International moving and car shipping from Qassim to Tunisia starts from the heart of Saudi Arabia, at a similar distance from two ports: King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam to the east and Jeddah Islamic Port to the west. Being close to both is an advantage — we can choose whichever port gives your container the nearest sailing to the Mediterranean. With full-service international moving, one coordinator handles your home’s entire journey: from the survey in Buraidah or Unaizah to unpacking in Tunisia.
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Al Basma Express offers international moving from Buraidah, Unaizah, Ar Rass and Al Bukayriyah to Greater Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Nabeul, Monastir and the other governorates: a survey and condition report, full packing of small items, a container sealed at your door, the port and sailing chosen, the final return file coordinated, then clearance, delivery and unpacking.
International moving from Qassim to Tunisia in brief
Al Basma Express offers full international moving of furniture and cars from Qassim to every governorate of Tunisia, usually by sea to the port of Radès via Jeddah or Dammam.
Services
- ✔Full international moving: survey, packing, shipping, clearance, delivery and unpacking.
- ✔Containers: 20ft or 40ft, or a part load.
- ✔Car shipping: in a container or on a ro-ro ship.
- ✔Final return (FCR) file: reviewed before shipping.
Cost and duration
- ✔A studio or room by part load: from SAR 2,140.
- ✔A 20ft container: from SAR 6,320.
- ✔A 40ft container: from SAR 14,500.
- ✔A car: from SAR 1,670.
- ✔Transit time: usually 4 to 7 weeks door to door.
Required documents
- ✔Copy of passport and iqama.
- ✔A detailed inventory list with estimated values.
- ✔Electronic broker authorisation via the Fasah platform.
- ✔Final return (FCR) documents for returning Tunisians.
Qassim to Tunisia in numbers
What does full-service international moving include?
With this service you deal with only one party. One coordinator follows every stage and tells you its dates:
| Stage | What our team handles |
|---|---|
| Survey | Furniture inventory, a photo condition report for valuables, and the container plan |
| Packing | We pack the kitchen, clothes, books and small appliances ourselves |
| Loading | Dismantling and packing for the sea, orderly loading and sealing in front of you |
| Transport to port | A truck to Jeddah or Dammam depending on the nearest sailing |
| Sea voyage | Booking, bill of lading and tracking |
| In Tunisia | Coordinating clearance and inland transport |
| Delivery | Reassembly, unpacking boxes into cupboards and debris removal |
From the heart of the Kingdom: Jeddah or Dammam?
Qassim is at a similar distance from the ports of Jeddah and Dammam, which gives us flexibility in choosing the sailing:
| Port | Road distance from Buraidah | Sea voyage to Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Jeddah Islamic Port | About 900 km via Madinah | Shorter via the Red Sea and Suez Canal |
| King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam | About 750 km via Riyadh | Longer around the Arabian Peninsula, usually with transshipment |
Jeddah is usually the better choice for the Mediterranean, but we compare sailing dates before every shipment and choose the nearest sailing with the fewest transfers.
The right container for your home
| Option | Approx. capacity | Suits | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part load | By cubic metre | A studio or room | SAR 2,140 |
| 20ft container | About 28 – 33 m³ | A one- to two-bedroom apartment | SAR 6,320 |
| 40ft container | About 58 – 67 m³ | A full home or furniture with a car | SAR 14,500 |
We prepare appliances and soft furnishings for the voyage: emptied and dried two days before, tightly wrapped, and moisture-absorbing sachets inside the container.
Shipping the car and the final return scheme
| Method | Price from | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Car in a container or on a ro-ro ship | SAR 1,670 | The car alone |
| Car with furniture in a 40ft container | Within the container cost | A full move |
Main final return (FCR) conditions
- ✔A Tunisian who lived abroad for at least two years, without spending more than 120 days a year in Tunisia.
- ✔The car no more than 5 years from first registration, with a gross weight of no more than 3.5 tonnes.
- ✔The benefit once every ten years, with full exemption and a ban on selling, or partial exemption with the right to sell.
- ✔Hybrid and electric cars can now be imported under final return.
- ✔Family furniture worth up to 50,000 dinars once, in one go or in stages.
Wider details in container shipping from Dammam to Tunisia.
Documents required to move from Qassim to Tunisia
| Shipment | Saudi side | In Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture and effects | Passport and iqama, valued list, Fasah authorisation and final exit visa | Final return documents and ID card |
| Car | Export plates, Absher authorisation, clearance and istimara | Vehicle identification certificate and benefit application |
More details in our guide to shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia.
International moving prices from Qassim to Tunisia
| Service | Price from |
|---|---|
| Air freight for parcels (per kg) | SAR 42 |
| A studio or room by part load | SAR 2,140 |
| A full bedroom | SAR 3,300 |
| A two- to three-bedroom apartment | SAR 4,560 |
| A 20ft container | SAR 6,320 |
| A villa | SAR 10,230 |
| A 40ft container | SAR 14,500 |
| Car shipping | SAR 1,670 |
How long does moving from Qassim to Tunisia take?
| Stage | Approximate duration |
|---|---|
| Survey, packing and loading | Days |
| Road transport to the port | One to two days |
| Sea voyage | Two to four weeks |
| Clearance and delivery in Tunisia | Days, depending on complete documents |
Delivery and unpacking in Tunisia
| Area | What we plan for |
|---|---|
| Greater Tunis and Nabeul | Close to Radès, with direct delivery |
| Sfax, Sousse and Monastir | Road transport from the port |
| Inland governorates and the south | Longer transport and advance planning |
We open the container in front of you, check the seal, reassemble the furniture, unpack boxes into cupboards, review the condition report with you, and remove waste.
How can you reduce the cost of moving to Tunisia?
- 1Fill the container well or choose a part load.
- 2Sell large old furniture in Qassim.
- 3Use the furniture benefit in stages if that suits you better.
- 4Prepare final return documents early.
A Tunisian leaving Qassim for good?
- 1Set your final return date.
- 2The survey at least six weeks ahead.
- 3Fasah authorisation to complete formalities after you leave.
- 4The car early: export plates and clearance.
Storage before shipping
If you must vacate your home before the sailing date, we keep your belongings in an air-conditioned warehouse and load the container on time. Details on our temporary storage page.
What cannot be shipped to Tunisia?
See our prohibited items page.
International moving steps from Qassim to Tunisia
- 1Consultation: governorate and return date.
- 2Survey and condition report.
- 3Price, container plan and port.
- 4Documents: Fasah, the list, final return and car.
- 5Packing, loading and sealing.
- 6The sea voyage with tracking.
- 7Clearance, delivery and unpacking.
Examples of moves to Tunisia
Why Al Basma Express for international moving to Tunisia?
For shipping from Dammam see container shipping from Dammam to Tunisia, from Al-Ahsa sea freight from Al-Ahsa to Tunisia, and if your destination is Oman, home moving from Qassim to Oman.
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From the heart of the Kingdom to Tunisia, with one coordinator
Moving from Qassim to Tunisia benefits from being close to two ports, and becomes simple when one coordinator handles it: a survey and condition report, full packing, a container sealed at your door, a port chosen by the nearest sailing, a final return file ready, and delivery and unpacking in your home.
Contact Al Basma Express on +966553923364.
