The route, briefed

Moving guides

Field-tested answers to the questions that actually decide a move — real costs, customs rules, and the checklists our relocation desk uses to get families across borders without surprises.

Costs

How much does it cost to move from the UAE to India?

What a UAE-to-India household move costs by sea versus air in AED, the price drivers, and how India's 2026 Transfer-of-Residence customs allowances work.

24 Jun 20268 min read

Costs

How much does it cost to move from India to the UAE?

A realistic, ₹-denominated breakdown of what an India→UAE move costs by sea vs air, what drives the price, sample scenarios, and how to avoid the port-to-port trap.

17 Jun 20264 min read

Customs & visa

US Customs & CBP Form 3299: Importing Household Goods from India

How CBP Form 3299 works for importing used household goods from India duty-free — who qualifies (including H-1B and L-1 visa holders), the 1-year use rule, prohibited items (ivory, alcohol), and the documents your customs broker needs.

1 Jul 20269 min read

Customs & visa

India customs & Transfer of Residence: a returning resident’s guide

How the Transfer of Residence concession works under the Baggage Rules 2026 — eligibility, the duty-free and concessional bands, gold and currency allowances, and the clearance process. Verify current figures with Indian Customs/CBIC.

17 Jun 20265 min read

Checklists

Moving to India Checklist: the complete relocation guide

A complete checklist for moving to India: documents, NRI finances under FEMA, household-goods shipping under Transfer of Residence, and your first weeks.

24 Jun 20268 min read

Checklists

Moving to the UAE from India: the complete checklist

A week-by-week checklist for an India→UAE move — what to do 8 weeks out through arrival, the documents you need, what to ship vs buy, and the welcome news that your appliances just work (UAE runs 220–240V/50Hz like India).

17 Jun 20264 min read

Comparisons

Best International Movers from India to the UAE

How to choose a genuine India-to-UAE mover: the accreditations to check (FIDI/FAIM, IBA), a verify-it-yourself credential ladder, and quote red flags.

24 Jun 202610 min read

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