Relocating to Hong Kong from the UK? Choose a moving service built around precision, speed, and security. At 1st Move International, we combine expert packing with direct weekly sailings to deliver a faster, more reliable way to ship your belongings overseas. Request your free quote today and see how our tailored approach makes moving to Hong Kong simpler from start to finish.
On this page, you’ll find all the key details for planning your move to Hong Kong - shipping options, estimated costs, and typical transit times. Learn how our custom packing systems protect your items in transit and how our scheduled weekly shipments help you avoid delays. With full UK collection coverage and a service built for speed and safety, we make your international move to Hong Kong efficient and stress-free.
Fixed weekly departures to Hong Kong. We ship on scheduled weekly services rather than waiting for containers to fill. Once your belongings are professionally packed, they are booked onto the next available sailing, helping avoid extended departure delays common with shared-container services.
We prioritise the safety and security of your belongings. All your items are expertly packed and secured onto individual pallets before being shrink-wrapped. This unique method prevents the handling of individual items, drastically reducing the risk of damage and ensuring your goods arrive intact and untouched.
With our palletised packing system, we're able to measure the exact volume of your shipment. This means you only pay for the space you use with no estimates, and no hidden fees. Just clear, accurate pricing.
You'll receive personalised support from a dedicated Move Manager who will oversee every aspect of your move to Hong Kong. They will provide expert advice, coordinate all logistics, and ensure a smooth, stress-free move.
Plan ahead and save! Book your move to Hong Kong within 10 days of receiving your quote to receive a 10% discount. There's no deposit and no cancellation fees so secure your moving date early and make your budget go further.
As experienced and registered customs brokers, our team will help you navigate all the necessary paperwork and procedures for your move to Hong Kong, guaranteeing a hassle-free transition for your personal effects.
The cost for removals from the UK to Hong Kong typically starts at £865 for a shared container service, £3,015 for a 3-bed house, and £5,829 for am 4 or 5-bed house. The average sea transit time to Hong Kong is about 28 days.
See our table below to find out how much international removals from the UK to Hong Kong costs.
| Destination Port | Shared Container |
3 Bed House - 20ft Container |
4-5 Bed House - 40ft Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | From £865 | £3,015 | £5,829 |
Please Note: These prices are for guidance only and represent the port-to-port shipping cost. They do not include UK collection, packing, or final delivery in Hong Kong. For a precise and tailored estimate, please complete our quote form.
Ideal for smaller moves, our shared container service allows you to ship your belongings without needing to fill a whole container. We'll professionally pack your goods using our unique palletised system and ship them on the next weekly vessel to Hong Kong alongside commercial cargo, meaning your goods are protected and, unlike with other movers, you don't need to wait around for a container to be filled.
Perfect for larger house moves to Hong Kong, our Full Container Load (FCL) service gives you exclusive use of a 20ft or 40ft container. We can handle all packing at our facility or bring the container directly to your door for packing and loading.
Here’s what our industry-leading palletised system looks like once your belongings are packed, wrapped, and ready to sail.
This isn’t just packing
It's protection.
It's speed.
It's door-to-door peace of mind.
Take the guesswork out of your move. 1st Move is the only UK removal company that can tell you the exact date and vessel that your goods will ship on in advance. By using established commercial shipping lanes, we offer faster and more reliable transit times, so you can choose a departure date that works for you, not for your mover.
As a BAR member, our company has been rigorously vetted and subject to regular audits to ensure we meet their strict quality guidelines when moving personal effects overseas. This includes financial stability, full regulatory compliance, and adhering to the BAR's strict code of practice when dealing with our customers and all aspects of relocating their goods worldwide.
The port to port transit time from the UK to Hong Kong is around 28 days.
Yes. We offer collections from anywhere in the UK, and our trusted agents in Hong Kong handle customs clearance and delivery to your new home.
The cheapest way to ship personal effects and household goods to Hong Kong is by using our shared container service, also known as "groupage" or "less than container load" (LCL) shipping.
This service is ideal if you are shipping a smaller volume of items, for example just a few boxes or a small flat's worth of furniture,and don't need the entire space of a sole-use container.
We require the following documentation to ship your personal belongings from the UK to Hong Kong:
All documents can be uploaded via our secure document transfer page.
In most cases, personal effects and household goods can be brought into Hong Kong duty-free, provided they’ve been owned and used for at least three months before arrival. The importer must also hold a valid Hong Kong ID. While standard personal items are usually exempt, certain luxury or restricted goods may still incur duties or taxes such as liquor, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil, and methyl alcohol — always check with Hong Kong Customs for the latest regulations.
Yes. Prohibited items include illegal drugs, firearms, and endangered species. Restricted items, which require a permit, include plants, animals, and certain types of telecommunication equipment. Always check with the official Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department for the latest regulations.
Yes. Our partner company, AutoShippers, specialises in international vehicle shipping and can arrange to transport your car from the UK to Hong Kong. Visit Autoshippers for more information.
Yes. Once your shipment is on its way, we provide a container tracking number and the vessel name so you can follow its journey online using our container tracking service.
We deliver to all areas, including Hong Kong Island (Central, Wan Chai), Kowloon (Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok), the New Territories (Sha Tin, Sai Kung), and the Outlying Islands (Lantau Island, Lamma Island).
Your life, carefully wrapped, beautifully packed, and protected for the journey ahead.
We are extremely proud of our unique packing process. We are the only moving company in the UK that uses this tried and tested method to ship your treasured personal possessions overseas.
Visit our Facebook page to find a snapshot of each shipment captured as the final pallet is wrapped.
