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Everything you need to help you plan your move.
We always recommend speaking directly to the relevant embassy for the most accurate and up to date moving advice:
Popular Destinations in India
Global Moving Services is vastly experience in international removals to cities all over the globe. Their long history and detailed knowledge of different countries makes them the perfect choice for your move. Here are some of the most popular destinations we are asked to move people to in India:
Mumbai (Maharashtra), Delhi, Bangalore (Karnataka), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Hyderabad (Telangana), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Kolkata (West Bengal), Surat (Gujarat), Pune (Maharashtra), Jaipur (Rajasthan). Get a quote to one of these places
Need Help?
If you are unsure about what you need, one of our international move managers is always willing to help. Just call us on +44 121 392 1720, or fill out an international removal enquiry, and we’ll ease you through the process.
Moving Your Money
If you’re moving to India, it’s very likely you’ll have to exchange a large amount of currency. Many people waste thousands doing this through their bank as they think there is no alternative; but we partner with Global Reach who specialise in doing just this. Global Reach will offer all Global Moving Services customers preferential rates when exchanging currency and guarantee to beat other rates you’re receiving. Ask one of our move managers about this, to find out more click here or give us a call: +44 121 392 1720.
Get Insurance
We always advise taking out an insurance policy with us on every move. Although we like to think we’re the best in the industry, the odd accident can occasionally happen. For added peace of mind, make sure to speak to one of our move managers about this.
If you have already contracted us for your international removal to India, then you can download the insurance form and email the completed form back to your international relocation manager.
Moving Your Car Or Motorcycle
Below is a list of the documents you will need when planning to move your vehicle to India:
- Original Passport (Of the individual moving/importing the goods)
- Original manufacturer’s invoice
- Insurance policy
- Certificate of title / registration
- OBL
- Duty exemption certificate (applicable only to diplomatic relocations / diplomats moving)
- Import license
Note: Not all ports / terminals in India are allowed to import cars. It is advisable to check with the destination agent / branch prior to shipping.
Additional Import Advice
- The import of motor vehicles is a detailed, conditional and complicated procedure and is not recommended.
- Duties are generally higher than 100%.
- Diplomatic motor vehicles are allowed to be imported free of duty if covered by a duty exemption certificate issued by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, subject to the Ministry approval.
- Only right-hand drive vehicles are allowed to be imported
- Only cards that meet Euro III pollution norms are allowed (must have manufacturer’s certificate)
- New vehicles may only be imported from the country of manufacture.
- Used vehicles can only be imported through the Customs port at Mumbai.
Relocating Your Pets to India
These documents will be required when planning to relocate your pet to India:
- Veterinary health certificate
- Vaccination record
Additional Import Advice
- Only one cat, dog or parrot may be imported at the time of shipment.
Think very carefully before moving these items to India. Items on this list will be taxed and/or require specific permission to import. In all cases they must be declared prior to you relocating to India:
- New items are subject to duties (invoice must be supplied).
- Customs duties are approximately 15.45% to be levied on the following items:
- Televisions
- Digital video disc players
- Video home theatres
- Music systems
- Microwaves
- Dishwashers
- Air conditioners
- Refrigerators above 300 L or equivalent
- Deep freezers
- Fax machines
- Word processors
- Video cameras
- Portable photocopying machines
- Gold or silver in any form other than ornaments
- Cinematographic films of 35 mm and above
- Firearms, ammunition and weapons
- Restricted item must be included with the household goods shipment.
- A license must be obtained prior to import.
- Duplicate items or items in sums of excess of Rs. 150,000 (Rs. 500,000 in Delhi and Mumbai) are duties of approximately 36.01 to 61%.
- Import of foodstuffs / edibles varies between different cities throughout India.
- It is advisable to check with the respective destination agent and then include in the shipment.
- The following items may qualify for free import if within the limits indicated:
- Alcohol (2 L) – transport is recommended as part of the shipment, not as accompanied baggage
- Wine (2 L)
- Perfume (59 ml)
- Cigarettes (200), cigars (50), tobacco (250 g)
Do not move any of these items to India:
- Beef and beef products
- Obscene literature, photographs or films
- Politically subversive literature
- Narcotics, non-branded drugs and psychotropic substances
- The following additional items are prohibited in GMS Baggage/Courier Consignments:
- Aerosols (all kinds, Hairspray, Deodorant etc)
- Aftershaves / Perfumes / Fragrances
- Airbags
- Alcoholic Drinks or Bottles
- Ammunition of any kind
- Animals of any kind (Dead or Alive)
- Any items containing Petrol (Liquid, Gas or Fumes)
- Biological Samples
- Car Batteries
- Cash & Cards (Credit / Debit)
- Chainsaws
- Cheques (Bank)
- Christmas Crackers
- Counterfeit Currency
- Dangerous Goods
- Driving Licence
- Drugs (Including Prescription)
- Engines
- Excrement / Filth
- Fire Extinguishers
- Fish (Dead or Live)
- Foodstuffs (all kinds)
- Hazardous Goods
- Human Remains (including ashes)
- Infectious Substances
- Knives
- Laptop Computers, Mobile/Smart Phones or Tablets
- Lighters
- Lottery Tickets
- Nail Varnish / Nail Varnish Remover
- Oils
- Paints
- Passports
- Perishable Goods (All)
- Plants / Seeds etc
- Printer Toner
- Seatbelt Tensioners and Steering Wheels
- Stamps
- Tobacco
- Water
- Weapons (all kinds, including replicas)
- Windscreens
Disclaimer: Customs regulations can change at any time with or without notice. This information is provided as a guide only. While Global Moving Services has exercised reasonable care in publishing this information, Global Moving Services makes no representation, either expressed or implied, as to its accuracy or applicability.