Moving from Istanbul to London – Post-Brexit Guide

For Istanbul–London household shipping, assess Great Britain customs preparation, address access and delivery windows together. Complete the brief before shipment.

Prepare the correct file for London

Do not reuse an EU destination’s relief checklist for London. HMRC explains ToR applications and pre-shipment references for eligible cases. Even with approval, reconcile contents, excluded items and declaration information with the person handling your shipment.

Separate flight and delivery dates

Your flight is neither the truck departure nor the delivery date. Separate earliest collection, transport planning, document readiness and the London receiving window. Keep travel documents and daily necessities with you. If someone else receives the goods, agree their authority and contact details beforehand.

Example: a building requires an appointment

Example: the building requires a loading-bay and service-lift booking. Check time limits, vehicle sizes and what happens after a delay. Coordinate the booking with the transport plan. Clarify waiting or redelivery charges. This is an illustration, not a customer job or delivery guarantee.

Written-quote preparation checklist

• Collection and delivery cities, postcodes, floors and lifts.
• Packed inventory with unknown measurements and sensitive items flagged.
• Earliest collection and your available receiving window.
• Included and excluded packing, assembly, storage and other requirements.

Collect your details in the planning tool. Your prepared brief appears when you open the quote form, where you can review or remove it. Keep your reference after submitting. Our team will clarify missing details and the written service scope with you.

Check official destination guidance

Sources checked: 7 September 2026. Confirm personal eligibility and current documents for your case.

HMRC — Transfer of residence