Moving from Germany to Finland

Moving to Finland or from Finland to Germany?

flyto is a Finnish logistics company specialising in international migration within the European region.

  1. Leave a request for a quote or contact one of our immigration specialists directly.

  2. Get a tailor-made offer for your move. Take your time to check the offer.

  3. Book your move well in advance. Germany is on many of our routes and booking well in advance allows us to resource your move at the best price for your route.

call one of our experts or submit a request for a quote

warehouse in Germany

Flyto's own logistics centre in Germany facilitates the scheduling of your move and ensures secure interim storage if required.

own staff

Staff who are familiar with German regionally and customs. We only use our own staff from packing to unloading at the destination.

German transport

Flyto experts will plan your move to Germany as a matter of routine. You'll always stay up to date and your belongings will be safe with us.

Finnish-German

  • packaging

    Careful packing of your belongings is essential when moving to Germany to allow for tight packing and possible intermediate storage. Take a look at our packing supplies to make your move easier. Flyto staff will be happy to help you pack your belongings safely for your move to Germany.

    Moving supplies

  • route and customs clearance

    Our Finland-Germany route runs from the port of Vuosaari in Helsinki to Travemünde in Germany. The 30-hour ferry journey from Helsinki is often the most travel time-consuming part of the move. If you wish, intermediate storage in Finland or Germany is possible to facilitate the timing or transition of your move.

    Germany is part of the European Union, so there is no customs clearance. An inventory of goods is recommended and can also be done by our removal experts.

    EU customs territories

  • taxation and insurance

    The quoted price of Flyto's removal service always includes tax. If you move from Finland to Germany the VAT rate is 24% and if you move from Germany to Finland the VAT rate is 19%.

    Our road transport insurance covers damage during road transport. However, road transport insurance will cover a maximum of 20€/kg. If you wish, you can obtain separate insurance through Flyto, calculated according to the value of your furniture.

    VAT positions Europe 2024

Request a quote for a international move

You can use the attached form to ask for removal service quotation. We will respond within 24 hours.

 

  • professional and punctual service. special thanks to the customer service who relieved stress and made sure everything was taken care of. recommended eteenpäin❤️

    Homeward bound Helsinki-Hampuri 04.01.

  • already used flyto once before when moving to Finland. a plus for the clearly professional packing - everything arrived intact again. if I need to move again I don't have to think about who to contact!

    Homeward bound Helsinki - Bern 05.03.

  • Nothing but good things to say about my experience with Flyto. It was nervous to choose an unknown company, but everything went smoothly, carefully, professionally and quickly. Definitely a five-star performance and worth every penny! Clear pricing is also a plus. No unexpected charges, no billing requiring mathematical equations.

    Move home Järvenpää - Levanto 20.01.

  • accurately sized and clean equipment and friendly movers. the timing of the destinations was kept and the packing and unpacking went very smoothly. the level of service is something I have not yet encountered elsewhere.

    Departure Helsinki-Berlin-Valencia 21.4.

  • 5 stars. the temporary storage from flyto made the move easier. from the first survey to the end, professional service at a reasonable price.

    Home transfer Oulu-Munich 14.01.

tips for moving to Germany

Moving from Finland to Germany is a big change, so careful preparation will help you adapt to the new environment. There is no striking difference between German and Finnish culture and labour migration from Finland to Germany is common. To make your move to Germany easier, we have put together a list of the most important tips and pitfalls to prepare for.

  • Transport in Germany is efficient, fast and smooth. German traffic culture is respectful of other drivers and heavy vehicles. The left lane is only used for overtaking, after which drivers immediately move back into the right lane. Traffic control in speed-limit areas is also more effective than in Finland. In Germany, the use of studded tyres is largely prohibited.

  • There is a wide range of rental accommodation available in Germany. The majority of Germans live in rented accommodation themselves. German landlords are usually very particular about their tenants, so be prepared with the necessary documents. Documents can include passport/pay slip/credit history/guarantee details. The notice period in Germany varies, but the most common is 3 months. To find out about unfurnished rental properties, visit immobilienscout24.de (in German only).

  • You can live in Germany without a residence permit for up to three months. Please make sure you and your family have a European Health Insurance Card to get the necessary treatment. Germany has a two-tier health insurance system, consisting of compulsory statutory health insurance and voluntary private health insurance. Citizens covered by statutory health insurance can benefit from the "benefit-in-kind" principle, which means that they do not have to pay a healthcare provider (e.g. a doctor) in advance for the treatment they receive.

  • Cash is king in Germany. The default setting in a German shop or restaurant is that you cannot pay by card. So always bring the amount of cash you need. There are plenty of cash machines in larger shops or shopping centres, as well as on street corners. Prices are in the EU middle class, so shopping in a grocery or clothing store will generally be cheaper than in Finland.