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:
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.
We quote your move
We schedule your move
We pack and load
We deal with customs
We keep you informed
We deliver at destination
Take care of all move paperwork, including customs forms.
You’re in safe hands – your move is assigned to our experts international division.
We know moving is stressful, that’s why we put you first.
We make the move fit you to take the stress away.
We’re members of international trade associations FIDI and OMNI – ensuring high standards in the UK and in Canada
Robinsons have been moving families and businesses since 1895.
Our customers love us – see what they say!
Weekly shipments all over the world means your possessions arrive faster.
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.
Whether you are planning on renting or buying a property, our suggestion is to visit websites such as www.property24.com, www.remax.co.za and www.rawson.co.za in order to check the types of property available and their costs.
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. www.private-schools.co.za has a comprehensive directory of private schools by province
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.
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.
We provide a fast, convenient, reliable and professional service that makes use of the latest materials and technologies. This makes us stand out from the crowd.
We’ve been helping people move and store their personal belongings for more than a century. This has equipped us for any eventuality on moving day.
Our customer-focused approach is what sets us apart in the removals industry. Excellent customer service is at the heart of everything we do.
Our staff want to make moving house as simple for you as possible, whatever your requirements. Speak to one of our team today and they'll talk you through the Robinsons process.
