Moving to Romania

Are you thinking about Moving to Romania? Living in Romania may come with some culture shock, but also a relatively low cost of living, incredible sights, excellent food and wine, and more. If you’re considering moving to one of many European countries, see all that Romania has to offer.

Moving to Romania Pricing Table

Service Type	Volume/Weight	Estimated Delivery Time	Price (USD)	What’s Included
Small Move (Boxes Only)	Up to 5 m³ / 250 kg	4-6 weeks (Sea)	$2,500 – $4,000	Standard packing, ocean freight, customs clearance
Medium Move (1-Bedroom Apartment)	Up to 15 m³ / 1,000 kg	4-6 weeks (Sea)	$4,500 – $7,000	Packing, shipping, customs clearance, door-to-door delivery
Large Move (2-3 Bedroom House)	Up to 30 m³ / 2,500 kg	4-6 weeks (Sea)	$7,500 – $11,500	Packing & unpacking, ocean freight, customs clearance
Full House Move (4+ Bedrooms)	Up to 50 m³ / 4,000 kg	4-6 weeks (Sea)	$12,000 – $18,000	Packing & unpacking, shipping, customs, and delivery to your door
Air Freight (Essential Items Only)	Up to 500 kg	7-14 days (Air)	$6,000 – $10,000	Fast shipping, customs clearance, delivery to major cities
Additional Services	Packing & Unpacking	–	$500 – $2,500	Special packing (fragile or high-value items), unpacking services
	Customs Clearance	–	$300 – $1,000	Handling of customs paperwork, fees, and import taxes
	Storage (per month)	–	$150 – $500	Storage for goods before delivery to Romania

What’s Typically Included in a Full-Service Move:

Packing Services: Professional packing of all household items (including wrapping, crating, and protective materials for fragile items).
Transportation: Sea or air freight based on your preferred method, with door-to-door delivery to your destination in Romania.
Customs Clearance: Assistance with import duties, customs clearance, and paperwork.
Insurance: Basic or full insurance options are available to protect your items during transit (usually 1.5% to 3% of the declared value).
Unpacking Services: Unpacking and setting up essential items at your destination (typically for full household moves).
Storage: Short-term or long-term storage options if necessary before delivery to Romania.

Additional Notes:

Sea Freight: Most economical option, especially for larger moves.
Air Freight: Faster option, but more expensive. Ideal for urgent or high-priority items.
Delivery to Major Cities: Service is generally available in cities like Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Timișoara.

What Do I Need to Move to Romania?

Every country establishes its own migration regulation and policies. Fortunately, Aragon Movers is a member of the International Association of Movers, a network of moving companies that aid individuals and companies worldwide. Here’s a breakdown of the files and information you need to successfully transition to Romania.

Documents Required

Copy of Passport
Valued Inventory of Goods
A work or resident permit
Lease agreement or rental contract
Letter of employment
Original Bill of Lading
Personal Declaration
Import Application

Specific Information

The personal declaration must state that the owner of the goods has owned the household goods and personal effects for at least 6 months, the goods are not intended for commercial purposes, and that the owner of the goods has lived abroad for a period of at least 12 months (template provided by agent in Romania).
Relief is not available from import duties for household goods belonging to natural persons transferring their secondary residence in the Customs territory of Romania.
An owner of the goods can be admitted free of import duties and VAT if:

Non – citizens must:

Transfer their main residence from another country to Romania
Reside outside Romania for at least 12 months
Goods are for personal use and cannot be sold within 2 years after Customs clearance