Britain
Relocating to Britain
Samskip encourages shippers of personal effects to prepare the move well, and fill out all necessary documents before the personal effects are delivered to Samskip.
Personal effects - Forms
- Booking and contents list (packinglist) forms must be filled out while the personal effects are being packed. It is important to mark all boxes with the name, address and phone number of the receiver. It is advisable to examine the contents list before beginning to pack, and use it as a guide while labeling. Note: the list is in English or in the language of the destination country. Booking and contents lists shall be submitted to Samskip in Reykjavík before departure.
- A British bill of entry must be filled in.
- A confirmation from school regarding enrollment must be submitted if applicable.
The above-stated documents must be submitted to Samskip in Reykjavík prior to departure.
Insurance
Liability of the carrier during transport is limited. Samskip urges all parties to insure their personal effects. If the shipper requests insurance, it is possible to fill out an insurance request electronically, or on the booking and contents list.
Samskip offers assistance to customers when insuring personal effects with VÍS.
There are three rates:
- 1% of the stated value of personal effects, with a deductible of ISK 35,000
- 0.70% of the stated value of personal effects, with a deductible of ISK 65,000
- 0.50% of the stated value of personal effects, with a deductible of ISK 100,000
To receive a quote for transporting personal effects or an automobile, please fill out this quote request
Personal effects and personal vehicles
It is not permitted to transport personal effects in whole or part in an personal vehicles. Note: personal vehicles and personal effects must be transported separately.
It is important to have the personal vehicles insured during transport.
Before departure, the following documents must be submitted to Samskip in Reykjavík:
- Copy of the personal vehicles registration.
- Copy of an international insurance card (green card). It is important that the original card is in the possession of the person who receives the automobile in the foreign harbor.
- Copy of passport or driver’s license.
Payment options
Samskip in Iceland offers VISA or MasterCard monthly installment payments for up to 36 months. It is not possible to finalize such an installment plan except in Iceland.
The website for British customs authorities contains further information about relocation to Britain:
