UK to India International Removals
Relocating from the United Kingdom to India requires careful coordination across professional packing, export handling, sea or air freight, Indian customs clearance and final delivery. The customs process is closely connected to the customer's travel history, nationality, residence status and the specific goods being imported.
Easy Moving London provides coordinated UK-to-India relocation services for individuals, couples, families, returning Indian residents and businesses moving employees. We can arrange anything from a few boxes and selected furniture to the contents of a fully furnished family home.
Our service can include a home or video survey, professional export packing, UK collection, shared-container shipping, dedicated 20-foot or 40-foot containers, air freight, customs-document support, storage and delivery across India.
India's Transfer of Residence rules do not provide one unlimited duty-free allowance for every used household shipment. The official concession depends on the passenger's period abroad, whether the customer is an eligible Indian passenger, the types and values of goods and whether the concession has been used during the relevant previous period.
For the most extensive published Transfer of Residence concession, the returning passenger generally needs a minimum stay of two years abroad immediately before the transfer, limited short visits to India during the preceding two years and no use of the same concession during the preceding three years. Even then, statutory value limits and excluded-item lists apply.
Unaccompanied baggage also has strict timing rules. It should normally have been in the customer's possession abroad, be dispatched within one month after arrival in India and may normally land up to two months before the passenger arrives, subject to any extension authorised by Customs.
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India is a complex international-removal destination because the route, customs station and final delivery conditions differ considerably between cities. A move to Mumbai may clear through a western seaport, while Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and other inland destinations can require additional container, road or rail transport.
Easy Moving London coordinates the UK survey, packing, collection, export handling and international transport with the Indian destination team. We begin by identifying what needs to be moved, estimating the packed volume and reviewing the customer's expected customs status.
A shared-container service can suit boxes, selected furniture and smaller homes. A dedicated 20-foot or 40-foot container may be more practical for a larger furnished property. Air freight can be used for urgent essentials while the main household shipment travels by sea.
The customer should not select a route only by comparing ocean freight rates. Customs practice, owner-presence requirements, port handling, container unloading, inspection, destination storage and inland transport can affect both the final cost and schedule.
Current international-moving customs guides report that the owner should normally arrive in India before the shipment and remain available until clearance is complete. They also report port-specific differences concerning owner presence, residence registration and the application of Transfer of Residence concessions to foreign nationals.
For that reason, the destination agent should confirm the proposed customs station and document list in writing before the shipment leaves the UK. A procedure accepted at one port should not automatically be assumed to apply at another.
Easy Moving London manages the removals and shipping process. Visas, immigration registration, accommodation and employment authorisations remain separate and should be handled through the employer, immigration adviser or relevant Indian authority.
The exact services included will be confirmed in your written quotation. Depending on the shipment and destination, Easy Moving London can coordinate the following.
A survey is used to estimate the packed volume, review access at the UK property and identify goods that need specialist preparation or additional customs documentation.
Show the surveyor everything that may be included, including goods in a loft, garage, shed or storage unit. Identify new appliances, televisions, computers, musical instruments, antiques, artwork, large furniture and high-value goods.
Household goods travelling to India pass through several handling stages. Furniture and cartons may move through the UK property, removals vehicle, export warehouse, shipping container, Indian customs area, inspection warehouse and final delivery vehicle.
Professional export packing can include suitable cartons, furniture wrapping, picture and mirror protection, dismantling of appropriate furniture and reinforced preparation for fragile or unusually shaped items.
Collection can be arranged from a house, apartment, storage facility or business premises. Provide parking, staircase, lift, narrow-road and loading information before the date is confirmed.
Accurate access details help Easy Moving London plan the correct crew, vehicle and equipment. A smaller shuttle vehicle may be needed where a container vehicle cannot park close to the property.
Sea freight is normally the most practical option for furniture and larger household volumes. Goods can travel in a shared container, a dedicated 20-foot container or a dedicated 40-foot container.
Your quotation should state whether UK packing, collection, export handling, sea freight, Indian customs support, port handling, inland transport and final delivery are included.
Air freight can be used for compact urgent consignments such as clothing, work equipment, children's essentials and items needed before the sea shipment arrives.
Charges are based on actual or volumetric weight. Air freight can be faster, but Indian customs and airport handling still need to be completed.
Easy Moving London and the Indian destination team can explain the normal customs file, including the passport, visa, arrival evidence, baggage declaration, inventory, bill of lading or air waybill and Transfer of Residence documents where applicable.
Indian Customs makes the final decision on concessions, classification, valuation, inspection, duty and release.
After customs release, the Indian team arranges transport to the stated address. Depending on the selected service, delivery may include unloading, basic reassembly of suitable furniture and removal of used packing materials.
Customers should check apartment, gated-community, loading, lift, parking and local access requirements directly with the building manager, landlord or responsible contact.
Storage can be arranged when goods need to be held before export or after Indian clearance. It can also support a phased move or help when immigration and final delivery documents are still being completed.
Ask where the goods will be stored, how the fee is calculated, whether port or customs storage is separate and how much notice is required for release.
Easy Moving London can coordinate household-goods shipments for employers relocating staff from the UK to India. The service can be organised around a relocation allowance, approved volume, employee start date and internal approval process.
Foreign-national employees should have their immigration, work and residence documents reviewed before the shipment is booked because customs treatment can vary by port and status.
An India relocation should be planned so that the customer arrival, customs eligibility, shipment route and document file remain aligned.
Provide the UK collection postcode, Indian destination, approximate shipment size, time spent abroad and expected arrival date. Mention storage, vehicles, pets and specialist items.
The survey establishes the expected packed volume and identifies access, packing and customs-document requirements.
The destination agent reviews nationality, visa, time spent abroad, short visits to India, previous use of Transfer of Residence concessions and the proposed customs station.
Easy Moving London compares groupage, a dedicated 20-foot or 40-foot container and air freight according to volume, urgency, customs route and budget.
The quotation should identify the service, collection, packing, freight, destination work and exclusions. Review duty, inspection, port, storage, detention and difficult-access charges.
Prepare the passport, visa, arrival records, inventory and declarations requested for the selected customs route. Declare new, electrical, high-value and restricted goods accurately.
The moving crew prepares, numbers and inventories the agreed goods. Keep passports, medication, valuables, jewellery, keys and immediate essentials with you.
The shipment completes UK export handling and travels by the selected sea or air service. Shared shipments may wait for consolidation.
The owner should normally have entered India before the shipment arrives and should remain available for customs requests. The exact owner-presence requirement depends on the customs station and shipment type.
The destination representative submits the baggage declaration and supporting records. Customs can unload, inspect, value and classify the goods and calculate any concession or duty.
After release, the goods travel to the Indian address. Inland cities require additional road, rail or container transport from the gateway port or customs station.
Sea freight is normally the most economical method for furniture and larger moves. The correct service depends on volume, destination, urgency and customs route.
Groupage combines separately packed household shipments from several customers in one container. Each customer pays according to the space occupied.
It can suit boxes, selected furniture, smaller flats and customers who are flexible about the departure and delivery window.
The container must be filled and later separated at destination, so groupage normally takes longer than a dedicated container.
A 20-foot container may suit a medium household shipment. The recommendation depends on the professionally measured packed volume rather than bedroom count alone.
Sole use removes the need to wait for other household consignments, but Indian customs, port handling and final delivery still require time.
A 40-foot container is normally considered for larger family homes and substantial furniture volumes.
The surveyor will confirm whether the shipment justifies this capacity or whether a smaller container or groupage service is more economical.
Air freight is the fastest method for suitable low-volume goods and can be useful for urgent work and family essentials.
A split shipment can provide immediate goods by air while the main household shipment travels by sea.
Airport customs procedures, storage and owner-presence requirements should be confirmed before booking.
| Shipping service | Usually suitable for | Main benefit | Main consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groupage or shared container | Boxes, small flats and part loads | Pay for the space used | Broader departure and delivery window |
| 20-foot dedicated container | Medium household shipments | Sole use of the container | Volume must justify a complete container |
| 40-foot dedicated container | Large homes and substantial furniture | High capacity | Higher freight and handling cost |
| Air freight | Urgent low-volume consignments | Fastest transport | High cost and airport handling |
India-bound goods pass through repeated handling and a long sea journey. Packing should protect the shipment while allowing clear identification of goods that may require individual customs assessment.
Furniture can be wrapped, suitable cartons selected for different contents and fragile items given additional protection. Custom cases may be recommended for artwork, antiques, mirrors, glass, stone, instruments or unusually shaped belongings.
Wood packaging used in international trade can require treatment and marking under international plant-health standards. Custom cases and timber packaging should be prepared by a suitable export packer.
Wooden furniture may be inspected for insects, bark, soil or untreated plant material. Discuss antique and unfinished wooden goods before packing.
India's climate varies by destination and season. Containers, ports and destination warehouses can experience high heat and humidity, while monsoon conditions can affect handling and delivery.
Books, leather, artwork, instruments, photographs and furniture can be affected by moisture and temperature changes. Additional protective preparation may be recommended.
Owner-packed cartons may be accepted for some services, but insurance or shipment-protection terms can differ. The owner remains responsible for knowing and declaring everything inside each package.
India's Baggage Rules provide additional concessions to eligible people engaged in a profession abroad or transferring residence to India. The allowance depends on the period spent abroad, the passenger category, item classification, value and previous use of the concession.
The official rules should not be described as unlimited duty-free importation of used household goods. CBIC specifically notes that the former facility for unlimited used household articles is no longer available.
An eligible Indian passenger returning after more than three months and up to six months abroad can receive a published Transfer of Residence allowance of personal and household articles up to an aggregate value of ₹60,000, subject to the excluded lists.
An eligible Indian passenger returning after more than six months and up to one year abroad can receive a published allowance of qualifying personal and household articles up to an aggregate value of ₹1 lakh.
An eligible Indian passenger who stayed abroad for at least one year during the previous two years can receive a published allowance of qualifying goods up to an aggregate value of ₹2 lakh.
The passenger should not have used the same concession during the preceding three years.
The most extensive published allowance applies to an eligible passenger transferring residence after at least two years abroad immediately before arrival.
The official conditions state that total short visits to India during the two preceding years should not normally exceed six months and that the passenger must not have used the concession during the preceding three years.
The published aggregate value limit for the relevant qualifying goods is ₹5 lakh. Limited relaxations can be considered by the designated customs authority for certain shortfalls or excess short visits, but they are discretionary rather than automatic.
The statutory Annexure I lists goods excluded from the ordinary free allowance. The list includes firearms, excess ammunition, tobacco above the stated passenger limits, alcohol above two litres, non-ornamental gold or silver and flat-panel televisions.
These goods should not be treated as ordinary duty-free household effects. Some are highly restricted, prohibited or subject to separate duty and permits.
Annexure II includes categories such as colour televisions, home-theatre systems, dishwashers, large refrigerators above 300 litres, deep freezers, certain video-camera combinations, large cinematographic films and non-ornamental gold or silver.
These goods are excluded from the standard Rule 6 allowance and may be subject to separate concessional or normal duty treatment according to the passenger's eligibility and current notification.
Annexure III includes goods such as music systems, air conditioners, microwave ovens, washing machines, cooking ranges, desktop computers, laptops and refrigerators up to 300 litres.
These goods can be included within the published aggregate allowance where the other conditions are met. The lists contain legacy product descriptions, so current equivalents should be checked with the destination customs agent.
Separate concessional-duty notifications can apply to selected appliances for eligible returning passengers. Current official guidance states that no more than one unit of each relevant item may be allowed per family and aggregate value limits apply.
Do not assume that multiple televisions, refrigerators, computers or other major appliances will receive the same concession.
Foreign nationals relocating to India should obtain written confirmation of their customs treatment before shipping. Current international-moving customs guides report that Transfer of Residence benefits can be restricted for foreign nationals at particular customs stations and that residence-registration evidence can be required.
The customer's employment visa, residence status and customs station can materially change the process.
Indian Customs can unload and inspect the shipment, compare goods with the inventory and assess the value, age, quantity and eligibility of individual items.
Customs is not required to accept a nominal value selected by the customer. Invoices, serial numbers, condition and market information can be considered.
This information is general guidance rather than legal or tax advice. Indian Customs and the relevant port authorities make all final decisions.
The Baggage Rules apply to qualifying unaccompanied baggage, but the goods must meet specific timing and possession conditions.
The unaccompanied baggage should have been in the passenger's possession abroad and should normally be dispatched within one month of the passenger's arrival in India.
A Deputy Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner of Customs can allow a longer period, but the extension must be requested and should not be assumed.
The goods may normally land in India up to two months before the passenger arrives.
Customs can allow a longer period of up to one year where the passenger was prevented from travelling because of circumstances outside their control, such as illness, natural calamity, disturbed conditions or disruption to transport arrangements.
Although the goods can land before the passenger, international-moving customs guides generally advise that the owner should arrive before clearance begins and remain in India until the goods are released.
Some ports require the owner to attend clearance, while others can allow an authorised representative. Confirm the requirement for the selected port before booking travel.
CBIC states that the ordinary ₹50,000 or ₹15,000 passenger free allowance is not available to unaccompanied baggage. Transfer of Residence concessions and any separate notifications must therefore be applied according to their own conditions.
The final checklist depends on nationality, visa, customs station, goods and whether a Transfer of Residence concession is claimed. Commonly requested documents can include:
Names should remain consistent across the passport, visa, bill of lading, inventory and customs authority. Tell Easy Moving London promptly if the passport or consignee details change.
Some international-moving guides report embassy or consular attestation requirements for specific customer categories and ports. The destination agent should confirm whether attestation is needed for the actual shipment.
Keep electronic and paper copies available during the move. Original documents may be required before final customs release.
The inventory helps Indian Customs identify what is being imported, locate goods for inspection and assess whether individual articles fall within the relevant concession.
Every carton and wrapped item should have a package number corresponding with the packing list.
Televisions, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, air conditioners, washing machines, computers, laptops, home-theatre equipment and other major appliances should be listed separately.
Record the brand, model, serial number, approximate purchase date and estimated value where requested.
New purchases should be declared accurately. Customs can request invoices and can assess duty according to the product, value and applicable concession.
Removing the packaging does not change the actual purchase date or make a new item an old household good.
Jewellery, gold, silver, watches, art and other valuables follow specialist baggage and customs rules. They should not be packed in an ordinary household container without written customs and insurance advice.
Do not use a personal-effects shipment to import stock, samples, merchandise or goods intended for sale, lease or commercial use.
Transfer of Residence concessions do not override Indian import controls. Restricted or unusual goods should be checked before packing.
Fresh foods, plants, seeds, soil, meat, dairy and animal products can be prohibited or require quarantine, sanitary or plant-health documentation.
Excluding food and agricultural goods from the household shipment is normally the simplest approach unless a specific item has been checked and approved.
Prescription and controlled medicines can require supporting medical documents and import approval. Keep essential medication with you in its original packaging rather than inside the sea shipment.
Satellite phones, radio transmitters and specialist communications equipment can require government permission and should not be packed without written clearance.
Antiques, archaeological items, artworks and culturally significant goods can require age, ownership and export documentation. Specialist review may be needed before the goods leave the UK.
Flammable liquids, gas cylinders, fuels, explosives, aerosols and many chemicals cannot travel inside an ordinary household container. Carrier restrictions also apply to batteries and powered equipment.
There is no single reliable price for a UK-to-India move. The total depends on shipment volume, freight method, Indian destination, packing, customs duty, inspection, port handling, inland transport and storage.
Volume is one of the largest cost factors. International household shipments are measured in cubic feet or cubic metres after allowing for export packing.
A survey is more accurate than an estimate based only on bedroom count. Reducing the volume before the survey can lower packing, freight, port handling and final delivery costs.
Groupage divides the container cost between customers but takes longer. A dedicated container assigns the complete freight cost to one customer. Air freight is faster but more expensive for bulky goods.
Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Kochi have sea gateways, while Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and other inland cities require additional transport from the chosen customs station.
Full export packing requires labour and materials. Artwork, instruments, stone, glass and unusual goods can require custom cases or specialist handling.
Transfer of Residence concessions have aggregate value limits and excluded categories. New, high-value, electrical and non-qualifying goods can attract duty.
Container unloading, customs examination, warehouse handling, scanning, repacking and authorised-agent charges can be separate from the international freight.
Delays caused by missing documents, owner travel or customs questions can create container detention, demurrage and port-storage costs.
Long-distance inland transport, city traffic, small access roads, gated communities, high-rise buildings and regional delivery can affect the final charge.
Storage can involve intake handling, weekly or monthly charges and a later release or redelivery fee.
Ask what protection is included, which optional cover is available and how high-value and owner-packed goods must be declared.
Published UK moving-company estimates commonly place full-container sea freight at approximately six to eight weeks to major Indian ports and approximately six to nine weeks where additional routing is required for secondary or inland destinations.
Shared-container and groupage services are commonly estimated at approximately eight to twelve weeks because the goods wait for consolidation and separation.
Air freight is commonly estimated at approximately seven to fourteen days for suitable consignments.
These figures normally describe international transport rather than every stage. Allow additional time for customs clearance, inspection and final delivery. Published door-to-door planning ranges commonly reach approximately eight to nine weeks for major-port FCL moves, eight to ten weeks for secondary-city FCL moves and nine to fourteen weeks for groupage.
Keep sufficient clothing, medication, work equipment and household essentials with you. Do not plan around a fixed delivery date unless the selected service expressly provides one.
Mumbai and western India shipments commonly use the Nhava Sheva or Jawaharlal Nehru Port area before customs clearance and metropolitan delivery.
Apartment restrictions, traffic, gated developments and monsoon conditions should be considered when planning delivery.
Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and other NCR destinations are inland. Sea shipments can route through a gateway port and inland container depot, while urgent goods can arrive by air.
The destination agent should confirm the correct customs station because foreign-national Transfer of Residence treatment and owner-presence requirements can vary.
Bengaluru is inland and requires transport from a suitable southern or western gateway. The chosen route depends on the carrier, customs plan and container service.
Technology campuses, gated communities and apartment developments can have controlled loading and security procedures.
Chennai is a major sea gateway for southern India and a common destination for corporate and family relocations.
The customs agent should confirm owner-presence and foreign-national concession requirements before the shipment is booked.
Hyderabad is an inland destination served through the selected sea gateway or by air freight. Road or rail transport follows customs and port processing.
Kolkata is a major eastern Indian customs and delivery destination. Current moving guides report that owner attendance can be required during clearance.
The complete route and attendance requirements should be confirmed before travel.
Pune and Ahmedabad are commonly served through western Indian ports followed by inland transport. Delivery distance and local access should be included in the quotation.
Kochi can provide a sea gateway for Kerala and parts of southern India. Other Kerala destinations require onward road delivery.
Current moving guides report that owner attendance can be required at Kochi customs.
Easy Moving London can discuss delivery to additional Indian cities and regions. Provide the complete postcode and nearest major city so the customs station and inland route can be assessed.
A vehicle follows a separate import-policy, customs-duty, tax, compliance and registration process rather than ordinary household-goods clearance.
Official CBIC guidance states that a person coming for permanent settlement after two years of continuous stay abroad may import one used passenger car with limited relaxation of import-policy conditions, but normal customs duty, IGST and cess remain payable.
The vehicle must meet current ownership, roadworthiness, compliance, port and registration rules. Obtain written eligibility confirmation and a complete landed-cost estimate before arranging transport.
Vehicle shipping should be quoted separately from the household removal.
India allows up to two pet dogs or cats under the baggage route for qualifying owners transferring residence after two years of continuous stay abroad.
The process requires proof of the stay abroad and transfer of residence, an official veterinary health certificate and examination by Animal Quarantine and Certification Services.
Dogs aged three months or more and cats should have a rabies vaccination administered more than one month but within twelve months before embarkation, with vaccination details recorded in the official health certificate.
Cats and dogs exported from the UK use export health certificate 2910. Begin the process early with a specialist pet-relocation provider.
Employers may need a defined shipment allowance, approval procedure and reporting structure. Easy Moving London can coordinate the physical move with the employee and nominated employer contact.
Foreign-national customs treatment should be checked at the proposed customs station before collection. The visa, employment and residence-registration process can affect clearance.
Customers do not need to fill a container. Boxes, books, clothing, sports equipment and selected furniture can travel through groupage or air freight.
Small shipments remain subject to Indian customs timing, classification and valuation rules.
An India move requires more than reserving container space. The survey, packing, customs status, unaccompanied-baggage timing, shipment route, port requirements and final delivery all need to work together.
Easy Moving London helps coordinate those stages from the UK. We assess the shipment, explain the practical difference between groupage, dedicated containers and air freight and work with the Indian destination team through customs clearance and delivery.
We also encourage customers to compare complete quotations. A low port-to-port freight figure may exclude export packing, UK collection, Indian port handling, customs-agent work, inspection, duty, container detention, storage and inland delivery.
Every quotation is prepared around the actual shipment, collection access and final delivery address, with the planned packing, freight, customs support, storage and destination services clearly set out before the move is booked.
The cost depends on shipment volume, groupage or dedicated-container service, Indian destination, packing, customs duty, port handling, inspection, inland transport and storage. A survey followed by a complete door-to-door quotation is the most reliable way to establish the cost.
Published estimates commonly place full-container transport at six to eight weeks to major ports and six to nine weeks for secondary routes. Groupage is commonly eight to twelve weeks, while air freight is approximately seven to fourteen days. Customs and delivery add time.
Groupage is often economical for a smaller flexible shipment because the customer pays for the space used. Compare all destination and customs charges rather than only the ocean freight.
Yes. Boxes and smaller personal-effects consignments can travel through groupage or air freight. Unaccompanied-baggage and customs rules still apply.
Not necessarily. A dedicated container is normally recommended when the measured packed volume justifies sole use. Smaller moves can share container space.
Groupage combines separately packed household shipments from several customers in one container. It normally has a broader departure and delivery window.
No. The Transfer of Residence rules provide limited concessions according to time abroad, passenger category, item classification, value and previous use of the concession.
For the published category involving at least two years abroad, qualifying personal and household goods can receive an aggregate allowance up to ₹5 lakh, subject to the conditions and excluded-item lists.
The passenger generally needs at least two years abroad immediately before arrival, short visits to India not exceeding six months during the preceding two years and no use of the concession during the preceding three years.
The Baggage Rules publish lower aggregate allowances for eligible Indian passengers returning after three to six months, six months to one year or at least one year during the preceding two years.
Foreign nationals should obtain written route-specific confirmation. Moving-industry customs guides report restrictions at some customs stations and additional residence-registration requirements.
It should normally be dispatched within one month after the passenger arrives in India. Customs can authorise a longer period.
Unaccompanied baggage may normally land up to two months before the passenger arrives. Longer periods require customs approval and qualifying circumstances.
The owner should normally arrive before clearance and remain available. Some customs stations require personal attendance, while others may accept an authorised representative.
CBIC states that the ordinary passenger free allowance is not available to unaccompanied baggage. The specific Transfer of Residence rules and other notifications apply instead.
Flat-panel televisions are listed in Annexure I and colour televisions are listed in Annexure II. They should not be assumed to fall within the ordinary duty-free household allowance.
Some appliances, computers and refrigerators are included in Annexure III and can fall within the aggregate Transfer of Residence allowance when the conditions are met. Other appliance categories are excluded or dutiable.
Separate concessions can limit eligible goods to one unit of each item per family. Multiple major appliances should be reviewed before shipping.
Common documents include the passport, visa, arrival evidence, detailed inventory, bill of lading or air waybill, baggage declaration, authority letter and Transfer of Residence evidence where applicable.
Indian Customs can unload and examine household shipments, review values and compare the goods with the inventory. No moving company can guarantee that inspection will not occur.
Food, plants, seeds, soil, meat and animal products can be restricted or require quarantine documentation. Excluding them is normally the simplest approach.
Medicines can require prescriptions, supporting medical documents or import approval. Keep essential medication with you rather than inside the sea shipment.
Satellite phones, radio transmitters and specialist communications equipment can require government permission. Do not pack them without written clearance.
Collection availability is confirmed from the full UK postcode. Property access, parking and carrying distance are considered when preparing the quotation and collection plan.
Moving services can be discussed for Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kochi and other destinations. Inland and regional delivery can add time and cost.
Storage may be available before export or after Indian clearance. Confirm the location, recurring rate, handling fees, minimum period and later delivery arrangements.
A vehicle follows a separate import process. Official guidance allows one used passenger car in limited permanent-settlement circumstances after two years abroad, but normal duty, IGST and cess remain payable.
Pet transport should be handled by a specialist. Up to two dogs or cats can use the baggage route for qualifying Transfer of Residence owners, subject to health certification and Animal Quarantine examination.
Official Indian guidance requires dogs aged three months or more and cats to have rabies vaccination more than one month but within twelve months before embarkation, with the details on the official health certificate.
The current UK export-health-certificate page identifies certificate 2910 for exporting cats and dogs from the United Kingdom to India.
Suitable cover should be considered because the goods pass through packing, shipping, customs inspection and delivery stages. Ask how owner-packed and high-value goods are treated.
Starting at least eight to twelve weeks before collection gives time for a survey, customs-status review, document preparation and route planning. Begin earlier when pets, vehicles or complex Transfer of Residence evidence are involved.
Tell Easy Moving London what you need to move, where it is being collected and which part of India it needs to reach. We can assess the shipment, explain the available sea and air options and prepare a quotation for your UK-to-India relocation.