Moving abroad from India? InterCity Packers and Movers provides complete overseas relocation services — from expert packing at your home to door-to-door delivery in 150+ countries — with full customs clearance and marine insurance included.
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Relocating to another country is one of the most significant life decisions you will ever make. It takes months of planning across visa, accommodation, finances, schooling, and logistics — and the last thing you need is for the physical moving of your home to add to the stress. That's where InterCity Packers and Movers steps in as your dedicated international moving partner from India. With over a decade of experience in overseas relocation services, our team handles every single aspect of your international move — so all you have to do is focus on your new beginning abroad.
Whether you are moving to the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, the UAE, Singapore, Germany, or any of the 150+ countries we serve, InterCity provides complete door-to-door international moving services. We begin at your home in India with a thorough pre-move survey and professional packing using international-grade materials. We then manage all export documentation, Indian customs clearance, sea freight or air freight booking, and destination customs import clearance — right through to unpacking at your new home abroad. Our global network of licensed partner agents ensures the same quality of service at both ends of your international move.
Every international relocation with InterCity includes comprehensive marine cargo insurance covering your goods throughout the sea or air journey. You receive real-time shipment tracking through our platform, with dedicated support from an assigned international move coordinator who is your single point of contact throughout the journey. We also guide you on Transfer of Residence (TR) benefits — a legal concession that allows returning Indian residents or first-time importers to bring their used household goods into India with significantly reduced customs duties.
InterCity is trusted by professionals, students, families, and corporate transferees relocating from India's major cities — Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and beyond. With a 4.8-star Google rating, over 10,000 international shipments handled, and 4,720+ verified customer reviews, we are among India's most recommended overseas movers and packers. Our international moving packages start from ₹80,000 for sea freight and are fully customisable to your inventory and destination.
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Every international move is different. Choose the shipping method that best fits your timeline, budget, and volume of goods. Our specialists will help you decide if you're unsure.
The most cost-effective option for moving household goods internationally. Ideal for full homes, large volumes, and non-urgent shipments. Ship via LCL (shared container) or FCL (dedicated container).
The fastest way to move your essential belongings internationally. Recommended for time-sensitive relocations, urgent deliveries, high-value items, or partial shipments where speed matters most.
InterCity's international moving service is truly end-to-end — from the moment we arrive at your Indian home to the moment you're settled in your new home abroad. Every step is managed by us.
We begin with a thorough home survey (physical or virtual) to assess the volume and nature of your goods, plan the packing approach, prepare a detailed inventory list, and provide an accurate cost estimate with full cost transparency before you commit.
International shipping demands packing standards far superior to domestic moves. We use heavy-gauge corrugated boxes, multi-layer bubble wrap, foam inserts, thermocol, stretch film, and custom wooden crating for fragile, antique, and high-value items — all designed to withstand weeks of sea transit or air handling.
Every item is individually tagged with barcode labels and recorded in a master inventory document. You receive a countersigned copy. This inventory is essential for customs clearance at both ends, marine insurance claims, and confirming complete delivery at your destination.
Our documentation specialists prepare and manage all export paperwork required at the Indian end — including the packing list, customs declaration, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, and any specific certificates required by the destination country. We ensure smooth clearance at the Indian port or airport with zero delays.
We book and manage the sea or air freight through our global carrier network. At the destination, our licensed partner agents handle all import documentation, customs clearance, and any applicable duty processing — including guidance on Transfer of Residence (TR) duty concessions where available.
Once your shipment clears destination customs, it's delivered directly to your new home abroad. Our destination partner team unloads, unpacks, assembles furniture, places items as per your instructions, and removes all packing waste — so you walk into a home that's already set up and ready to live in.
We've designed the international moving process to be completely transparent, with no surprises and no confusion. Here's exactly what happens from your first call to your new home abroad.
Share your destination, home size, and moving timeline. We respond with a detailed, itemised quote within 2 hours.
Our specialist conducts a physical or video survey of your home to finalise the inventory, packing plan, and container type.
Our team packs every item using international-grade materials, tags with barcodes, and creates the official inventory list.
We manage all Indian export documentation, load your goods into the container or airway shipment, and clear Indian customs.
Your shipment travels by sea or air freight with real-time tracking. You receive updates at every milestone throughout the journey.
Our partner agents clear destination customs, deliver to your door, unpack, assemble furniture, and set up your new home.
Moving internationally demands far more than just a truck and a ship booking. Here's what sets InterCity apart as your partner for a truly stress-free overseas relocation.
We've spent years building partnerships with licensed, FIDI-accredited moving companies in over 150 countries. Our destination agents handle the local side of your move — customs clearance, last-mile delivery, and set-up — with the same quality standards we maintain in India.
International customs is where most overseas moves go wrong — missing documents, incorrect declarations, or unknown restrictions cause costly port delays. Our in-house documentation team has handled thousands of international shipments and knows every country's specific requirements, prohibited items list, and duty concession rules.
Unlike companies that offer insurance as an expensive optional add-on, InterCity includes marine cargo insurance covering your goods at full replacement value throughout the entire international journey. You declare the value of your goods and we ensure you're completely covered — from packing in India to delivery abroad.
Every international move is managed by a dedicated coordinator who becomes your single point of contact from booking through to final delivery. They're available by phone, WhatsApp, and email throughout the entire process — from pre-survey to destination delivery confirmation.
International moves are often plagued by hidden fees that emerge mid-journey — destination charges, customs handling fees, and last-mile delivery costs that weren't in the original quote. At InterCity, you receive a comprehensive written quote covering every cost before your move begins. What you see is what you pay.
The Transfer of Residence (TR) concession allows qualifying individuals moving to India (or returning from abroad) to import their used household goods with significantly reduced or zero customs duties. InterCity's team assesses your eligibility and guides you through the TR documentation process to help you maximise this significant cost saving.
Use this guide to understand how long your international move will take by sea or air freight. Delivery timelines are door-to-door and include customs clearance at both ends.
| Destination Country | Nearest Indian Port | Sea Freight (Door-to-Door) | Air Freight (Door-to-Door) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸USA (East Coast) | Mumbai / JNPT | 5–7 Weeks | 7–10 Days |
| 🇺🇸USA (West Coast) | Mumbai / Chennai | 4–6 Weeks | 6–9 Days |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Mumbai / JNPT | 3–5 Weeks | 5–8 Days |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Mumbai / Chennai | 5–7 Weeks | 7–10 Days |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Chennai / Mumbai | 3–5 Weeks | 5–8 Days |
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Chennai / Mumbai | 2–3 Weeks | 3–5 Days |
| 🇦🇪UAE (Dubai) | Mumbai / JNPT | 1–2 Weeks | 3–5 Days |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Mumbai / JNPT | 4–6 Weeks | 6–9 Days |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Chennai / Mumbai | 4–6 Weeks | 6–9 Days |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Mumbai / JNPT | 1–2 Weeks | 2–4 Days |
We help thousands of Indians relocate abroad every year. Here are the most popular countries our customers move to — with dedicated route expertise for each.
Our customers have moved from Pune, Bangalore, Mumbai, and across India to destinations worldwide. Here's what they experienced with InterCity.
"We moved our entire 3BHK from Pune to the UK with InterCity and it was genuinely the most professional experience. The pre-move survey was thorough, every item was packed incredibly well, and our coordinator kept us updated through the entire 4-week sea freight journey. Destination delivery in London was flawless — furniture assembled, everything unpacked. Exceptional international movers!"
"InterCity handled our international move from Bangalore to Singapore completely. What impressed me most was their customs documentation expertise — they guided us on the TR benefit process and we saved significantly on import duties. The LCL sea shipment arrived in 3 weeks, everything intact. Their coordinator was reachable every day on WhatsApp. Truly the best overseas movers from India."
"I had to move urgently from Mumbai to Dubai with about 3 weeks' notice. InterCity arranged everything — air freight booking, export documentation, Dubai customs clearance — in record time. My goods arrived in 5 days, fully insured, not a scratch on anything. The pricing was transparent with zero hidden fees. If you're moving internationally from India, this is the team to call."
The most complex part of international moving is customs. Our documentation experts manage every document required at both ends — so your shipment never sits idle at any port.
Qualifying individuals relocating internationally — including returning NRIs, students, and corporate transferees — may be eligible for a Transfer of Residence concession that significantly reduces or waives customs duties on used household goods. InterCity's documentation specialists assess your eligibility and guide you through the entire TR application process, ensuring you benefit from every legal duty concession available to you. This can result in savings of lakhs of rupees on import duties for large shipments.
Moving abroad from India is an exciting milestone — but it's also one of the most logistically complex processes most people will ever go through. Between visa documentation, accommodation searches, financial planning, and school enrolment for children, the physical task of moving your household goods internationally can feel completely overwhelming. This guide covers everything you need to know about planning a smooth, cost-effective international move from India.
The cost of international moving from India depends on four primary factors: the destination country and port, the volume and weight of goods being shipped, the shipping method chosen (sea freight or air freight), and the services selected (packing, insurance, customs clearance, destination delivery). Here is a general reference table for budgeting purposes:
| Home Size | Sea Freight to UK/USA/Canada | Sea Freight to UAE/Singapore | Air Freight (All Destinations) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Room / Partial Boxes | ₹80,000 – ₹1,50,000 | ₹50,000 – ₹90,000 | ₹1,20,000 – ₹2,50,000 |
| 1 BHK (LCL) | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,80,000 | ₹90,000 – ₹1,60,000 | ₹2,50,000 – ₹4,50,000 |
| 2 BHK (LCL / 20ft FCL) | ₹2,50,000 – ₹4,50,000 | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,80,000 | ₹4,00,000 – ₹8,00,000 |
| 3 BHK (20ft FCL) | ₹4,50,000 – ₹7,00,000 | ₹2,80,000 – ₹4,50,000 | ₹7,00,000 – ₹14,00,000+ |
| 4 BHK / Villa (40ft FCL) | ₹7,00,000 – ₹12,00,000+ | ₹4,50,000 – ₹8,00,000+ | Not typically recommended |
⚠️ These are indicative estimates only. Actual international moving costs vary based on exact origin port, destination port, current freight rates, customs duties at destination, and specific services selected. Get an accurate written quote from InterCity by calling +91 9172323697 or filling out our online form above.
The right shipping method for your international move from India depends primarily on your timeline and budget. Sea freight is the standard choice for most household moves — it's significantly more cost-effective than air freight, accommodates all home sizes, and is available in both shared (LCL) and exclusive (FCL) container formats. The trade-off is transit time — sea freight to the UK or USA takes 3–7 weeks. Air freight is the right choice when you need goods delivered within days, when you're sending a smaller, high-priority shipment, or when the nature of certain items (electronics, time-sensitive personal effects) requires faster transit. Many customers use a combination — air freight for essential items and sea freight for the bulk of their household goods.
Customs clearance is the step that causes the most anxiety for people moving abroad for the first time — and with good reason. Every country has its own specific requirements for importing used household goods, and even small mistakes in documentation can result in your shipment being held at the port for days or weeks, with significant additional costs. InterCity's customs documentation team has managed thousands of international shipments to dozens of countries, and we ensure your paperwork is complete, accurate, and in compliance with both Indian export regulations and the importing country's requirements before your goods ever leave India. Our destination partner agents handle the import clearance on the other end with the same level of expertise.
When selecting an international moving company from India, look for these key qualifiers: confirmed experience with your specific destination country, in-house customs documentation expertise (not outsourced), a verified global agent network at the destination, comprehensive marine insurance included (not just optional), transparent pricing with no post-shipment surprises, a dedicated move coordinator, and strong verifiable customer reviews specifically for international moves. Be especially wary of extremely low quotes — international moving is complex, and companies offering suspiciously low rates often add hidden destination charges, customs handling fees, or delivery surcharges that inflate the final cost significantly.
Everything you need to know about overseas moving services, shipping methods, customs, transit times, and costs — answered clearly by our international moving experts.