Container to Santos
The main route for São Paulo.
South America · Colombia ⇄ Brazil
International movers between Colombia and Brazil
São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro receive most of the Colombian professionals and families moving to Brazil. For Brazilian customs your household goods are "unaccompanied baggage", with their own Receita Federal rules.
Colombia ⇄ Brazil
In Brazil a household move is declared as unaccompanied baggage to the Receita Federal. Foreigners coming to reside and Brazilians returning after more than a year abroad can bring furniture and household items with relief; until a foreigner’s residence is settled, goods may stay under temporary admission.
How your move travels to Brazil
Shipments sail from Cartagena to Santos, São Paulo’s port; for Rio de Janeiro and the south we also land at their own ports.
Groupage
For professionals moving alone.
Air to São Paulo-Guarulhos
For essentials while the ship sails.
- Arrival: Seaports: Santos, Rio de Janeiro and Itajaí
- Arrival: Airport: São Paulo-Guarulhos
Unaccompanied baggage in Brazil
The Receita Federal treats a move as unaccompanied baggage. Our agent files it with a simplified import declaration.
- Used personal items are exempt as unaccompanied baggage.
- People coming to reside in Brazil, and Brazilians returning after more than a year abroad, can import furniture and household items with relief.
- Until a foreigner’s residence is settled, goods may remain under temporary admission.
- Passport, visa or immigration document, bill of lading and detailed inventory.
- If quantity or variety suggests commercial use, customs may refuse baggage treatment.
Legal basis: the Receita Federal traveler baggage regime (Portaria MF 440 of 2010); our agent in Santos confirms the details for your visa.
What not to pack for Brazil
- New goods in commercial quantities.
- Food, plants and seeds.
- Firearms and ammunition.
- Medicines without a prescription.
Moving back from Brazil to Colombia
To return from São Paulo, Rio or Curitiba, goods leave Santos or the nearest port and arrive in Cartagena, where our customs broker clears them under the regime that applies to you.
How moving to Colombia worksQuestions about moving to Brazil
What is a household move called at Brazilian customs?
Unaccompanied baggage ("bagagem desacompanhada"), regulated by the Receita Federal.
Will I pay tax on my furniture when moving to Brazil?
People coming to reside can import it with relief; if your residence is not settled yet, it may enter under temporary admission. We review it with your visa.
Which port do you use for São Paulo?
Santos, São Paulo’s port, a few hours from the city.
Can I bring new appliances?
In reasonable quantities for your own use, yes; if they look commercial, customs may charge tax or refuse baggage treatment.