A21 LOGISTICS specialize in relocation’s to Vanuatu. We can help you ship your Personal Effects, by Sea and Air to Vanuatu.
“Relocating is stressful enough. We offer the personal service and hands-on support to ensure your household goods and memories arrive safely, hassle-free.”
Relocating to Vanuatu: Stress-Free Shipping of Household and Personal Effects
We can assist you with all Origin Services, such as seeking out Removalist and Packing services, agents with Warehousing capabilities, Transport of Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL) shipments, Container leasing & Container purchases, Dangerous goods declarations and various other services on application.
We will make the bookings for you on the desired vessel and arrange all documentation required for export from Origin. On arrival in Vanuatu, we can submit on your behalf documents required by customs, immigration, quarantine and otherwise.
The required documents are;
- Residency Permit
- Completed X-20 Exemption form
- Passport
- Commercial invoices and/or completed inventory list with value declarations.
- Personal effects in conjunction with a residency permit are granted exemptions from Duty and VAT for a 6 month period from the date of issue, provided the goods have been owned for more than 12 months.
Extensions are possible and are submitted to relevant authorities on a case by case basis.
For Export, we can make arrangements for containers to be available for loading, arrange labour / equipment to assist in packing and loading if required.
We will ensure all documentation required is obtained from you and forwarded to the selected agent at Destination to handle.
We look forward to being your link to Paradise.
Moving your entire life to a new country like Vanuatu is a huge undertaking. We understand that personal effects are high-stakes cargo—they are not just boxes, but memories and essentials. We provide a full range of relocation services designed to minimize your stress, covering everything from packing and crating at the origin to final delivery in Vanuatu.


We specialize in shipping Personal Effects to Vanuatu by Sea and Air. Whether it be your first shipment to Vanuatu or one of many, we can work with you to ensure your shipment arrives smoothly as expected. We can provide you with the option of shipping your personal effects as either Full Container Load ( FCL ) and/or Less Container Load (LCL).
We can assist you with all origin services, such as outsourcing transport, removalist and packing services, agents with warehousing capabilities, insurance and various other services upon application such as bonded warehousing if required when goods transship through another country on route to Vanuatu.
- We can purchase containers for you in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide. Containers have an endless list of suitable applications.
- On arrival in Vanuatu, we can submit on your behalf all documents required by customs, immigration, quarantine and other authorities if need be.
- When shipping personal effects to Vanuatu, some of the required documents to be presented are;
- Residency Permit , completed X-20 Exemption form, Passport, Commercial invoices and/or completed inventory list with value declarations.
- Personal effects in conjunction with a residency permit are granted exemptions from Duty and VAT for a 6 month period from the date of issue, provided the goods have been owned for more than 12 months.
- Extensions are possible and are submitted to relevant authorities on a case by case basis.
If it is for export, we will ensure all documentation required is obtained from you and forwarded onto the nominated agent at the final destination. This is to further ensure your personal effects and household goods are received and handled with the upmost care and efficiency.
Comprehensive Relocation Logistics Support
Packing, Crating, and Devanning:
We advise on the best way to secure your belongings for the long ocean journey. Upon arrival in Port Vila, we manage the container devanning (unloading) and organization, palletizing goods as required before final distribution.
Essential Customs and Documentation Management:
For personal effects, accurate customs clearance is essential. Requirements include the Inventory List/Packing List, a Value Declaration for used goods without an invoice, and crucially, copies of your passport and residency documentation. We streamline this process, ensuring you meet all requirements for a smooth entry.
Door-to-Door Delivery: From Origin to Your New Home
Our door-to-door solutions ensure maximum convenience. We coordinate global transport, manage all port and customs formalities, and arrange the local trucking and last-mile delivery directly to your new residence, whether in Port Vila, Luganville, or other islands.
Start planning your smooth, stress-free move to Vanuatu—request a relocation checklist and quote now.
Last Updated 2 weeks ago by: Ollie Wikely
