Removals from the UK to South Africa

Here are the average port-to-port container shipping times from London Gateway Port to the main arrival ports in South Africa:

• Port Elizabeth - 35 days
• Durban - 34 days
• Cape Town - 38 days
• Johannesburg - 35 days

Check out our weekly South Africa shipping schedule for more information.

Whether you're heading to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, or Port Elizabeth, we’ve got every corner of South Africa covered. Our international removals service extends across all nine provinces, including the Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, and the Northern Cape.

Wherever your destination, we’ve got you covered.

Yes, we offer a 10% early booking discount if you book within 10 days of receiving your removals quote. Booking your move early allows us to better plan our collection services and streamline our packing teams for maximum efficiency, allowing us to pass these savings onto you.

You can book your move up to 12 months in advance and this offer is available to all our customers who book their move to South Africa within 10 days of receiving their quote.

To get the ball rolling, simply Book your move in less than 60 seconds here. No deposit, no cancellation fee.

We have approved customs agents in every arrival port. They are there to guide you through the customs process and make sure that all customs documentation is completed correctly and BEFORE your goods arrive in South Africa.

Please see our South Africa customs guide for full information on the required paperwork and customs procedures for shipping to South Africa.

• Passport - a copy of the photo page of your passport
• Resident Permit
• Inventory - A list of all items to be shipped.
• Customs form DA304 and P.1.160 - Our team will provide you with a blank copy of these forms and will be on hand to assist you in completing them correctly.

All documents and forms can be securely uploaded via our document transfer page.

In most cases, no. If you’re moving permanently and the items are not new, household goods can enter South Africa duty-free. If you’re unsure, chat with your dedicated move manager, and we'll help ensure everything is documented correctly to avoid unnecessary fees. For more information about duties and taxes see our South Africa Customs guide.

When moving to South Africa, you can bring most personal and household items without issue. However, some items are strictly prohibited, such as illegal drugs, automatic weapons, explosives, fireworks, and goods made in prisons. Certain other items—like plants, stamp collections, and gold coins—are restricted and may only be allowed in under specific conditions. To avoid problems with Customs, it's important to send us your packed inventory as early as possible after booking. For full details, you can also check the South African Revenue Service website.

You can ship most UK electrical items to South Africa, as both countries use the same voltage and frequency, however you will need adapters as the plugs do differ in South Africa. For more information, please visit our page on shipping electrical goods from the UK to South Africa.

Yes, you can ship your car to South Africa using our sister company, Autoshippers. We specialise in shipping all types of vehicles overseas from the UK, including classic cars, motorhomes, and motorbikes. Speak to our team for more information about how to arrange car shipping alongside your household belongings.

Yes, you can ship your car to South Africa using our sister company, Autoshippers. We specialise in shipping all types of vehicles overseas from the UK, including classic cars, motorhomes, and motorbikes. Speak to our team for more information about how to arrange car shipping alongside your household belongings.