International Removals
Removals to South Africa from the UK
Move to South Africa from £295
Stress-Free International Removals to South Africa from the UK in four easy steps…
STEP 1
Home Survey or Quote
Get an online quote in 60 seconds or book a FREE home survey.
STEP 2
Help and Advice
Your dedicated Account Manager can help answer your questions and tailor your removal requirements.
STEP 3
Your belongings packed and shipped
Our specialist export-packing team will take care of everything for you.
STEP 4
Customs clearance & delivery to your new home
On arrival our agents will handle your customs clearance and deliver to your door.
If you are thinking of moving to South Africa in 2025, or are looking for more information about removals to South Africa from the UK, then you are in the right place! Our specialist South Africa moving services can help you move to the Rainbow Nation with ease, whether you are moving to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria or anywhere in between. PSS are rated excellent on Trustpilot and are fully accredited to the highest international standards, so you can be assured of the highest quality standards for your move.
We handle household moves to South Africa of all sizes and can also provide secure UK storage for your belongings until you’re ready for them to be transported to your new home. Household removals to South Africa from the UK typically start from around £295 for a few large boxes, £1,325 for a shared (groupage) container, and around £4,459 or more for a full household move. Transit times to South Africa generally range from 3 to 10 weeks, depending on the service you choose, your destination city, and whether you ship your belongings by air or sea freight.
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Key Information for Moving to South Africa
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The cost of moving from the UK to South Africa depends on the size of your shipment, your destination city, and whether you choose sea or air freight. Smaller moves can be sent using a shared (groupage) container, while larger households typically require a dedicated 20ft or 40ft container. Prices generally start from around £295 for 5 boxes, £1,325 for a 1-bedroom move (groupage), and up to around £7,960 or more for a full household in a 40ft High Cube container.
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Sea freight remains the most economical way to ship your belongings to South Africa, making it ideal for larger or heavier consignments. Transit times typically range between 3 and 10 weeks, depending on your destination — such as Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), or Pretoria — and the shipping service you select. For smaller or urgent moves, air freight offers faster delivery at a higher cost.
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We offer a complete door-to-door removals service, with expert support on customs clearance and import regulations, plus free home or video surveys to provide you with an accurate, tailored quote. Secure storage in the UK is also available if you need extra time before your shipment leaves.
Estimated Removals Costs from the UK to South Africa
| Location | 5 Boxes | 10 Boxes | 1 Bed (Groupage) | 3 Bed (20ft Container) | 4 Bed (40ft Container) | 5 Bed (40ft High Cube) |
| Cape Town (WC) | £295 | £495 | £1,325 | £4,459 | £6,415 | £7,399 |
| Johannesburg (GP) | £295 | £495 | £1,531 | £4,531 | £6,801 | £8,465 |
| Durban (EC) | £295 | £495 | £1,424 | £4,643 | £7,102 | £7,838 |
| Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (GP) | £295 | £495 | £1,475 | £4,839 | £7,155 | £7,913 |
| Pretoria | £295 | £495 | £1,502 | £4,897 | £7,181 | £7,961 |
Please note that these are estimated costs; we recommend getting an online quote for a more accurate price for your move to South Africa.
Move to South Africa With PSS
We focus purely on overseas moves and have become leaders in our field offering the best prices without compromising on move quality. We’re here every step of the way to answer any questions you might have about moving to South Africa and a dedicated Move Manager to take care of every aspect of your move. We can help you move to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Pretoria and everywhere in between.
Get an instant quote for your removal to South Africa with our online international removal calculator or, for a more accurate quote on your move, book a home or video survey with one of our international moving specialists.
What’s Included?
Our South Africa Removal Service includes:
- Door-to-door removal service from anywhere in the UK to anywhere in South Africa
- Free home/video survey for an accurate moving quote
- Shared container (Groupage) or full load (FCL) container service
- Advice from an expert International Removal Consultant & Dedicated Move Manager
- Help with documentation & South African customs requirements
- Use of recognised accredited shipping lines with frequent sailing schedules and delivery to all destinations in South Africa
- Automated notification of shipment advice
- Tailor-made shipment protection policies
- Storage in the UK or South Africa if required
- Low prices without compromising on service
Mover and Packer Services Include:
- Full international export standard packing & wrap service
- You pack, we send option
- Fully trained export packers
- Provision of export quality boxes, cartons & packing materials
- Custom wood casing/crates if required
- Professional antique wrapping
- Advice on preparing your items for transport to South Africa
Accredited to the Highest International Standards…
“Why choose PSS International Removals in 2025?”
- Free home survey
- Family run business for over 40 years
- We only handle Overseas Removals
- Members of BAR Overseas Group
- BAR Advance Payment Guarantee Scheme
- FIDI Global Alliance (Worldwide Moving Association)
- FAIM Accredited (Removal Quality Assurance Standard)
How can we help? Call 0800 988 3711
Our friendly team are on hand to answer any questions.
International removals to South Africa cost calculator
Want to know how much it will cost to move house to Removals to South Africa? Our free online International Removal Cost Calculator will help you calculate the volume of household goods you want to send and provide you with an estimate of the cost.
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Household Removals to South Africa from the UK FAQs
Find answers to our most commonly asked questions about moving to South Africa using our South African removals service.
Before You Move
How Long Do Removals to South Africa from the UK Take?
Sea freight times from the UK to South Africa are around 3-5 weeks for a full container load (FCL) or 6-10 weeks for a shared container/groupage service (Sometimes called less than container load – LCL). In addition, you will also need to allow added time for customs clearance and final delivery.
Usually, it will take our professional packers 2-4 days to pack and load a container.
| Destination (ZA) | Full Container Load | Shared Container |
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| Cape Town | 3-5 weeks | 6 -10 weeks |
| Johannesburg | 4-6 weeks | 6-10 weeks |
| Durban | 3-5 weeks | 6-10 weeks |
How Much Do International Removals to South Africa Cost?
The cost of removals to South Africa from the UK varies considerably as it is such a large country.
Prices for inland areas may be higher as your goods will need to be transferred further from the port. Obviously, the exact cost will depend on many factors.
As we specialise in removals from the UK to South Africa and have years of experience, we are able to offer the best prices. We recommend you use our online removal cost calculator or speak to one of our consultants for a more accurate estimate.
Do I Need Shipment Protection Cover or Maritime Removals Insurance to South Africa?
What Documentation is Required?
Moving To South Africa
What Items are Prohibited or Restricted to Ship to South Africa?
South Africa has some strict rules about what can and cannot be imported. This includes the usual contraband that you might expect, but can also cover consumer goods allowed in some countries but banned in South Africa for health and safety reasons.
It is therefore important you check the South Africa Border Services Agency website to avoid problems when your goods arrive.
Even for restricted goods inspection fees can apply.
For more details download our customs guide for removals to South Africa.
Regardless of how you travel into South Africa, you and your personal goods must pass through customs upon arrival. South Africa has a list of items that are either prohibited or on restricted entry into the country, which you should observe before your consignment is sent or risk facing refused entry or prosecution.
Also, you must ensure that you thoroughly clean any outdoor items before your personal items are sent.
What Items are prohibited in South Africa?
Prohibited imports to South Africa include:
- Counterfeit goods of any description
- Unlicensed copies of any copyrighted goods
- Fireworks and explosives
- Firearms or any fully automatic weapons
- Poisonous or illicit substances
- Prison-made goods
- Habit forming drugs
- Cigarettes weighing more than 2kg per 1000
What Items are restricted in South Africa?
Restricted imports to South Africa where pre-approval may be required are:
- Ivory in all forms, including carvings and jewellery
- All meat or food derived from dolphins, whales, cranes, pheasants and sea turtles
- Tortoise or sea turtle shell jewellery and ornaments
- Carvings and products made from or with whalebone or bones from marine animals
- Cat skins
- Medicine containing musk, or tiger or rhinoceros derivatives i.e. bone or horn
- Carnivorous plants
- Live species including hawks, owls, eagles, parrots, cacti, orchids, cycads and cyclamens
- Trophies of all big cats, rare reptiles, sea turtles, cranes, pheasants, bears, deer and antelope
Artwork and Antiques
Antiques and works of art older than 100 years may be imported free of duty if they are part of a bona fide household removal and you have owned them for 12 months or more.
Can I Ship my Car, Motorbike or Other Vehicle?
We are able to help you send vehicles overseas including cars, motorcycles, motorhomes and caravans to South Africa. They can be shipped in the same container as your household goods or separately.
There are a number of factors you need to consider when importing cars into South Africa, so we suggest you speak to one of our advisers or visit our South Africa vehicle shipping page for more information.
Customs Clearance and Quarantine
Where in South Africa Do You Do Removals to?
Delivery of Your Items in South Africa
What if I Need Storage or Don't Yet Have a Delivery Address in South Africa?
Removals to the UK from South Africa
South Africa Removals to the UK
No matter whether you’re a British Expat returning home or a South African migrating to the UK, we will be able to assist you with your move. Our partners and professional packing teams will take care of your move to South Africa.
We can handle customs and delivery of your belongings, once your air freight or sea freight shipment arrives here,to anywhere in the UK or Ireland.
