EXPORTING
VEHICLES
EXPORTING TO THE UNITED KINGDOM
- Even though the UK drives on the right-hand-side, left-hand drive vehicles can also be legally driven on the roads.
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Vehicles must conform with environmental and safety laws of the country. Some exceptions are permitted but will have to be approved first.
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If said vehicle is over ten years old, Drivers and License Agency in the United Kingdom must be informed beforehand for approval.
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​Before shipping off your vehicle, HM Revenue and Customs must be notified within 14 days of the vehicle’s arrival. An International Vehicle Approval will have to be conducted as well.
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After arrival, owners must pay VAT, duty or tax on the vehicle before it’s released from the authorities. Once paid, vehicles must be registered and taxed.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION
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Vehicle’s documents: Vehicle Clearance Certificate (VCC) or transfer certificate or possession certificate or ownership certificate or possession transfer certificate.
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Orignal Emirates ID.
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Vehicle technical inspection. In case of an expired license or non-licensed vehicle.
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Exporting a new car into GCC countries, the customer must pay a duty fee (5% of the value of the car in GCC countries).
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Exporting a used car into GCC countries there is no 5% duty fee to pay.
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If you’re exporting a car to Europe or any other part of the world not mentioned, check with the RTA and local authorities in the respected country beforehand.
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A residency visa in the UAE is not required to export a car out of the UAE, you can export a vehicle with only a tourist visa.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR SHIPPING
The procedure of car shipping starts by checking the eligibility of your car for shipment. Vehicles purchased on loan or having a mortgage are not permitted to be shipped, till the loan is completely paid.​
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Police paper about the vehicle.
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Vehicle Clearance Certificate.
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Insurance documents.
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Passport (copies are a must).
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Visa in the UAE.
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Visa in the country you are shipping to (unless a citizen of that country).
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Destination address with at least two working contact numbers.
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Bill of shipping and landing. Applicable for sea and air transportation only. May be required for recovery truck delivery.
SHIPPING METHODS
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Sea : Cheapest option and preferred by most will be delivered to the nearest port of choice. Can be done via container or Roll On Roll Off (RoRo) ship.
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Air : Vehicles are strapped down in order not to shuffle around while being flown to its destination. Safest and fastest way to do it, but most expensive.
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Land : Recovery vehicles or trucks can move your vehicle from country to country if borders are easy to cross.
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Shipping by sea or air, it’s best to get insurance for the vehicle incase of any problems.
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If you choose to use a recovery vehicle for delivery, it’s mandatory to inform the RTA of which company you are using, and a representative of that company must be present at the border crossing.