Moving to Ghana from the UK ā returning home, taking up a contract, or joining family. Air freight to Accra takes 5–8 working days from UK collection, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) customs is well-organised with a clear Returning Resident Exemption for qualifying Ghanaians.
Relocating to Ghana means getting your belongings there safely. We ship luggage, send suitcases and move boxes of personal effects to Ghana door-to-door (subject to your destination) from anywhere in the UK. From a suitcase to a household’s worth of boxes, our service to Ghana covers collection, customs clearance and delivery for your move.
Accra (Kotoka International Airport) is an established Excess Luggage Co. route since 1998. Aviance Ghana handles personal effects freight at KIA. Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) customs is well-organised with documented processes for returning residents.
Ghana offers duty relief for Ghanaian citizens who have been outside Ghana for 12 or more consecutive months. This is one of the cleaner returning resident schemes in West Africa — the requirements are clear and the process is documented.
Who qualifies: Ghanaian citizens with a valid Ghana passport who have been outside Ghana continuously for 12+ months.
What qualifies: Used personal effects and household goods owned and used abroad for 12+ months. Not new commercial goods. Not goods for resale.
Documentation required: Valid Ghana passport with evidence of 12+ months abroad (visa stamps, residence permits, bank statements), detailed itemised packing list with declared values. We advise at booking on exactly what GRA requires for your specific situation.
Accra has been a core route for Excess Luggage Co. since 1998. The UK-Ghanaian diaspora community — one of the UK’s largest West African communities — is well-served by this established route. Community discussions and expat forums regularly reference our confirmed pricing and GRA documentation support as differentiators.
Clear quote before we collect. No guesswork. Established 1998.
For official customs requirements, import duties and restricted items guidance, visit the Ghana Revenue Authority ā the official customs authority for Ghana. 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