Moving from New York to Caracas

Door-to-door move from New York to Caracas in approx. 50 to 60 days. Professional packing, customs and insurance included.

Moving from New York to Caracas: from the city that never sleeps to the home that waits for you

35+ years guiding life transitions between the United States and Venezuela. FIDI accredited · IAM members · 5.0 on Google with 130+ reviews.

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New York taught you to move fast. Going home is done differently: with calm, with order, and with someone who treats every box as their own.

The Venezuelan community in New York grew like never before in recent years — in Queens some already speak of a "Little Caracas." And the group choosing to return is growing too. If from Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx or New Jersey you're organizing your return to Venezuela, you don't have to do it alone.

At JJ Marí we understand that a return move isn't just any move. It's bringing back the years you lived: the furniture you chose, the books, the things that made an apartment in Queens a piece of home. Our job is to make sure all of it travels down the coast with you, intact.

The New York → Caracas route, explained clearly

How long does a move from New York to Caracas take? The complete transit, from pickup at your home in the New York area to delivery in Caracas, takes approximately 50 to 60 days by sea. We keep you informed at every step of the way.

How does your move travel? We coordinate pickup and packing at your home in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut through our international network of certified agents. Your cargo departs from the Port of New York and New Jersey toward the port of La Guaira, and from there our team in Venezuela takes it to your door.

Full or shared container? If you're taking a whole home, an exclusive 20 or 40 ft container is the right choice. If your volume is smaller — a small apartment, or just the essentials — consolidated cargo (LCL) lets you share a container and reduce costs. The price is calculated by cubic meters, which is why we always start with a free survey and a transparent quote, no fine print.

And Venezuelan customs? We handle customs clearance at La Guaira and guide you from day one on the current requirements for bringing in used household goods and personal effects as a returning Venezuelan. The paperwork is ours; the peace of mind, yours.

What your move with JJ Marí includes

Free, no-obligation survey by video call from New York · Professional packing with international-standard materials · Detailed inventory with photographic record · Coordination of the New York → La Guaira sea freight · Customs management and advice in Venezuela · Door-to-door delivery in Caracas or your destination city · International insurance throughout the journey · Flexible, certified storage in Caracas · Pet relocation: your companion comes home too · Expert handling of fine art, antiques and valuables

Returning to Venezuela from New York: what's worth knowing

New York became one of the fastest-growing destinations for the Venezuelan diaspora in the United States. And more and more families are weighing the return. If that's your case, take note:

Start with 2 to 3 months of lead time. Between the video-call survey, packing, the sea transit (~50-60 days) and clearance in Venezuela, the calendar rules. And if you can choose, avoid packing in the dead of winter: the logistics will thank you.

Building logistics count too. Service elevators, moving hours, parking permits: in New York the building matters almost as much as the ship. Our local agents handle it for you.

Your status as a returning Venezuelan matters. Used household goods and personal effects are processed under different regimes than commercial cargo. We tell you which documents to prepare before leaving the United States.

Decide what travels and what doesn't. Part of our method is asking what matters most to you before we pack. We help you optimize volume: sometimes it's better to bring less, and better.

What those who've already returned say

5.0 on Google · 130+ reviews.

When your story travels down the Atlantic back home, you don't trust it to just anyone.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a move from New York to Caracas cost?

Every move is different, like every story. The cost depends on the volume in cubic meters and the type of service (exclusive or consolidated container). The survey is free and the quote transparent: it reflects exactly what you need to move and how you want to do it.

How long does the move take?

Approximately 50 to 60 days door to door, by sea. From day one you'll be accompanied and informed.

How is the survey done if I'm in New York?

By video call. You walk through your apartment with us, we build the estimated inventory and send you the quote. Simple and no-obligation.

Can you handle my building's permits in Manhattan or Queens?

Yes. We coordinate with building management, reserve the service elevator and arrange the permits needed for packing day. It's part of the service, not your problem.

What documents do I need to bring my household goods into Venezuela?

Each case has its particulars, but you don't face it alone. We tell you the required documentation as a returning Venezuelan from the start and handle every procedure with you.