Irish people have always been attracted to the lifestyle and employment opportunities in South Africa, which makes it such a desirable location.
Moving to East Coast or West Coast, we offer door to door services to suit your needs. Please check the services provided below:
We cover all major cities in South Africa, such as Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London and everywhere between.
The South African Customs service clear all household goods coming into South Africa. In order to get this clearance, you are required to:
- complete a declaration
- produce your passport
- produce the required visas if you are immigrating to South Africa.
If you are a new immigrant to South Africa, you are permitted to import your used household items without being charged duty. If you are a returning South African resident, you may import your used household items without being charged duty provided you have not been resident in South Africa for at least six months. Duty has to be paid on the following:
- new furniture
- new household items
- alcohol
- presents / souvenirs.
- If you wish to import a firearm, you will require an import permit and a certificate from the South African Police Firearm Registrar.
It is possible for new immigrants to South Africa to import their motor vehicle if they obtain an import permit. Contact the South African Bureau of Standards in Pretoria for this. Immigrants can import their motor vehicle free of duty provided that:
– they have owned the vehicle abroad for a minimum of 12 months
– they do not sell their vehicle for the first two years after importing it into South Africa.
VAT will be payable on all motor vehicles. If you are a returning South African, you do not have to obtain an import permit, but do have to pay full duty and VAT when importing a motor vehicle.
Depending on the method of shipping we can advise the following approximate door to door transit times to South Africa.
- Sole Use Container & Crated LCL 21-42 days
- Shared Container 8-13 weeks
- Air freight: 1 week
Note: Transit times are approximate.
We recommend our professional packing service for packing your goods prior to your removal to South Africa. We wrap/box your goods using the most appropriate packing materials available, and use the best packing methods to make certain your belongings arrive safely to Africa. If your goods include larger items or more delicate pieces such as flat screen TVs, bikes, artwork or hanging clothes, Get Cracking also have a wide variety of speciality cartons/packing materials that are designed specifically to ensure your belongings arrive safely.
Each piece of your belongings that is moved is wrapped in some way; if it will not fit into our wide range of cartons/boxes, it will be wrapped in protective materials. After the goods are packed, they are numbered and labeled with a sticker, then listed on your removal inventory. While we recommend that you use Get Cracking’s professional packing service, you may decide to pack some or even all of your own goods. If you choose to do your own packing, we can also assist with this task by supplying you with our appropriate packing materials.
Get Cracking LTD have storage services available to you in both Ireland and South Africa. The huge advantage of storing your belongings in South Africa is that they can be delivered to your door as quickly as possible once you are ready to receive them. If you decide to store your goods in Ireland, you will need to factor in the time for shipping transit. Sometimes storage in Ireland is the only option as you may be unsure of your final destination in South Africa. We have the facility to store your goods in Ireland until your decision regarding your final destination is made; this can reduce unnecessary shipping costs.
It is very important to consider the protection of your goods during relocation to South Africa as there is always an element of risk in moving. Peace of mind is paramount; thankfully, Get Cracking Ltd offer a range of insurance options to ensure your personal possessions are well covered should the unlikely happen.
In order to make your removal to South Africa a success, we can provide the following additional services:
- house cleaning after emptying your home
- pet transport
- unpacking of your goods at destination
- arrange the transferring of your funds to Canada with foreign exchange services.
If you require currency exchange for your move to South Africa, we will introduce you to FC Exchange, one of Europe’s leading Foreign exchange companies, to arrange the transferring of your funds to South Africa. FC Exchange offers international money transfers that are safe, fast and can save you money. For more information on how to safe money please follow the below link.
What goods are 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
Will I have to pay on duty on my household goods in South Africa?
As a new immigrant you can import your household goods free of duty. As a returning South African residence you can also import your household goods free of duty provided you have been out of South Africa for at least six months.
Can I ship my car to South Africa?
Yes you can. As an immigrant to South Africa you will need to obtain an import permit and import it free of duty provided they have owned the vehicle abroad for 12 months and will not sell it within two years of importation into South Africa. There will be VAT payable on the vehicle. Returning South Africans have to pay full duty & VAT on motor vehicles but do not have to obtain and import permit.
Can I pack my own things?
Yes you can, so long as they are packed securely in quality packing cartons. Whilst you can save money it is important to know the we do not provide insurance coverage for damage on any items you pack.
Can I take my firearms to South Africa?
Yes you can. You will need to obtain an import permit and South African Police Firearm Registrar certificate.
Yes you can. You will need to obtain an import permit and South African Police Firearm Registrar certificate.
Yes can you, but you have to pay duty and tax
* Disclaimer: All the information provided above is intended to be a general guide only, and is subject to change without notice. Please contact the relevant authorities to verify any of the above information.
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