Shipping to Spain from the UK: Boxes, Belongings & Household Goods
If you’re sending boxes, personal belongings or household goods from the UK to Spain, PSS can arrange collection from your UK address and delivery to destinations across mainland Spain and the islands. Depending on what you’re sending and where it needs to go, your belongings can travel by road, sea or air, giving you options for smaller shipments, furniture and larger household consignments.
Smaller box shipments can arrive in around 1–3 weeks, while air freight typically takes around 7–14 days. We can help with the required shipping documentation, manage Spanish customs clearance and arrange delivery to your destination.
If you’re shipping furniture or most of the contents of your home, our removals to Spain service is likely to be more suitable, with professional packing and shared or dedicated road-freight options available. For boxes, bags and smaller personal-effects shipments, you can get an instant shipping quote online.
Shipping to Spain: 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 Spain.
- Shipping methods: Road freight is widely used for mainland Spain, with sea freight available for box shipments, larger loads and island destinations, plus air freight for smaller or more urgent consignments.
- Economy shipping: Box shipments are currently quoted at around 1–3 weeks, depending on the service and destination.
- Air freight: Smaller or more urgent shipments typically take around 7–14 days.
- Indicative sea shipping costs: Current examples include £236 for 1 large box, £288 for 2 boxes, £322 for 3 boxes and £443 for 5 boxes.
- Door-to-door service: PSS can arrange UK collection, international transport, customs clearance and delivery to your destination in Spain.
- Customs support: Shipments from Great Britain are subject to Spanish customs requirements. PSS assists with the required documentation and clearance process.
- Larger household moves: If you’re shipping more than around 10 boxes, furniture or most of your household contents, PSS’s removals to Spain service may be more suitable, with shared or dedicated road-freight options available.
How Shipping Boxes and Personal Belongings to Spain 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 Spain cost?
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 1-3 weeks
| Shipment / Move Size | Cost |
| 1 Large Box | £236 |
| 2 Large Boxes | £288 |
| 3 Large Boxes | £322 |
| 4 Large Boxes | £358 |
| 5 Large Boxes | £443 |
| Small Move | £1815 |
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 |
| 20kg (1x Large Box) | £166.55 |
| 40kg (2x Large Boxes) | £333.10 |
| 60kg (3x Large Boxes) | £499.65 |
| 80kg (4x Large Boxes) | £666.20 |
| 100kg (5x Large Boxes*For small parcels use Royal Mail (2kg £12.25; 5kg £38.10; 10kg £77.50) |
What Does Our International Shipping Service to Spain 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 Spain if required
Spain Customs
Most items can be sent to Spain with some exceptions, these fall under prohibited items and restricted items. Prohibited items may not be sent to Spain in normal shipping conditions.
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Illegal drugs and narcotics
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Explosives and flammable materials
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€10,000 or more must be declared.
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Counterfeit goods
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Pornographic material
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Endangered animal species/products (e.g. ivory, tortoise shell)
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Certain types of pesticides or hazardous chemicals
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Protected cultural artifacts (e.g. stolen art, antiquities)
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Unlicensed radio transmitters
- Weapons and firearms (unless pre-authorised and declared)
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Certain medications (medications such as strong painkillers are restricted and must be accompanied by a prescription and a doctor’s letter.)
- Tobacco and alcohol (Quantities allowed vary depending on whether you’re coming from an EU or non-EU country.)
- Cash and monetary instruments (€10,000 or more must be declared.
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Spain Shipping FAQs
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about sending parcels and personal items to Spain.
How Long Does Shipping to Spain Take?
The speed of your parcel delivery to Spain 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 Spain delivery times below as a guide. Contact our team for more information on shipping times and prices.
| Air Freight | Dedicated Load (FCL) | Part Load (Groupage) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 days | Up to 7 days | Up to 3 weeks |
What is the Best Way to Send Multiple Parcels to Spain?
If you have a large number of items to send to Spain such as loads of more than ten boxes that our usual parcel service doesn’t cover, our removals to Spain service should meet your needs.
What is the Spain Address Format When Sending From the UK?
If you’re sending to an address in Spain, you’ll usually need to include the following:
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Name of addressee
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Street name and building number
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Floor number and door (if applicable)
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Postcode and town/city
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Province (optional, but helpful)
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SPAIN (in capital letters)
However, PSS’s parcel shipping service will ensure your items are addressed correctly and will discuss any specific requirements with you ahead of time.
What Can and Can’t You Send to Spain?
Some common items that are prohibited from sending to Spain include:
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Illegal drugs and narcotics
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Explosives and flammable materials
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€10,000 or more must be declared.
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Counterfeit goods
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Pornographic material
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Endangered animal species/products (e.g. ivory, tortoise shell)
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Certain types of pesticides or hazardous chemicals
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Protected cultural artifacts (e.g. stolen art, antiquities)
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Unlicensed radio transmitters
common items that are restricted from sending to Spain include:
- Weapons and firearms (unless pre-authorised and declared)
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Certain medications (medications such as strong painkillers are restricted and must be accompanied by a prescription and a doctor’s letter.)
- Tobacco and alcohol (Quantities allowed vary depending on whether you’re coming from an EU or non-EU country.)
- Cash and monetary instruments (€10,000 or more must be declared.
For a full list of restricted or prohibited items, please see the official Spain customs website
How Do I Qualify for Tax Relief for My Delivery?
A summary of tax relief qualifications is below. For more details visit Spain customs.
Spanish and EU citizens do not have to pay import tax or customs duties when bringing personal and household goods into Spain from within the EU, as free movement of goods applies between member states.
For non-EU citizens, it is also possible to import household belongings into Spain tax-free, provided certain conditions are met. These include having lived outside the EU for at least 12 consecutive months, having used the goods for at least six months prior to the move, and importing the items within 12 months of establishing residency in Spain. The goods must be for personal use and cannot be sold, loaned, or transferred within 12 months after import. Documentation such as a residence certificate and proof of prior ownership and use may be required by Spanish customs authorities.
Customs Guide for Sending Personal Effects to Spain
All goods that arrive in Spain 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 Spain Work?
Once your goods have been released by Spain 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?
When you book with PSS, your shipment is covered under the BAR Advanced Payment Guarantee Scheme.
However, it is highly recommended to obtain shipment protection cover before sending items to Spain. 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.
