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📊 India International Removals Facts: India has major ports including Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Shipping times vary by destination - 4-5 weeks to port + 1-2 weeks inland transport for non-port cities. A 20ft container holds a typical 3-bedroom home.
UK to India shipping cost: £1,400-£7,200 depending on volume and exact destination. Port cities (Chennai, Mumbai) cost £300-£800 less than inland cities (Delhi, Bangalore). NRIs qualifying for Transfer of Residence save £2,000-£6,000 in customs duties. Get your UK to India 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 India international movers who handle this exact route.
Whether you're shipping to India from UK for the first time, an NRI moving back after years abroad, or relocating for work in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore or Chennai, we match you with one certified mover who handles everything: packing, sea freight, port customs clearance, inland transport (if needed), and final delivery across India.
Over 850,000+ customer requests since 2010, we've helped families with international removals UK to India and across all regions. Our service is completely free. You pay the mover directly.
Looking for shipping to India from UK? India has several major ports with different advantages depending on your final destination. We offer flexible options:
Planning an international relocation to India? Whether you're emigrating to India permanently, moving abroad for family reasons, or returning home as an NRI, our international moving company network handles every aspect of your UK to India international move.
We've helped thousands of NRIs move to India with full TR support.
Our international moving company to India delivers door-to-door across all regions. We connect you with the partner who specialises in your exact destination:
Our overseas shipping to India service handles everything from a few boxes to complete household contents.
⚠️ India Climate Warning: India has diverse climates - extreme heat in most regions (40°C+ in summer), high humidity on coasts, and monsoon seasons. 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 India 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 India international move.
⚠️ Important: You must be physically present in India when your shipment clears customs at port. Original documents required, photocopies not accepted.
India is a vast country with significant regional differences that affect your international move. Choosing the right port and understanding local logistics is crucial:
UK to India shipping cost ranges from £1,400 for small shipments (5-10m³) to £7,200 for a full container load. Port cities (Chennai, Mumbai) cost £300-£800 less than inland cities (Delhi, Bangalore). Get your UK to India shipping quote for accurate pricing based on your exact destination.
Sea freight UK to Indian ports takes 4-5 weeks. For port cities (Chennai, Mumbai), add 3-5 days for customs and delivery (total 5-7 weeks). For inland cities (Delhi, Bangalore), add 7-14 days for inland transport (total 7-10 weeks). Plan accordingly for your move date.
Yes, vehicle shipping UK to India 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 locally. Our international movers can advise on all options.
Yes, if claiming Transfer of Residence. You must be physically present in India with original documents when customs clears your shipment at port. Plan to arrive 2-3 weeks before your container reaches India. For non-TR shipments, Power of Attorney arrangements may be possible.
Chennai is a port city, so your container arrives directly without inland transport. For Delhi, containers arrive at Mumbai port then travel 1,400km by road, adding £500-£800 and 7-10 days. Chennai also has high shipping volumes, meaning competitive rates from shipping lines.
Our international removals UK to India include: pre-move survey, professional export-grade packing, UK collection, sea freight, port customs clearance, inland transport (if needed), and door-to-door delivery to your India address. Climate-appropriate packing materials and insurance available at various levels.
Get your free UK to India shipping quote from certified international movers UK to India.
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 India 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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