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Moving to South Africa

If you have decided to make the move to South Africa, Huli International Movers can assist you with the door-to-door service that you are looking for. Whether it is for your entire household, your car, or your snowboard and toolbox, we’ve got you covered.
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Moving Services from Canada to South Africa

At Huli International Movers, we ensure reliable, rapid, secure, and efficient shipping to South Africa. We have several shipping options for you to choose from:
Sea freight 20′ or 40′ shipping container
The best way to move your car or all of your household belongings.
Air freight
The fast and efficient way to move a few boxes, pallets, or your sporting equipment.

Shipping Your Motor Vehicle to South Africa

Are you considering shipping your vehicle to South Africa? Many people do and there are several reasons for doing so; you would lose too much money on resale, you’re attached to it, or it’s your baby. Regardless of the reasoning, we can help. Aside from the cost of shipping, there are also Customs regulations and road safety requirements that you should be aware of.

Immigrants to South Africa are able to import their motor vehicles once they have obtained an import permit from the South African Bureau of Standards in Pretoria. Importation for immigrants is duty-free, provided you have possessed your vehicle for at least 12 months prior to importation. There will be VAT payable on the vehicle. Returning South Africans are not required to obtain an import permit, however, they must still pay duty and VAT.

Types of Vehicles We Ship to South Africa

Car/Auto
We are trained and knowledgeable in secure auto transport services and shipping vehicles internationally.

Motorcycles
As a knowledgeable and freight forwarder in Canada, we are able to reliably ship your motorcycle internationally.

Boats and Yachts
We ensure secure and reliable boat and yacht shipping services.

RVs and Motorhomes
Our sea freight shipping services will ensure secure global shipping of your RVs and motorhomes.
All-Terrain Vehicles/ATVs
We have the knowledge and experience to facilitate shipping your international ATV shipping.

Snowmobiles
With our reliable ocean shipping services, we will ensure the security of your snowmobiles.

Jet Skis
At Huli, we offer safe and secure international jet ski shipping services.

Heavy Equipment
If you are in need of your heavy machinery or equipment abroad, Huli is able to provide secure and reliable international shipping of your heavy machinery.

Your Moving Destination in South Africa

Whether you are moving to a major city such as Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Sowento, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth or anywhere in between, we have the knowledge and experience to facilitate your move to any destination in South Africa.

Moving your household goods to South Africa

Before moving to South Africa, if you are not a South African citizen, you are required to have a visa to live and work there.

South Africa Customs Service

In order to get your belongings into South Africa, they must first be cleared by the South African Customs service. In order to obtain customs clearance, you must complete a declaration and possess either citizenship or the appropriate visas for your immigration to South Africa. Duty-free importation of household goods is granted to new immigrants into South Africa. If you are a returning South African resident, duty-free importation is also granted, provided you have been outside of South Africa for a minimum of six months. There is a duty that must be paid on all brand new household items, furniture, gifts, and alcohol. When importing firearms, you must obtain an import permit, along with a South African Police Firearm Registrar certificate.

Approximate Transit Times to South Africa

Cape Town/Durban: 6-7 weeks by sea freight
 Johannesburg/Soweto/Pretoria/Port Elizabeth: 5-6 weeks by sea freight
 Air freight: 2-5 business days

These are expected average times to assist you in the planning process.
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Packing Your Belongings

In order to ensure the most secure and space-efficient packing, we recommend that our professionals pack your goods for you. We use the best materials and techniques in order to put you at ease through knowing that your goods will arrive safely. We have premium boxes and hardware, built to transport anything from flatscreens to artwork, to your fancy suit.

For your delicate and precious items, we custom-build wooden crates for maximum security. Every item moved will be export-wrapped or packed in a box. If you prefer to pack some of your goods yourself, we can provide you with the packing materials needed and a packing guide to help you with this.

Storing Your Belongings

We have storage facilities available in South Africa in case you are not in immediate need of your goods. We can store your items until you need them, at which point they are easily accessible.

Insuring Your Belongings

When moving overseas, you should insure your goods in order to put your mind at ease. 80% of our satisfied customers opt into our offer of insurance.
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FAQ About Shipping To South Africa
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Can my car be shipped to South Africa?

Yes, it can. Importation for immigrants is duty-free, provided you have possessed your vehicle for at least 12 months prior to importation. There will be VAT payable on the vehicle. Returning South Africans are not required to obtain an import permit, however, they must still pay duty and VAT.

What types of vehicles can I ship to South Africa?

We ship many kinds of vehicles to South Africa, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, yachts, RVs, motorhomes, ATVs, snowmobiles, jet skis, and heavy equipment.

Can I ship alcohol to South Africa?

Yes, however, there is a duty and tax on alcohol.

When can I expect my belongings to arrive in South Africa?

In general, these are the expected average times to assist you in the planning process:

  • Cape Town/Durban: 6-7 weeks by sea freight
  • Johannesburg/Sowento/Pretoria/Port Elizabeth: 7-8 weeks by sea freight
  • Air freight: 2-5 business days

Am I able to store my goods in South Africa?

Yes, you can. If you are travelling and will not be arriving in South Africa for a while, you have not yet purchased your home in South Africa, or you do not immediately need your goods, we have facilities to store your goods for you from a week to several months.

Is there duty and tax that I must pay for my household goods when moving to South Africa?

It is possible. However, duty-free importation of household goods is granted to new immigrants into South Africa. If you are a returning South African resident, duty-free importation is also granted, provided you have been outside of South Africa for a minimum of 6 months. There is a duty that must be paid on all brand new household items, furniture, gifts, and alcohol.

Am I able to pack my belongings myself?

Yes, you can. If you prefer to pack some of your goods yourself, we can provide you with the packing materials needed and a packing guide to help you with this.

Am I able to have my container delivered directly to my home in South Africa?

Yes, provided the streets are wide enough and there is vehicle access to your home.

Am I able to import my firearms when I move to South Africa?

Yes, you can. However, when importing firearms, you must obtain an import permit, along with a South African Police Firearm Registrar certificate.