Shipping to Cyprus from the UK: Boxes, Belongings & Household Goods.
If you’re sending boxes, personal belongings or household goods from the UK to Cyprus, PSS can arrange door-to-door shipping to destinations including Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos. You can send anything from a few boxes and bags to furniture and larger consignments, with sea freight suited to less urgent shipments and air freight available when you need essential items sooner.
Air freight typically takes around 7–14 days. Economy sea shipping for boxes is currently around 4–8 weeks, while larger shared or part-load shipments can take longer. We can arrange collection in the UK, help with the required documentation and Cyprus customs clearance, and organise delivery to your destination.
If you’re shipping furniture or most of the contents of your home, our removals to Cyprus service is likely to be more suitable, with professional export packing and shared or full-container options available. For boxes, bags and smaller personal-effects shipments, you can get an instant shipping quote online.
Shipping to Cyprus: 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 Cyprus.
- Where we ship: Door-to-door delivery is available to destinations across the Republic of Cyprus, including Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos.
- Sea freight: Economy box shipments are currently quoted at around 4–8 weeks, while shared or part-load household shipments may take around 6–10 weeks.
- Air freight: Smaller or more urgent shipments typically take around 7–14 days.
- Indicative sea shipping costs: Current examples on this page include £280–£420 for 5–8 boxes, £1,800–£2,100 for a one-bedroom flat and £3,600–£4,000 for a three-bedroom house.
- Door-to-door service: PSS can arrange UK collection, international shipping, customs clearance and delivery to your destination in Cyprus.
- Customs support: Shipments from the UK are subject to Cyprus customs requirements. PSS assists with the required documentation and clearance process.
- Larger household moves: If you are shipping furniture or most of your household contents, PSS’s removals to Cyprus service may be more suitable, with professional packing and shared or full-container options available.
How Shipping Boxes and Personal Belongings to Cyprus 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.
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How much does shipping to Cyprus cost?
Send your parcels, packages, and other items to Cyprus
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 view an indication of the pricing below or contact our team for an exact quote.
Economy Shipping by Sea
In as little as 4-8 weeks
| Shipment / Move Size | Cost |
| 5 – 8 Boxes | £280 – £420 |
| 1-bedroom flat | £1,800 – £2,100 |
| 3-bedroom house | £3,600 – £4,000 |
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 |
| 24kg (1x Large Box) | £298 |
| 49kg (2x Large Boxes) | £412 |
| 74kg (3x Large Boxes) | £512 |
| 99kg (4x Large Boxes) | £618 |
| 124kg (5x Large Boxes) | £770 |
**For small parcels use Royal Mail (2kg £12.90; 5kg £36.65; 10kg £74.55)
What Does Our International Parcel Service to Cyprus Include?
- Door to door parcel shipping service from the UK
- Part or full load container removal service
- A Dedicated Move Manager
- Help with any documentation needed
- Export-quality packing materials
- Choice between self-pack or a professional packing service
- Advice on customs requirements
- Customs clearance on arrival
- Storage in the UK or Cyprus if required
Cyprus Customs
Most household items can be sent to Cyprus without issue. However, customs control here prohibits some types of products from importation entirely.
- Narcotics
- Pornography Material
- Drugs
- Wine & Spirits
- Food
- Firearms
- Cigarettes
Cyprus Shipping Cost Calculator
Cyprus Parcel Delivery FAQs
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about sending parcels to Cyprus.
How Long Does Shipping to Cyprus Take?
Shipping times to Cyprus can vary. Shipping groupage in a shared container takes longer than shipping a full container load, as different customer shipments need to be consolidated to fill one container.
| Sea Freight Shared Container | Air Freight | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Shipping Times | 4-8 weeks | 7-14 days |
When shipping your personal belongings to Cyprus the transit time between shipping in the UK and arrival at your new destination will be approximately 4-8 weeks for full container shipments and 6-10 weeks for part load / shared shipments.
NB: These are approximate sea freight shipping times to ports in Cyprus only. You will need to allow additional time for customs clearance and final delivery to your destination.
Shipping times to Cyprus can vary. Shipping groupage in a shared container takes longer than shipping a full container load as different customers shipments need to be consolidated to fill one container.
How Long Does Air Freight Shipping to Cyprus take from the UK?
For sending excess baggage or boxes to Cyprus by air freight allow approximately 5-10 days.
What is the Best Way to Send Multiple Parcels to Cyprus or Larger Deliveries?
No matter whether you are taking one, a few or even multiple boxes to Cyprus then our box shipping service is the best way for you to ship your boxes.
We provide boxes and packaging materials and deliver them to your address in the UK.
You then pack all your personal possessions or household items and call us when you are ready for them to be collected.
There are two shipping options for your boxes. The method you choose depends on shipping costs to Cyprus and urgency.
- Sea Freight: your boxes are sent in a shared shipping container with other people’s boxes and belongings moving to Cyprus. This is the cheapest, but the slowest method.
- Air Freight: If you need your belongings to arrive sooner then air freight can be a good option.
Your dedicated Move Manager will help you with all the required paperwork and answer any questions you have.
You can then take time to enjoy a stop-over on your journey home to Cyprus whilst we take care of transporting your boxes.
Our partner company in Cyprus will notify you when your ship arrives, take care of customs clearance and deliver your boxes at a time that’s convenient for you.
They can also arrange storage for you if you are not yet ready to take delivery.
What is the Cyprus Address Format When Sending From the UK?
If you’re sending a parcel to Cyprus, make sure to include the following:
- Name of addressee
- Street address (include building, floor, or apartment number if applicable)
- Postcode and locality: Write the 4-digit postcode preceded by “CY-“, followed by the town or city name
- CYPRUS (in capital letters on the last line)
For example:
Mr. Andreas Panagiotou
Sofocleous 26
CY-2008 Strovolos
CYPRUS
For added security, include a UK return address on the back of the parcel or envelope.
However, PSS’s parcel shipping service will ensure your items are correctly addressed and will go through any specific requirements with you beforehand.
Take a look at this international posting guide for Cyprus for full details on how to label your belongings, or talk to one of our team for full advice.
What Can and Can’t You Send to Cyprus?
Restricted Exports to Cyprus where approval may be required:
- Wine & Spirits
- Food
- Firearms
- Cigarettes
Prohibited Exports to Cyprus:
- Narcotics
- Pornography Material
- Drugs
For more information on prohibited and restricted items for shipping to Cyprus, visit our Customs Guide for Cyprus
How Do I Qualify for Import Duty and VAT Relief in Cyprus?
If you are moving your normal residence from the UK to Cyprus, you may qualify to import eligible used personal belongings and household goods without paying import duty or VAT.
You will normally need to show that:
- You lived outside the EU for at least 12 continuous months before moving to Cyprus.
- Your belongings were owned and used by you for at least 6 months before you left the UK.
- The goods are for your continued personal or household use in Cyprus.
- They are imported within 12 months of establishing your normal residence in Cyprus.
- You provide evidence of your previous residence and your move to Cyprus.
Goods imported under this relief should not normally be sold, hired, lent or transferred for 12 months after import.
PSS can help with the shipping documentation, but eligibility for relief is decided by Cyprus Customs.
Customs Guide for Sending Personal Effects to Cyprus
All goods that arrive in Cyprus 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.
To help you, we recommend you download and carefully read our FIDI Customs Guide
How Does Delivery to My Address in Cyprus Work?
Once your goods have been released by the Cyprus 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 Shipment Protection Cover to Cyprus?
When you book with PSS, your shipment is covered under the BAR Advanced Payment Guarantee Scheme.
However, it is highly recommended to obtain maritime shipping insurance or shipment protection cover before shipping your personal effects or household goods to Cyprus.
Although it is doubtful that you will experience problems when shipping items from the UK to Cyprus, it is still wise to have shipment protection 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.
