How to plan an international household move from India
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How to plan an international household move from India

International household moves from India need 8–12 weeks of planning for sea freight or 3–4 weeks for air. This guide walks through survey, documentation, packing, freight booking and destination coordination.

How to plan an international household move from India

International household moves from India need 8–12 weeks of planning for sea freight or 3–4 weeks for air. This guide walks through survey, documentation, packing, freight booking and destination coordination.

8-week international move timeline

  • Week 8–6: Book survey; confirm destination housing and visa dates
  • Week 6–4: Receive itemised quote; choose air vs sea; confirm insurance
  • Week 4–2: Finalise pack date; notify landlord; begin decluttering
  • Week 2–1: Society move-out permissions; cancel utilities; medical records
  • Pack week: Room-by-room export packing with labelled inventory
  • Transit: Air 7–14 days or sea 8–12 weeks — status updates from manager
  • Destination: Customs clearance, delivery and unpacking at new home

Documents to prepare

  • Passport and visa copies for customs
  • Detailed household goods inventory (MoveNXT prepares at packing)
  • Bill of lading and shipping documents
  • Destination address proof and contact details
  • Insurance declaration matched to inventory value

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Request a quote

Share origin, destination, home size and preferred dates. A dedicated MoveNXT manager responds within one business day.

10Major cities
90City-to-city routes
1 dayQuote turnaround
Included

Door-to-door packing

Room-by-room packing, labelled inventory and export-grade materials at origin.

Included

Road transport

Closed containers with sealed loading and status updates throughout transit.

Optional

Insurance & storage

Transit cover matched to inventory value; interim storage if possession is delayed.

Every move

One dedicated manager

Single contact from survey through unpacking — no handoffs between teams.

Include in your enquiry

  • Origin and destination cities with full addresses
  • Home size — 1/2/3 BHK or villa
  • Preferred packing and delivery dates
  • Floor, lift access and society move permissions

What happens next

  1. We review your details and call to confirm survey timing
  2. Home survey — in-person or video — volume and packing scope documented
  3. Itemised quote sent within one business day with insurance options
FAQs

Common questions

Air or sea — how to decide?

Sea for full homes and flexible timelines; air for urgent partial shipments. See our comparison guide.

Can MoveNXT store goods if housing is delayed?

Yes. Origin or destination storage is scoped at survey.