Removals to South Africa
If you are planning on moving to South Africa, we've the knowledge and expertise to tailor your move to your specific needs.
We know that your removal is only part of your move, so we also have information about South Africa Visas.
Prohibitions and restrictions
In general, it is in your interest not to import the following items:
- Firearms & ammunition
- Inflammable goods & substances
- Plants & plant material
- Foodstuffs, perishables or otherwise
- Narcotics and dangerous goods
- Offensive materials
- Alcohol & Tobacco
Moving household belongings to South Africa
Shipments of household goods and personal effects are usually allowed duty free entry, as long as they have been owned and used for at least 12 months prior to importation. To move your items to South Africa, you will need a customs clearance form and a packing list, Britannia can help you with the appropriate import documentation. You will also need a residence permit (permanent or temporary) and a work permit to move to South Africa.
- Customs clearance - It generally takes 7 to 10 days for customs clearance and delivery. The time taken to clear goods through customs can be affected by government policy, X-raying of goods, physical inspection, volume of traffic and the levy of any import duties or taxes.
- Packing & delivery - Our removers can pack and wrap all your items to ensure that they are transported safely. If you choose a full door to door shipping service to South Africa, we can deliver the goods to your new home.
- Additional removal services – If you require additional removal services when moving to South Africa, Britannia is authorised to provide comprehensive insurance, and arrange international storage or pet transport.
South Africa removal transit times
Shared load (groupage) consignments usually take eight to 12 weeks door to door. However, this can vary depending on volumes being shipped, customs or immigration delays and prevailing weather conditions. Sole use containers usually take 21 to 36 days port to port.
Moving your domestic pets to South Africa
Britannia Goodwins can recommend a specialised shipper of animals to assist you in sending your family pets from home to your new home in South Africa. They will coordinate all documentation and necessary veterinary procedures, ensuring your pet's entry into the country is as smooth and trouble-free as possible.
Find out more about moving overseas with pets.
Removal quote appointment booking service
Britannia Goodwins Removals & Storage can help your overseas move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 01785 251161 and speaking with one of our Stafford and Cheshire removals specialists.
How are our appointments carried out
In the current times you might prefer that we don't visit your house in person to carry out a survey. This is fully understandable and we can just as easily undertake the survey by video call, using whatever method you're comfortable with, usually FaceTime or WhatsApp.
See what our customers think of us...
Clear information, great advice and competitive price
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Received flyer, BAR registered
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Clear information, great advice and competitive price
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Very professional, extremely tidy, very courteous and friendly
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Nothing comes to mind
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Very friendly and careful with the move
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Knew the name - found through google
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Competitive price and availability - heard of the company too
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Very friendly and careful with the move - did not rush
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Nothing
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
All went very well and the three guys we had were excellent
From quote to removal, excellent service
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Good reviews online
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Explained everything to us and reasonably priced
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
They worked efficiently and nothing was too much trouble even though we wasn’t sure if the move would go ahead
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Nothing to change
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
From quote to removal, excellent service
Couldn’t have had a better team
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Moved house previously with you. Contact details from internet
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Previously used your services
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
John, Anthony and Tyler couldn’t have been more helpful. Very clean, tidy, friendly and caring. Couldn’t have had a better team. Catherine Tuft and Matthew were also very sympathetic, accommodating and helpful.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Don’t know
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
All went very smoothly and quickly
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