International moving from Varna
We organise international moves to and from Varna and Bulgaria to countries across Europe - Germany, Austria, the UK, Greece and others. We take care of the packing, the transport and help with the paperwork. The price is set by individual quote based on the country, the volume and the route.
- Assessment and quotefree
- Packing and protectionon request
- Destinationsall of Europe
- Priceon quote
Prices shown are estimates and are confirmed with an exact quote after a free survey.
What the service includes
- Free survey and an individual quote
- Packing and protecting furniture, appliances and belongings
- Loading and securing the load
- International transport to the destination country
- Unloading and carrying everything into the new address
- Help with paperwork and insurance when needed
How it works
Enquiry
You tell us the country, the addresses, the volume and your preferred timeframe.
10-15 minutes
Assessment and quote
We prepare an individual quote based on the route, the volume and any extra services.
1-2 days
Packing and loading
We pack, secure and load your belongings.
as scheduled
Transport and delivery
We transport everything to the destination country, unload and carry it into the address.
depending on the destination
Price and quote
International moving is priced by individual quote. The price depends on the country, the volume of your belongings, the route, the timeframe and extra services such as packing and help with paperwork. Call us or send an enquiry and we will prepare a specific quote - the survey and the assessment are free.
What the service involves
An international move is the organised transport of your household or office from Varna and Bulgaria to another country - or the other way round, from abroad to Bulgaria. Unlike moving within the country, it involves crossing borders and following different transport rules, and it often combines packing, storage and help with paperwork in one complete process. We handle the planning from start to finish, so you don't have to coordinate separate companies in two countries.
The service suits Bulgarians leaving to live or work abroad, expats and foreign professionals moving to or from Bulgaria, and families returning home after years abroad. Whether you are moving a whole home or just a few boxes of personal belongings, we put together a solution to fit your volume and budget.
An international move takes more planning than a move within the country - the routes are longer, your belongings are on the road for days and sometimes go through customs. That is why the packing has to be sturdier, the timeframe is planned in advance and the documents are prepared in good time. The sooner you get in touch, the smoother and better value the whole process will be.
Destinations in Europe
We organise international moves to and from Varna and Bulgaria to most countries in Europe. We most often move to and from Germany, Austria, the UK, Greece, the Netherlands and Belgium, but we also cover Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland and the Scandinavian countries. If you don't see your country, ask us - in most cases we can organise the route or combine it with a partner carrier. When you enquire, we confirm the specific route, the border crossings and a realistic delivery timeframe.
Packing for a long journey
On an international move your belongings travel for days and are loaded and unloaded several times, so the packing is sturdier than for a move within the city. We use double-wall boxes, stretch wrap, bubble wrap and moving blankets for the furniture, and fragile items are padded individually. We also offer full packing, where our crew prepares everything on site. Take a look at our packing materials if you prefer to pack some of your belongings yourself.
Paperwork and customs
Within the European Union - for example to Germany, Austria, Greece, the Netherlands or Belgium - there are no customs checks on personal belongings and no duties to pay, so the paperwork is minimal. For countries outside the EU, such as the UK or Switzerland, you need an inventory of the items being transported, and sometimes invoices or a declaration of origin, so that your belongings clear customs without delay. We help prepare the necessary documents and tell you in advance what to have ready for your specific destination.
Cargo insurance
Professional packing and securing keep the risk to a minimum, but on a long international journey cargo insurance gives extra peace of mind - especially for more valuable, fragile or hard-to-replace items. On request, we help you take out insurance that covers the value of the shipment during transport. We recommend making an inventory with photos of the more valuable items - it is useful both for the insurance and for customs.
Groupage (shared) shipments for smaller volumes
If your belongings don't fill a whole van or lorry - for example a few boxes, one or two pieces of furniture or a student's personal things - a groupage shipment is the most economical option. You share the transport space with other loads on the same route and pay only for the volume you take up. Groupage usually takes a little longer, because it waits for a suitable run, but the price is considerably lower than a dedicated transport. For large and urgent moves we also offer dedicated transport with direct delivery.
Timeframes and planning
The delivery timeframe depends on the distance, the destination and whether the shipment is a dedicated load or groupage. A dedicated transport to a neighbouring country takes a few days, while groupage to more distant destinations can take one to two weeks. So plan your move in advance and contact us at least two to four weeks ahead, so we can agree convenient loading and delivery dates and avoid the crunch at busy times.
How it works step by step
Enquiry and inventory. You get in touch and tell us the country, the addresses in Bulgaria and abroad, the approximate volume of your belongings and your preferred timeframe. Together we draw up an approximate inventory - it is the basis for an accurate quote and, when needed, for the paperwork.
Individual quote. Based on the route, the volume, the timeframe and any extra services, we prepare a specific quote. We explain what is included, what the realistic timeframe is and whether a dedicated transport or groupage is better value. The survey and the assessment are free.
Packing and securing. We pack the furniture, appliances and fragile items with materials suited to a long journey, label the boxes and secure the load in the van or lorry so that nothing shifts during transport.
International transport. We transport your belongings to the destination country, cross the borders and, when needed, customs, and keep you updated on progress along the route.
Delivery, unloading and carrying in. At the new address we unload, carry your belongings in and, on request, help with unpacking and arranging, so you can settle in as quickly as possible.
Good to know
- Plan your international move at least 2-4 weeks in advance - this gives you convenient loading and delivery dates and a better price.
- Make an inventory of your belongings, ideally with photos of the more valuable items - it is useful for the quote, the insurance and customs.
- For countries outside the EU, have documents and invoices ready for the more valuable items so they clear customs without delay.
- We do not transport flammable or explosive materials, gas cylinders, perishable food, live plants and animals, or items banned from import into the destination country.
Why MESTIM for international moving
- We organise the whole process from start to finish - no need to coordinate separate companies in two countries
- An individual quote and a free survey to fit your volume and budget
- Packing with sturdy materials suited to a long international journey
- Dedicated transport or economical groupage, depending on the volume of your belongings
- Help with paperwork and customs for countries outside the EU
- Help arranging cargo insurance, and staying in touch with you throughout the journey
If you also need help with loading or unloading on site, see our moving services.
Frequently asked questions
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