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🇮🇪 Moving to Ireland • Luggage Shipping • Est. 1998

Moving to Ireland
Shipping Your Belongings from the UK

Moving to Ireland from the UK. Air freight in 3–5 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Irish Revenue Customs. Clear quote before collection. 28 years experience.

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How it works

Shipping personal effects to Ireland when you move

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

Moving to Ireland from the UK means deciding what travels with you and what ships ahead. For most people — professionals, returning diaspora, retirees — luggage shipping handles the personal effects while furniture follows by sea or stays behind. Here is the process.

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Door collection across the UK. Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00.
Air freight to Ireland. Dublin DUB cargo. Transit: 3–5 working days from UK collection.
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Customs: Irish Revenue Customs. Post-Brexit, Ireland is EU and the UK is not — so personal effects moving from UK to Ireland cross a customs border. EU ToR relief (Reg 1186/2009) applies: 12+ months outside EU (i.e. in UK), items owned 6+ months. Irish Revenue processes this straightforwardly — well-established route.
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Sender must equal receiver. The fundamental personal effects rule worldwide. Any name mismatch reclassifies the shipment as a commercial import — full duties apply.
Restrictions

What to know before you pack for Ireland

No UK food/meat (EU biosecurity). Standard prohibited items apply. Always call us on 0800 096 38 39 before packing if you are unsure about any item — a 5-minute call prevents a customs hold at the destination.

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 — dense items add up fast
Furniture, appliances✗ NoUse our sea freight service to Ireland
Lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes✗ NoProhibited in air freight — no exceptions
28 years experience

Why customers moving to Ireland choose Excess Luggage Co.

Dublin is one of our fastest international routes — 3–5 working days. UK-Ireland is well-established especially for financial services and tech professionals. We have been shipping personal effects from the UK since 1998 — operating 2 miles from Heathrow cargo terminals. Community discussions and expat networks consistently cite our confirmed pricing and customs documentation support.

25+
Years
2mi
From Heathrow
FAQs

Moving to Ireland — your questions answered

Do I pay customs duty moving personal belongings from UK to Ireland?
Post-Brexit yes — there is now a customs border. But EU ToR relief means duty-free import if you qualify: 12+ months in UK (outside EU), items owned 6+ months, arriving within 12 months of establishing Irish residency. Irish Revenue is pragmatic about this route. Call us — we prepare ToR documentation for UK-Ireland moves regularly.
How quickly can I ship belongings to Dublin?+
3–5 working days air freight — one of our fastest routes. Dublin is geographically close. Correct ToR documentation means customs clearance is typically smooth. Call 0800 096 38 39.
What is the maximum weight per bag?+
30kg per item. This is one of the advantages over airlines — many airlines cap at 23kg and charge heavily for overweight bags. Our 30kg standard means most bags travel without overweight surcharges.
How far in advance should I book?+
Minimum 10 working days for Ireland. We recommend 14 working days to allow for customs clearance. Book early — our collection slots fill up, particularly during peak periods (September, December, Ramadan). See our booking lead times guide.
What happens if customs holds my shipment?+
Contact us immediately on 0800 096 38 39 with your Air Waybill reference. A hold is almost always a documentation issue. We advise on the exact documentation needed for Ireland customs and the fastest resolution route. See our customs holds guide.
Is there a limit on how many bags I can ship?+
No bag limit. The same quoted rate per bag regardless of quantity. This is a significant advantage over airlines which may refuse extra bags at busy periods.

Ready to ship to Ireland?

Clear quote before we collect. No guesswork. Established 1998.

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📋 Official Customs Authority — Ireland

For official customs requirements, import duties and restricted items guidance, visit the Revenue Ireland — the official customs authority for Ireland. Always verify current requirements before shipping.

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 Ireland • Excess Luggage Co. • Est. 1998
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