MetEx House, 496a Great West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 0TE  ·  Shipping since 1998
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🇺🇬 Moving to Uganda • Luggage Shipping • Est. 1998

Moving to Uganda
Shipping Your Belongings from the UK

Air freight to Uganda in 7–11 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). Clear quote before collection. 28 years experience.

How it works

Shipping personal effects to Uganda when you move

Moving to Uganda? We ship luggage, suitcases, boxes and personal effects to Uganda 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 Uganda is one less thing to worry about.

Moving to Uganda 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 Uganda. Kampala Entebbe EBB via cargo. Transit: 7–11 working days.
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Customs: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). Personal effects duty-free for Ugandan nationals returning and foreigners establishing residency. URA requires itemised packing list.
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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 Uganda

Standard restrictions. URA can be slow. Allow extra clearance time. Accurate packing list. 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 Uganda
Lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes✗ NoProhibited — no exceptions
28 years experience

Why customers moving to Uganda choose Excess Luggage Co.

Entebbe/Kampala — route for UK NGO workers, educators and UK-Ugandan diaspora. 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 Uganda — questions answered

What documentation does URA require?
Itemised packing list, passport, residency permit or work pass, Air Waybill. Allow 2–3 weeks for URA clearance.
How long does shipping to Uganda take?+
7–11 working days transit. Allow 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 Uganda. 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 Uganda?

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 — Uganda

For official customs requirements, import duties and restricted items guidance, visit the Uganda Revenue Authority — the official customs authority for Uganda. 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 Uganda • Excess Luggage Co. • Est. 1998
Get a Quote 📞 0800 096 38 39
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