Stress-free move to South Africa
Last year, we helped more than 200 families move to South Africa
From breath-taking wildlife to thriving city nightclubs, South Africa’s diverse environment makes it an exciting place to live. Regardless, shifting your life over there can be tricky. South Africa is positioned on the most southern point of the world’s 2nd largest continent – we understand the challenges of such a long journey. At Robinsons, we’ll use our vast experience to make the move hassle-free.
Throughout 120 years in the business, we’ve developed several ways to make your move run smoothly. Our team of experts in international removals is on hand to advise you on everything you need to sign, pack, fill in and more.
There are a few different ways of exporting household items to South Africa, which vary in price and speed. Robinsons offer an international removals service that will meet you budget, whether it be via:
- Groupage (sharing the cost of a shipping container)
- Full container load (your own container)
- Air freight (for those moves that are more urgent)
Whether you’re planning on moving to Cape Town, Durban or Johannesburg, just contact our International Removals expert team who will walk you through the whole process and explain your options. We will allocate your own Move Manager, who will work with you to come up with the best solution for you.
Your international move with Robinsons in 6 steps
Step 1
We quote your move
Step 2
We schedule your move
Step 3
We pack and load
Step 4
We deal with customs
Step 5
We keep you informed
Step 6
We deliver at destination
Local branch near you
Our branches cover most of the UK.
Dedicated move managers
Take care of all move paperwork, including parking requirements.
Customer-first approach
We know moving is stressful, that’s why we put you first.
Flexible service
We make the move fit you to take the stress away.
“Excellent” TrustPilot rating
Our customers love us – see what they say!
Competitive pricing
We price competitively, but never compromise our quality of service.
100+ years experience
Robinsons have been moving families and businesses since 1895.
Free, no obligation survey & quote
Call today to arrange your home survey.
Our recommended top 4 priorities to tackle when moving to South Africa
Immigration
Time frames for South African visa applications can vary from a few weeks up to several months, so it is paramount to start as soon as possible! To get some guidance and help about the various types of visa available including their eligibility criteria, visit the South African Home Affairs website.
Home
Whether you are planning on renting or buying a property, our suggestion is to visit websites such as property24.com, remax.co.za and rawson.co.za in order to check the types of property available and their costs.
Schools
The education system in South Africa has recently come under the spotlight. Until the deeply rooted crisis gets resolved, choosing the right school for your children will be more critical than ever, so start by visiting the parents and guardians section of the Department of Education for generic information. private-schools.co.za has a comprehensive directory of private schools by province.
Healthcare
Although national public healthcare is available, it is recommended to take out comprehensive private medical insurance. With more than 100 insurers to choose from, you will need to compare the various packages offered by local providers such as Discovery, Bonitas and Momentum or international insurers such as BUPA International, Axa PPP and William Russell.
Frequently asked questions about moving to South Africa
As a result of South Africa’s regulations, there are certain things that you may have to leave behind. For a comprehensive summary of the South African Border Services Agency requirements, please read the FIDI Customs Guide for South Africa.
And if you can’t find a home for the items that you can’t take with you to South Africa, Robinsons offers first-class, secure storage facilities.
For a full container load, we allow a door-to-door transit time of 6-8 weeks.
A shared container shipment (Groupage) will be cheaper, but take longer. They usually take 10-12 weeks door-to-door.
All moves to South Africa are overseen by our expert international removals team.
Call 0800 521 541 and get your quote today!
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