MetEx House, 496a Great West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 0TE  ·  Shipping since 1998
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🇸🇪 Moving to Sweden • Luggage Shipping • Est. 1998

Moving to Sweden
Shipping Your Belongings from the UK

Air freight to Sweden in 5–8 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Swedish Customs (Tullverket). Clear quote before collection. 28 years experience.

How it works

Shipping personal effects to Sweden when you move

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

Moving to Sweden 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 Sweden. Stockholm ARN via SAS Cargo. Transit: 5–8 working days.
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Customs: Swedish Customs (Tullverket). EU ToR (Reg 1186/2009). Tullverket is efficient and digital. Personnummer (Swedish personal number) assigned after arrival — address confirmation acceptable beforehand.
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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 Sweden

No UK food/meat. Swedish Tullverket is efficient but thorough. 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 Sweden
Lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes✗ NoProhibited — no exceptions
28 years experience

Why customers moving to Sweden choose Excess Luggage Co.

Stockholm is a growing destination for UK tech and finance 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 Sweden — questions answered

Do I need a Swedish personnummer before shipping?
Personnummer is assigned after arrival. For pre-shipping, confirmed Swedish address and employment contract are acceptable at customs stage. Register personnummer promptly on arrival.
How long does shipping to Sweden take?+
5–8 working days. Swedish Tullverket is efficient with correct ToR documentation. 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 Sweden. 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 Sweden?

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 — Sweden

For official customs requirements, import duties and restricted items guidance, visit the Swedish Customs (Tullverket) — the official customs authority for Sweden. 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 Sweden • Excess Luggage Co. • Est. 1998
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