Moving to the Philippines
Moving from the UK to the Philippines requires careful planning, particularly when arranging the international transport of your furniture and personal belongings. ClickMoves provides reliable and cost-effective UK to Philippines removals for shipments ranging from a few boxes and pieces of furniture to the contents of a complete home.
We can arrange collection throughout the UK, international shipping and delivery in the Philippines. Whether you are relocating for work, moving with your family, retiring to the Philippines or returning home after living in the UK, we can help you choose a service that suits the size of your shipment, your destination and your budget.
Removal services from the UK to the Philippines
ClickMoves offers different shipping options for customers moving household goods and personal effects from the UK to the Philippines.
Smaller shipments can be sent using a shared container or groupage service, while customers moving the contents of a larger home may prefer a dedicated shipping container. Professional export packing can also be arranged when required.
We work with experienced international moving partners to coordinate your shipment from collection in the UK through to customs clearance and delivery in the Philippines.
Balikbayan shipping for returning Filipinos
ClickMoves can also arrange Balikbayan shipping services for Filipinos returning home from the UK with their personal belongings and household goods.
This can be particularly useful if you have been living or working in the UK and are returning permanently to the Philippines with furniture, boxes and other possessions accumulated during your time overseas.
Depending on your circumstances, returning Filipino citizens may qualify for specific customs arrangements or concessions when importing personal and household effects. Eligibility is subject to Philippine customs regulations and may depend on factors including your residency history, immigration status, the goods being imported and their value.
It is important to establish your eligibility and the required documentation before your belongings are shipped. ClickMoves and our Philippine destination partners can help explain the shipping and customs requirements applicable to your move.
Our Balikbayan service is not limited to traditional Balikbayan boxes. We can also arrange larger shipments containing furniture and household effects, subject to the appropriate shipping and customs arrangements.
Shared container removals to the Philippines
A shared container service, also known as groupage, is an economical option if you do not have enough belongings to fill an entire shipping container.
Your furniture and personal effects are consolidated with other customers’ shipments travelling in the same direction. This means you pay for the space your belongings occupy rather than the cost of a complete container.
Groupage is particularly suitable for smaller household moves, boxes, personal effects and individual pieces of furniture. Because several shipments are consolidated together, departure schedules can be less flexible than with a dedicated container.
Dedicated container removals to the Philippines
For larger household moves, a dedicated shipping container may provide a more suitable solution.
Depending on the volume of your belongings, we can arrange a 20-foot or 40-foot container. Your household goods are shipped in a container allocated to your move rather than sharing the space with other customers’ consignments.
Dedicated containers can provide greater flexibility for customers moving most or all of the contents of a home.
Customs when moving to the Philippines
Household goods and personal effects imported into the Philippines are subject to Philippine customs regulations. The documentation, taxes and import requirements will depend on the customer’s circumstances and the goods being shipped.
A detailed inventory or packing list and supporting documentation will normally be required. Certain goods may be restricted, prohibited or subject to additional requirements.
Returning Filipino citizens may be eligible for particular arrangements relating to the importation of personal and household effects, but eligibility should not be assumed. The applicable rules and documentation should be established before the shipment leaves the UK.
ClickMoves and our destination partners will explain the documentation required for your shipment. Customs regulations can change, so current requirements will be confirmed when your move is being arranged.
Collection throughout the UK and delivery in the Philippines
ClickMoves can arrange collection from addresses throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
We can collect from homes, businesses and storage facilities. Professional export packing can also be arranged for furniture, fragile belongings and other household goods requiring additional protection during international transport.
Once your shipment arrives in the Philippines and completes the necessary customs procedures, onward delivery can be arranged. Services are available to Manila and many other destinations in Luzon, as well as destinations including Cebu and other parts of the Philippines, subject to the shipment and delivery location.
How long do removals from the UK to the Philippines take?
Transit times depend on the shipping service, departure schedules, destination, port routing, customs clearance and final delivery arrangements.
Shared container shipments generally take longer because several customers’ consignments need to be consolidated before departure. Dedicated containers can normally be scheduled more directly.
For destinations outside the principal arrival areas, additional time may also be required for onward transport. We will provide an estimated transit time when preparing your quotation.
Frequently asked questions about moving to the Philippines
Do you offer Balikbayan shipping from the UK?
Yes. ClickMoves can arrange shipments for Filipinos returning home with personal belongings, furniture and household effects. The appropriate service and customs requirements will depend on your circumstances and the size of your shipment.
Is your Balikbayan service only for boxes?
No. We can arrange larger shipments containing furniture and household belongings as well as boxes, subject to the appropriate shipping and customs arrangements.
What is the cheapest way to move belongings from the UK to the Philippines?
For smaller shipments, a shared container or groupage service is usually the most economical option because you pay for the space your belongings occupy rather than an entire shipping container.
Can I send just a few boxes or pieces of furniture?
Yes. You do not need to be moving a complete household. We can arrange smaller shipments of boxes, furniture and personal effects.
Can you collect from anywhere in the UK?
Yes. We can arrange collection throughout the UK, including from residential addresses, businesses and storage facilities.
Do you offer packing services?
Yes. Professional export packing can be arranged when required, particularly for furniture, fragile belongings and larger household shipments.
Will I need customs documents?
Yes. International household-goods shipments require customs documentation. Returning Filipinos may have different requirements depending on their circumstances, so these should be established before shipping.
Can you deliver outside Manila?
Yes. Delivery can be arranged to many destinations outside Manila, subject to the location and shipment. We will confirm the destination service when preparing your quotation.
Get a quote for your move to the Philippines
If you are planning a move from the UK to the Philippines, including a Balikbayan shipment as a returning Filipino, ClickMoves can help you compare the most suitable shipping options for your furniture and personal belongings.