Moving to the Philippines from Australia

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.

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 my pet to the Philippines?
It is recommended to send your pet through a registered pet transportation agent who will be able to contact all the relevant agencies in Philippines. More information about relocating pets can be found in our moving links section of this website or speak to an OSS World Wide Move Consultant.

How much will it cost to ship my belongings to the Philippines?
The cost of your move will vary according to a range of factors; Freight type, if you container is personalised or shared, the nature of your items (ie. fragile, exotic etc).
Please submit an enquiry and/or request a quote to find out more information on what it will cost to ship your belongs to Philippines.

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.

Can 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.

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.