International Removals
to Vietnam
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International Removals to Vietnam
Vietnam has become one of the most popular destinations for British expats, with a growing professional community in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang. Whether you are relocating for work, moving for lifestyle reasons, or joining family already living there, Anglo Pacific manages your full removal from the UK, including packing, sea freight, Vietnamese customs clearance, and door-to-door delivery.
We have been handling international removals for over 40 years and are members of the British Association of Removers (BAR) as well as FIDI FAIM accredited. Whether you are moving a small selection of furniture or a full household, we tailor the service to your volume and timeline.
Shipping Options for Your Move to Vietnam
We offer Groupage, FCL, and air freight for UK to Vietnam removals. Sea freight is the standard method for household goods and furniture over this distance. The right choice depends on your volume and how quickly you need your belongings at your destination.
Groupage
Groupage consolidates your goods with other customers moving to the same Vietnamese port. You pay only for the space your consignment occupies, making it the most cost-effective option for smaller moves, furniture-only shipments, and partial household relocations. Your goods are packed, inventoried, and consolidated at our UK warehouse before departure on the next available sailing.
FCL (Full Container Load)
An FCL gives you sole use of a 20ft or 40ft container. It departs without waiting for consolidation, with transit times approximately 2 weeks shorter than Groupage for the same destination. FCL is the right choice for larger households and customers who need a confirmed departure date.
Air Freight
Air freight to Vietnam takes up to 10 days and is available for priority items or smaller consignments where speed is important. Due to the higher cost per kilogram, air freight is best reserved for essential or high-value items needed before the main sea freight shipment arrives.
Vietnamese Customs Clearance for UK Removals
All household goods and personal effects entering Vietnam must be declared to and cleared by the General Department of Vietnam Customs. Foreign nationals relocating to Vietnam with a valid work permit may be eligible to import used household goods duty-free for their personal residence, provided the items meet Vietnamese customs conditions. New items, commercial goods, and gifts are generally not exempt and may attract import duty.
Anglo Pacific prepares your Vietnamese customs documentation as part of the removal service and advises you on how to declare your goods accurately before packing begins. A complete and accurate inventory is essential for clearance, as Vietnamese customs authorities review imported household goods carefully.
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 Vietnam address.
- Professional packing at your UK home with specialist materials and a full itemised inventory
- Collection from anywhere in the UK, including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
- Sea freight to Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) or Hai Phong (Hanoi) on the appropriate sailing
- Vietnamese customs clearance documentation and guidance on your goods declaration
- Port handling and inland road delivery to your Vietnamese address where required
- Delivery, unpacking, and removal of packing materials at your new home
Anglo Pacific handles removals from Vietnam to the UK as well as the outbound journey. We arrange collection from your Vietnamese address, sea freight, UK customs clearance, and delivery to your UK home. Whether you are a British national returning from Vietnam or relocating for any other reason, our team manages the full process.
Transfer of Residence Relief for UK Returns
If you are returning to the UK after living abroad for at least 12 consecutive months, you may be entitled to Transfer of Residence (ToR) Relief from HMRC, allowing you to import personal belongings to the UK free of customs duty and VAT, subject to eligibility. We advise on the documentation required as part of your removal booking.
Over 40 Years of International Removals Experience
Anglo Pacific has been managing international household removals for over four decades, with experience across a wide range of destinations including Vietnam. Our team understands the documentation, customs procedures, and port logistics involved in moving goods reliably on long-haul routes.
BAR and FIDI FAIM Accredited
We hold BAR membership and FIDI FAIM accreditation, the international quality standard for the global moving industry. As a BAR member, your advance payments are protected by the BAR Advanced Payment Guarantee.
Transparent, Competitive Pricing
We provide itemised, transparent quotes with no hidden charges. For smaller moves, our Groupage service means you pay only for the space your consignment occupies. Request a free online quote or call our team to discuss pricing for your specific volume and destination.
UK-Wide Collection
We collect from homes across the whole of the UK. Whether you are based in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff, or Belfast, we arrange a pre-move survey and collection to fit your timeline.
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Anglo Pacific handles the full range of household goods and personal effects for removals to Vietnam. Whether you are moving a few items of furniture or a complete household, we adapt the service to your requirements.
Household Furniture and Effects
Sofas, beds, wardrobes, dining furniture, white goods, and kitchen appliances can all be shipped by Groupage or FCL. We use specialist packing materials for fragile items and timber crates where additional protection is required for the sea voyage.
Small and Furniture-Only Shipments
Our Groupage service suits customers moving a small selection of furniture or personal effects. You pay only for the space your goods occupy, making it a cost-proportionate option for any volume.
Personal Effects and Excess Baggage
For very small volumes of personal effects or student belongings, our baggage shipping service to Vietnam may be more cost-effective. Contact our team to compare options for your specific volume.
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Sea freight transit times from the UK to Vietnam are confirmed at your pre-move survey once your destination port is established. FCL transit times are approximately 2 weeks shorter than Groupage for the same destination because the container departs without waiting for consolidation. Air freight to Vietnam takes up to 10 days and is available for priority items. Inland road delivery within Vietnam adds a further 7 to 21 days where required. Your account manager will confirm the full door-to-door timeline.
For smaller moves and furniture-only shipments, Groupage is the most cost-effective option. You pay only for the space your consignment occupies in the container. For larger households, an FCL offers a faster transit time and a guaranteed container for a known overall cost. Our team will recommend the right option at your pre-move survey based on your volume. For very small volumes such as a few suitcases or boxes, our baggage shipping service may be the most practical and affordable route.
Foreign nationals relocating to Vietnam with a valid work permit may be eligible to import used household goods duty-free for personal residential use, subject to Vietnamese customs conditions. New items and gifts are generally not covered and may attract import duty. Anglo Pacific prepares your Vietnamese customs documentation as part of the service and advises on what to declare before packing begins. Providing a complete and accurate inventory is important, as Vietnamese customs authorities review imported household goods carefully.
We deliver to all major Vietnamese cities. Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) is served by Cat Lai port, one of the largest container ports in South East Asia. Hanoi is served by Hai Phong port to the north. Da Nang is served by Da Nang port on the central coast. From each arrival port, road delivery completes the journey to your specific address. Your account manager will confirm the routing and timeline for your destination at the survey stage.
Yes. Our Groupage service is designed for customers with smaller volumes, including furniture-only shipments and partial household moves. You pay only for the space your consignment occupies in the container, making it practical and cost-effective to ship even a modest quantity of goods to Vietnam.
Yes. Anglo Pacific provides removals from Vietnam to the UK. We arrange collection from your Vietnamese address, sea freight, UK customs clearance, and delivery to your UK home. If you are returning to the UK after living abroad for at least 12 consecutive months, you may be entitled to HMRC Transfer of Residence (ToR) Relief, allowing you to import personal belongings free of UK customs duty and VAT subject to eligibility criteria.
Vietnam restricts or prohibits the import of certain items including narcotics, certain types of firearms and ammunition, pornographic material, publications considered harmful under Vietnamese law, and certain types of electronic equipment. Food items and plant material may also be subject to biosecurity inspection. Your account manager will advise on any items in your inventory that require special handling before packing begins.
The cost depends on the volume of your belongings, whether you choose Groupage or FCL, your collection address in the UK, and your delivery city in Vietnam. Groupage is the most affordable option for smaller moves. FCL suits larger households. We provide itemised, transparent quotes following a pre-move survey with no hidden charges. Request a free quote online or call our Vietnam removals team.