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Shipping a Tiny Home Internationally: What You Need to Know

Table of Contents

  • Know What Type of Home You’re Shipping

  • Understand the Paperwork

  • Check Local Regulations & Permits

  • Prepare the Destination Site

  • Track & Receive Your Home

  • Why ViewBox Makes Global Shipping Easy

  • Final Thoughts

Shipping a Tiny Home Internationally: What You Need to Know

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Buying a tiny home or capsule house is exciting—but what happens when it needs to travel across borders? Whether you live in Europe, the Middle East, or on a remote island, international shipping is easier than you think—when you plan it right. Here’s your complete guide.

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Step 1: Know What Type of Home You’re Shipping

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ViewBox Houses, like most prefab units, are shipped as complete or semi-assembled modules. This means you won’t need to rebuild anything onsite—saving you time and labor.

  • Dimensions: Ranging from 12–43 sqm

  • Weight: ~3.5 to 7.5 tons per unit

  • Transport Method: Standard high-cube container or flatbed truck with crane offload

 

Step 2: Understand the Paperwork

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International shipments must clear customs. ViewBox handles most of the process, but you should be aware of:

  • Commercial Invoice

  • Packing List

  • Bill of Lading (BoL)

  • Certificate of Origin (if required)

  • HS Code / Tariff classification

💡 Good news: ViewBox provides support for all export paperwork and can assist with import duty estimates based on your country.

 

Step 3: Check Local Regulations & Permits

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Before shipping, confirm:

  • Is a building or import permit required?

  • Are there size or height restrictions for deliveries?

  • Will you need a local installation team?

In many EU countries, capsule homes under 45 sqm may bypass standard residential zoning rules.

 

Step 4: Prepare the Destination Site

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To receive your tiny home:

  • Ensure the site is leveled and accessible by truck/crane

  • Prepare a foundation (concrete slab, pillars, or steel frame)

  • Coordinate offloading with your ViewBox delivery manager

Optional: Off-grid setup (solar, compost toilet, water tank) can be prepared before arrival.

 

Step 5: Track & Receive Your Home

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Shipping time varies:

  • Europe: 7–14 days from production

  • Middle East/North Africa: 20–30 days

  • Island or remote locations: 30–45+ days

All ViewBox units are packed securely, GPS-tracked, and insured during transit.

 

Why ViewBox Makes Global Shipping Easy

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  • Dedicated logistics team for international orders

  • Multilingual support for customs and permits

  • Turnkey delivery with optional foundation and crane installation

  • Flexible layouts designed to fit EU and global transport standards

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