Transportation of personal effects to Benin
International moving, excess baggage, expatriation to Benin
You want to move to Benin to Porto-novo, Cotton, Abomey-Calavi or other city and looking for a solution to send your unaccompanied luggage, musical instrument, sports equipment, personal effects etc. to your destination ?
We transport your unaccompanied baggage from any country to any destination.
The means of transport, by (plane, truck, boat, train) will be defined above all in relation to the volumes of personal effects, transport trunks, luggage to be transported to Benin.
Prepare your move to Benin
Whether you are moving for a few months or for a longer period, there’s important information to know to enter Benin.
We have listed below important information, however the list is not exhaustive and My Move from Bagages Du Monde advise you to contact the authorities of the Benin.
Customs regulations of Benin
When moving to Benin, and for the purpose of importing your personal goods, unaccompanied baggage know that the customs regulations require the following import documents:
- Passport
- A detailed Declaration of Contents to be completed in French, English, Spanish, etc… (depending on the country of destination)
- Completed labels to be affixed on each of the containers
Before leaving, we recommend to check the duties and regulations with customs of the country you plan to travel to.
Depending on the formula desired for your cargo with My Move from Baggage Du Monde, we will be able to provide you with the appropriate customs parts and their documentation. These forms will need to be filled, printed, and attached to your shipment. Don’t forget to sign each document.
Goods prohibited from importation to Benin (Non-exhaustive list)
Each country has import or export restrictions, customs regulations which may differ and evolve over time. My Move from Bagages Du Monde strongly advise you to inform yourself before shipping your personal belongings. The customs websites of each country specify all the information for import or export.
We carry all your personal belongings however, please be aware that the following items are prohibited for transport or subject to hazardous materials regulations.
- Acids
- Sprays
- Microbial & Etiologic Agents
- Matches
- Explosive articles
- Gas Cylinders
- Lighters
- Counterfeict
- Petrols
- Mercury
- Perfumes
- Paints
- Corrosive products
- flammables products
- Drain cleaners
- Radioactive products
- Toxic products
- Narcotics
- Varnish & Solvents
The products and goods below are subject to restrictions, customs authorizations and special formalities.
- Money (+10 000$)
- Weapons & ammunition
- Batteries & cells
- Cultural goods
- Alcoholic beverages
- Generator
- Pornographic materials
- Animal products
- Tobacco Products
Customs rights and taxes on personal effects
In some cases customs duties and taxes will have to be paid, even if in most countries of the world, personal belongings that are 6 months or older are exempt from customs duties and taxes. Therefore only port/airport taxes will have to be paid.
Nevertheless, it is necessary to remember you will most likely need to provide a document specific to the country of entry to import your goods.
In addition, you will have to pay port or airport taxes when collecting your personal effects, unaccompanied baggage.
Different cases of Relocation Services to Benin
Student: Studying halfway across the world is a great adventure, to facilitate the organization of your move to Benin, we’ll send your personal effects, sports equipment, bike, luggage etc.
Expatriate: Planning on relocating to Benin and need to send personal items? We offer transportation for your personal belongings, sports gear, musical instruments, small furniture, and more to be delivered before or after your arrival.
Government workers: Are you transferring to Benin, and would you like to send your baggage and family belongings to your next place of work? As part of your international mobility, Bagages Du Monde allows you to ship your personal belongings at a lower cost.
Traveler: Bagages Du Monde is for all travelers, whether it is to reach your native country during a holiday, to transport unaccompanied baggage, or to bring back your personal belongings left in Benin.
International company: Do you want to expatriate your employees to join one of your international subsidiaries and are looking for a solution to facilitate their installation ? Bagages Du Monde offers tailor-made shipping solutions.
Moving company: Bagages Du Monde is a partner of several movers. In order to strengthen their service, we accompany moving companies for the transportation of personal effects all over the world.
How much does it cost to send personal items to Benin ?
The cost of the transport of your personal belongings to Benin depends on the volume of your personal belongings to be transported. Indeed the volume will allow to select the suitable mode of transportation (maritime, road or air freight transport), as well as the destination.
Air transport is more expensive than sea transport, but much more suitable when the transported goods require rapid transport (because of their specificities, their value, or simply the urgency of delivery). In addition, since the volumes forwarded in ocean transport are larger than in air transport, minimum charges imposed by shipping companies and port managers imply that for small shipments air transport will be cheaper than ocean transport. Thinking that sea transport is always cheaper than air transport is a mistake! Shipping companies and port managers impose minimum charges because the volumes transported are higher than those in air transport. Therefore, for small shipments, air transport can be less expensive than ocean transport. It is therefore a mistake to think that ocean transport is always cheaper than air transport.
In the case of large non-urgent shipments, it will therefore be necessary to opt for maritime transport and vice versa. Road transport is more adapted to journeys within the European Community or during post and/or pre-arrival journeys. It is therefore the perfect relay for air and sea transport.
Example of average delays by mode of transport (ECO formula)
Air: 2 to 5 days
Road: 1 to 2 weeks
Sea : 2 to 10 weeks
The Bagages du Monde teams will advise you on the means of transport appropriate to your situation.
Request a quote for the transport of your personal belongings to Benin
Our Packages
Eco Package
Drop-off point / Airport – Port
Mini-price baggage transport
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Customs formalities at departure (tax free)
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International transport to destination
- And much more…
Easy Package
Home / Airport – Port
Practical luggage transport on a tight budget.
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Pick-up from your residence (office hours, doorstep)*
- Customs formalities at departure (tax free)
- And much more…
Easy+ Package
Home / Home
The “all-inclusive” formula
- Customs formalities at departure (tax free) and on arrival
- Port or airport taxes
- At-home luggage delivery
- And much more…
Premium Package
With the personalized PREMIUM Package, the choice is yours!
- Collection and delivery of luggage on the date and time desired
- Customs formalities at departure (tax free) and on arrival
- And much more…
Euro National Package
Baggage shipping within the European Community !
- Collection and delivery of luggage (office hours, doorstep)*
