Removals to Croatia from UK

Your journey with us:

As soon as you open the door to our driver, you’ll be greeted with a smile. He’ll be experienced and trained in heavy lifting, helping you carry all your possessions safely to the van and securing them neatly inside. As soon as that’s done, Croatia here we come!

Naturally you’ll be concerned about your belongings. Don’t worry – we’ll update you regularly as we travel, and when we’re two hours away from your new home, we’ll phone you to let you know when we’ll be there.

Two hours later, the same friendly driver who helped to pack your possessions will arrive, ready to help you unpack them again and carry them inside. It really is that simple!

Documents you’ll need to move to Croatia:

Moving between the UK and EU is not the paperwork-free experience it used to be before Brexit. The reason for that is reintroduction of borders and customs to all transport. There’s quite a few documents required in order to relocate under the Transfer of Residence status and be exempt from import VAT (at the rate of 25% of the value of transported goods). We will gladly help you with your post-Brexit removal to Croatia and advise you on the basic paperwork required by the customs officials; however the documents have to be completed by you to be valid.

We will only be able to collect your goods after receiving the following documents:

• A copy of ID card or Passport.
• A certificate from the local council in Croatia to certify residency. Alternatively, suppose the EU customs agent agrees, it might be enough for you to supply a document confirming that you are an EU resident or intend to become one, for example:
  • If you live with your family in the EU, please ask them to complete and sign this template and provide a copy of their personal ID and a utility bill with the address
  • Or if you are employed in the EU, please provide your EU employment contract.
  • Or if you have living arrangements in the EU, please provide a utility bill with your name and address on it or your tenancy agreement, or the property ownership deed.
• A detailed, signed packing list with the value, size and weight of each listed item. Please fill in all fields provided in VanOne Insurance Form.
• A UK certificate of residence or other evidence that you’ve lived in the UK at least for the last 12 months (e.g. 12 months of council tax bills or bank statements showing address).
• A self-certificate (please use this template) to inform the customs authorities that you’ve used the household objects at your usual residence in the UK for more than six months and that you won’t sell, rent or pledge them after receiving them in your new place and that you aim to remain an EU resident for at least one year. 
• A signed authorization for the customs clearance agent to act as your direct representative. A blank form will be supplied to you by VanOne after you confirm your booking.

You must print and sign all the documents and have them ready for the driver in a large envelope. Please also supply completed documents electronically via the customer portal for verification.

Other than the documents above you will also need to fill out the CMR form but you will receive it from our driver on the day of your move.

If you want to speed up the process or find out more you might want to contact your local customs office in Croatia.

You can also visit this government resource for more information about bringing personal effects to Croatia (or the Dutch Government website for information in the English language).

Easy, Safe & Cheap:

We provide a simple and efficient removal service to our customers, but we don’t stop there. All our customers are special, so to make sure your house move goes without a hitch, we abide by three core values. What they mean to you is, your move will be easy because of our great service. It will be safe because of us taking care with your possessions. Finally, it will be cheap because we believe in charging fair prices. What more could you want? Click for a quote right away.

How long do the removals to Croatia take to complete?

It’s really quick actually. Once the driver has loaded all your belongings into the van, he will drive straight for your new home. The typical length journey from the UK to Croatia is just 36 hours, so you’ll be sitting on that comfy sofa again in no time.

• For moves from Wales or Scotland, travel times can take up to 48 hours.
• With orders that are smaller than the full capacity of the removal vehicle (<15 cubic meters), delivery can take up to 5 days. Refer to more details about loading date rules for smaller orders.

Top Croatian Cities for Your UK Relocation

Here are the most popular destinations for UK residents moving to Croatia:

• Zagreb: The capital city, best for job opportunities, international schools, and a large expat community.

• Split: A vibrant coastal hub, mixing ancient Roman history with a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle.

• Dubrovnik: The ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’; chosen for its stunning scenery and high-end lifestyle, despite higher costs.

• Zadar: A historic city on the Dalmatian coast, known for its cultural focus and a more moderate cost of living.

• Pula: Located on the Istrian peninsula, popular for its Roman architecture (like the Arena) and Italian-influenced cuisine.

Cost of Living in Croatia vs the UK

The cost of living in Croatia is significantly lower than in the UK, primarily driven by much cheaper housing. Overall daily expenses (without rent) are about 25% lower in Croatia, while expenses including rent can be 32% lower. Rent is the biggest difference, generally being 50% lower in Croatia for comparable properties. Groceries are moderately cheaper or similar, but key goods like local produce and dining out are notably less expensive. However, you must account for the lower average net monthly salary in Croatia, which is over 50% lower than in the UK, meaning local purchasing power is significantly reduced unless you are earning a UK or international salary. Other costs like basic utilities (electricity, heating, water) and childcare are also substantially cheaper.

Removals from Croatia to the UK

Are you moving to the UK from Croatia? Maybe you are starting a new life in Britain, or perhaps you are moving for work. Whatever the reason, VanOne can make the move possible because we cover Croatia to UK removals as well. Our removal drivers make sure they never travel empty so we move customers’ goods between mainland Europe and the UK.

This keeps our costs low, and we pass those savings on to you! VanOne is the team to choose for affordable, simple and straightforward removals to the UK from Croatia. Get a quote and book your Croatia-UK move online.

If we haven’t answered some of your questions about our removals to Croatia, please check out our FAQ page. The answer is sure to be listed there. VanOne are UK based removals specialists. We guarantee great service and affordable, safe removals to Croatia. You can get a free quote when you contact us online, and you can also book your move right now.

Contribution by Michael Heisenberg
Last updated on 10th December 2025