Shipping to Thailand from South Africa

Shipping your household goods to the other side of the world can be an overwhelming process. However, with Seven Seas Worldwide we do all the hard work for you. Here’s an overview of how the process works in three steps:

1. Once you’ve received your online quote and placed your order, we will deliver the number of boxes you requested to your door, along with all the necessary packing equipment such as tape and bubble wrap. To help the process run smoothly we ask that you write your name and job number on both sides of each box.
2. Then, complete the online documentation that you can find in your account area. The online documentation includes an insurance form, which is optional, inventory and Thailand customs forms, as well as uploading a copy of your passport and visa, if applicable.
3. Finally, you’ll receive a notification via email and SMS the day before our driver comes to collect your boxes. The message will include the date you had chosen during the order process.

At Seven Seas Worldwide, we can ship to Thailand from Australia by sea. Sea shipping is the most budget-friendly option, ideal if you're sending several boxes, and it will take 88 days to reach your destination. All transit times are from the date we receive full payment and the completion of your online documentation.

The easiest way to find out how much it costs to ship to Thailand is to get a free instant quote. The process is quick and easy, all you have to do is fill out the online form and you’ll receive a full breakdown of all costs involved.

To successfully ship your household items into Thailand duty-free, the following documents and criteria must be met:

• The used personal effects and household item must be at least 6 months old.
• The shipment must be imported not earlier than one month before or not later than six months after the arrival of the importers.
• Copy of work permit for at least one year for expats or Thai ID for citizens of Thailand.
• The imported used/second-hand household effects have been owned, possessed, and used at least 6 months in the country where the importers resided before returning or relocating to Thailand.
• Only ONE unit each of electrical appliances is eligible for tax and duty free allowance. Any excess unit shall be subject to regular taxes and duties, and Customs will place the items that have the lowest rate of duty under tax and duty exemption.
• You must have stayed overseas for at least 12 months and return to Thailand not over 3 months to be exempted from import duty & tax.
• Foreigners holding Retirement Visa can apply for duty & tax exemption.
• You will be required to provide your original passport in Thailand (Resident/Foreign passport) if not all items subject to tax and duty.

For a more detailed breakdown, our Prohibited Goods page contains a list of all the goods you can't send, along with specific service-based restrictions.

To ensure your goods arrive via the quickest and most efficient method possible, all shipping and air routes are predefined and cannot be altered.