Moving to Australia
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Moving to Australia
We are specialists in moving to Australia
Moving to Australia is a big step. Schmidt Global Relocations will gladly help you emigrate and move Down Under. We have strategic partners in different parts of the country, which enables us to support you on the spot as well.
Before you go
Emigrating to Australia isn’t something that can be arranged in one day, nor can your international move. To be eligible to work in Australia, for instance, you will need to obtain a visa giving you permission from the Australian Government. It goes without saying that you need to apply for this visa well in advance of your move. Several factors play a role in obtaining a visa. You can find more information about this on the Australian government’s website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Different freight options to Australia
People generally opt for sea freight. This can be done as FCL (Full Container Load), which means the entire container is for one customer. The most cost-effective option is as groupage shipment in sea freight where several families moving to Australia share a large sea container, with several removals in one container. The advantage is that this reduces costs, but transit times are sometimes longer than when you have your own FCL container. Delivery times vary per type of cargo: from 8 weeks for a personal container door-to-door, to 10 to 14 weeks for groupage. It is also possible to opt for LCL (Less than Container Load), ideal for small households. The household contents are then usually loaded into a box so nothing can get lost. Transit time is often relatively short, but if you want to receive your items in the minimum time, you can always opt for air freight. This will arrive within a couple of days, but is more expensive.
moving to Australia with Schmidt always meets the following expectations:
- Full-service relocation
- Flexible and solution-oriented
Personal Service
An international move – we understand that you don’t do that every day. Fortunately we do. To support you optimally – from the first meeting until well after your move – we work with a personal Move Manager. The Move Manager takes care of everything for you during and around your move. He will keep you informed of the status of your move and is your permanent point of contact. This way you always know who to turn to with your questions and requests. It is our personal approach that makes you feel at home.
- Own people and cars
- Family business with high customer satisfaction
High Standards
As a family business, we strive for the highest possible customer satisfaction. That is why we work according to high standards. For example, we always pack your belongings within the agreed time and we make boxes available for things that you hold dear and would like to pack yourself. By working with our own people and cars, we guarantee that your belongings are packed, handled and transported with care. And outside the European continent, we work with trusted partners who meet the same high standards as we do. Everything to make your international move as comfortable as possible.
- Personal Move Manager
- Always informed about your move
Perfect Solutions
As a specialist in international removals, safety and security are our top priority. What we also find important? That we deliver perfect solutions to our customers. That is why we provide full-service removals – exactly to your liking, anywhere in the world. Also for last minute requests or “mission impossibles” applies: we bring your belongings safely to their destination. We are flexible and always think in solutions. Schmidt Global Relocations is at your service.
Moving
International
Quarantine inspection
No matter how large or small your shipment to Australia is, from a single box to a whole container, all goods are put into quarantine as a biosecurity measure; as an island, Australia protects its flora and fauna. A customs officer inspects all the goods and decides whether treatment such as gamma irradiation or fumigation is needed to kill any organic traces. This check takes between ten and fourteen working days. Any costs for fumigation or gamma irradiation are paid by the owner of the goods. Please take this into account before packing your items. Always check bikes and shoes for traces of sand and mud, and wood for holes which may contain insects. The list below contains other common items you should pay attention to. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your personal Move Manager.
from Sydney
to Perth to Brisbane
As removal experts, we have a wide network of affiliated removal firms at our disposal, enabling us to assist you on site. Before you move, we would like to point out that it is important to note that the following items are prohibited:
- Animals or animal products, plants, legumes, fruits
- Drugs or narcotics
- Earth or sand (pay attention to places where this can still be found, such as bike tires, soles of shoes, etc.)
- Pinecones or pine needles, which are often found in Christmas decorations
- Straw baskets or other straw products
You must have the following documents if you are going to emigrate to Australia:
- Copy of passport (photo and signature page)
- Copy of visa or e-visa approval
- Your packing list (in English)
- Alcohol inventory (if applicable)
- Completed B534 customs form
- For all your questions about your international move you can contact your personal Move Manager. As committed specialists, we supervise your move to Australia and take care of every detail. That’s what we call: ‘Guiding your way Home’.
