Ship Car To Cartagena Columbia

Car Shipping Cartagena

The capital of Bolívar, the department in Colombia, Cartagena is the fifth-biggest city in the country. It is an important center for tourism, petrochemicals, and maritime industry.

If you intend to move here or have already moved, not having a vehicle can be tiresome, and that is why it helps to move your vehicle with you when you relocate from the USA.

However, specific import laws and requirements must be considered. This includes being aware that only the most recent model of a particular company's vehicles or new cars are allowed to be imported. However, there are exceptions, such as if you are importing a vintage or antique vehicle, but special permits are needed. Buying a new one in Cartagena might be best if you have an older car.

Another key aspect of safe shipping vehicles to Colombia is to engage the services of A1 Auto Transport, as we understand all about shipping here and are conversant with the Customs regulations. According to the Customs Authority of Colombia, only new vehicles with no miles on the odometer can be imported on a permanent basis as per the Andean Automotive Agreement (1993). However, there are exceptions for vintage vehicles and diplomatic imports. You can ship your vehicle using the Roll-on/Roll-Off method or select Container shipping.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Cartagena

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

• *Save on ground transport costs by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.
• *Allow an additional ten days to process the documents.
• *Prices are for one 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.

Temporary auto import

The temporary import permit allows you to bring in the vehicle for a period of 90 days which is extendable by another 90 days for the purpose of transit to another country or for tourism. It would be best if you had the right permits before you are allowed to drive within the county. By buying the requisite car insurance or SOAT, and getting the permit at the border, you can drive around in Cartagena. In other cases, you might have to contact the Customs authorities and fill out the Temporary Vehicle Import Form to get the permit. Some of the documents that will be needed for the permit include:

• Vehicle registration documents.
• Colombian entry stamp and copies of passport.
• Bill of Lading.

Vintage or classic vehicle

If you are importing a classic or vintage car, other requirements have to be fulfilled:

• Obtain an import license authorized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism for a personal vehicle.
• Colombian Automobile Club certificate.
• Has to be over 35 years/50 years, with retaining original factory specifications.
• A certificate of classification has to be presented by an accredited international author/agency.

Registration of the new vehicle

You will be required to go to the closest transport office and submit the relevant documents the following:

• Import declaration.
• Proof of purchase of SOAT.
• Vehicle purchase invoice.
• Receipt of taxes.

After paying the taxes, you can register your vehicle locally with the Colombian authorities.