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🇭🇺 Moving to Hungary • Luggage Shipping • Est. 1998

Moving to Hungary
Shipping Your Belongings from the UK

Air freight to Hungary in 5–7 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Hungarian NAV (Tax and Customs). Clear quote before collection. 28 years experience.

How it works

Shipping personal effects to Hungary when you move

Relocating to Hungary means getting your belongings there safely. We ship luggage, send suitcases and move boxes of personal effects to Hungary 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 Hungary covers collection, customs clearance and delivery for your move.

Moving to Hungary from the UK — air freight for personal effects, sea freight or removals for furniture. Here is how luggage shipping works for this route.

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Door collection across the UK. M25 Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00.
Air freight to Hungary. Budapest BUD cargo. Transit: 5–7 working days.
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Customs: Hungarian NAV (Tax and Customs). EU ToR (Reg 1186/2009). NAV is systematic. 12+ months outside EU, items owned 6+ months.
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Sender must equal receiver. The fundamental personal effects rule. Any mismatch triggers commercial duties.
What to know

Restrictions and key points for Hungary

No UK food/meat. Standard EU restrictions. Call 0800 096 38 39 before packing if uncertain about any item.

ItemShip?Notes
Clothes, shoes, personal items✓ YesUp to 30kg per bag
Laptop/tablet (battery removed)✓ YesRemove lithium battery — carry in cabin
Books, kitchenware, household goods✓ YesWeigh before booking
Furniture, appliances✗ NoUse our sea freight service to Hungary
Lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes✗ NoProhibited — no exceptions
28 years experience

Why customers moving to Hungary choose Excess Luggage Co.

Budapest — destination for UK professionals and growing expat community. Established 1998, MetEx House — 2 miles from Heathrow.. Confirmed pricing. Community discussions and expat networks cite us for documentation support and confirmed pricing.

25+
Years
2mi
From Heathrow
FAQs

Moving to Hungary — questions answered

How does EU ToR apply in Hungary?
NAV applies EU Reg 1186/2009: 12+ months outside EU, items owned 6+ months, arriving within 12 months. Itemised packing list and proof of Hungarian residency required.
How long does shipping to Hungary take?+
5–7 working days. Call 0800 096 38 39.
What is the maximum weight per bag?+
30kg per item — no overweight surcharges up to this limit. Better than most airlines which cap at 23kg.
How far in advance should I book?+
Minimum 10 working days for Hungary. 14 working days recommended to allow for customs clearance. See our booking guide.
What if customs holds my shipment?+
Call us on 0800 096 38 39 with your Air Waybill reference immediately. Almost always a documentation issue. See our customs holds guide.
Is there a bag limit?+
No bag limit. The same quoted rate per bag regardless of quantity.

Ready to ship to Hungary?

Your quote holds as long as your bags are what you told us, subject to airline rates at time of booking. Est. 1998.

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UK Collection

We collect from your door anywhere in the UK

Door collection Monday to Friday from any UK address. Select your nearest city for local collection times and details:

LondonManchesterBirminghamLeedsGlasgowEdinburghLiverpoolBristolSheffieldNewcastleNottinghamLeicesterBradfordCardiffCoventrySouthamptonPortsmouthOxfordCambridgeReading/SloughBrightonLutonMilton KeynesDerbyStokeWolverhamptonSwanseaAberdeenDundeeMiddlesbroughExeterPlymouthYorkBelfastHounslowHeathrow

✍ Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00

Moving to Hungary • Excess Luggage Co. • Est. 1998
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