Belgium House Moving Guide and City Information

Roadmap to Seamless Moving to Belgium

An international moving process requires detailed preparation, especially in a country like Belgium where bureaucracy and local rules are strict. As Han Bros Cargo, we have proudly moved thousands of families from Turkey to the historic streets and modern apartments of Belgium over the last 20 years. This guide was prepared for you to understand what awaits you in Belgium, from Brussels' cosmopolitan structure to Antwerp's port dynamics.

Change of Residence Documents Required for Belgium

We guide you in preparing the following documents so that your belongings can enter Belgium without paying customs duties within the scope of 'Personal Effects':

• Statement and Power of Attorney: Notarized documents so that your customs procedures can be performed by our representative.
• Model 2 (Change of Residence): Settlement document you will get from the Belgium municipality (Commune).
• Inventory List (Packing List): Detailed list with French or English translation specifying the content of each box and item.
• Rental or Title Deed Contract: Document showing the address you will live at in Belgium.

City-Based Local Logistics Challenges

Each city in Belgium has its own unique logistics rules. As Han Bros Cargo, we plan these challenges in advance:

• Brussels: It is mandatory to get a 'Parking Permit' (Reservation de stationnement) from the municipality for narrow streets and areas with parking bans. We offer solutions for many buildings with narrow stairs with our external facade elevators.
• Antwerp: In this city, which is the logistics heart of Europe, we reduce waiting time by quickly managing port entry-exit codes and customs warehouses.
• Ghent and Bruges: Entry of heavy-tonnage trucks is limited in these cities where historical texture is preserved. We deliver your belongings to your door by transferring them to small shipping vehicles (vans) in our warehouses at the city entrance.