Shipping to Singapore from UK for Boxes, Belongings & Household Moves
f you’re relocating to Singapore or sending belongings ahead of your move, PSS can arrange door-to-door shipping from anywhere in the UK. You can send boxes, bags, personal effects and furniture, with sea freight suited to larger or less urgent shipments and air freight available when you need smaller or essential items sooner.
Shipping by sea typically takes around 6–10 weeks, while air freight usually takes around 7–14 days. We can arrange collection in the UK, help with the required documentation and Singapore customs clearance, and deliver your belongings to your address in Singapore.
For larger shipments involving furniture or most of your household contents, our removals to Singapore service is likely to be more suitable, with professional export packing and shared or full-container options available. If you’re sending boxes, bags or a smaller quantity of personal belongings, you can get an instant shipping quote online.
Shipping to Singapore: Costs, Times & Service Options
- What you can ship: PSS can ship boxes, bags, personal belongings, personal effects, furniture and larger household consignments from the UK to Singapore.
- Sea freight: Economy shipping typically takes around 6–10 weeks and is generally the most cost-effective option for larger or less urgent shipments.
- Air freight: Smaller or more urgent shipments can be sent by air, with typical delivery times of around 7–14 days.
- Indicative sea shipping costs: Current examples include £285 for 1 large box, £330 for 2 large boxes, £375 for 3 large boxes and £565 for 5 large boxes.
- Door-to-door service: PSS can arrange UK collection, international shipping, customs clearance and delivery to your address in Singapore.
- Customs support: Personal-effects shipments are subject to Singapore customs requirements. PSS assists with the required documentation and handles the customs clearance process.
- Packing options: Smaller shipments can be self-packed using export-quality materials, while professional export packing is available for furniture and larger consignments.
- Larger household moves: If you are shipping more than around 10 boxes, furniture or most of your household contents, PSS’s removals to Singapore service may be more suitable, with shared and full-container options available.
How Shipping Boxes and Personal Belongings to Singapore Works
STEP 1
Get a quote online
Choose the size and quantity of cartons required & get an online quote in 60 seconds.
STEP 2
We deliver cartons and packing materials
We deliver export-strength cartons & packing materials to your home.
STEP 3
We collect packed boxes/bags from your home
When you’re ready, we collect your packed boxes or bags and any unused cartons.
STEP 4
We ship and deliver to your new home, handling all customs clearance
Our door-to-door service takes care of everything for you.
Shipping to Singapore Reviews
How much does shipping to Singapore cost?
Send your parcels, packages, and other items to Singapore
PSS offers a number of parcel shipping options depending on the size of your delivery and the speed at which you need it to arrive.
You can see an indication of the pricing below, contact our team for an exact quote.
Economy Shipping by Sea
In as little as 6-10 weeks
| Shipment / Move Size | Cost |
| 1 Large Box | £285 |
| 2 Large Boxes | £330 |
| 3 Large Boxes | £375 |
| 4 Large Boxes | £420 |
| 5 Large Boxes | £565 |
| Small Move | £1,170 |
For household removals and larger shipments see our removals service page
Express Delivery by Air
In as little as 7-14 days
| Parcel / Package Size | Cost |
| 15kg | £315 |
| 20kg (1x Large Box) | £315 |
| 40kg (2x Large Boxes) | £465 |
| 60kg (3x Large Boxes) | £635 |
| 80kg (4x Large Boxes) | £835 |
| 100kg (5x Large Boxes) | £990 |
*For small parcels use Royal Mail (2 kg £32.20; 5 kg £50.80; 10 kg £96.00)
What Does Our International Parcel Service to Singapore Include?
- Door to door parcel shipping service
- Part or full load container removal service
- Dedicated Move Manager
- Help with documentation
- Export quality packing materials
- Choice of self-pack or professional packing service
- Advice on customs requirements
- Customs clearance
- Storage in the UK or Singapore if required
Singapore Customs
Most items can be sent to Singapore with some exceptions, these fall under prohibited items and restricted items. Prohibited items may not be sent to Singapore in normal shipping conditions.
You can check a full up-to-date list of prohibited and restricted items on the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website. Here is a summary:
- Chewing gum (except approved oral dental and medicated gum by HSA)
- Chewing tobacco and imitation tobacco products ( e.g. electronic cigarettes)
- Shisha
- Cigarette lighters of pistol or revolver-shape
- Controlled drugs and psychotropic substances
- Endangered species of wildlife and their by-products
- Firecrackers
- Pornographic or obscene articles, publications, video tapes/discs and software
- Reproduction of copyright publications, video tapes, video compact discs, laser discs, records or cassettes
- Seditious and treasonable materials
- Firearms or martial arts weapons
- Drugs or Narcotics
- Medicines (Only if prescription)
- Radio Transmitters
- Swords & Knives – (Ornamental appearance, permit required by the Arms & Explosive Authority.
- Alcohol – (Import application)
- Video tapes, laser discs, video discs (visual) – subject to screening
Singapore Shipping Cost Calculator
Singapore Parcel Delivery FAQs
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about sending parcels to Singapore.
How Long Does Parcel Delivery to Singapore Take?
The speed of your parcel delivery to Singapore will depend on a few factors such as the size of your load and the type of delivery service you choose. We offer different speeds of service with different price points with speedier options at a higher price point. We’ve detailed the average UK to Singapore delivery times below as a guide. Contact our team for more information on shipping times and prices.
Express Shipping to Singapore:
Fast delivery to Singapore by air.
7-14 Days
Economy Delivery to Singapore:
Cost-effective delivery to Singapore by sea.
6-10 weeks
What Factors Could Affect My Parcel Delivery Times?
PSS aims to get your parcel delivered on time, every time no matter what size your load is. However, it pays to be aware of Singapore’s public holidays when planning your move. You can take a look at upcoming public holidays on the Singapore government website. You should also be aware of any extreme weather conditions that might affect the timing of your parcel delivery.
What is the Best Way to Send Multiple Parcels to Singapore?
If you have a large number of items to send to Singapore such as loads of more than ten boxes that our usual parcel service doesn’t cover, our removals to Singapore service should meet your needs.
What is the Singapore Address Format When Sending From the UK?
If you’re sending to a high-rise building in Singapore, you’ll usually need to include the following:
- Name of addressee
- Block number and street address
- #Unit level-unit number followed by the building name
- SINGAPORE
- Postal Code
However, PSS’s parcel shipping service will take care of making sure your items get to the right place and will discuss any requirements with you ahead of time.
What Can and Can’t You Send to Singapore?
Some common items that are prohibited from sending to Singapore include:
- Firearms
- Drugs or narcotics
- Radio Transmitters
- Shisha
- Pistol or revolver-shaped cigarette lighters
- Chewing gum
- Chewing tobacco or imitation tobacco products.
For a full list of restricted or prohibited items, please see the official Singaporean customs website
How Do I Qualify for Tax Relief for My Delivery?
You may qualify for GST relief when moving to Singapore with used household goods and personal effects. Singapore Customs normally requires that:
- You are transferring your place of residence to Singapore.
- You own the goods and have used them for at least 3 months.
- The goods are imported within 6 months of your first arrival in Singapore.
- You do not sell, give away or dispose of the goods within 3 months of import.
- You provide supporting documents, such as your passport and proof of your move to Singapore, which may include an Employment Pass, Dependant’s Pass, Student’s Pass or Ministry of Manpower approval.
For unaccompanied sea or air shipments, GST relief must be applied for before the goods arrive in Singapore. If relief is not granted, GST will be payable at the prevailing rate.
Some goods, including alcohol, tobacco, motor vehicles and commercial goods, are not eligible for this relief.
Customs Guide for Sending Personal Effects to Singapore
All goods that arrive in Singapore are subject to customs clearance. We will submit all the relevant paperwork required to obtain the release of your goods, this can sometimes take up to 7 days. This may take longer in busier months but you don’t need to be present or in the country for clearance.
How Does Delivery to My Address in Singapore Work?
Once your goods have been released by Singaporean customs we will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery day.
Once we’ve received clearance of your goods we will either deliver your sea freight container directly to your new home or it will be delivered in a separate vehicle. This all depends on the type of shipment you are sending. Our unloading crew will place your items in the rooms of your choice and unwrap and remove the packing material from any furniture.
Do I Need Insurance or Shipment Protection Cover?
When you book with PSS, your shipment is covered under the BAR Advanced Payment Guarantee Scheme.
However, it is highly advisable to take out shipment protection cover before sending items to Singapore. Although problems are unlikely, it is still wise to have cover when sending goods overseas, especially for items of significant financial value.
PSS International offers very flexible Shipment Protection Plans. You can cover your whole shipment or choose the individual items you wish to cover. Your PSS Move Manager can explain the different options available and guide you through completing the Shipment Protection Valuation form.
