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Moving to Argentina from the UK involves a customs decision that catches a lot of people out – and it isn’t about what you’re shipping, it’s about your visa status. Get that part wrong, and a move that should have cost nothing in duty can cost roughly half the value of your freight. Get it right, and it costs nothing at all.
That’s the kind of detail that matters far more than most removal company websites let on. Your dedicated move manager works through it with you before anything is packed, so there are no surprises waiting at the Argentine end.
Argentina’s customs process treats permanent and temporary residents very differently, and the paperwork that proves which one you are needs to be right before your shipment leaves the UK, not sorted out after it arrives. Your move manager confirms your visa status early, times your shipment’s departure and arrival around it, and stays your single point of continuity from the first survey through to delivery in Argentina – not handed off to a different team once your things are on the water.
The single biggest factor in your Argentina move’s cost isn’t the volume of your shipment – it’s your visa status:
There’s also a frequency limit worth knowing about early: one duty-free shipment is permitted every 7 years for permanent residents and Argentine citizens. If you’ve imported household goods into Argentina under this exemption before, check the date before assuming this move qualifies.
Groupage sea freight is the most cost-effective option for most household moves; full container load suits larger households or anyone who’d rather not share space with other shipments. Your move manager will give you a specific cost range once they know your visa status, shipment volume, and departure timeline – get in touch for a personalised quote.
Argentina applies a 6-month window: your personal effects and household goods must arrive as unaccompanied baggage within six months of your own arrival date in the country. This is one of the more generous windows in the region, but it still needs planning around — particularly if your Argentine visa process itself has an unpredictable timeline.
Your move manager will map your shipment’s departure and expected arrival against your own travel dates, so the six-month window isn’t something you’re tracking alone under pressure.
Generally permitted: Used household goods, furniture, clothing, personal electronics and kitchenware may generally be imported as part of a household move, subject to the applicable customs and immigration regime. Your shipment should be accurately declared, with a detailed inventory identifying the items and their values.
Restricted – subject to specific regulations: Plants, animals and animal products, certain electronics, pharmaceuticals, and alcohol or tobacco may require additional permits, approvals or compliance with quantity limits. Requirements vary depending on the type of item and the circumstances of the import. Your move manager will review your inventory and flag anything that requires additional documentation or approval.
Prohibited: Items prohibited under Argentine import and customs legislation cannot be imported. If you have anything unusual or potentially restricted in your inventory, your move manager can check the requirements with the relevant authorities before packing, helping to avoid delays or problems at customs.
Customs authority: Argentine customs administration is currently handled by ARCA (Agencia de Recaudación y Control Aduanero), through its Dirección General de Aduanas (DGA). Requirements can change, so specific items should be checked against the current regulations before shipment.
Gerson Moving Services holds British Association of Removers (BAR) membership with the BAR Advanced Payment Guarantee, International Association of Movers (IAM) accreditation, Planet Mark sustainability certification, and is part of the AGM Group of companies. Disputes are handled through the Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman (FHIO).
When moving with us, you have a comprehensive choice of services that ensure removals to Argentina are secure, safe and efficient.
Experts in packing and wrapping, we use only premium materials to ensure all of your belongings stay in great condition throughout the journey. Everything you want to take will have extra care and attention from us, so you won’t need to worry about any mishaps during the long trip to Argentina.
If you have bulky furniture to take with you, leave it to us to ensure it arrives safely. We can handle everything from large tables to wardrobes, beds and sofas, ready for use when you move in. If required, we can also disassemble furniture where this is possible for easier transit.
Have valuable or fragile items that need extra protection? Take advantage of our specialist packing services for these items that go above and beyond to protect them during their onward journey. Everything from antiques to your priceless sentimental possessions will be securely wrapped.
Get from A to B with minimal effort with door-to-door delivery during international removals to Argentina. Wherever in the country you’re moving to, we can provide onward transit after shipping to ensure you’ve got all your items ready to unpack in your new home.
Make the complicated aspect of customs and immigration as simple as possible with our help. We’ve assisted many individuals and families filling in confusing or time-consuming documentation for Argentina, so we’ll ensure nothing important is missed.
We offer temporary storage if you need this both in the UK and once you’ve arrived in Argentina. Both short and long-term options are available if you need them, so that you won’t have to rush if you need more time before the move or after arrival.
We offer a simple 4 step process for all international removals to Argentina that makes it simple for you:
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Packing &
Collection
Sea, Air or Road
Transport
Delivery and
Unpacking
Get in touch for a personalised quote. Your move manager will confirm your visa status, talk through timelines, and give you a realistic cost range for your specific move – before you commit to anything.
Real feedback from people who chose our international moving company.
“Moving our family from London to Buenos Aires felt daunting, but Gerson handled everything. Customs paperwork, shipping, delivery – all smooth. We settled into Palermo within days.”
“Twelve years of belongings crossed the Atlantic to Córdoba without a single breakage. The team packed with real care and kept us updated at every stage.”
“After eight years abroad, returning to Mendoza was effortless. Gerson managed Argentine customs brilliantly and delivered on the date promised. Nothing lost, nothing damaged, no stress whatsoever.”
It depends on your visa status. Permanent residence visa holders (and returning Argentine citizens who’ve lived abroad over a year) can import used household goods duty-free. Temporary residents pay approximately 50% of the freight-on-board value, or can use temporary admission instead.
Six months from your own arrival date. Your move manager will plan your shipment’s departure around this window so it doesn’t become a last-minute scramble.
Only if it’s been at least 7 years since your last duty-free household goods import under this exemption – this limit applies to permanent residents and Argentine citizens.
A detailed, valued inventory of everything you’re shipping, plus proof of your visa/residence status. Your move manager and in-country partner handle the formal declaration.
Yes. Your dedicated move manager is your primary contact from the initial survey through to delivery in Argentina, working alongside a local partner at the Argentine end for customs clearance and final delivery.
