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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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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...

Good price and great customer service

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
I found you on Google and the reviews were good

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 price and great customer service

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
They were great, we got everything into the flat quickly

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
No critiques

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?
I'm really thankful for your service. I thought it would be a lot harder and more time-consuming, but it was stress free. Special thanks to Lynne who made sure I got all my boxes sooner than expected, and to the men who helped me move in -- unfortunately I don't remember their names.

Leonardo Ribeiro

They were all excellent

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Online reviews & word of mouth from others who recommended Britannia removals

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?
Best service, trusted reviews, competitive (and realistic) quote.

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
They were all excellent, especially Antony & John

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
Slightly convoluted mix of online forms and email etc which was a little confusing - but in general, very little to improve. Great service all round.

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

Andrew Kerr

I can’t stress how amazing the service was

Email to Lynne

WOW I can’t stress how amazing the service was last week. The guys were incredible. 

My wife said the best way to describe the service is like having your dad helping you but a professional team of them! We can’t thank the guys enough. 

Early each day to arrive, polite, friendly, professional, fast and efficient and showed care for all our items. 

Simply the best ! 

Please pass on our thanks to Tony and the team. Thank you all! Amazing service

Laurence Brannigan

Seemed very professional

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?
9/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
9/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Seemed very professional

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Please see Google review

How would you rate our communication?
8/10

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?
Please see Google review

Joe Wait

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