Moving from Spain to Australia?
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Moving to Australia from Spain
Wisse Moving provides a door-to-door moving service from Spain to Australia. We are a family business and a member of the International Association of Movers (IAM). This means we work to a high standard of quality for your move. We collect your goods anywhere in Spain, including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Alicante, and Málaga. We organize the sea freight and deliver directly to your new home in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, or any other place in Australia.
We assign a dedicated Move Manager to your move. You will have one direct contact person to organize the entire process. We pack your boxes, disassemble your furniture, and wrap everything securely for export. We arrange the transport insurance and handle all export and import customs clearance procedures. In Australia, we deliver the goods inside your home. We can also unpack your belongings and remove the packing materials if you request this.
How to get a proposal for your move
To give you an accurate price for your move to Australia, we calculate the exact volume of your goods and check the access situation at your current home.
The most efficient way to do this is with a short video call. You use your smartphone to walk through your house and show us what you want to move. During the call, we also discuss your practical needs, such as packing services, furniture disassembly, or temporary storage.
After we check the volume and your requirements, we send you a clear, personalized proposal with the right transport option for your situation.
What to expect of your move with Wisse Moving
Wisse Moving offers a door-to-door solution if you’re moving to Australia from Spain. We can collect in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Alicante, Málaga or any other place in Spain. Packing of boxes and wrapping of furniture are usually taken care of by us. We will also take care of customs clearance, both in Spain and in Australia, and we will deliver your goods into your new home. We have agents all over Australia. With our network, we can take care of your move to Sydney, your move to Melbourne, Brisbane or any other place. You will have a dedicated move manager, who will be your point of contact during the whole process.
Transport options for moving to Australia from Spain
We offer three transport options for your move to Australia:
- Full sea container: A sea container used only for your goods. This is the right option if you move a complete household with furniture, from 8 cubic metres onwards. The transport usually takes about 50 to 60 days from port to port. After arrival, the container undergoes a mandatory quarantine inspection. This takes an extra 2 to 4 weeks before we can plan the final delivery.
- Groupage sea container (LCL): If you have less volume and only boxes and small furniture, we pack your goods into liftvans (crates). We load these crates into a groupage sea container to Australia. This is a cost-effective option for volumes between 3 and 8 cubic metres. The transport time is similar to a full container.
- Airfreight: We use this for small shipments up to 1 or 2 cubic metres when the goods need to arrive as fast as possible. Airfreight takes about 1 – 3 weeks to arrive at the destination airport. Australian Customs and quarantine inspections still apply and will add processing time upon arrival.
Please bear in mind that all transit times are estimates. They depend heavily on the availability of shipping containers, space on the ships or flights, and the speed of Customs and Quarantine inspections at your destination.
Biosecurity, fumigation and BMSB season
Australia has strict quarantine rules to protect its environment. The authorities inspect all incoming household goods. You must thoroughly clean all outdoor equipment, bicycles, shoes, and camping gear. You need to remove all soil, mud, and organic matter before our packers arrive.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB)
Between 1 September and 30 April, the Australian government applies BMSB seasonal measures to groupage sea container (LCL) shipments. During this period, high-risk goods moving via LCL require a mandatory treatment (like fumigation) before they arrive in Australia. We organize these treatments for your shipment to meet the regulations.
Fumigations for Full Sea Containers (FCL)
Normally, used household goods shipped in a full sea container do not require fumigation. In fact, it is not possible to fumigate a container loaded with household goods in Spain. However, there is a small possibility that the Australian authorities may order a fumigation upon arrival at destination. Should this occur, please be aware that all related costs (including transport, fumigation, handling, and storage) will be billed to the client.
Liftvans
To avoid any issues with ISPM-15 standards and the fumigation of wooden materials, we use specially designed cardboard liftvans for our groupage shipments. Using cardboard instead of wood ensures a smoother customs process and prevents unnecessary quarantine problems at your destination.
Customs clearance in Australia
Wisse Moving handles the export customs clearance in Spain and coordinates the import clearance in Australia. To import your goods, you must provide these documents:
- Copy of passport (photo and signature page)
- Completed Australian Customs form B534
- Copy of visa or e-visa approval (for non-citizens)
- Detailed inventory / packing list (we make this list during the packing)
- Alcohol inventory, if applicable
- Sea waybill / air waybill (we provide this document)
Restricted and prohibited items
The Australian authorities restrict or prohibit the import of the following items. This list is a guide. You can find complete information on the Australian Border Force website.
Alcohol
- You have to pay customs duties and a goods and services tax (GST) on all alcohol imported into Australia.
- The authorities calculate the duty based on the type of alcohol, the volume per bottle, the alcohol percentage, and the value per bottle.
- A 10% GST is then added to the calculated duty.
Prohibited items (do not pack)
- Hazardous goods, hazardous materials, pesticides, and toxic chemicals
- Firearms, ammunition, replica weapons, and accessories
- Knives and daggers
- Live animals or plants
- Anabolic and androgenic substances (including certain health supplements)
- Antibiotics, growth hormones, and drugs of human or animal origin
- Pornography and objectionable materials
- Counterfeit items or counterfeit credit cards
- Cat and dog fur products
- Radioactive substances
- Ozone depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases
- Electric vehicles (e-bikes, scooters, etc.)
- Food and perishable items
- High-powered batteries (Please note: no batteries whatsoever of any kind are allowed in airfreight)
Frequently Asked Questions: Moving to Australia from Spain
We collect your belongings anywhere in Spain, including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Alicante, and Málaga. We organize the transport and deliver directly inside your new home in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, or any other location in Australia.
Yes, we pack your boxes, disassemble the furniture, and wrap everything securely for export. At your destination in Australia, we can also unpack your belongings and remove the packing materials upon request.
We calculate the exact volume of your goods and check the access situation at your current home via a short video call. After this assessment, we send you a clear, personalized proposal with the appropriate transport option and the exact costs.
We offer three main methods: a full sea container (FCL) for complete households (8+ cubic metres), an LCL groupage container (using cardboard liftvans) for volumes between 3 and 8 cubic metres, and airfreight for urgent shipments up to 2 cubic metres.
Sea transport (FCL and LCL groupage) usually takes about 50 to 60 days from port to port. After arrival, mandatory quarantine inspections add an extra 2 to 4 weeks before final delivery. Airfreight takes about 1 to 3 weeks, plus quarantine processing time. Please note all transit times are estimates.
You need a copy of your passport (photo and signature page), a completed Australian Customs form B534, a copy of your visa or e-visa approval (for non-citizens), a detailed packing list, and the transport waybill. We provide the packing list and transport documents.
Yes. Australia has strict biosecurity and quarantine rules. You must thoroughly clean all outdoor equipment, bicycles, shoes, and camping gear to remove all soil, mud, and organic matter before our packers arrive.
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season runs from 1 September to 30 April. During this period, the Australian government requires mandatory treatment (like fumigation) for high-risk goods moving via LCL groupage before they arrive. We organize these treatments to meet the regulations.
For LCL groupage shipments, we use cardboard liftvans to avoid wood fumigation issues entirely. For full sea containers (FCL), fumigation is normally not required for used household goods. However, if the Australian authorities order a fumigation upon arrival, all related costs are billed to the client.
Yes. You cannot pack food, perishable items, electric vehicles (e-bikes, scooters, etc.), hazardous goods, firearms, weapons, live animals or plants, or high-powered batteries. Please note that no batteries of any kind are allowed in airfreight shipments.
Yes, Wisse Moving is a proud member of the International Association of Movers (IAM). This means we operate according to strict, high-quality standards and rely on a trusted global network to handle your move professionally from start to finish.
Yes, absolutely. We assign a dedicated Move Manager to your removal. He or she will be your single, direct point of contact to coordinate the move and assist you throughout the entire process, handling everything from organizing the collection until the final delivery.
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