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International Moving: Compare up to 4 Quotes
Planning a move to another country? Compare specialist companies for your route, understand transport, paperwork and customs — and receive proposals matched to your destination.
- Compare specialist companies at no cost and with no obligation
- Content with official sources on documents and customs
- Each destination treated as a project with its own rules
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How to request an international move with Mudatech
Three steps to turn the idea of moving into concrete proposals from companies.
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Tell us origin and destination
Origin city, destination country and timing. No giant form: a few fields to get started.
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Share the details of the move
Property type, approximate volume, packing and storage. This helps companies size proposals for your route.
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Compare companies and proposals
Specialist companies get in touch with proposals aligned to your destination. You compare scope and decide.
What is an international move?
An international move is not just putting boxes in a container: it is a logistics project with clear stages from the origin home in Brazil to delivery in the destination country — including export packing, inventory, paperwork, international transport and customs clearance.
What is usually in scope
- Survey or inventory of goods and volume estimate
- Export packing and a detailed, valued inventory
- Export/import paperwork and clearance support
- International transport: sea, air or road (depending on the route)
- Insurance suited to the journey, delivery and unpacking
- Interim storage when there is a gap between leaving and shipping
MudaTech is a guidance, comparison and connection platform: we publish process content, help you compare companies and forward your quote requests. MudaTech does not transport goods, clear customs or provide legal advice — the contract is always with the specialist company you choose.
International moving by destination
Each corridor has its own import rules, documents and timelines. Choose the country to see a specific guide and request a quote for your route.
Moving to Portugal
How moving from Brazil to Portugal works: export documents, sea or air freight, and customs clearance. Used household goods may enter with VAT relief when residence-transfer rules are met.
Companies, documents and quotePorto de LisboaPorto de Leixões (Porto)Moving to United States
Moving to the United States involves CBP clearance and form 3299. Top corridors from Brazil include Miami, New York/NJ, Orlando (via Miami), Los Angeles and Houston — compare quotes with a detailed inventory.
Companies, documents and quoteMiamiNova York / NewarkMoving to Canada
Moving to Canada requires declaring goods on first entry (form BSF186), including goods to follow. Used belongings of new residents can enter duty-free when listed on the initial declaration.
Companies, documents and quoteMontrealVancouverMoving to Spain
Moving to Spain can allow used household goods with duty relief and VAT exemption if EU residence-transfer rules are met. Check current Agencia Tributaria guidance.
Companies, documents and quoteValenciaBarcelonaMoving to Italy
Moving to Italy can allow used furniture and personal effects with duty and VAT relief under EU rules for transferring residence from outside the EU.
Companies, documents and quoteGênovaNápolesMoving to United Kingdom
Moving to the UK centres on HMRC Transfer of Residence (ToR1). Used household goods may get duty and VAT relief when residence-transfer rules are met — compare quotes with a detailed inventory.
Companies, documents and quoteSouthamptonFelixstoweOther destinations
Germany, France, Ireland, Australia and other corridors are served by specialist companies — enter the destination in the form and compare proposals.
Where does your international move start?
Origin in Brazil is part of the quote: collection, positioning to the port or airport and local logistics vary by city. The pages below list moving companies in your region.
- Main origin
São Paulo — SP
Brazil’s largest hub: air shipments leave from Guarulhos (GRU) and Congonhas; the Port of Santos concentrates the sea leg to Europe and North America.
moving in São Paulo Rio de Janeiro — RJ
Rio de Janeiro capital with Galeão airport (GIG) and the Port of Rio as departure gates for international routes.
moving in Rio de JaneiroBrasília — DF
Federal capital with an international airport (BSB) and strong demand for corporate, diplomatic and civil-service moves.
moving in BrasíliaBelo Horizonte — MG
Minas Gerais metropolis with Confins airport (CNF) as the main air gateway to destinations abroad.
moving in Belo HorizonteCuritiba — PR
Paraná capital with Afonso Pena airport (CWB) and the Port of Paranaguá for sea shipments.
moving in CuritibaOther cities
Collection starts in different Brazilian cities and is positioned to the port or airport of departure. Enter your origin city in the form for proposals matched to your route.
How much does an international move cost?
There is no single price. In 2026, ranges published by companies and industry platforms run from about BRL 22,000 to more than BRL 100,000 for a full residence door-to-door leaving Brazil — with strong variation by destination, volume, mode and services. Cost depends mainly on origin, destination, volume, mode, packing, insurance, fees and extras. The reliable method is to compare proposals with the same inventory and the same assumptions.
That is why MudaTech does not publish its own price tables in reais: the market is volatile and scope changes the result. Below you will find market ranges observed in 2026, with sources, to use as a reference — not as a price guarantee. Ask for three equivalent proposals and a written timeline by stage. If the domestic leg (collection to the port or airport) weighs on the quote, see also the 2026 moving price reference in Brazil.
What drives the cost
- Origin in Brazil and distance to the port or airport of departure
- Destination: country, entry port and distance to the final address
- Cubed volume and cargo weight
- Chosen mode: sea, air or road (when applicable)
- Professional packing and furniture disassembly/assembly
- International insurance with coverage and deductible
- Interim storage, when there is a gap between leaving and shipping
- Port, airport and clearance fees
- Final collection and delivery with crew and vehicle
- Extra services: relocation, expediting, special items
| Destination | Door-to-door — full residence (sea) | Observed source |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | R$ 40 mil a R$ 71 mil | Target Relocation; Cidadania & Visto |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | R$ 34 mil a R$ 63 mil | Target Relocation; Cronoshare |
| 🇺🇸 United States | R$ 52 mil a R$ 88 mil | Target Relocation; Confiança Moving |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | R$ 64 mil a R$ 100 mil | Target Relocation |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | R$ 48 mil a R$ 88 mil | Target Relocation; Cronoshare |
Methodology: ranges observed in public publications by companies and industry platforms in August 2026 for a full residence, sea freight, including transport, insurance and clearance fees. Additional mode references: 20’ container BRL 18,000–35,000, 40’ container BRL 28,000–55,000 and air BRL 80–150 per kg (Click Mudança, 2026).
Important: these figures are not a MudaTech price list and vary by volume, origin city, exchange rate, services and time of year. Use them to compare equivalent proposals — not as a price guarantee.
Sea, air or road: which is best for your move?
Mode choice is technical: it depends on the route, volume, deadline and cargo profile. Use the table as a starting point — never as a price guarantee.
| Mode | Best for | Relative speed | Volume | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea | Larger volumes and full household moves with furniture | Slower — weeks at sea | High — shared container (LCL) or exclusive (FCL) | Usually more cost-efficient per volume; longer timelines |
| Air | Urgency or small volumes (e.g. up to ~200 kg) | Faster — days | Low — weight and dimension limits | Usually higher cost per kilo; suited to urgent or light items |
| Road | Continental legs or positioning within a corridor | Variable | Variable | Depends on the corridor; rare for Brazil to other continents |
On the Brazil ↔ abroad corridor, sea freight is usually the economic base for full household moves; air handles urgency and small volumes. Confirm with each company the mode suited to your route.
How an international move works
Each operator names the flow differently, but the typical sequence is this:
Survey
Visit or briefing of volume, items and conditions at the origin home.
Quote
Itemised proposal with scope, timeline, insurance and what is included.
Packing
Export packing with materials suited to the chosen mode.
Inventory
Detailed, valued list of goods — the basis for customs and insurance.
Paperwork
Export documents in Brazil and any pre-registration required by the destination.
Transport
International movement (sea, air or road) with tracking.
Clearance
Customs release in the destination country with inventory and documents.
Delivery
Collection at destination, delivery and, if contracted, unpacking and assembly.
Insurance and tracking run as parallel layers — never as a “verbal add-on”. Confirm in the contract who is responsible for each stage.
How to compare international moving companies
Use the same list with each supplier and compare scope, not only the total:
- Proven experience in international moves to your destination (not generic freight only)
- Door-to-door scope defined: collection, mode, clearance, delivery and assembly
- Partner network in the destination country and a single project contact
- Paperwork and customs support: what is included and what is outsourced
- International insurance with readable coverage, deductible and exclusions
- Professional packing compatible with the mode (sea vs air)
- Tracking and status milestones by stage
- Destination support (reception, delivery and complaint channels)
- Relocation experience when the case is corporate or family
- Itemised quote, currency, fees and delay policy in writing
Door-to-door international moving
Door-to-door international moving usually means: collection at origin, export preparation, international transport, clearance at destination and delivery at the new address — with possible interim storage.
Confirm in the contract whether “door-to-door” includes disassembly and assembly, elevator protection, port fees and waiting limits at destination. What is not written tends to become a price or friction variable.
Paperwork and customs
In broad terms, the process involves an inventory that matches the contents of the volumes, personal documents and proof required by each country’s authorities, classification of goods and attention to restricted items or those needing a special licence. Rules change over time and with the applicable customs regime.
This page does not replace legal advice or a customs broker. Use the content as a question map for your moving provider.
Corporate international moving and relocation
Projects with executives, expatriate families, visas, housing search, school and cultural integration require international relocation aligned with the logistics of household goods.
MudaTech positions itself as a comparator and curator of options — the relocation contract and the employment/expatriation relationship remain the client’s and their advisors’ responsibility.
Partner companies
Companies specialised in international moving can advertise on Mudatech and receive requests aligned to their route and destination.
Your brand on the international page
Brand exposure on the international moving hub: logo, name and countries served on the page people use to plan a move abroad.
Frequently asked questions about international moving
Direct answers to the most common questions from people planning a move to another country.
What is usually included in an international move?
How much does an international move cost?
What is the difference between an international move and relocation?
Does the moving company handle customs paperwork?
Can an international move be door-to-door?
Is sea or air freight better?
How should I compare international moving companies?
How long does an international move take?
Can I move internationally from any city in Brazil?
How can I reduce risk when moving to another country?
Next step: a quote with a clear scope
Request proposals aligned to your destination country and the same inventory. MudaTech helps with comparison and contact — the final hiring decision is yours.
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