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🇰🇪 Moving to Kenya • Nairobi • KRA Customs • Est. 1998

Moving to Kenya
Shipping Your Belongings from the UK

Moving to Kenya from the UK — returning home, starting a contract, or joining family. Nairobi JKIA is a well-established route for Excess Luggage Co. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) customs has a clear Returning Resident relief scheme for qualifying Kenyan nationals.

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How it works

Shipping personal effects to Kenya when you move

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

Nairobi JKIA is an established route for Excess Luggage Co. since 1998. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) customs is well-organised with a documented Returning Resident relief scheme for qualifying Kenyan nationals. Community discussions and expat forums consistently reference our confirmed pricing on this route.

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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 Nairobi JKIA. Transit 5–8 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Destination handling charges payable locally at JKIA cargo.
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KRA Returning Resident relief available. Kenyan citizens abroad for 12+ months qualify. We advise on documentation at booking.
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Sender must equal receiver. This is the fundamental personal effects rule worldwide. Any mismatch triggers commercial duties at KRA.
28 years on this route

Why customers moving to Kenya choose Excess Luggage Co.

Nairobi has been a regular route for Excess Luggage Co. since 1998. The UK-Kenyan diaspora and professional community is well-served by this established route. Our team knows KRA documentation requirements and the practical realities of JKIA cargo clearance.

25+
Years operating
2mi
From Heathrow
FAQs

Your questions answered

How long does shipping to Kenya take from the UK?
Air freight from UK door to Nairobi JKIA takes 5–8 working days from collection. Allow additional time for KRA customs clearance. With correct returning resident documentation, clearance is typically efficient.
What is the KRA Returning Resident relief for personal effects?+
Kenya Revenue Authority grants duty relief on personal and household effects for Kenyan citizens who have been abroad for 12+ months. Qualifying items are used personal goods owned for 12+ months. You need a Kenyan passport with evidence of time abroad and a detailed itemised packing list.
Can I ship to Mombasa rather than Nairobi?+
We can advise on Mombasa routing — call 0800 096 38 39. Nairobi JKIA handles the majority of UK–Kenya personal effects freight. If your destination is coastal Kenya, we discuss the most practical routing at booking.
What destination charges are payable at Nairobi?+
Destination handling charges at JKIA cargo are payable locally at the time of collection. These are separate from the UK shipping price. We advise on expected charges at booking so your receiver is prepared.
What items should I avoid in a Kenya shipment?+
No lithium batteries (remove from all devices), no aerosols, no perfumes. Batteries can be packed and exported as declared dangerous goods — ask us. Fresh food causes biosecurity holds. Alcohol is permitted in Kenya but attracts duty. Declare all electronics accurately. Call us if unsure about specific items before packing.

Ready to ship your belongings to Kenya?

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

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📋 Official Customs Authority — Kenya

For official customs requirements, import duties and restricted items guidance, visit the Kenya Revenue Authority — the official customs authority for Kenya. 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

Excess Luggage Co. • Est. 1998 • Moving abroad specialists
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