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📊 International Chennai Removals Facts: Chennai is a major port city, meaning faster customs clearance and lower costs than inland destinations. Sea freight takes 4-5 weeks to Chennai Port. A 20ft container holds a typical 3-bedroom home.
Chennai Moving & Shipping Cost: £2,800-£6,500 depending on volume. Chennai's port location saves £300-£800 compared to inland cities like Bangalore or Hyderabad. NRIs qualifying for Transfer of Residence save £2,000-£6,000 in customs duties. Get your UK to Chennai shipping quote below.
We are the official online platform for three FIDI-FAIM and BAR Overseas certified international moving companies. For 16 years, they have trusted us to connect customers with specialist UK to Chennai international movers who handle this exact route.
Whether you're shipping to Chennai from UK for the first time, an NRI moving back to Tamil Nadu after years abroad, or relocating for work in Chennai's thriving IT corridor, we match you with one certified mover who handles everything: packing, sea freight, Chennai Port customs clearance, and final delivery across Chennai.
Over 850,000+ customer requests since 2010—we've helped families with international removals UK to Chennai and across India. Our service is completely free. You pay the mover directly.
Looking for shipping to Chennai from UK? Chennai Port is one of India's busiest ports, offering efficient customs clearance and competitive rates. We offer flexible options:
Planning an international relocation to Chennai? Whether you're emigrating to Chennai permanently, moving abroad to Tamil Nadu for family reasons, or returning home as an NRI, our international moving company to Chennai network handles every aspect of your UK to Chennai international move.
We've helped thousands of NRIs move to Chennai with full TR support.
Our international moving company to Chennai delivers door-to-door across all neighbourhoods:
Also serving: Egmore, Kilpauk, Kodambakkam, Porur, Tambaram, Sholinganallur, Perungudi, Thoraipakkam, and all Tamil Nadu including Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, and Pondicherry.
Our overseas shipping to Chennai service handles everything from a few boxes to complete household contents.
⚠️ Chennai Climate Warning: Chennai has a tropical climate with extreme heat (40°C+ in summer) and high humidity year-round. This can damage UK furniture - wooden items may warp, leather can crack, and fabrics may develop mould. Consider shipping only sentimental or high-quality pieces and buying climate-appropriate furniture locally. Our movers provide honest advice on what's genuinely worth shipping.
Prohibited items (cannot ship): Firearms, narcotics, pornographic material, counterfeit currency, certain satellite phones.
Restricted items (need permits): Alcohol, tobacco, prescription medications, plants, seeds, certain electronics.
Our movers advise on all restrictions during your survey.
If you're an NRI moving to Chennai permanently, you may qualify for duty-free import of household goods under Transfer of Residence (TR) rules. This saves £2,000-£6,000 in customs duties at port on your UK to Chennai international move.
⚠️ Important: You must be physically present in Chennai/India when your shipment clears customs at Chennai Port. Original documents required, photocopies not accepted.
Chennai is Tamil Nadu's capital and India's fourth-largest city. It's home to major IT companies (TCS, Infosys, Cognizant), automobile manufacturers (Hyundai, Ford, BMW), and a thriving startup ecosystem. The OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) IT corridor is particularly popular with expats.
Chennai's port city status means direct shipping access with no inland transport fees, making it one of the most cost-effective and efficient destinations in India for international removals.
UK to Chennai shipping cost ranges from £1,400 for small shipments (5-10m³) to £6,500 for a full container load. Chennai's port city status means lower costs than inland destinations—save £300-£800 compared to Bangalore or Delhi. Get your UK to Chennai shipping quote for accurate pricing.
Sea freight UK to Chennai takes 4-5 weeks port to port. Add 3-5 days for Chennai Port customs clearance and 1-2 days local delivery. Total door-to-door shipping to Chennai: 5-7 weeks. This is faster than inland cities because Chennai is a direct port destination.
Yes, vehicle shipping UK to Chennai is possible but complex. Import duties exceed 100% unless you qualify for TR exemption (and even then, only used vehicles over 3 years old may qualify). Most people sell UK cars and buy in India. Our international movers can advise.
Yes, if claiming Transfer of Residence. You must be physically present in India with original documents when customs clears your shipment at Chennai Port. Plan to arrive 2-3 weeks before your shipment reaches Chennai.
Chennai is a port city, so your container arrives directly without inland transport. For Bangalore, containers arrive at Chennai Port then travel 350km by road, adding £300-£600 and 3-5 days. Chennai also has high shipping volumes, meaning competitive rates from shipping lines.
Our international removals UK to Chennai include: pre-move survey, professional export-grade packing, UK collection, sea freight, Chennai Port customs clearance and documentation, door-to-door delivery to your Chennai address, and optional unpacking. Insurance available at various coverage levels.
Get your free UK to Chennai shipping quote from certified international movers UK to Chennai.
We are the official online platform for three FIDI-FAIM and BAR Overseas certified international moving companies. Since 2010, they have trusted us to connect them with customers seeking international removals UK to Chennai and worldwide.
Our platform is led by Darren Benjamin, who has run this service since launch. His information is verifiable on Companies House. He also has over a decade of additional experience in the moving industry, including his role as Secretary of ONEMOVE LIMITED since 2013.
Our service is completely free. You pay the mover directly. We share the name of your matched mover before you agree to anything.
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