Ship Car To Alajuela

Car Shipping Alajuela

The second largest city in Costa Rica, Alajuela is highly populated. It is the capital and administrative head quarter of Alajuela province. As it is located in the central valley, it is considered to be a part of the greater metro region.

If you need to import your car here for ease of commuting while you stay in Alajuela, it can be difficult if you try doing it on your own. However, when you select a trusted and experienced auto shipping service such as A1 Auto Transport Company which has hauled thousands of cars to different countries, the complete process becomes manageable.

Cost & Time Examples For Moving a Vehicle to Alajuela

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.

*Save the ground shifting cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.

*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.

*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.

*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.

Specific regulations in Costa Rica

As per the Costa Rica Customs Department, you are allowed to import your vehicle under Temporary permit and permanent permit. Depending upon your requirements, you can apply for the right permit. With stringent rules about emission and environment, it is important that your vehicle is inspected and tested for emission standards at least 2 months before it is shipped.

Importing the vehicle on a temporary basis

If you are only importing the vehicle for 3 months or less, it can be brought in from USA on a temporary permit. You will not be liable to pay any import tax and duties. However, it will have to be sent back before the culmination of the permitted period.

You need to apply for the import permit provided by Costa Rica Customs. To do it you are required to submit the documents for verification and the copies, which will be kept for their record. It is important that you have the work permit or residence visa for the duration when you are applying for the vehicle import. For returning citizens, you are required to show proof of residence. There is a small fee that has to be paid to Costa Rican National Insurance Institute.

Additional documentation

Irrespective of whether you are applying for temporary or permanent import permit, you need to submit these documents:

• Driving license and passport.
• Registration and insurance certificate.
• Title deed (in your name)
• Bill of Lading.
• Purchase invoice.

In case, there is a lien on the vehicle that you need to have the letter of authorization from the lien holder and this has to be notarized and certified by the Embassy of Costa Rica.

About Permanent import

It is essential to get the details from A1 Auto Transport service, when you are planning to permanently import the vehicle. The procedure is similar to the temporary import. Additionally, when you import permanently, you have to pay all of the taxes. The taxes are lower than buying a new car in Costa Rica. The taxes on imported cars are based on the price of the vehicle, shipping and insurance charges and the most important is the age of the vehicle. These are:

• Vehicle is 3 years old or less, it is taxed at 52.29%
• Vehicle is 4-5 years old, the tax is 63.92%
• Vehicle is more than 6 years, tax is 79.03%

Costa Rica customs uses the Ministry of Finance Auto Valor to evaluate the resale value of the vehicle and based on that the import duties are fixed. It is important to get the details of shipping covered so that you are aware of the total cost and time required for importing it. Contact us at A-1 Auto Transport or call in the Embassy of Costa Rica for more details.