving costs
Indicative prices by country of departure for a move to France
| Volume | Housing type | Estimated price | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 m³ | Apartment (2 rooms) | €2,060€1,850 — €2,370 · incl. VAT | €1,850 — €2,370 incl. VAT |
| 40 m³ | Apartment (3 rooms) | €2,400€2,160 — €2,760 · incl. VAT | €2,160 — €2,760 incl. VAT |
| 60 m³ | Terraced house | €3,070€2,760 — €3,530 · incl. VAT | €2,760 — €3,530 incl. VAT |
| 80 m³ | Semi-detached / detached | €3,750€3,380 — €4,310 · incl. VAT | €3,380 — €4,310 incl. VAT |
Indication calculated with the pricing model of our calculator, for about 500 km from the Netherlands. A written quote from a remover always takes precedence.
| Volume | Housing type | Estimated price | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 m³ | Apartment (2 rooms) | €1,780€1,600 — €2,050 · incl. VAT | €1,600 — €2,050 incl. VAT |
| 40 m³ | Apartment (3 rooms) | €2,120€1,910 — €2,440 · incl. VAT | €1,910 — €2,440 incl. VAT |
| 60 m³ | Terraced house | €2,790€2,510 — €3,210 · incl. VAT | €2,510 — €3,210 incl. VAT |
| 80 m³ | Semi-detached / detached | €3,470€3,120 — €3,990 · incl. VAT | €3,120 — €3,990 incl. VAT |
Indication calculated with the pricing model of our calculator, for about 308 km by road from Belgium. A written quote from a remover always takes precedence.
Required documents
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in France. However, some documents are required.
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Tips for moving to France
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No customs declaration is needed for household goods moving between EU countries.
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If you bring your car, it will eventually have to be registered in France. The French registration certificate (carte grise) is applied for online through ANTS.
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Residence formalities for EU citizens after three months differ per country; Your Europe lists them for France.
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If you leave the Netherlands, deregister with your municipality (BRP).
Sources: Your Europe (European Commission): residence formalities · ANTS (France) · Your Europe: registering a car in another EU country
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