Experience fast weekly shipping, unbeatable packing and fully managed customs clearance for your move to Malta with 1st Move International. With over 25 years of experience and countless happy customers, we offer the best professional moving services direct to Malta. Get a free quote now and find out more.
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Moving to Malta? Get a free quote now and discover how easy your move to Malta can be with 1st Move International! Find out everything you need to know about removals to Malta and discover more about our nationwide UK collection, unbeatable packing services, guaranteed weekly sailings and flexible cover for a smooth from the UK.
No waiting around for our containers to be full. Get there up to 14 weeks faster with our guaranteed weekly shipping direct from the UK to Malta. Once your belongings are packed, we immediately schedule them for the next available weekly sailing!
The best packing in the business. We wrap, pack and palletise your belongings, reducing overall handling of individual items, reducing insurance claims and providing the ultimate protection. Your personal belongings arrive at your door protected and untouched.
With palletised shipping, enjoy precise and transparent billing thanks to accurate measurements. Your pallets are individually measured to ensure you only pay for exactly what you ship. Say goodbye to rough estimates!
You will be assigned your own dedicated Move Manager who will oversee every aspects of your move, offering expert advice, co-ordinating logistics and ensuring a smooth transition to Malta.
Reserve your move to Malta within 10 days of receiving your quote and receive an exclusive 10% discount on shipping costs. No deposit, no cancellation fees and a fast 60-second booking process. Plan ahead and save on your move!
As registered customs brokers, we are experts in Maltese import and customs procedures when shipping personal effects. We'll ensure all paperwork is completed on time and that all customs formalities are met to avoid any hiccups at customs.
Our aim is to make the international removals process from the UK to Malta as easy and transparent as possible. Part of that aim means providing a clear and affordable pricing structure to enable our customers to reach Malta on time and in budget. So, how much does international removals to Malta cost?
The cost of international removals from the UK to Malta starts from £865 for a shared container service, £3,015 for a 3-bed house and £5,829 for a 4 or 5-bed house. The final cost will ultimately depend on your move size and destination in Malta.
| Destination Port | Shared Container |
3 Bed House - 20ft Container |
4-5 Bed House - 40ft Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | From £865 | £3,015 | £5,829 |
The container shipping prices here should be used as a guide only. The prices below are the shipping costs from the UK port to arrival at your door in Malta for a 3-bed house in a 20ft container and a 5-bed house in a 40ft container. These costs do not include charges for moving cover, packing or collection/delivery as we require more details to provide these.
Please complete the quick quote form to receive a full, all-inclusive quote for your move to Malta.
Perfect for smaller moves, our shared container service allows you to only pay for the exact space that you need for removals to Malta and our packing procedures ensure the best protection for your belongings in transit and allow us to ship out weekly - guaranteed!
For larger moves we also offer dedicated 20ft and 40ft container shipping services - the perfect option for those shipping the full contents of a 3+ bedroom home to Malta. Benefit from the flexibility and security of having your own dedicated container.
Shipping your life overseas requires more than just boxes and tape. We have pioneered an industry-leading packing process to provide the absolute best protection for your treasured possessions.
This is not ordinary packing. This is:
Take the guesswork out of your move to Malta and get there up to 3 months faster than other movers.
1st Move International is the only UK mover to publish weekly sailing schedules to Malta.
We use established commercial routes for faster, more reliable shipping so we don’t need to wait months to fill our containers.
View our latest timetable below and choose a sailing date that suits you, not your mover!
| Destination | Vessel Name | Last Moving Date to Meet Vessel | Sailing Date | Port to Port Transit Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsaxlokk | CMA CGM Sinnamary | 23/07/2025 | 06/08/2025 | 14 |
| Callao Express | 30/07/2025 | 13/08/2025 | 14 | |
| CMA CGM Kourou | 06/08/2025 | 20/08/2025 | 14 | |
| Douce France | 13/08/2025 | 27/08/2025 | 14 |
As a BAR member, our company has been rigorously vetted and subject to regular audits to ensure we meet their strict quality guidelines, including financial stability, full regulatory compliance, and adhering to the BAR's strict code of practice when dealing with our customers and all aspects of relocating their goods worldwide.
The typical transit time for shipping a container from the UK to Malta is around 14 days.
Please see our Malta Container Shipping Schedule for more information.
Yes, we offer nationwide collections that cover the whole of the UK, and we can provide a full door-to-door service to all areas of Malta with our trusted Maltese agents.
Yes, our experienced team provide full assistance with customs clearance and documentation for your move to Malta. Our service includes preparing all the necessary paperwork and ensuring that your shipment complies with all regulations.
Yes, we offer a 10% early booking discount for every move to Malta. Booking your move early allows us to better plan our collection services and streamline our packing teams for maximum efficiency. Booking your move early means we can make savings on transport and packing schedules and pass these savings to you, our customers.
Get the ball rolling and Book your move in less than 60 seconds here.
The following documents are required to ship your personal belongings from the UK to Malta:
For more detailed information on the paperwork required, please see our Malta customs guide. Our team will guide you through all the necessary paperwork.
Yes. Restricted items include drugs, firearms, flick knives and other offensive weapons, alcohol, tobacco, unauthorised radio transmitters, animal products, and plant material. These are not eligible for duty relief and may be refused entry. We will check your inventory for any prohibited or restricted items before shipment.
You can import personal effects into Malta duty free if you meet the following criteria:
For more information, please see our Malta customs guide.
Yes! We provide a tracking service for all our international removals. Once your shipment is on its way to Malta, you'll receive a tracking number. This will allow you to monitor the progress of your shipment online using our container tracking tool and stay informed about its estimated arrival time.
Yes, you can ship your car to Malta using Autoshippers.
Shipping Personal Effects to Malta Customs Guide
We cover all the legalities of shipping household goods from the UK to Malta.
Malta Customs & Quarantine Prohibited & Restricted Items
Our full guide to prohibited & restricted items when shipping to Malta.
Whether you're looking for basic moving tips, city info, or full visa and immigration guides we've got you covered.
Malta Container Shipping Schedules
We post up-to-date sailing schedule information and as part of our weekly shipping promise we'll tell you in advance what ship we can get your personal effects on.
We ship cars too. Get more information on our car shipping service.
Your life, carefully wrapped, beautifully packed, and protected for the journey ahead.
We are extremely proud of our unique packing process. We are the only moving company in the UK that uses this tried and tested method to ship your treasured personal possessions overseas.
Visit our Facebook page to find a snapshot of each shipment captured as the final pallet is wrapped.
