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🇮🇹 Moving to Italy • Luggage Shipping • Est. 1998

Moving to Italy
Shipping Your Belongings from the UK

Moving to Italy from the UK. Air freight in 5–7 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Italian Customs (Agenzia delle Dogane). Clear quote before collection. 28 years experience.

📍 Part of our complete Shipping to Italy hub — customs, Transfer of Residence, costs & every service ›
How it works

Shipping personal effects to Italy when you move

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

Moving to Italy 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 Italy. Rome FCO or Milan MXP. Transit: 5–7 working days from UK collection.
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Customs: Italian Customs (Agenzia delle Dogane). EU Transfer of Residence (ToR) under EU Reg 1186/2009. Italian process can be bureaucratic — correct documentation is essential. Codice Fiscale (Italian tax code) required.
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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 Italy

No UK food/meat. Italian customs can be slow — allow more time than northern EU. Storage charges at Italian cargo terminals accumulate. 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 Italy
Lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes✗ NoProhibited in air freight — no exceptions
28 years experience

Why customers moving to Italy choose Excess Luggage Co.

Italy is a popular destination for UK creatives, retirees and professionals. Post-Brexit ToR is well-established though can be slow. 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 Italy — your questions answered

Do I need a Codice Fiscale before shipping to Italy?
Yes — your Codice Fiscale is required for Italian customs clearance. Obtain it from the Italian consulate in London before departing — this is strongly recommended. Italian Agenzia delle Dogane will request it as part of your ToR documentation.
How long does Italian customs take?+
Italian customs can take 2–3 weeks from arrival at FCO or MXP cargo. Allow more time than northern EU. Correct ToR documentation submitted in advance speeds the process significantly.
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 Italy. 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 Italy 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 Italy?

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

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📋 Official Customs Authority — Italy

For official customs requirements, import duties and restricted items guidance, visit the Agenzia delle Dogane Italy — the official customs authority for Italy. 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 Italy • Excess Luggage Co. • Est. 1998
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