MetEx House, 496a Great West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 0TE  ·  Shipping since 1998
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🇱🇰 Moving to Sri Lanka • Luggage Shipping • Est. 1998

Moving to Sri Lanka
Shipping Your Belongings from the UK

Air freight to Sri Lanka in 7–11 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Sri Lanka Customs Department. Clear quote before collection. 28 years experience.

📍 Part of our complete Shipping to Sri Lanka hub — returning-resident allowances, customs, costs & every service ›
How it works

Shipping personal effects to Sri Lanka when you move

Moving to Sri Lanka? We ship luggage, suitcases, boxes and personal effects to Sri Lanka door-to-door (subject to your destination) from the UK — everything from a few boxes to a full relocation. Whether you need to send luggage ahead, ship suitcases, or move boxes of belongings, we collect, handle your UK customs export entry, and deliver, so your move to Sri Lanka is one less thing to worry about.

Moving to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka. Colombo CMB via SriLankan Cargo. Transit: 7–11 working days.
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Customs: Sri Lanka Customs Department. Duty relief for Sri Lankan residents returning after 12+ months abroad. Used personal effects for personal use assessed favourably. Itemised packing list 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 Sri Lanka

Declare all electronics accurately. No alcohol beyond personal quantities. Standard restrictions. 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 Sri Lanka
Lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes✗ NoProhibited — no exceptions
28 years experience

Why customers moving to Sri Lanka choose Excess Luggage Co.

Colombo — established route for the UK Sri Lankan diaspora and returning 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 Sri Lanka — questions answered

What is the duty relief for Sri Lankans returning?
Sri Lanka Customs provides duty relief for returning residents abroad 12+ months. Items must be used personal goods. Passport with evidence of time abroad and itemised packing list required. New items in original packaging assessed at full duty rates.
How long does shipping to Sri Lanka take?+
7–11 working days. Allow additional time for customs clearance. 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 Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka?

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 — Sri Lanka

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