Moving to Africa?

Planning to move to Africa? De Haan knows every twist and turn like the back of her hand. De Haan is a specialist in relocation to Africa. We've been relocating people to countries throughout the whole of Africa for many years now, but South Africa is undoubtedly De Haan's top destination.

De Haan – Your Africa Specialist

De Haan has been relocating private individuals and expatriates to countries in Africa, and back again to The Netherlands, for many years now. It's no problem for us to move all your household goods to Africa, or simply a selection of your cherished belongings. We've got an extensive network of partners that can provide the perfect solution. Rest assured that De Haan will select the right local relocation companies to manage your move. Not unimportantly, De Haan is highly familiar with local customs formalities that can sometimes be extremely complex.

We look forward to hearing where you'll be moving to. Our top 5 most popular African destinations are currently:

1. South Africa
2. Tanzania
3. Kenya
4. Ethiopia
5. Nigeria
6. Ghana

Proper Preparation

Planning to move to Africa? Whether it's packing your household goods or finding the right information about the paperwork you'll need, De Haan can help you every step of the way to Africa.

Planning to move to South Africa, Kenya, Angola, or another African country? With proper preparation and De Haan at your side, you'll not have to worry about any part of your imminent international relocation.

Residential status

We will work with you to determine which documentation is required to move to and reside in the destination country in accordance with applicable regulations. We need a copy of your passport from you for every international move outside the EU, We take care of the documentation that is necessary to guide your household contents. This includes inventory lists drawn up in the correct language at the time of packing your household effects by De Haan and the freight documentation. You will be asked to complete the insurance form with the replacement value in the destination country as a guideline.

Home sweet home: moving to the Netherlands

We don't just help you move to Africa. We can also be of service if you want to move from Africa to the Netherlands. We assist you in collecting the correct documentation to import your removal goods into the Netherlands. Thanks to our extensive partner network, you can expect the same quality during packing as when unpacking your goods at your new address.

Even if you are a returning Dutch citizen, you will also have to fill in the required import documentation (Exemption Application). If you meet all the required requirements, you will be able to return your household effects tax-free. De Haan will take care of this on your behalf. Your assigned relocation coordinator from De Haan will guide you through this entire process. In the Netherlands, a removal team will be on hand to take care of the delivery and unpacking of your household effects. This is done at your direction and wishes.