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Left Hand Drive Vehicles
Importation of left hand drive vehicles is allowed in the country.
Inspection
Vehicles imported from outside EU need to be inspected before they gets registered.
Importing Cars to Bulgaria
Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Bulgaria
Importing a used Japanese car to Bulgaria with Washin Auto: choose your vehicle, we prepare the export documents and ship it to your port, then you clear customs and register locally. Age limit: -. Typical shipping time: Container (34-41 Days).
Year Restriction
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Destination Port
Burgas and Sofia
Time of Shipment
Container (34-41 Days)
Vessel Schedule
Container (Weekly)
Shipping Line
Argo Maritime Ltd.
Inspection
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Rules & Regulations
Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Bulgaria
Duties & Taxes
Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Bulgaria
Customs regulations in Bulgaria
Temporary importation of used vehicles is allowed only for six months. A foreign imported car can only used by a person who has a written permission, by the government of the country.
If a car is imported from a country outside the EU or EEA, you will need to pay import tariff and VAT. The import tariff in Bulgaria is 10% and the VAT is 20%.
Duty free importation of vehicle by citizen of Bulgaria is allowed if the person has owed the car for a period of more than six months and the car has been driven more than 6,000 kilometers. Non-residents of Bulgaria have to pay import duty on the car.
Import duty is to paid on vehicles imported outside the EU. An environmental tax called eco-tax (Eco-Tax) must paid for all cars imported from outside the EU. The amount paid depends on the age of the vehicle it applies to all vehicles.
Documentation
Used Cars Import Documentation in Bulgaria
- Passport (copy)
- Proof of ownership (original title of vehicle)
- Purchase invoice (must be owner’s property for more than six months)
- Proforma-Invoice (prepared by origin agent)
- EUR 1 Certificate
- Foreign registration card
- Visa
- Driver’s license
- Proof of insurance
Vehicle Registration
The following documents are required for registering a vehicle:
- Proof of identity
- Original receipt/bill of sale
- Proof of residency or employment contract
- A valid roadworthiness certificate
- Vehicle registration documents
- Receipts proving that the Bulgarian vehicle tax has been paid. The amount paid depends on the age and model of the car
- Proof of minimum third-party insurance
- Proof of payment of customs duty for non-EU/EEA vehicles
Import Consultation Request
Our import specialists can guide you through the entire process and ensure compliance with your country's regulations
Import Process Overview
Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle
Choose Your Vehicle
Browse our inventory and select the perfect Japanese car for your needs
Documentation
We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents
Shipping & Logistics
Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port
Local Clearance
Customs clearance and registration in your country