Moving from Continental Europe to Kenya

Space Move Kenya coordinates household relocations from continental Europe to Kenya. We work with overseas origin partners and our Kenyan destination team to plan packing, freight, customs coordination and delivery for your particular collection country.

Share your country, city and postcode, household inventory and Kenyan destination. Moving from the United Kingdom? Use our dedicated UK-to-Kenya moving service for UK collection and shipping enquiries.

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A relocation plan for your European collection country

A move from Germany, France or the Netherlands needs an origin plan specific to the collection address. The same applies to enquiries from Belgium, Spain, Italy, Switzerland and elsewhere in continental Europe. Send the country and postcode so partner coverage, export requirements and available freight arrangements can be checked.

Our international moving service coordinates overseas partners and Kenyan destination work. This page covers continental European origins; UK-origin relocations are handled on the separate UK page.

Collection in continental Europe

Provide the country, postcode, full inventory and property-access details. Explain stairs, elevator availability, pedestrian-only access, parking arrangements and any separate storage collection. Origin partner availability and collection arrangements are confirmed for the particular address.

Destination planning in Kenya

Identify the final Kenyan address, receiving contact and access requirements before the freight booking is settled. Agree clearance coordination, onward transport and any unpacking or reassembly in the quotation. Discuss storage early if the home handover date is uncertain.

Freight options from continental Europe

Shipment size and origin location shape the collection and freight plan. Ask which departure arrangements are proposed, whether consolidation is involved and which services connect the origin home to the final Kenyan address.

Container shipping and shared loads

Discuss a dedicated container for a larger household, or shared-container arrangements for a smaller load where available. Collection may involve transport to a consolidation point or departure terminal. Confirm how that stage is scheduled, documented and charged.

Air freight for selected belongings

Air freight may suit a smaller shipment needed sooner. Give packed dimensions, weight and a clear contents list so the option can be assessed. Compare collection, handling and delivery costs as well as the freight price.

Coordinating collection, departure and arrival

Ask for a schedule covering collection, export preparation, consolidation if applicable, the freight journey, Kenyan clearance and final delivery. The country and postcode matter: two European collections can involve different inland journeys and departure arrangements.

Keep travel and property-handover dates visible to the team. Discuss a storage contingency if the shipment and your home availability cannot be aligned.

How a continental Europe-to-Kenya move is planned

1. Identify the origin and load

Send your collection country, city, postcode and a room-by-room inventory. Add photographs and note any goods in a second location, items needing dismantling and fragile or oversized furniture.

2. Confirm the country-specific arrangements

Review origin partner coverage, export preparation, freight method and Kenyan delivery. Agree the responsible parties, communication arrangements and the full quotation scope before booking.

3. Prepare the shipment and paperwork

The appointed origin team advises on the requirements for the collection country and contents. Finalise packing and the inventory, complete requested documents and keep the shipping reference and handover records.

4. Clear and deliver in Kenya

Once the shipment is cleared and released, coordinate onward delivery or agreed storage. Check the inventory on receipt, note any concerns and keep packaging if a condition assessment may be needed.

Export arrangements depend on the country of departure

Continental Europe includes EU and non-EU origins, so one country’s export process should not be assumed to apply everywhere. For EU departures, the European Commission’s export guidance explains the general framework for goods leaving the EU customs territory. Have the origin partner confirm the formalities applicable to your household shipment.

For Switzerland or another non-EU origin, confirm the relevant national requirements with the appointed provider. Give the team the actual collection country even if you expect the shipment to leave through a terminal elsewhere.

Prepare an inventory and supporting documents

  • Collection country, full address, postcode and contact details.
  • A packing list identifying furniture, boxes and any separately handled items.
  • Passport and residence-related evidence relevant to the Kenyan import assessment.
  • Transport documents and any further invoices or authorisations requested by the origin and destination teams.

Ask about vehicles, commercial stock, new purchases and restricted items before packing. The household service quotation should not be treated as approval to ship every item.

Kenyan customs assessment

Review the KRA returning-resident guidance with the appointed licensed clearing agent if you are returning to Kenya. Eligibility and documentation depend on your circumstances; moving from Europe does not automatically make household goods duty-free. Confirm the anticipated destination charges before shipping.

What affects Europe-to-Kenya moving costs?

There is no single continental Europe tariff. The collection country and postcode, shipment volume, access, packing requirements, freight arrangement and Kenyan destination all affect the assessment.

Compare the origin scope

Check collection, packing labour and materials, crating if needed, export preparation, consolidation handling and the journey to the departure terminal. Ask whether extra addresses, difficult parking or revised inventory would change the quotation.

Compare freight and Kenyan charges

Check freight, destination handling, clearance services, applicable taxes or duties, final delivery and any unpacking. Discuss storage and charges arising from inspections, terminal delays or a change in your receiving arrangements.

Ask which currency applies to each charge, how long the price is valid and what is payable to third parties. Compare quotations for the same load and services, with insurance terms, exclusions and provisional costs clearly recorded.

Preparing your Kenyan home for delivery

Share the receiving property’s address, floor, elevator or staircase details and loading point. Discuss vehicle access and any building permissions before final delivery is arranged.

Our Nairobi service pages cover Kileleshwa, Kilimani and Lavington. Tell us about other Kenyan destinations when requesting your quotation so onward transport can be assessed.

Storage while you prepare the property

Discuss Nairobi household storage if the shipment may arrive before you can receive it. Agree the items, duration, access and later delivery requirements rather than leaving storage decisions until the goods arrive.

Furniture and fragile-item preparation

Identify delicate furniture, glass, artwork and electronics during the survey. Agree origin packing, any crating and furniture dismantling before collection. See our packing service for handling discussions with the Kenyan team.

Insurance and condition records

Space Move provides insured moving services. Confirm how cover applies across origin collection, freight, Kenyan delivery and storage, including separate partner arrangements. Retain the inventory, photographs and value evidence, and report any incident promptly. Policy assessment determines any settlement.

Request a continental Europe-to-Kenya quotation

Enter your European country, city and postcode in Moving From, your Kenyan destination in Moving To, and choose International Moving. We will follow up for the inventory and access details needed to assess your route.

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Prefer to speak with the team? Call +254 701 228 538 or email sales@spacemove.co.ke. Keep passports and sensitive documents out of the initial enquiry; the team will explain the document process when needed.

Continental Europe-to-Kenya moving questions

Can you assess a move from Germany, France or the Netherlands?

Send the collection country, postcode, inventory and preferred dates. Space Move can review origin partner availability and Kenyan destination arrangements for your enquiry. Collection coverage and the service scope are confirmed before booking.

Is the process identical for every European country?

No. Collection arrangements, export preparation and freight connections depend on the country and address. EU and non-EU origins should be checked separately with the appointed provider.

Can I send a smaller load through a shared container?

Ask for an assessment using your item list and approximate volume. Shared-container services depend on origin coverage and consolidation availability. Confirm minimum charges and expected departure arrangements for the booking.

Do I automatically qualify for duty-free import into Kenya?

No. The applicable Kenyan import treatment depends on your circumstances and shipment. Have the appointed clearing agent review eligibility and required documentation before dispatch.

Can the shipment be stored after arrival?

Storage in Kenya can be discussed during planning. Confirm availability, handling, duration and final delivery charges in the quotation so the arrangement fits your property handover.

Does a port-to-port quote include collection and home delivery?

Do not assume it does. Ask for the exact collection, packing, freight, clearance and delivery scope. Compare written quotations and identify taxes, terminal costs, exclusions and third-party charges.

I am moving from the UK. Which service page should I use?

Use our UK-to-Kenya moving page for collections in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. This continental Europe page focuses on other European origin countries. For an American collection, see USA-to-Kenya moving.

Plan your move from continental Europe

Send your collection country, postcode, inventory and Kenyan destination. We will assess the origin arrangements, freight options and services needed after arrival.