Shipping from Dubai
to Wallis.

We ship from Dubai and from anywhere in the UAE to Wallis by sea and by air. We carry business and personal cargo. Mata’Utu is the customs and maritime gateway. If you are moving here, the relief on your belongings has one exclusion that matters more than the rest: your vehicle does not qualify.

Overview

Sea and air freight
to Wallis.

We ship from Dubai to Wallis by sea and by air. Mata’Utu is the principal customs and maritime gateway for the island, with Halalo as a secondary maritime location in the south, and Hihifo Airport handling regional air connections. All goods imported into Wallis and Futuna must be declared to Customs on arrival, and while no universal pre-departure permit was verified, controlled goods can need additional authorisation. Used personal and household property can qualify for relief when you transfer your main residence, subject to the published conditions including a six month prior use test, but motor vehicles are excluded from that household goods relief. We deliver across the island, including Mata’Utu, Halalo, Hihifo and Mala’e.

A wide pencil-style drawing of the Dubai to Wallis shipping lane: on the left the Dubai skyline with the Burj Khalifa and the UAE flag, on the right the lagoon and reef around Mata’Utu with the flags flown on Wallis, joined by a dotted route across a pale world map with a container ship below and an aircraft above
DubaiJebel Ali · DXBSea Confirmed per booking · Air confirmed per bookingWallisMata’Utu · WLS

Ports and gateways

Ports and airports
we ship to from Dubai.

Every bill of lading carries two ports: where the cargo loads, and where it discharges. We load at Jebel Ali or another UAE port. For Wallis we fly into one airport. The discharge point and the clearance point are decided by different things, so they are worth choosing separately.

  1. POLPort of loading

    We collect anywhere in the UAE, free zones included, and load at whichever of these eight suits the cargo.

    • Jebel AliAEJEA
    • Port RashidAEPRA
    • Khalifa PortAEKHL
    • Zayed PortAEAUH
    • Port KhalidAESHJ
    • Khor FakkanAEKLF
    • Port of FujairahAEFJR
    • Ajman PortAEAJM
  2. PODPort of discharge

    The right one is whichever leaves the shortest inland leg to your delivery address. On a long lane that leg is a shipment in its own right, so it is planned rather than assumed.

    • Mata’UtuWFMAUIsland port, Pacific OceanMata’Utu and all Wallis Island
      How cargo reaches Mata’Utu Mata’Utu is the principal customs and maritime gateway for Wallis and where the import declaration is made. We could not verify a current Dubai transit, so we quote the routing we can book. Sea freight is priced per container on a full load and per cubic metre on a shared one. Get a rate for Mata’Utu
    • HalaloWFHLOIsland port, WallisSouthern Wallis
      How cargo reaches Halalo Shipping from Dubai to Halalo is limited to what the fuel and energy products facility accepts, with vessel, berth and discharge equipment confirmed before booking. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Mata’Utu is the alternative for general freight and containers. The quote separates ocean freight, transshipment, specialist discharge, customs, inspection, storage and delivery. Get a rate for Halalo
    • Hihifo AirportWLSAirportAll Wallis Island
      How cargo reaches Hihifo Airport Air freight from Dubai to Hihifo connects through a Pacific hub and then a regional service, subject to commodity, space, screening and local cargo handling approval. The runway takes only small aircraft, so weight and size are checked before booking. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Mata’Utu by sea is the alternative for volume. The quote separates uplift, connection, screening, terminal, customs and final delivery charges. Get a rate for Hihifo Airport

Before you ship

Import rules
for Wallis.

All goods imported into Wallis and Futuna must be declared to Customs on arrival. We could not verify a universal pre-departure permit, so the commodity is what to check: controlled goods can require additional authorisation, and ordinary cargo goes on the declaration. The part worth reading carefully is the relief on a move. Used personal and household property can come in with relief when you transfer your main residence, and the published guidance uses a six month prior use condition for qualifying items. Motor vehicles are excluded from that household goods relief. So the car can still be imported, but it is imported on its own terms with duty and taxes rather than travelling in under your household exemption, and a move planned on the assumption that the vehicle comes in free is a move planned wrong.

A Navo Shipping coordinator with a clipboard: certify, label and clear, settled before a shipment loads

Documentation

Documents you need
for Wallis.

These 9 cover most shipments to Wallis. The exact list depends on the commodity and its HS code, so send us both and we confirm what applies before the cargo is booked.

  • 01Invoice showing what you paid for the goods
  • 02Packing list showing what is inside
  • 03Certificate of origin showing where the goods were made
  • 04Bill of lading or air waybill, which is the shipping ticket
  • 05Dubai export paper, which we do for you
  • 06Customs import declaration
  • 07Product-specific permit or certificate where applicable
  • 08Residence-transfer supporting documents where relief is claimed
  • 09Proof of six months prior use for qualifying household items

Get the paperwork right in Dubai and clearance at destination is routine. Fixing a document after arrival is slow, and storage accrues the whole time it takes.

A Navo Shipping coordinator pointing to the export paperwork: commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin

How it works

Dubai to Wallis
shipping, step by step.

Send the cargo details: what it is, where it is going, rough weight and dimensions. We come back with the routes that suit it, sea against air, and a written rate with a validity date on it. You pick one, we book it, and one coordinator stays with the shipment until it is delivered in Wallis.

  1. 01

    Tell us what you are sending

    Send us the goods, and on a move tell us what you own and how long you have owned it, because the six month test decides what qualifies.

  2. 02

    Get a price

    We send you a price in writing, with every charge shown. No surprises later.

  3. 03

    We book and clear

    We collect, load, and handle the customs declaration at Mata’Utu, including the residence relief where it applies.

  4. 04

    We deliver

    We track the shipment and keep you updated all the way, then bring the goods to your door.

Questions

Cargo to Wallis
questions, answered.

The 15 we are asked most on the Dubai to Wallis route. If yours is not here, send it with the commodity and we will answer it directly.

Do you offer movers and packers for a house move from Dubai to Wallis?

Yes. Our movers and packers do the packing, wrapping and listing in Dubai, then we ship your furniture and household goods in a full container, or share one if you have less to send. The item by item list matters, because customs clear personal effects against it. Fuel, gas cylinders, paint, aerosols and loose batteries cannot travel, and we give you the full list before packing day.

How long does shipping from Dubai to Wallis take?

We could not verify a current published transit range for this lane, so we do not print one. Both sea and air reach Wallis through regional connections, and we quote the days from the routing we can actually book rather than an estimate.

Can I bring my car in under the household goods relief?

No. Motor vehicles are excluded from the transfer of residence relief for household goods. The car can still be imported, but on its own terms with duty and taxes rather than under your exemption. That is worth knowing before you budget the move rather than after.

What qualifies for transfer of residence relief?

Used personal and household property can qualify when you transfer your main residence and meet the published conditions, which include a six month prior use test for qualifying items. Vehicles are outside it. Tell us what you own and how long you have owned it and we will sort what qualifies from what does not.

Do I need an import permit for Wallis?

All goods imported into Wallis and Futuna must be declared to Customs on arrival. We could not verify a universal pre-departure permit, though controlled goods can require additional authorisation. Send us the product and we will confirm before you book.

How much does shipping from Dubai to Wallis cost?

It depends on what you send and how big it is. We do not publish prices because every shipment is different. Sea freight is priced per container when you fill one, and per cubic metre when you share one. On a move we separate what qualifies for relief from what does not, so the duty is not a surprise. Send us the details.

Which places on Wallis do you deliver to?

Mata’Utu, Halalo, Hihifo, Mala’e, Liku, Falaleu, Ha’afuasia, Utufua, Vaitupu, Aka’aka, Alele and Gahi. The island is small, so once cargo is cleared the delivery leg is short.

Is Futuna the same shipment?

No. Futuna is a separate island reached by its own leg rather than a road journey from Wallis, so cargo for Futuna is planned and quoted separately. The customs rules are the same across the territory, but the transport is not.

Can you ship a car from Dubai to Wallis?

Yes. Vehicle imports are processed through the local customs and registration procedure. We could not verify a general used-vehicle age rule, so we confirm the position before you buy rather than guessing. Remember that the vehicle sits outside the household goods relief.

Do you deliver door to door?

Yes. We handle freight forwarding to Wallis door to door. We collect the goods in Dubai, move them, handle the customs declaration at Mata’Utu and bring them to your address.

Can I send a small shipment, or do I need a full container?

You can send as little as one box or one pallet. We put small shipments from different customers into one shared container. This is called LCL, or less than container load. When you have more goods, you move up to your own full container, which is called FCL. We will tell you which one is cheaper.

Do you handle customs clearance in Wallis?

Yes, at both ends. We do customs clearance in Dubai and the import declaration at Mata’Utu, including the residence relief claim where you are entitled to one.

Can you collect the goods from my supplier in Dubai?

Yes. We collect anywhere in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE. We can also hold your goods in warehousing and storage in Dubai until the right connection, which matters on an island reached by relay.

Should cargo go to Mata’Utu or Halalo?

Mata’Utu for almost everything. It is the principal customs and maritime gateway and where the declaration is made. Halalo is a secondary maritime location in the south, relevant for particular cargo rather than as a general alternative. We will tell you if yours is one of those cases.

Can you move my household goods to Wallis?

Yes. We move full house moves and part loads. Used personal and household property can qualify for relief on a transfer of residence subject to the published conditions, with a six month prior use test on qualifying items, and vehicles excluded. Tell us your dates and what you own and we will work through it before you pack.

Ready to ship from Dubai
to Wallis?

Send the commodity and its HS code, the weight and dimensions, and the delivery address. We confirm what Wallis checks before you ship, then the routing options, then a written rate with a validity date on it.

  • Written rates
  • One coordinator
  • Customs handled in house
  • UAE-wide collection
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