Move to Austria with Mercia Movers – Your Smooth Route to the Alps, Vienna, and Beyond

If you’re planning a move to the land of alpine peaks, strudel, and classical music, we’re ready to get you there—fast, safe, and stress-free. Whether you’re heading to the cultural capital of Vienna, the baroque beauty of Salzburg, the ski-loving city of Innsbruck, or the creative hub of Graz, Mercia Movers brings years of experience in helping people settle into Austria like pros.

Let’s face it: moving internationally can be a logistical maze. But with our professional team on your side, you can skip the stress and focus on settling into your new Austrian life—with schnitzel in one hand and confidence in the other.

Here’s What We Handle (So You Don’t Have To)

When you move with Mercia Movers, you get a door-to-door service that covers:

✅ Expert international packing
✅ Secure shipping via sea or air freight
✅ Full customs clearance support
✅ Delivery to your new Austrian address
✅ Optional unpacking and setup

And we’re not just about moving stuff—we’re about managing every document, form, and regulation involved with entering Austria legally and duty-free.

What Can You Bring Into Austria, Duty-Free?

Austria is part of the EU, and their customs system is thorough—but also accommodating if you meet the right conditions.

You can import your used household goods and personal effects duty-free if:

• You’ve lived outside the EU for at least 12 months

• The items have been used for more than 6 months

• You’re taking primary residence in Austria

• You submit:

  • A valid passport

  • Proof of previous residence abroad

  • A packing list

  • An Austrian residence registration form

  • Customs paperwork and a Power of Attorney

Once your goods are cleared, they’re locked in Austria for 12 months—meaning you can’t sell or gift them during that time unless you pay the applicable customs duties.

If you’re arriving from within the EU, you might need a “Grundlagenbescheid” (customs exemption permit), which we’ll happily assist you in obtaining.

What About Vehicles, Pets, and Pianos?

Yes, you can bring your car—but it has to have been in your name and use for at least 6 months, and you must have lived outside the EU for a year. Customs won’t charge a duty, but you’ll still have to pay Austria’s NOVA tax, which ranges from 8–14% of the car’s value, depending on fuel efficiency.

Bringing your cat, dog, or parrot? You’ll need an inoculation certificate and a veterinary certificate—but the good news is, there’s no duty on pets. We’ll guide you through everything from pet passports to airline requirements.

And yes, if you’re moving a grand piano to a Salzburg apartment or skis to your chalet in Innsbruck, we’ve got the packing expertise to ensure everything arrives in tune and in one piece.

Need to Bring Something Special?

We help clients move all kinds of personal items, but it’s important to know what’s allowed and what’s not:

🎨 Antiques and Art
Antiques over 100 years old are duty-free but still subject to VAT. You’ll need a certificate of appraisal from an Austrian expert.

🎁 Gifts and New Items
New furniture, appliances, and souvenirs are subject to customs duty and VAT—so we advise consolidating your new purchases before arrival and budgeting for taxes.

💍 Wedding Trousseaux or Inherited Goods
Austria is surprisingly generous here: you can bring new items as part of a wedding trousseau, provided you supply a marriage certificate and proof of your Austrian partner’s residence. Inherited goods are also duty-free if imported within 24 months of legal acceptance.

🚫 Items to Avoid
Austria has strict rules on firearms, tobacco, and large amounts of spirits or perfumes. You’ll need special permits for these—or better yet, avoid shipping them altogether.

🌱 Plants
Yes, you can bring your prized houseplants—but only with an official plant protection certificate.

Where We Deliver in Austria

From bustling city apartments to mountain chalets, we provide full delivery service to:

• Vienna – Austria’s grand capital of music, architecture, and diplomacy

• Salzburg – Mozart’s hometown with stunning alpine backdrops

• Innsbruck – A skier’s paradise and Tyrol’s urban gem

• Graz – Austria’s second city, full of charm, universities, and innovation

• Linz, Klagenfurt, Villach, and smaller towns across all nine federal states

No matter your destination, we coordinate with trusted Austrian agents for customs clearance and local delivery—so your belongings arrive on time and hassle-free.

Why Mercia Movers?

Moving to Austria is a big life event—but it doesn’t have to be a logistical nightmare. With Mercia Movers, you get:

• 📝 Customs expertise

• 📦 Secure, insured shipping

• 🚛 Local delivery throughout Austria

• 💬 Clear communication every step of the way

• ✅ A team that treats your move like their own

Ready to Say “Servus” to Austria?

Whether you’re settling into a townhouse in Vienna, a lakeside villa near Zell am See, or a cozy flat in the Styrian hills—Mercia Movers ensures your arrival is smooth, legal, and on your schedule.

Get a fast, free quote today—and let us move you to Austria, the right way.