Moving from Dubai to Barbuda
Moving from Dubai to Barbuda: Are you planning a move to Barbuda? International moving requires thorough research, preparation, and qualified overseas shippers to ensure your goods arrive safely in your new country. Before you do anything, let Dubai Movers assist you with the logistics of relocating to Barbuda.
Dubai Movers is an international moving company, that offers door-to-door moving and relocation services worldwide. As a leader among international moving companies, we’re proud to provide full container service and lift van services both to and from with complete documentation, Professional packing, customs assistance, insurance, shipping services, storage, and inland transportation. If you’re relocating your household overseas move, we’re here to help. Dubai Movers is an international removal company you can trust to simplify your move.
To ask more about our company please use the form available on our contact page, give us a call at +97143306717, or send any inquiries to our email address enquiry@dubaimovers.net.
How Dubai Movers can help for moving to Barbuda
At Dubai Movers, we offer a range of services; we specialize in overseas moving; including shipping personal effects and household goods, export packing and crating, and shipping internationally, motor vehicle and boats. Whether you’re relocating from Barbuda to Barbuda or a major city or town in Barbuda, you can count on our dedicated teams of professionals to handle everything smoothly and professionally, from beginning to end.
At Dubai Movers, our moving specialists will assist you with every aspect of planning your move. Find out more about all our available moving and shipping services and options to decide what best suits your needs based on certain criteria:
- Your moving timeline: When do you need to be in New Zealand? Should you ship your goods via air or sea freight?
- Your real estate plans: Will you be renting or buying?
- Your fragile items: Do you require custom crating services?
- Your family/household size: Are you moving alone or with family? For business or personal reasons?
- Cubic feet estimate: How large is your shipment?
Air Cargo to Barbuda from Dubai
In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, the island of Barbuda is facing a humanitarian crisis. With no power and limited access to clean water, the island’s 1,600 residents are in desperate need of aid.
Fortunately, help is on the way. On September 18th, Emirates announced that it would be flying a cargo plane loaded with relief supplies to Barbuda. The plane is scheduled to depart from Dubai on September 20th and arrive in Barbuda on September 21st.
The relief supplies will include generators, water tanks, and food supplies. Emirates has also pledged to donate $1 million to help rebuild Barbuda after the hurricane.
This announcement comes at a time when Emirates is facing criticism for its decision to end service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Some passengers have accused Emirates of abandoning Florida in its time of need.
Sea Shipping to Barbuda from Dubai
Sea shipping to Barbuda from Dubai is a quick and easy process. From the port of Dubai, cargo ships travel to the island of Barbuda, located in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The journey usually takes around two weeks, making it a convenient option for those looking to send or receive goods from the island.
The port of Dubai is one of the busiest in the world, handling an estimated 20 million containers each year. This makes it an ideal location for businesses looking to ship goods to or from Barbuda. In addition, Dubai offers excellent connectivity to other parts of the world, making it easy for businesses and individuals to send and receive cargo.
The port of Bridgetown in Barbuda is also well-equipped to handle cargo traffic, with a number of berths and cranes available for use.
How Much Does it Cost to Move to Barbuda?
Schedule a home survey to receive an accurate estimate to ship your goods. One of our moving specialists will visit your home, assess your belongings and provide you with a free quote for your desired services. The cost will vary based on the cubic footage of your shipment, the method of shipping (air vs. sea freight) the services you require (packing and custom crating), and many other factors.
The process of shipping to Barbuda takes 8-10 weeks depending on the size of your shipment. Our employees will pack your household goods and personal belongings in seaworthy packaging, after which they will be transported by sea, while small consignments will be sent by air. We will visit you at your home and will discuss with you what is required in order to move to Barbuda. We will draw up a detailed inventory and will explain to you the specific regulations for the customs clearance of your belongings, to ensure you are fully prepared for moving to Barbuda. By ensuring thorough preparations and by engaging reliable movers of Dubai Movers Company International Movers, we will ensure that you will have no surprises when moving to Barbuda.
About Barbuda
Barbuda is a small island located in the Eastern Caribbean. The island is about 17 square miles and has a population of just over 1,000 people. Barbuda is known for its beautiful beaches, coral reefs, and crystal clear water. The island is also home to the Barbuda Cays Nature Reserve, which is a protected area that features some of the best snorkeling and diving in the Caribbean. Barbuda is located east of the Lesser Antilles, and north of the island of Saint Vincent and Grenadines.
The island has a land area of about 17 square miles, and its highest point is Mount Pleasant at 1670 feet above sea level. Barbuda is known for its beautiful beaches, coral reefs, and crystal clear water. The island is also home to the Barbuda Cays Nature Reserve, which is a protected area that features some of the best snorkeling and diving in the Caribbean.
Barbuda Economy
Farming, when the pillar of the economy, has been to a great extent displaced by the travel industry. Sugarcane was long the predominant yield on Antigua, yet its creation is currently irrelevant. Barbuda was never engaged with the sugar ranch framework, its occupants continually having been anglers and resource ranchers. Their conventional arrangement of land residency is compromised by the travel industry advancement. Products of the soil, including citrus organic products, mangoes, and eggplants, are currently being developed on the islands. Assembling assumes a little job in the economy; most action includes handling horticultural items and making attire and materials and solid squares. A worldwide air terminal is close to St. John’s.
Antigua and Barbuda Customs, Currency & Airport Tax regulations details
Customs
Import regulations:
Free import:
Residents (min. stay abroad must have been at least 3 nights) and non-residents:
1. if being older than 17 years:
– 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco;
– 2 liters of wine and/or spirits;
2. articles up to USD 200.-. If being younger than 10 years: up to USD 100.-.
3. personal effects (incl. jewelry).
Arms and Ammunition regulations:
Prohibited.
Wild Fauna and Flora:
The import of certain endangered species of plants, live animals, and their products is prohibited or restricted under CITES.
Additional Information on regulations:
An import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture of Antigua and Barbuda and a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin is required for all planting material.
Pets:
Only pets (cats and dogs) with an Official (government-issued) Health Certificate and Import License will be accepted. Requirements to obtain such a license depend on the country of departure and can be obtained from the “Veterinary and Livestock Division” in Antigua.
Baggage Clearance regulations:
Baggage is cleared at the first airport of entry, which is always in Antigua.
Exempt are:
Currency
Currency Import regulations:
Same regulations as for export apply.
Currency Export regulations:
Local currency East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) and foreign currencies: up to USD 10,000.- or equivalent. Higher amounts must have been declared on arrival.
Airport Tax
No airport tax is levied on passengers upon embarkation at the airport.
To ask more about our company please use the form available on our contact page, give us a call at +97143306717, or send any inquiries to our email address enquiry@dubaimovers.net.