Relocate to Norway: The Complete UK Removal Guide

The cost of moving to Norway from the UK depends on three main variables: the volume of your goods, your collection point in the UK, and your delivery address in Norway.

Here are indicative price ranges based on Giant Van's standard door-to-door service.

A studio or one-bedroom flat (roughly 10 to 15 cubic metres) from London to Oslo typically costs between £1,800 and £2,800.

A two-to-three bedroom house (25 to 35 cubic metres) runs from £3,200 to £5,000. A large four-or-five bedroom family home (50 cubic metres or more) will generally fall in the range of £5,500 to £8,500 or above, depending on access and any specialist items such as pianos or antiques.

These figures include loading, a sea crossing, transit through mainland Europe, Norwegian border clearance, and delivery to your new address.

Full goods-in-transit insurance is included as standard. Optional extras include packing services, vehicle transport on an enclosed trailer, and storage in our UK or European warehouses if your Norwegian home is not ready.

Moving to Norway from UK regions outside London, such as Edinburgh, Manchester, or Bristol, attracts a collection surcharge that typically adds £150 to £400 to the base price.

Collections from rural addresses requiring a smaller shuttle vehicle add a similar amount.

For an exact quote tailored to your situation, call .

We give fixed prices rather than estimates, so you know precisely what you will pay before you sign anything.

Moving to Norway from UK addresses has changed considerably since Brexit took effect in January 2021.

Although Norway is not in the EU, many of the same changes that affected EU moves now apply here too, because the UK is no longer part of the Single Market or Customs Union.

British nationals no longer have automatic freedom of movement to Norway.

To live and work there, you must apply for a residence permit before or shortly after arrival. The most common route is employment. If you have a job offer, your Norwegian employer will typically sponsor your application. The permit application is made through the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) at udi.no. Processing times vary but typically run from two to eight weeks.

The right to import household goods free of duty still applies, but you must prove that you are establishing your primary residence in Norway.

A signed tenancy agreement or mortgage document in your name at your Norwegian address is the standard proof.

British driving licences are recognised in Norway for 90 days after arrival.

After that, you must apply to exchange your UK licence for a Norwegian one through Statens vegvesen (the Norwegian Public Roads Administration). This process currently requires a theory test in most cases.

Banking is a practical priority.

Norwegian banks such as DNB and Sparebank 1 serve expats, but you will need your fødselsnummer before opening an account. In the interim period, some international banks and digital-only accounts can help you manage finances from arrival.

Giant Van has helped hundreds of UK families and professionals through every stage of this process.

We understand the timing pressures and will work around your permit and tenancy dates.