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International Moving Guide |
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- Moving to Australia
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Moving to New Zealand
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Moving to United States
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Moving to United Kingdom
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Moving to Singapore
- Moving to Saudi Arabia
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Moving to Sri Lanka
- Moving to Japan
- Moving to China
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Moving to Indonesia
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Moving to South Africa
- Moving
to France
- Moving to Germany
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Moving to Thailand
- Moving to India
- Moving to Canada
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Moving to Hongkong
- 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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