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  1. Moving to Australia
  2. Moving to New Zealand
  3. Moving to United States
  4. Moving to United Kingdom
  5. Moving to Singapore
  6. Moving to Saudi Arabia
  7. Moving to Sri Lanka
  8. Moving to Japan
  9. Moving to China
  10. Moving to Indonesia
  11. Moving to South Africa
  12. Moving to France
  13. Moving to Germany
  14. Moving to Thailand
  15. Moving to India
  16. Moving to Canada
  17. Moving to Hongkong
  18. Moving to Malaysia


Moving to South Africa

Documents Required
  • Original Passport or certified copy of every page (except for Capetown South Africa)
  • Residence Visa
  • Residence Permit
  • Work Permit (temporary Work Permit for temporary residents)
  • Customs Forms D.A.304 and P1.160 (in triplicate) must be presented to the Department of Customs
  • Settler's Declaration Forms (in triplicate) to be completed upon arrival
  • Letter from employer verifying that customer is moving to South Africa on contract
  • Detailed Inventory, in English ("PBO" - packed by owner and "misc." - miscellaneous not acceptable)
  • Keys for any locked items
  • Weights and measures must be same on all shipping documents
  • All necessary documents must be in Destination Agent's possession at least 7 days before arrival of the vessel
  • Consultation with Destination Agent is recommended before above documents are completed
Customs Regulations
PERTAINING TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
  • 100% inspection by Customs for all personal effects
  • Temporary residents will be allowed to import used household goods and personal effects duty-free if they are in possession of a valid temporary Work Permit and goods have been in their possession for at least one year prior to import and work permit is valid for more than 6 months.
  • Returning residents must have been out of South Africa for a continuous period of at least six months to qualify for duty-free import and work permit is valid for more than six months
  • Duty-free importation of household goods and personal effects for foreign diplomats allowed upon receiving detailed inventory and a diplomatic clearance certificate completed and signed by Embassy/Consulate in South Africa and countersigned by the Department of Foreign Affairs
  • "Ad Valorem" wharfage, terminal, examination fee, etc. are payable by owner on all shipments at destination and are additional to door-to-door charges
Dutiable/Restricted Items
  • Perfume and tobacco products
  • New items, including new furniture, are subject to duties and taxes
  • Alcohol is dutiable and taxable
  • Import Permit and special Removal Certificate required
  • Must be easily accessible in container
  • A list of the quantity and value must be provided

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