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🇪🇸 Moving to Spain • Luggage Shipping • Est. 1998

Moving to Spain
Shipping Your Belongings from the UK

Moving to Spain from the UK. Air freight in 5–7 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Spanish Customs (Agencia Tributaria). Clear quote before collection. 28 years experience.

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How it works

Shipping personal effects to Spain when you move

Planning your move to Spain? We ship luggage, send suitcases and move boxes of belongings door-to-door (subject to your destination) from across the UK to Spain. Our relocation service handles collection, customs and delivery of your personal effects, so moving your things to Spain is simple and stress-free.

Moving to Spain 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 Spain. Madrid MAD or Barcelona BCN. Transit: 5–7 working days from UK collection.
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Customs: Spanish Customs (Agencia Tributaria). EU Transfer of Residence (ToR) under EU Reg 1186/2009. Agencia Tributaria is well-established for UK expat ToR claims. 12+ months outside EU, items owned 6+ months, arriving within 12 months. NIE (Spanish tax number) recommended.
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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 Spain

No UK food/meat (post-Brexit biosecurity). Spanish AT inspects carefully. Alcohol in personal quantities only. 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 Spain
Lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes✗ NoProhibited in air freight — no exceptions
28 years experience

Why customers moving to Spain choose Excess Luggage Co.

Spain is one of our highest-volume EU destinations — UK retirees, professionals, digital nomads. 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 Spain — your questions answered

Can I claim EU Transfer of Residence moving to Spain after Brexit?
Yes — UK residents moving to Spain from outside the EU qualify for EU ToR relief under Reg 1186/2009: 12+ consecutive months in UK (post-Brexit), items owned 6+ months, goods arriving within 12 months of residency transfer. Your NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) and empadronamiento (registration certificate) strengthen the claim.
How long does air freight to Spain take from the UK?+
5–7 working days from UK door collection to Madrid MAD or Barcelona BCN cargo. Allow additional time for Agencia Tributaria customs clearance. Call us at least 10 working days before your move date.
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 Spain. 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 Spain 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 Spain?

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

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📋 Official Customs Authority — Spain

For official customs requirements, import duties and restricted items guidance, visit the Agencia Tributaria Spain — the official customs authority for Spain. 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 Spain • Excess Luggage Co. • Est. 1998
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