International Removals to Asia
What are you moving?
Moving from the UK to Asia is a significant step, and international removals to Asia are our speciality. Whether you are relocating to India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand or beyond, Anglo Pacific handles the full journey, from collection at your UK home to delivery at your Asian address. We manage packing, container loading, sea freight, customs clearance and final delivery, so you can focus on settling in rather than coordinating logistics.
We also move households in the other direction, from Asia back to the UK. With more than 40 years of experience in Asian removals, we have moved families, professionals and returning residents across the region. We are members of the British Association of Removers (BAR) and FIDI FAIM accredited, which means our service meets internationally recognised quality standards at every stage of your international move.
Removals Options for Your Move to every Asian country
We offer several container options for UK to Asia removals. The right choice depends on the volume of your belongings, your budget and how flexible you can be on timing. Most moves to Asia travel by sea freight, with air freight available for priority items.
Groupage Sea Freight
A Groupage sea freight service allows you to pay only for the space your belongings occupy within a consolidated container. Your shipment travels alongside others heading to the same destination. This is the most cost-effective option when your move does not fill a container of its own, and it suits part-home moves and smaller households.
Dedicated 20ft Container (FCL)
A dedicated 20ft container gives you sole use of the container and suits one and two-bedroom properties or partial household moves. Because the container is yours alone, your shipment departs as soon as loading is complete, without waiting for consolidation, and transit times are typically faster than a Groupage service.
Dedicated 40ft Container (FCL)
A dedicated 40ft container accommodates the contents of most three and four-bedroom homes, including large furniture, white goods and, where permitted, a vehicle shipped alongside your personal effects. This is the standard choice for full household removals to Asia.
Air Freight
Air freight is available for smaller consignments or for items you need delivered ahead of the main shipment. Because of the distance involved and the cost per kilo, air freight is best suited to priority items such as documents, valuables or essential household goods needed immediately on arrival.
Our team will assess your volume at survey stage and recommend the most appropriate option for your budget and timeline.
The timings below are by sea freight and are indicative, depending on your exact destination, the service you choose and onward delivery. We confirm the expected timeframe for your route when you book.
| Destination | Groupage sea freight | Dedicated container |
| South Asia (India, Pakistan) | 7 to 11 weeks | 6 to 9 weeks |
| East Asia (China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan) | 8 to 12 weeks | 7 to 10 weeks |
| Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia) | 7 to 11 weeks | 6 to 9 weeks |
Transit times to Asia are by sea freight and are indicative. Air freight is faster and suits priority items. All timings are confirmed at booking.
What Is Included in Your Asia Removal
Anglo Pacific provides an end-to-end removal service. This means we handle every stage of your move, from packing at your UK home through to final delivery and unpacking at your Asian address.
- Professional packing using specialist materials, with a full inventory prepared before the container is sealed.
- Collection from anywhere in the UK, including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Sea freight to Asia via the most appropriate routing for your destination port.
- Customs clearance and preparation of all required documentation, including any personal effects or unaccompanied goods declarations required by your destination country.
- Delivery to your Asian address, including unpacking and removal of packing materials.
Customs and Documentation for Asia
Customs requirements differ across Asia, and some destinations restrict certain goods on import, such as particular foods, plant or animal products, and in some cases used vehicles. We prepare your shipment documentation to comply with the requirements of your destination country and advise you on what to declare before packing begins. Returning UK residents may qualify for Transfer of Residence relief, and we help you prepare the application. For visa and residency matters, we recommend you follow the official government sources for your destination country.
Why Choose Anglo Pacific for Your International Move to Asia
Over 40 Years of Experience
Anglo Pacific has been moving families and individuals between the UK and Asia for over 40 years. Our team has specialist knowledge of Asian ports, customs procedures and the sea and air options that suit each destination, built up over decades of operational experience.
BAR and FIDI Accredited
We are members of the British Association of Removers (BAR) and hold FIDI FAIM accreditation, the international standard for quality in international moving. These memberships require us to meet and maintain rigorous standards for packing, documentation, delivery and customer service. When you choose a BAR member, you also have access to the BAR Advance Payment Guarantee, which protects any payments you make in advance.
Dedicated Asia Removals Team
Our Asia removals specialists handle your move from initial survey through to delivery confirmation. You have a named contact throughout the process, and we provide regular shipping updates so you know where your belongings are at every stage of the journey.
UK-Wide Collection
We collect from homes across the whole of the UK. Whether you are in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast, we can reach you. Our survey teams carry out pre-move assessments in person or by video call, giving you an accurate volume assessment before we confirm your quote.
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Anglo Pacific is equipped to handle the full range of household and personal goods for your removal to Asia. Whether you are shipping a partial load of furniture or the entire contents of a family home, we tailor the service to what you need.
Household Furniture and Effects
Sofas, beds, wardrobes, dining sets, kitchen appliances and white goods can all be shipped by sea freight in either a Groupage or dedicated container. We use specialist packing materials, including custom-built crates for fragile or high-value items.
Vehicles
Cars, motorcycles and other vehicles can be shipped to Asia alongside your household goods or separately through our dedicated vehicle shipping service. Import and registration rules vary by country, and some destinations restrict or prohibit used-vehicle imports, so we recommend you contact us for vehicle-specific advice before you plan your move. You can also visit our vehicle shipping page for more detail.
Valuables and Fine Art
Antiques, artwork, musical instruments and jewellery require specialist packing and in some cases individual insurance arrangements. Our pre-move survey identifies these items so we can plan appropriate protection from the outset.
Personal Effects and Student Shipments
For smaller quantities of personal effects, excess baggage or student belongings, our baggage shipping to Asia service may be more cost-effective than a full removal. Boxes, suitcases and personal items can be shipped by sea freight at competitive fixed prices, with the cost confirmed at booking.
Popular international removal destinations
With bases in London, Manchester and Glasgow, removals to Asia from the UK are simple. As one of the UK’s established removals companies to Asia, no part of the region is out of reach. Although we deliver consignments across Asia, some of the most popular removals destinations are below. Choose your country to see country-specific guidance and indicative pricing.
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A video survey allows us to virtually assess the volume of your move. Using your phone or laptop as the camera, you can guide us from room to room showing the objects you wish to move. It allows us to see anything fragile, so we can arrange appropriate packing for you, and check things like access to your property to avoid changes to your quotation at a later date.
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The cost of removals to Asia from the UK depends on the volume of your belongings, your destination country and the container service you choose. A Groupage sea freight service, where you share container space and pay only for what you use, is the most cost-effective option for smaller or partial-home moves. We provide a fixed quote after a pre-move survey, carried out in person or by video call, so you know the full cost before committing.
Transit times depend on your destination region and the service you choose. For South Asia, including India and Pakistan, the indicative time is 7 to 11 weeks by Groupage and 6 to 9 weeks by dedicated container. For East Asia, including China, Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan, allow 8 to 12 weeks by Groupage and 7 to 10 weeks by dedicated container. For Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia, the indicative time is 7 to 11 weeks by Groupage and 6 to 9 weeks by dedicated container. All transit times are confirmed at the time of booking.
Yes. Anglo Pacific provides removals from Asia to the UK for returning expats, families reuniting, and anyone relocating back to Britain. The service covers collection from any Asian city, sea freight, UK customs clearance, and delivery to your Asian address. Speak to our team about the documentation required.
Yes. Vehicles can be shipped to Asia inside an exclusive container alongside your household goods, or separately via our vehicle shipping service. Contact our team for vehicle-specific advice.
We handle removals to all countries across Asia. Our most frequently served destinations include India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, South Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan and Brunei. Country-specific guidance, including indicative pricing and customs information, is available on each country page. If your destination is not listed, contact us and we will advise on the routing and service available.
Customs requirements differ across Asia. Most countries allow used personal effects that have been owned for a minimum period to be imported duty free, provided they are for personal use and not for resale. New or recently purchased items are generally liable to import duty and local taxes. Some destinations also restrict certain goods on import, including particular foods, plant or animal products and used vehicles. We prepare all required documentation to comply with your destination country’s requirements and advise you on what to declare before packing begins.