How do I move my personal goods to the Philippines?

OSS World Wide Movers will provide a complete door to door service when moving to the Philippines with safe and secure packing for your valued belongings. You know you can trust OSS to efficiently move your entire home contents with minimum fuss as we have over 50 years specialist international moving experience.

If you would like us to contact you with some more information and a quote for moving to the Philippines, please fill in the enquiry form on this page, and an OSS moving consultant will contact you with helpful advice and a no obligation free quote.

Moving your household goods to the Philippines

Can I pack my own goods when I move to the Philippines?

It is recommended that you do not ship items to Philippines which have been “owner packed”  as they will attract stringent inspection by Customs on arrival. It is advisable to have your goods packed by your moving company to ensure the clearance process can be conducted with a minimum of fuss.

Can I move to the Philippines with pets?

It is recommended to send your pet through a registered pet transportation agent who will be able to contact all the relevant agencies in the Philippines.

For more information about moving overseas to the Philippines with pets, please refer to our detailed guide to moving pets overseas page

How do I move my car to the Philippines?

Moving motor vehicles and motor bikes to the Philippines is possible provided Customs criteria are met.
This service is usually depot to depot, meaning the motor vehicle will be collected by you from our partners depot in the Philippines following customs clearance.
Customs may require evidence that the owner of the vehicle has lived abroad for 12 months or longer, so a copy of your passport with date stamp showing arrival in the Philippines, or copy of lease or rental agreement on in the Philippines would be sufficient.

How do I move my boat to the Philippines?

Moving a boat to the Philippines has similar requirements to moving a car to the Philippines when it comes to registration requirements and process.
Customs and Quarantine in the Philippines will have a special interest in the boat due to its exposure to marine life, however as Australia has a fairly clean marine environment, your boat should pass customs and quarantine without any problem.

What insurance should I have when moving to the Philippines?

OSS offers a full range of moving insurance options depending on your needs.
Although your shipment to the Philippines will be packed to export standards (designed to withstand the longest journey), the small cost of insurance gives you complete peace of mind with regard to the exposure and rigours that are always inherent when moving from one side of the world to the other.
Ask us about MoveCover, our Marine Transit Insurance product

How long will my move to the Philippines take?

Clearance of your move into the Philippines takes approximately 5 to 7 working days for an FCL (Full Container Load e.g. not a shared container), and 7 to 10 working days for a GRP (Groupage or shared container load) once the shipping container has been unloaded from the vessel.

Restricted and Prohibited items when moving to the Philippines

When looking to relocate to the Philippines you will need to consider the extensive list of restricted and prohibited items. The following PDF has an extensive list of prohibited and restricted items when moving to the Philippines: Moving to the Philippines – FIDI Guide

Tax implications when moving to the Philippines

It is vital that you understand and obtain specific accounting and taxation advice suitable to your individual circumstances prior to your arrival.

Visa and Immigration Information

When travelling or moving to the Philippines, make sure your passport and visas are correct and valid. Check these links to find out some of the latest requirements.

Consulate / Embassy in Australia

Contact the Filipino Embassy by visiting 1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600, Australia. Phone +612-6273-2535 Fax +61262733984 or follow this link to the Embassy website: https://www.philembassy.org.au/

Visa Information

General visa information can be found here: https://www.philembassy.org.au/consular/visa

Passport Information

General passport information can be found here: https://www.philembassy.org.au/consular/passport

Immigration Information

Follow this link for immigration information and related services: https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/de/home.html

Citizenship Information

A guide to citizenship: https://philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/Visas_and_citizenship.html