Moving to South Africa
Moving from the UK to South Africa involves considerably more planning than a move within Europe. Whether you are relocating to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban or elsewhere in South Africa, ClickMoves can arrange a reliable international removal service from collection in the UK through to delivery at your new home.
We handle shipments of different sizes, from a few boxes and personal belongings to the contents of a complete household. Depending on the size of your move and your preferred timescale, we can arrange either a shared container service or a dedicated container.
Removal services from the UK to South Africa
ClickMoves provides international removal services from addresses throughout the UK to destinations across South Africa.
Your belongings can be collected directly from your home or another UK address and prepared for international shipping. We can also arrange professional packing if required.
For smaller moves, our shared container service is usually the most economical option. Larger household moves can be shipped in a dedicated container.
Shared container removals to South Africa
Our shared container service, sometimes known as groupage, allows your belongings to travel in a container with shipments belonging to other customers.
Because the cost of the container and international transport is shared, this can be a cost-effective way of moving smaller quantities of furniture, boxes and personal effects from the UK to South Africa.
Each customer’s belongings are separately inventoried and identified before being loaded for shipment.
Dedicated container removals to South Africa
For larger household moves, we can arrange a dedicated 20ft or 40ft shipping container.
A dedicated container is particularly suitable when you are moving most or all of the contents of a home and provides greater flexibility over the shipping schedule.
We can arrange collection, export handling, ocean freight, customs clearance and delivery in South Africa.
Customs clearance when moving to South Africa
Household goods and personal effects imported into South Africa are subject to customs regulations and documentation requirements.
The documents required will depend on your circumstances and the type of goods being shipped. Certain items may be restricted or require additional documentation.
ClickMoves and our destination partners will explain the documentation required for your move and help you prepare the necessary paperwork before your shipment leaves the UK.
Collection throughout the UK
We can collect household goods and personal effects from locations throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Whether you are moving from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh or a smaller town or village, we can arrange collection and onward shipping to South Africa.
Delivery throughout South Africa
We arrange removals to major destinations including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), as well as many other locations throughout South Africa.
Your shipment can be customs cleared on arrival and transported onwards to your destination address.
How long do removals from the UK to South Africa take?
Transit times vary depending on the shipping service, departure schedule, destination and customs clearance.
Dedicated containers generally offer the most predictable schedule, while shared container shipments may take longer because several customers’ consignments are consolidated before departure.
We will provide an estimated transit time when preparing your quotation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to move from the UK to South Africa?
For smaller shipments, a shared container or groupage service is usually the most economical option because you only pay for the space your belongings occupy.
Can I ship a small amount of furniture to South Africa?
Yes. You do not need to fill an entire shipping container. Our shared container service is designed for smaller moves, including furniture, boxes and personal belongings.
Can you move a complete household to South Africa?
Yes. Larger household moves can normally be transported in a dedicated 20ft or 40ft shipping container.
Do you collect from anywhere in the UK?
Yes. We can arrange collection from addresses throughout the UK and transport your belongings to the appropriate departure port.
Do you deliver throughout South Africa?
Yes. We can arrange delivery to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Gqeberha and many other destinations throughout South Africa.
Will I need to complete customs paperwork?
Yes. Household goods entering South Africa are subject to customs procedures. We will explain the documentation required and help you prepare the paperwork for your shipment.
Get a Free Quote
Planning a move from the UK to South Africa? Get in touch with ClickMoves for a free, no-obligation quotation tailored to the size of your shipment and your destination.