Removals to South Africa
If you are planning on moving to South Africa, Britannia Bradshaw International Removals & Storage has the expertise and the local knowledge to tailor the move to your individual needs.
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 Personal Effects to South Africa
Shipments of household goods and personal effects are allowed duty free entry, provided that 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 normally 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, Britannia will deliver the goods to your new home. We can then unwrap your furniture and unpack your moving boxes onto a flat surface, and all used packing materials will be removed from the site.
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
Groupage or shared load 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.
Bar Coding
All Groupage consignments will be bar coded before they are loaded into the shipping container. This will ensure that no items are left at origin.
Removal quote appointment booking service
Britannia Bradshaw can help your move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 0161 877 5555 (Manchester) or 0121 504 0966 (Birmingham & Coventry) and speak with one of our 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...
The move went very smoothly
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Local knowledge
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
9/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Competitive costs
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Friendly,hard working, efficient ,polite
How would you rate our communication?
9/10
How can we improve our service?
Keep doing the same and be competitive
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?
The move went very smoothly
Good communications when getting initial quote
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Google reviews
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?
Good communications when getting initial quote. Good reviews online. Competitive quote (not the cheapest quote we received but we our decision was based on reliability and professionalism, not just price).
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
George, Ben and Nicholas were absolutely fantastic. They arrived on time, removed furniture and boxes from our old house on time and delivered them into our new home efficiently. They were friendly, polite and nothing was too much trouble. We were particularly appreciative of their efforts in dismantling and reassembling our bed, which saved a huge amount of work for us. After a stressful few days in advance of the move, it was very reassuring to be in the hands of these professionals. They are a credit to the company.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Cannot think of anything that would have improved the service
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Excellent at all stages
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
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?
Everything from my flat needed moving
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Excellent at all stages
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
N.a – all good
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Really helpful, friendly and professional
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Reasonable rate, we had a leaflet through the door
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?
Ernie was brilliant
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Really helpful, friendly and professional
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
No suggestions
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
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