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🇵🇭 Moving to Philippines • Luggage Shipping • Est. 1998

Moving to Philippines
Shipping Your Belongings from the UK

Air freight to Philippines in 7–11 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Philippines Bureau of Customs (BOC). Clear quote before collection. 28 years experience.

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How it works

Shipping personal effects to Philippines when you move

If you’re moving to Philippines, we can ship your luggage, suitcases, boxes and personal effects door-to-door (subject to your destination) from the UK. We handle your UK customs export entry that a relocation involves and deliver your belongings to Philippines — whether it’s a single suitcase, boxes of household items, or a full move.

Moving to Philippines 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 Philippines. Manila MNL via PAL Cargo. Transit: 7–11 working days.
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Customs: Philippines Bureau of Customs (BOC). Balikbayan Box privilege — duty-free for Filipinos returning after 6+ months abroad. BOC has specific rules. Used personal effects for personal use assessed favourably.
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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 Philippines

Standard restrictions. BOC inspects Balikbayan shipments. Accurate contents declaration essential. 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 Philippines
Lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes✗ NoProhibited — no exceptions
28 years experience

Why customers moving to Philippines choose Excess Luggage Co.

Manila — significant route for the large UK-Filipino diaspora, including healthcare professionals. 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 Philippines — questions answered

What is the Balikbayan Box scheme?
The Balikbayan Box privilege allows Filipinos abroad to send personal effects duty-free under BOC rules. Eligibility: Filipino citizen abroad for 6+ months. Items for personal use — not commercial goods. Must be declared as Balikbayan shipment with detailed contents list. BOC inspects.
How long does shipping to Philippines take?+
7–11 working days. BOC adds additional clearance time. 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 Philippines. 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 Philippines?

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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📋 Official Customs Authority — Philippines

For official customs requirements, import duties and restricted items guidance, visit the Bureau of Customs Philippines — the official customs authority for Philippines. 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 Philippines • Excess Luggage Co. • Est. 1998
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