Frequently Asked Questions
There are two options to ship items to UK from India. Air Freight and Sea Freight. Air Freight is a quick but expensive option. Sea Freight is a cheap option but will take time of several weeks.
The approx. cost of 1 BHK items shipping from India to London will be around £4,212 - £4,654 by air, and £1,053 - £1,164 by sea.
The approx. cost of 3 BHK items shipping to London from India will be around £1,620 - £1,790 by sea.
The approx. cost for shipping items of 5 bedroom houses from India to London will be around £2,430 - £2,685 by sea.
Your shipping portal destination will depend on where in London you are moving to. There are 5 major container terminals in the UK.
Port of Immingham (Northeast England)
Port of Southampton (South England)
Port of Felixstowe (Southeast England)
Belfast Harbour (Northern Ireland)
Port of Grangemouth (Scotland)
Once your household stuff or belongings have reached on the land of London, they will need customs clearance. After customs clearance your belongings will be able travelling to your new home by any means.
The UK customs process is complicated. You cannot manage the same own. But you don’t need to worry at all. If you are moving to UK from India with one of knowledgeable and experienced relocation companies then it can be easy. They will provide you significant assistance in the process of customs clearance.
Some basic advice regarding the UK customs process
Create an inventory (packing list) of items that you want to ship from India to London.
Make sure to declare everything you are bringing into London.
Household goods can be duty free if you have used them for at least 6 months prior to move date and intend to use them in future.
Physical inspection of shipping container will be done by the UK customs officials. So, make sure you don’t include non-allowable items in the shipping container.
Different shipping container options are 20 Feet Shipping Container and 40 Feet Shipping Container.
Some unusual restricted items are illegal drugs (medicines), weapons, firearms, self-defense sprays, plant & animal products, rough diamonds, and indecent & obscene materials.
There are so many benefits you will enjoy when you will start living in London. Top reason to live in the UK are:
World-class educational institutions
Tons of job and employment opportunities
World-class healthcare system & hospitals
Rich history
World-class cuisine and food
Great civic and social infrastructure
A number of tourist spots and holiday destinations
Quality life and comfortable living
Popular Destinations to Move from India
Moving to the USA
Moving to the UK
Moving to Canada
Moving to Australia
Moving to London
Moving to the UAE
Moving to Singapore
Moving to Saudi Arabia
Moving to Germany
Moving to Spain
Moving to Switzerland
Moving to New York
Moving to Qatar
Moving to Hungary
Moving to New Zealand
Moving to Iceland
Moving to Paris
Moving to Norway
Moving to Russia
Moving to Dubai
Moving to Kuwait
Moving to Malaysia
Moving to Maldives
Moving to Jamaica
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