Moving To Egypt
Britannia in Egypt
Britannia can offer you a door to door service to Egypt, and can either ship your effects by sole use container, or for smaller shipments in a wooden crate (LCL). In addition we can offer a door to door airfreight service to some destinations in Egypt. Our agents in Alexandria will arrange customs clearance, and deliver and unpack the effects, including removal of debris on day of delivery.
Importing Personal Effects
Shipments of used household and personal effects are dutiable and must be imported within six months from the shippers personal arrival. A work permit and/or six month residence permit is required. A Bank Guarantee or cash deposit covering the duties must be lodged with customs. If the effects are re-exported these charges are normally reimbursed. Serial numbers of electrical appliances must be written on the packing list. Your local Britannia Member will provide you with detailed customs regulations.
Documentation
Britannia and our agents will assist you with completion of customs formalities. To assist us with this please let us have a copy of your passport (and visa if applicable). The required documentation will be supplied to you on arrival. To avoid any potential additional charges and delays it is advisable that relevant forms are completed and returned promptly to our Agents.
Prohibitions and Restrictions
In general it is in your interest not to import the following items:
- Firearms & ammunition
- Inflammable goods & substances
- Plants & plant material
- Foodstuffs, perishables or otherwise
- Alcohol, narcotics and dangerous goods
- Offensive material
Transit Times
Sole use containers take an average of 4 – 5 weeks. Crated consignments take longer, on average between 6 – 7 weeks.
Computer Tracking
Through satellite and computer technology we are able to monitor the progress of your consignment.
Bar Coding
All Groupage consignments will be bar coded before they are loaded into the shipping container. This will ensure that no items are left at origin.
Domestic Pets
Britannia can recommend a specialised shipper of animals to assist you in sending your family pet(s) from home to home. They will coordinate all documentation and necessary veterinary procedures.
Motor Vehicles
The import of Motor Vehicles in certain circumstances may be allowed, although dutiable. Check with your local Britannia member. Diesel cars are not permitted.
