Moving to New Zealand from Spain

Wisse Moving is a family business and a member of the International Association of Movers (IAM), operating to high quality standards. If you are planning an international removal, we offer a door-to-door moving service from Spain to any destination in New Zealand. We collect anywhere in Spain, including cities like Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Alicante, and Málaga, and deliver door-to-door to your new residence in New Zealand.

When you book your move with us, we will assign you a dedicated Move Manager. 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.

How to get a proposal

The best way to start your removal is by getting a quote. We calculate the volume of your goods and assess access to your residence through a short video call via your smartphone. Based on this video call, we provide a personalized proposal for your move.

Packing Service

Given the distance from Spain to New Zealand, proper export packing is necessary. We pack boxes, disassemble furniture, and wrap everything securely for export. Upon arrival in New Zealand, we can unpack and remove debris at destination upon request. For fragile or valuable items, we can provide special wrapping.

Transport options

We offer three main transport options for your move, depending on the volume of your goods and your timeline:

• Full Sea Container (FCL): For boxes, furniture and complete households, generally requiring 8 or more cubic metres of space. Transit times for FCL shipments are from port to port and take about 3 – 4 months.
• LCL Groupage Container: For smaller volumes, usually 3 to 8 cubic metres, if you only take small items like boxes and perhaps some small furniture. We pack goods into specially designed cardboard liftvans (crates) to avoid ISPM-15 wood fumigation and quarantine issues at destination. Another major advantage of the liftvan is that it can be adjusted in height, so we can limit the volume to your needs without wasting space. These liftvans are then loaded into an LCL groupage container for sea transport, which takes about 3 – 4 months.
• Airfreight: For urgent, small shipments of up to 1 or 2 cubic metres. Transit time is about 1 – 3 weeks.

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.

Customs clearance

Wisse Moving handles both export customs clearance in Spain and import customs clearance in New Zealand.

To process your shipment, you must provide the following required documents:

• Passport
• Visa
• Inventory/Packing list provided by us
• Waybill provided by us
• Destination-specific customs forms (Unaccompanied Personal Baggage Declaration)

Used household goods and furniture can generally be imported free of duties and taxes if you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, hold a permanent resident visa, or have a work visa issued for a minimum of 12 months. You must be present in New Zealand when your goods arrive; otherwise, taxes and duties apply.

Most household goods are inspected by the MPI Quarantine Service. Items like bicycles, tents, and garden furniture must be clean before packing. Due to MPI quarantine laws, containers cannot go directly from the port to your residence. They must be inspected at an approved facility first.

Prohibited items

To comply with international logistics and New Zealand border regulations, you must never include the following items in your move:

• Food
• Perishable items
• Electric vehicles (e-bikes, scooters, etc.)
• Hazardous goods
• Firearms
• Weapons
• Live animals or plants
• High-powered batteries

No batteries whatsoever of any kind, nor liquids, are allowed in airfreight. Additionally, if you plan to ship alcohol, please note that it is subject to duties and taxes at the destination. We also advise against packing objectionable materials, drugs, medicines, or items made from endangered species.

You can find more detailed information on this website.

Living in New Zealand

New Zealand offers opportunities for foreign workers, particularly in sectors like technology, healthcare, and construction. Before moving, we advise researching the cost of living, housing, and basic expenses, which vary depending on the city.

We provide regular removal services to all major cities, including:

• Auckland: The largest city with a strong economy.
• Wellington: The capital city, known for its culture and harbour.
• Christchurch: The largest city on the South Island.
• Hamilton: Known for agriculture and student life.
• Dunedin: A city with strong Scottish roots and unique wildlife.

Contact Wisse Moving to schedule your video call and receive a proposal for your move to New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions about moving to New Zealand from Spain