Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Germany 0552803439 | Cars, Furniture and Students’ Belongings to Hamburg and Berlin
Ship your car, furniture and belongings from Saudi Arabia to Hamburg, Berlin, Munich and the other German cities, by sea in 25–40 days or by air in 3–6 days. We check the transfer of residence relief before shipping, and deliver to your address.
Home Safe ships from Saudi Arabia to Germany by sea to the ports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven, and by air to Frankfurt. Sailing from Jeddah to Hamburg takes 16 to 22 days, 25 to 40 days door to door, and air 3 to 6 days. Shipping a saloon by sea starts from SAR 2,800. To book: 0552803439.
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- Route and transit time for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Germany
- Cost of shipping from Saudi Arabia to Germany
- Shipping cars from Saudi Arabia to Germany
- Relocation furniture and effects, and the transfer of residence relief
- Shipping students’ belongings to Germany
- Documents required for shipping to Germany
- Delivery in German cities
- Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Germany
- What cannot be shipped to Germany, or needs a permit
- Steps for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Germany
- Common mistakes when shipping to Germany
- Why Home Safe for shipping to Germany?
- Related articles and pages
- Tags
- Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to Germany
- How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Germany cost?
- How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Germany take?
- What is the cheapest way to ship to Germany?
- How much is customs on a car in Germany?
- What are the conditions for the transfer of residence relief in Germany?
- Can a Saudi car be registered in Germany?
- Do you ship students’ belongings?
- Do you ship to Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt?
- Which documents are needed?
- Is the shipment insured?
Route: Jeddah → Suez Canal → Gibraltar → North Sea → Hamburg · Sea distance: about 4,100 nautical miles · Time: 25 – 40 days.
In brief
- Shipping methods: a full container or part load, RoRo for cars, and air.
- Ports: Hamburg for containers, and Bremerhaven for cars.
- Time: 25 – 40 days by sea, and 3 – 6 days by air.
- Price: shipping a car by sea starts from SAR 2,800, and the rest is priced on the day you ask.
- Customs: 10% duty and 19% VAT on a car, with relief for those moving residence, under conditions.
- What we ship: cars, relocation furniture, students’ belongings and goods.
- Booking: 0552803439, by call or WhatsApp.
Route and transit time for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Germany
| Method | Sailing or flight time | Door to door | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full container to Hamburg | 16 – 22 days | 25 – 35 days | A whole home’s furniture, and goods |
| Part load | 18 – 25 days | 30 – 40 days | Under 15 m³ and students’ belongings |
| RoRo to Bremerhaven | 16 – 22 days | 25 – 35 days | Running cars |
| Air to Frankfurt | Hours | 3 – 6 days | The urgent and light belongings |
From Riyadh and Dammam the shipment goes by road to Jeddah port, or sails from the port of Dammam, about a week longer.
Cost of shipping from Saudi Arabia to Germany
At Home Safe, shipping a saloon by sea starts from SAR 2,800. A container is priced whole, a part load and furniture per cubic metre, and air per kilogram. Send your shipment’s details to 0552803439 and you will have the price the same day.
| What sets the price | Its effect |
|---|---|
| Method | Part load for the small, a container for the large, and air the dearest |
| Volume or weight | Work it out with the volume calculator |
| Transport within Germany | Munich is about 780 km from Hamburg |
| Dismantling, packing and assembly | A separate item for household furniture |
| Insurance | Optional, a percentage of the value |
Outside the freight: German duties, taxes and port charges are paid there, unless the transfer of residence relief applies to you.
Shipping cars from Saudi Arabia to Germany
Bremerhaven is one of Europe’s largest car ports, and most RoRo vessels call there. Containers go to Hamburg.
- Charges: 10% customs duty on the value of the car and its freight, then 19% import VAT on the total.
- A classic car: one more than 30 years old and in its original state has a reduced duty and VAT.
- Inspection before registration: a Gulf-specification car goes through a full technical inspection by an approved testing body, and may need changes to lighting and emissions.
- The environmental sticker: many German cities do not admit a car to their centres without the green sticker.
- Tyres: winter tyres are compulsory in wintry conditions.
The methods are detailed on the car shipping page, and the general conditions in the article on car shipping from Saudi Arabia.
Relocation furniture and effects, and the transfer of residence relief
Anyone moving their residence to Germany brings in their furniture, belongings and car with no duty and no tax, under European Union conditions:
- Previous residence: at least 12 months outside the European Union.
- Ownership and use: at least 6 months before the move.
- No sale: not to be sold, rented out or lent for 12 months after entry.
- The time limit: the belongings are brought in within 12 months of the date of the move.
- Proof: registration of residence in Germany, evidence of previous residence in the Kingdom, and a contents list.
We dismantle, pack and number at your home in the Kingdom, and deliver to your address in Germany. Details are on the furniture and household shipping page.
Shipping students’ belongings to Germany
- Shared boxes: numbered cartons in a consolidated container, far cheaper than excess baggage on the plane.
- What is shipped: books, clothes, personal items and kitchenware.
- Timing: ship five weeks before you travel so that what you need arrives as term begins.
- The urgent: one or two bags by air, and the rest by sea.
- Delivery: to the student residence or a private address in your city.
Documents required for shipping to Germany
| Type of shipment | Documents |
|---|---|
| Personal effects and furniture | Passport, contents list, registration of residence, and proof of previous residence |
| A car | Registration, export certificate, purchase invoice and passport |
| Commercial goods | Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, and the importer’s European customs number |
Consumer products need to conform to European standards. The documents are explained on the required documents page.
Delivery in German cities
| City | Distance from Hamburg |
|---|---|
| Hamburg and Bremen | Up to 120 km |
| Berlin | About 290 km |
| Cologne and Düsseldorf | 400 – 430 km |
| Frankfurt | About 490 km |
| Stuttgart | About 660 km |
| Munich | About 780 km |
More on the destination is on the shipping to Germany page.
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Germany
Air freight from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam to Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s largest cargo airport, delivers the shipment within 3 to 6 days.
- For whom: students’ urgent belongings, samples, spare parts and high-value goods.
- How it is charged: on chargeable weight. Work it out with the volumetric weight calculator.
- Price: the per-kilo rate falls as the weight rises. Ask for it on 0552803439.
Details are on the air freight page.
What cannot be shipped to Germany, or needs a permit
- Animal-based foods: meat, dairy and their products are banned in personal effects.
- Medicines: personal-use quantities only, with a prescription.
- Counterfeits: confiscated, with a fine.
- Plants and seeds: with a phytosanitary certificate.
- New devices in quantity: treated as commercial goods.
Steps for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Germany
- You send the shipment’s details and the German city.
- We review your position: relief or charges.
- You receive the price with the method and the time.
- Collection and packing with the inventory.
- Export clearance and shipping.
- Follow-up until arrival.
- Clearance and delivery in Germany.
Common mistakes when shipping to Germany
- Shipping before registering residence: the relief is not granted without it.
- A general contents list: German customs ask for detail.
- Food among the belongings: confiscated, and it delays the rest.
- Buying a car before costing the inspection and modifications.
- Selling the car or furniture within 12 months: the relief lapses.
- A student shipping late: it arrives weeks after term begins.
Why Home Safe for shipping to Germany?
A registered establishment
Home Safe Logistics Services Est., commercial registration 4030601060.
We review the relief first
Before the shipment moves, not after it arrives.
For families and students
A whole home or two cartons, each in its own way.
Door to door
Collection in the Kingdom, and delivery in your German city.
To book: 0552803439, by call or WhatsApp, from 7 am to 11 pm.
Related articles and pages
- Shipping to Germany
- Car shipping from Jeddah to the UK
- International shipping companies in Jeddah
- Sea freight
- Customs clearance
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to Germany
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Germany cost?
It is charged per container or cubic metre by sea, and per kilogram by air. Shipping a saloon by sea starts from SAR 2,800. Ask for your shipment’s price on 0552803439.
How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Germany take?
16 to 22 days’ sailing to Hamburg, and 25 to 40 days door to door. Air to Frankfurt takes 3 to 6 days.
What is the cheapest way to ship to Germany?
Part-load sea freight for under 15 cubic metres, and a full container above that. For students, shared boxes.
How much is customs on a car in Germany?
10% customs duty and 19% import VAT in the ordinary case. Someone moving residence is exempt from both, with conditions.
What are the conditions for the transfer of residence relief in Germany?
That you have lived outside the European Union for at least 12 months, have owned and used the belongings and car for 6 months, and do not sell them for 12 months.
Can a Saudi car be registered in Germany?
Yes, after a full technical inspection by an approved testing body, and it may need changes to lighting and emissions.
Do you ship students’ belongings?
Yes, in shared boxes by sea or by air, straight to the university city.
Do you ship to Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt?
Yes. Berlin is about 290 km from Hamburg, Frankfurt about 490 km, and Munich about 780 km.
Which documents are needed?
A passport and contents list for belongings, proof of previous residence for the relief claim, and the registration and export certificate for a car.
Is the shipment insured?
Insurance is optional and worked out as a percentage of the shipment’s value. We advise it for a sea voyage of this length.
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