How to take your belongings to Portugal when relocating?

Living in Portugal is becoming the dream come true for many expatriates. However, to get here, it is often necessary to cross the Atlantic and carry a lot of luggage. And what to do with all furniture and personal objects? In this article, we’ll tell you how to take your belongings to Portugal in a unique move. Relocation doesn’t have to be complicated if we simply plan ahead. Want to know how?

How to take your belongings to Portugal?

First of all, you need to know what exactly you plan to take with you on the move.

Generally, when we make the decision to move to Portugal, we are saying yes to a new life. And with that, we often want to leave things behind.

However, there are some objects and furniture that, even if they’re not exactly practical or easy to transport, we have an emotional attachment to. That’s when the need arises to find out the best way to take your belongings to Portugal.

Packing your bags to move to Portugal

Start with the easiest. Moving to another country is not a bed of roses, but it needs to start somewhere. It takes a lot of organization, but also detachment.

Naturally, if you want to live in another country, you will want to bring clothes and personal items. But there are also stores in Portugal. You don’t need to take every pair of shoes. You will likely move on a single plane trip and will have a baggage weight limit.

Pack your bags to relocate to Portugal

The recommended thing is to bring only the essentials in your suitcase and get rid of what is extra in your city of origin. Garage sales and charitable donations can help you resolve the ‘do I keep it, do I get rid of it?’ situation.

Especially if you are moving with your family to Portugal, doing this step could well save you money. Depending on the airline and your ticket, hold baggage can be a maximum of 23kg to 32kg (50 pounds to 70 pounds).

Shipping your belongings to Portugal

But what about bigger objects that don’t fit in a suitcase? How can I take them with me to Portugal?

Taking bigger special objects by air freight

Well, it is possible to carry special items on some airlines as hold baggage. If you’re taking to Portugal things like musical instruments, bicycles, surfboards, golf, ski and diving equipment, and so on, you can take them with you on your flight.

Prices for transporting these objects, previously notified, range between €80 and €400, depending on their weight and size. It’s a great option if you’re looking for fast and safe transportation, as these expenses are often covered by international travel insurance.

Just remember to check the official airline website for details in advance.

The largest airline in Portugal and with the main coverage of flights between the US and the country is TAP airline. They are also partly a state-owned company with world-renowned quality, and they do this service.

In addition to the option of taking the objects on the same flight as you, there are companies that are responsible for transporting them on cargo planes. You can have your moving boxes airlifted on specific planes for that purpose. Of course, it’s not as fast as going on the same plane, but it’s cheaper and allows you to take more stuff.

Using sea freight to take your belongings to Portugal and much more. Read the full article here How to take your belongings to Portugal when relocating?

Article by Lea Melo, VIV Europe. Official legal partner to KipperTree.