Moving to France from the UK. Air freight in 5ā7 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. French Customs (DGDDI). Clear quote before collection. 28 years experience.
Planning your move to France? We ship luggage, send suitcases and move boxes of belongings door-to-door (subject to your destination) from across the UK to France. Our relocation service handles collection, customs and delivery of your personal effects, so moving your things to France is simple and stress-free.
Moving to France from the UK means deciding what travels with you and what ships ahead. For most people ā professionals, returning diaspora, retirees ā luggage shipping handles the personal effects while furniture follows by sea or stays behind. Here is the process.
No food or meat products from UK (post-Brexit biosecurity). No undeclared new items. Always call us on 0800 096 38 39 before packing if you are unsure about any item ā a 5-minute call prevents a customs hold at the destination.
France is one of our highest-volume EU destinations for UK expats and retirees. We have been shipping personal effects from the UK since 1998 ā operating 2 miles from Heathrow cargo terminals. Community discussions and expat networks consistently cite our confirmed pricing and customs documentation support.
Clear quote before we collect. No guesswork. Established 1998.
For official customs requirements, import duties and restricted items guidance, visit the French Customs (Douanes) ā the official customs authority for France. Always verify current requirements before shipping.
Door collection Monday to Friday from any UK address. Select your nearest city for local collection times and details:
✍ Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00