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🇵🇱 Moving to Poland • Luggage Shipping • Est. 1998

Moving to Poland
Shipping Your Belongings from the UK

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

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How it works

Shipping personal effects to Poland when you move

If you’re moving to Poland, 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 Poland — whether it’s a single suitcase, boxes of household items, or a full move.

Moving to Poland 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 Poland. Warsaw WAW cargo. Transit: 5–7 working days.
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Customs: Polish Customs (KAS). EU ToR (Reg 1186/2009). Poland has the largest reverse diaspora flow in Europe — UK Poles returning home. Polish KAS is thorough. PESEL number required.
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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 Poland

No UK food/meat. Polish KAS can be strict — accurate packing list 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 Poland
Lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes✗ NoProhibited — no exceptions
28 years experience

Why customers moving to Poland choose Excess Luggage Co.

Warsaw — major route for the massive UK-Polish diaspora returning home, one of Europe's biggest reverse diaspora flows. 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 Poland — questions answered

What is the process for Polish nationals returning from the UK?
Polish nationals returning from the UK qualify for EU ToR: 12+ months in UK (post-Brexit, UK counts as outside EU), items owned 6+ months, arriving within 12 months. PESEL and Polish address required. Polish KAS documentation accuracy is the key.
How long does shipping to Poland take?+
5–7 working days from UK collection. KAS may add clearance time — allow 10 working days total. 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 Poland. 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 Poland?

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 — Poland

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