When preparing for your move to South Africa, our professional team can help you to prepare. Whether you are moving furniture to South Africa as part of a full house move or moving just a few boxes, we can help. If you are moving to South Africa, you will first need to apply for a temporary residence permit which will allow you to stay for longer than the 90-day limit for visitors to the country. This will allow you to live in South Africa for between three months and three years and it is essential that you apply for this before moving to South Africa to avoid any confusion or delays to your move.

Once you’ve made an enquiry with us, your experienced Move Coordinator will discuss all relevant moving requirements with you and ensure you are aware of any South African customs requirements that might affect your move.

We’ll also conduct a thorough moving survey to create your South Africa moving quote. This can be conducted through either a home visit moving quote or a video survey in order to assess and measure your belongings and advise on the costs of moving your belongings to South Africa from the UK. If you are aware of any specific access issues for your new home such as narrow or remote roads or other obstacles, it is best to mention this to your move advisor at this stage so they can plan accordingly. Additionally, some rural locations may be hard to access in South Africa, your move specialist may discuss move options depending on where and when you will be moving.

Pinnacle Removals also offers a wide range of specialist moving services to South Africa including antique shipping or fine art transportation and will discuss this if relevant at the time of your survey. Our international moving specialists are well-versed in transporting specialist items to South Africa and household furniture of all shapes and sizes. Additionally, if you are looking for a small move to South Africa, we can help transport your boxes and personal items. This service is particularly popular for those looking to study in South Africa who may be moving to university accommodation or those moving back from university accommodation in the UK.

Our experienced team can assist with creating itemised packing lists and help to complete all relevant paperwork in order to help you prepare for your relocation to South Africa. We are always available to discuss the best options for moving your furniture or belongings but once you’ve made your decision, it’s time to book your removal to South Africa. Simply fill out the provided paperwork to book your move to South Africa and arrange for the relevant international moving insurance. We can also liaise with our partners on the ground in South Africa to provide local unloading assistance if required. Talk to your move specialist to find out more about our unpacking services as part of your move.