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...
Really accommodating and nothing was too much hassle
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Local company
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?
Quote in line with expectation
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
The guys who moved us were brilliant. Really accommodating and nothing was too much hassle.
They made the day much easier for us
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
N/A
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Managed to keep our stress levels at bay with their good humour and positive energy.
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Used you for a previous move.
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?
Great service on a previous move
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Super professional, very organised, worked really well as a team with great communication. Managed to keep our stress levels at bay with their good humour and positive energy.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Can’t think of anything
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?
Our move organiser was very patient throughout the early process. Worked quickly to make changes when our dates changed and communicated really well throughout.
Very friendly, jovial, nothing was too much trouble
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Quotes from a few companies - found on 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?
8/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Timing was convenient
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Very friendly, jovial, nothing was too much trouble
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
I was very satisfied with your service
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?
Everything went perfectly
They took great care with all my furnitur
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
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?
Fast efficient quote. Everything explained really clearly. Showed me pics/ examples of how my furniture would be packed and transported.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Rob & John were absolutely brilliant, they took great care with all my furniture, were extremely efficient. Friendly & absolutely nothing too much trouble.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Nothing to improve
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
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