Moving to Australia
From Japan to Australia
For information on moving from Japan to Australia, please visit NX's international moving website.
With offices all over the world, NX provides reliable and secure one-stop support, from moving and storage of belongings within Japan to assistance with living abroad.
Points to note
1. A moving plan is crucial to ensure a smooth transition to your new living space.
When sending your belongings to Australia, the delivery time can range from one week to two months, or even longer, depending on your country of residence and the shipping method. Additionally, you may not have secured a new home in Australia, or your spouse and family may be traveling separately. It's crucial to create an optimal international moving schedule considering your planned departure date, desired delivery date in Australia, and the shipping time required for your belongings.
2. Documents based on domestic law and Australian law and customs are required.
When exporting belongings overseas, you must follow the procedures stipulated by the laws of your country of residence. You will need to prepare the necessary export customs documents in advance for customs clearance. Similarly, in Australia, you will need to prepare the necessary import customs documents in accordance with the laws and customs.
3. We need to check the amount of luggage.
If you are employed and your company has restrictions on the amount of belongings you can move, you will need to check whether your belongings will fit within those limits. You will also need to determine the amount of belongings in line with your international moving budget.
4. The packaging method is different.
Your belongings will be subjected to vibrations and shocks as they are transported by ship, plane, truck, and rail. Furthermore, they may be exposed to significant temperature and humidity changes due to climate and local conditions, as well as the risk of theft at their destination. Therefore, it is essential to pack your belongings with optimal safety in mind.
5. Some items are subject to taxes or are prohibited or restricted.
There are items that are prohibited or restricted from being taken out of your country of residence, and items that are prohibited or restricted from being imported into Australia/items that are not eligible for moving duty exemptions. Furthermore, some items may be subject to taxes or special fees such as fumigation and disinfection charges.
Australia has very strict quarantine requirements for environmental protection. All goods subject to quarantine will be inspected regardless of whether they are declared or not, and intentional failure to declare goods may result in hefty fines or even prosecution, so caution is advised.
6. It is important to insure your belongings.
It is important to insure your cargo to protect against accidents during transit. Since compensation for damages by carriers is limited by the terms and conditions of carriage, cargo insurance is necessary.