Moving Guide
– Australia
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Removals to Australia
Moving to or from Australia is made effortless with Britannia Alan Cook. Our commitment goes beyond mere relocation – we take pride in offering a suite of removal services tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re in need of storage solutions or expert packing assistance, our goal is to ensure your move to or from Australia is as smooth and stress-free as possible.
At Britannia Alan Cook, we’re your trusted solution for relocation to Australia, irrespective of the size or destination. Whether you’re navigating local landscapes or exploring picturesque regions, our seamless service is supported by the extensive network of Britannia Movers International. Your journey to Australia begins with us.
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Country Facts: Australia
Time Zone:
Mainland Australia has a few different time zones, ranging between UTC 8 & UTC 10
Currency:
Australian Dollar
Calling Code: +61
Languages spoken
English is the most widely spoken language in Australia
Importing Personal Effects
The below documents would need to be provided to ship personal effects to Australia
- Completed Australian customs (Britannia Alan Cook will provide the blank document)
- Copy of the photo page of your passport
- Visa/work permit (if you do not have an Australian passport)
Depending on the circumstances of your move, further documents could be required, Britannia Alan Cook will advise if this is the case
Importing Vehicles
To import a vehicle to Australia, formal customs entry will be required and vehicle will be subject to duty and/or GST.
There are a number of documents/information required, more details can be supplied.
Other motorised vehicles such as ride on mowers and motorised quad bikes will also need import approval but may not be subject to duties and/or GST.
Moving Pets
Cats & dogs can be imported to Australia if they obtain a ‘permit to import’ & supply requested veterinary certificate.
Contact a pet moving specialist for more information and advice with regards to any other documents requirements, they can also advise if any other animals can be imported to Australia and what documentation would be required.
Prohibitions and Restrictions:
There are a number of restrictions on shipping to Australia. For example, whilst softwood, such as wicker, bamboo and cane are not strictly prohibited, they will be subject to a customs inspection for wood mite amongst other things. The customs department in Australia will charge for this and they have the right to either fumigate the items destroy any items they do not clear for entry into Australia. Any hardwood with evidence of wood mite will also be inspected, fumigated or possibly destroyed. The customs department in Australia do not like things like dirt, rust or dust to come into Australia from other countries. If any item is inspected and found to have any traces of these, they will clean them and again in a worse- case scenario destroy the items, unfortunately, again there is a charge for this.
It is not advised/prohibited to ship foods, teabags/spices and other consumables. Alcohol will be subject to being charged very high levels of GST to import to Australia.
More information on items prohibited to be shipped to Australia can be provided upon request.
Importing plants do you need a Phytosanitary certificate. You cannot import plants from the UK to Australia
General information about the country and what it is known for
Although perhaps better known for sunshine and beaches, you can find very good skiing conditions in Australia, between June and September in the Australian Alps. There is said to be more snow on the Australian Alps than the Swiss Alps.
The formal symbol of Australia is The Commonwealth Coat of Arms. A main feature of the coat of arms is a shield flanked by a kangaroo & and emu. The two animals were chosen as they are native to Australia and embody the idea of a nation moving forward as neither animal can move backwards easily, if at all. The shield on the coat of arms contains symbols of the 6 states of Australia.
Koalas, platypus & Echidnas are other animal species which can be found in Australia, but nowhere else in the world.
Whether you need a permit to work or live there
Most non-Australian residents will require a permit/visa to live and work in Australia.
International money transfers
If transferring currency from or to Australia, IFX can use their expertise to save you money with competitive rates that are better than the high street bank. Please contact them to see how much you can save.
For more information about Australia removals and storage services, please contact our friendly team. Alternatively, please complete our contact us form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
