Move boxes, furniture and household goods from Saudi Arabia to the UK. London Moving Services coordinates collection in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and other Saudi cities, packing, shipping, UK customs clearance and delivery. Storage in Watford is available if your home is not ready.
Start with your contact details, Saudi collection city and planned UK destination. You can request a quote before preparing an inventory. Our optional furniture-volume survey can help later.
For UK collections and Saudi delivery, see our UK to Saudi Arabia removals service.
- Door-to-door from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and all Saudi cities
- 8 weeks free storage in Watford
- Pay in GBP by UK bank transfer or card
- HMRC Transfer of Residence guidance where eligible
- LCL groupage and full container options
- Packing, customs, freight, and delivery handled
Saudi Arabia to UK removals with one company in charge
This service is for people moving from Saudi Arabia to Great Britain with their household goods and personal belongings. Tell us your Saudi city, the type of shipment and where you plan to live in the UK. We will review collection access, packing, export documents and the UK arrival arrangements before booking.
London Moving Services is a UK international removals company, an IAM Trusted Mover, and a BIFA and FIATA member. We manage the full route — collection in Riyadh, Jeddah, or Dammam, export handling, ocean freight from Jeddah Islamic Port or King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, UK customs clearance, storage if needed, and final delivery across Great Britain.
Book now and confirm your delivery address later. Up to 8 weeks free storage available.
We help with HMRC Transfer of Residence documents where eligible, which may allow import without duty and VAT.
UK bank transfer or card. No Saudi bank account or SAR transfer needed.
Choose the right option for your volume and budget.
Shipping boxes, furniture or a full household from Saudi Arabia
Tell us the number of boxes, what they contain and the collection city. We will confirm the available shipping option and any minimum charge in your quote.
Shared-container groupage can suit a shipment that does not need a full container. Photos, item sizes and access details help us plan packing and assess the volume. Collection and consolidation dates depend on the schedule available for your route.
For a larger move, we compare shared-container and dedicated-container options. We confirm the packing scope, collection arrangements and UK delivery access in the written quotation.
Read how shared-container shipping works or use the optional volume survey. You do not need either before sending your first enquiry.
8 weeks free storage in Watford
Many people moving from Saudi Arabia do not have their final UK property ready when the shipment arrives. That should not stop you from booking.
We can receive your goods into our Watford facility and hold them for up to 8 weeks free of charge. When you are ready, we arrange final delivery to your Great Britain address.
- No final UK address needed at the booking stage
- Useful if you are staying with family or in temporary accommodation
- Clear delivery scheduling once your move-in date is confirmed
- Extra storage available after 8 weeks by agreement
Why choose London Moving Services
| What matters on this route | How we help |
|---|---|
| UK customs clearance | We handle UK customs procedures and delivery planning |
| Duty relief for returning residents | We guide you through HMRC Transfer of Residence requirements where eligible |
| Payment in pounds | Pay in GBP by UK bank transfer or card — no Saudi account needed |
| No delivery address yet | Up to 8 weeks free storage in Watford |
| Door delivery across Great Britain | We deliver to homes across England, Scotland, and Wales |
| One point of contact | One coordinator from first enquiry to final delivery |
| Industry accreditations | IAM Trusted Mover · BIFA Member · FIATA Member |
Which Saudi city are you moving from?
The route from Saudi Arabia varies depending on your city. Riyadh is inland — goods travel by road to Jeddah or Dammam before sailing. Jeddah and Dammam are direct port cities, which keeps the process simpler.
| City | Export port | Route note |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | Jeddah Islamic Port or Dammam | Inland city — goods trucked to port before sailing. Add 2 to 5 days on origin side. |
| Jeddah | Jeddah Islamic Port (direct) | Direct port access. Simplest Saudi export route. |
| Dammam / Khobar / Dhahran | King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam (direct) | Eastern Province — direct port. Aramco compound collections covered. |
| Other Saudi cities | Nearest port | Tabuk, Abha, Madinah, and other cities — inland transport to port quoted upfront. |
How the move works
- Send a short enquiry — give us your contact details, Saudi collection city and planned UK destination. We contact you to review the move. An item list, photos or a video survey can follow before we confirm your quotation in GBP.
- Packing in Saudi Arabia — our partner arranges export standard packing, wrapping, labelling, and inventory preparation at your Saudi address.
- Inland transport if needed — for Riyadh and other inland cities, goods travel by road to Jeddah or Dammam before export.
- Saudi export and shipping — your shipment moves through Saudi export procedures and sails by shared or full container to the UK.
- UK customs clearance — we manage the UK arrival process and help with Transfer of Residence paperwork where applicable.
- Storage if needed — if your home is not ready, we move the shipment into Watford storage for up to 8 weeks free of charge.
- Final delivery — we deliver to your address across Great Britain and coordinate access, parking, and timing where required.
Guide prices for Saudi Arabia to UK shipping
These are guide prices for household goods and personal effects. Final cost depends on volume, Saudi collection city, access, packing level, and the exact Great Britain delivery point.
| Service | Typical volume | Typical door-to-door | Guide price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCL groupage | 1 to 5 m³ | 6 to 8 weeks | £1,400 to £2,600 |
| LCL groupage | 5 to 15 m³ | 6 to 8 weeks | £2,600 to £4,400 |
| FCL 20ft container | 25 to 32 m³ | 5 to 7 weeks | £5,800 to £7,000 |
These prices and transit times are planning guides, not a confirmed quotation or delivery date. The listed service includes up to 8 weeks free storage in Watford; confirm the storage start date and any later charges in your written quote. Marine insurance is optional. We confirm the price after reviewing your shipment, access and service requirements.
Riyadh and other inland Saudi cities require road transport to the export port. This adds transit time and may carry a surcharge — confirmed upfront in your quote.
What is included in our Saudi Arabia to UK quote
Check the agreed scope and exclusions in your written quote. Customs clearance handling does not mean import duty or VAT is included. Any taxes depend on the goods and available relief.
| Service item | Status |
|---|---|
| Collection and packing coordination in Saudi Arabia | ✅ Included |
| Export packing list and inventory | ✅ Yes — always |
| Inland transport to Saudi export port (Riyadh and inland cities) | ✅ Yes — in door-to-door quotes |
| Ocean freight from Saudi port to UK port | ✅ Included |
| UK customs clearance handling | ✅ Yes — covered |
| Transfer of Residence guidance where eligible | ✅ Included |
| Delivery to Great Britain address | ✅ Yes — door to door |
| Storage in Watford — up to 8 weeks | ✅ Included |
| Marine insurance | Optional — ask for details |
What affects the cost of moving from Saudi Arabia to the UK
- Total volume in cubic metres
- Saudi collection city — inland cities add port transport time and cost
- Shared container or full container service
- Lift access, stairs, long carry distance, or building restrictions
- Level of packing service required
- Final delivery location in Great Britain
- Storage requirement after UK arrival
- Special handling for fragile, oversized, or high-value items
UK customs and Transfer of Residence relief
HMRC Transfer of Residence (ToR) relief may allow you to import personal belongings without duty and VAT when moving your home from Saudi Arabia to Great Britain. Eligibility depends on your circumstances, the goods and HMRC approval.
Check eligibility before shipping
For a normal transfer of residence, HMRC generally requires 12 consecutive months living outside the UK, possession of the goods for at least six months, and import within 12 months of moving. Exceptions and other reliefs have separate conditions. Alcohol and tobacco are excluded.
Apply using ToR1 before the goods are shipped. Obtain HMRC approval before claiming relief and give us the approval reference for the import declaration.
Prepare the supporting documents
- Passport photo page
- Proof of your Saudi address, such as an accepted bank statement, utility bill or rental agreement
- Proof of your UK address or accepted temporary-accommodation evidence
- An inventory of the belongings you are bringing
You can request a moving quote before you have a final delivery address. HMRC still asks for UK-address evidence for ToR. Its application guidance explains the options when you will stay with someone or use temporary accommodation.
Items we cannot ship
Some items are restricted or prohibited on international removals routes. Check with us before packing anything unusual.
- Aerosols and gas canisters
- Paint, solvents, and flammable liquids
- Fireworks and corrosive substances
- Cash and bank instruments
- Jewellery and precious stones
- Important original documents
- Fresh or frozen food
- Plants, seeds, and soil
- Items that spoil in transit
- Weapons and ammunition
- Narcotics and banned substances
- Counterfeit goods
Not sure if an item can be shipped? Contact us before packing and we will advise you directly.
Where in Great Britain are you moving to?
We arrange delivery to addresses across Great Britain. Northern Ireland is handled on request.
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Frequently asked questions
Payment, duty relief, and ToR
Containers, delivery, and accreditations
Ready to move from Saudi Arabia to the UK?
Start with your contact details, Saudi collection city and planned UK destination. Add a move date or notes if you know them. We will contact you to review the shipment and prepare your quotation in GBP. An inventory can follow.
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