The route, briefed

Moving guides

Answers to the questions that actually decide a move — real costs, customs rules, and step-by-step checklists to get your family 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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