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Importing Cars to Somalia

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Somalia

Importing a used Japanese car to Somalia 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: 34-46 Days (Container).

Year Restriction

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Destination Port

Berbera

Time of Shipment

34-46 Days (Container)

Vessel Schedule

Weekly (Container)

Shipping Line

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Inspection

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Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Somalia

Left Hand Drive Vehicles

Left Hand Drive vehicles are allowed to be import in the country.

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Somalia

  • Returning nationals having lived abroad for more than 2 years are allowed to import one motor vehicle duty and tax free provided the vehicle was registered in the shipper’s name in the country of origin.
  • Temporary foreign residents are allowed to import one motor vehicle duty and tax free within the first six months of their arrival in Somalia (date of issue of work permit) provided that the vehicle was registered in the shipper’s name.

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Somalia

  • Original Certificate of registration and ownership.
  • Purchase invoice or letter of sale in English.
  • Valuation certificate.
  • Police clearance certificate (Interpol).
  • Certified Copy of passport, showing date of departure & date of return.
 

Remarks:

  • Although vehicles imported by returning Somalis Diplomats are NOT duty and Tax free, the Department of Foreign Affairs pays those Duties and Taxes on behalf of the returning Diplomat by means of Voucher
  • The issuing of such vouchers takes up to 3 months from the date of entry.
  • The vehicle cannot get cleared before the voucher is issued.

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

1

Choose Your Vehicle

Browse our inventory and select the perfect Japanese car for your needs

2

Documentation

We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents

3

Shipping & Logistics

Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port

4

Local Clearance

Customs clearance and registration in your country