Ship Car To Greece

Ship Your Car To Or From Greece

Typical Hauling Prices – How Much Does It Cost?

• Greece is a relatively popular spot to ship cars and, as a result, it’s less expensive than shipping to other countries of similar distance.
• Most auto shipments to Greece cost between $1,300 and $3,700, with some adjustments for different vehicle types and delivery methods.

Cost & Time Examples For Moving

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

*Save 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.

*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.

Greece is an ancient land often referred to as “the cradle of civilization.” It was here that drama, philosophy, and the Olympic games began. The country has one of the world’s longest coastlines and boasts many beautiful beaches on both the mainland and the islands. It has been a member of the European Union since 1981, and despite some recent financial difficulties, Greeks enjoy a high standard of living and a unique culture.

Popular Shipping Destinations

• Acharnes
• Athens
• Chalcis
• Corinth
• Heraklion
• Ioannina
• Kalamaria
• Kallithea
• Larissa
• Patra
• Piraeus
• Thessaloniki
• Volos

Visitors

If you plan to make an extended visit to Greece, you may export a vehicle--defined as a car, recreational vehicle, or motorcycle--to Greece from your home country for six months at no charge. You are not allowed to sell the car in Greece or even let anyone outside your family drive it. When the vehicle enters the country, you must show proof of insurance, up-to-date registration, and license plate tags from your home country. If the registration and tags expire while you are in Greece, you must apply to the customs office to get a temporary registration and license plate for your stay.

Moving

People who move to Greece permanently may import a vehicle- considered part of their household goods- without paying duty if they have a residency permit before entering the country. You may apply for a license from the Greek consulate in your home country. This designation is available to those of Greek descent, anyone married to a Greek citizen, or someone with a work permit for a permanent job in Greece. You must have maintained a permanent residence outside of Greece for at least two years to qualify for this tax-free status.

To apply for a duty-free car to be brought into the country, you must send a description of the car to the Greek consulate in your home country. You must have purchased the vehicle at least six months before importing it into the country. All new vehicles are subject to a Value Added Tax. You must pay registration and license plate fees for new and used vehicles when they enter the country. If you bring a car into Greece duty-free, you are not allowed to sell it for at least a year or must pay duty on it. No one outside your immediate family may drive the car during that year.

Required Documents For Dispatching A Vehicle

There is a lot of paperwork involved in bringing a car to Greece. Because it is considered part of your household goods, and you must show proof of residency outside the country for at least two years, you will need to provide these documents:

1. Income tax returns or W2 forms.
2. Property tax or rent receipts.
3. Proof of past employment.
4. Utility bills (phone, electric, gas, cable)
5. Passports (expired and valid) of all family members resettling in Greece covering the time when you initially left the country to settle in the United States up to the present.
6. Residency or work permit or proof of Greek citizenship.
7. International driver's license.
8. Proof of insurance and vehicle registration.
9. Consular certificate.
10. Proof of ownership.
11. Registration certificate.

Tax ID Card

You will need an AFM card to pick up your car when it arrives. This is easy to obtain, and you will need it to open a bank account or pay taxes, so applying for the AFM card is one of the first steps you must take once you arrive in Greece. Take your passport and a copy of your birth certificate to a tax office (there are many locations to choose from) and complete a form. You will be given a printout with your AFM number on it. Take this printout and the above documents when you pick up your car.

Inspections

After customs release your car, it will need to be inspected. Arranging for these inspections before the car arrives is a good idea. You will need three different inspections:

• Emissions Inspection.
• General Inspection.
• Noise Inspection.

After completing these inspections, you can apply for registration and a Greek license plate. Any vehicle you bring into Greece duty-free is for your personal use only (or the use of your family members) and may not be sold, transferred, lent out, leased or pawned, otherwise you will be sent a bill for the taxes that were waived.

Read more about the vehicle registration process in Greece.

Types of Transport

Two standard car shipping methods to Greece are roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) or container shipping. RO/RO tends to be less expensive than shipping by container. Your car is driven onto a unique deck of the ship and parked, similar to valet parking, for the length of the journey. The vehicle must be drivable to use RO/RO shipping, and you are not permitted to store any items inside the car during the trip. When the ship docks, your vehicle is driven off and parked until you pick it up.

Although the cost of transporting a vehicle by container is higher, you also have the flexibility to send other products simultaneously. The cost arises partly because of the extra effort required to load and secure automobiles within a container. While the containers are being unloaded, you'll have to wait a little longer for your car on the other end.

Moving Of Heavy Equipment & Oversized Cargo

A thorough plan, familiarity with import policies, the correct shipping equipment and technology, and trained transport specialists are necessary to ensure a successful overseas delivery. A1 Auto Transport has shipped heavy equipment, oversized cargo, and other goods to other nations for decades. We are optimistic we can develop an affordable shipping solution for you.

We have shipped various types of heavy equipment and oversized cargo over the years. If you are curious about what kinds of freight we mean, read below for some examples.

• Bulldozers
• Combines
• Forklifts
• Harvesters
• Pontoon Boats
• Large Yachts
• Tractors
• Air Drills
• Cold Planers
• Cranes
• Log Loaders
• Skid Steer Loaders
• Skidders
• Asphalt Pavers
• Excavators
• Backhoes
• Boom Lifts
• Crawler Loaders
• Heavy Duty Trucks
• Motor Graders
• Trenchers and more…

What Are My Overseas Hauling Options?

The type of heavy equipment or oversized cargo you are trying to ship through A1 will determine the transport methods available to you. Nonetheless, A1 offers a total of four international shipping methods. Each one has a different manner of overseeing the transport of your cargo to Greece.

Container transport is the costliest of the four transport methods since it is an enclosed shipping service offering ultimate protection. Your heavy equipment must fit into a 40ft shipping container if you wish to use this enclosed method.

The cheapest of your transport method options is RoRo (roll on/roll off). This open-air service is only available to those with heavy equipment or large vehicles that can be driven onto and off of the ship using a ramp.

LoLo (lift on/lift off) shipping is another inexpensive open-air service for those transporting inoperable vehicles and crated heavy equipment to Greece. Using a crane, your cargo is lifted on top of the boat and off.

The flat rack shipping service is the most secure open-air transport method available. Your cargo will be strapped tightly to a metal frame before being placed aboard the ship for overseas transport.

Relevant Statistics

• Over 10,000 cars are shipped to Greece annually from various countries worldwide.
• The average cost of shipping a car to Greece is approximately €1,500.
• Around 85% of car shipments to Greece come from European countries.
• Greek ports handle more than 500 car shipments monthly, making it a popular destination for international vehicle transportation.
• Approximately 95% of cars shipped to Greece are used vehicles, with only 5% being new vehicles.

General Facts

• Shipping a car to Greece involves transporting a vehicle from one country to Greece by sea.
• The process typically requires documentation such as proof of ownership, vehicle registration, and insurance.
• Car shipping companies offer services to safely transport vehicles to Greece using specialized carriers or containerized shipping.
• Researching and choosing a reputable car shipping company with experience in international transportation is important.
• Shipping costs vary based on factors like the distance, vehicle size, chosen shipping method, and any additional services required.

Other Services

• Overseas Moving Services to Greece

Related Information & FAQs

• Check out the low transport costs to ship a car to Greece
• The cost of shipping a car to Greece through open-air services
• The process of shipping a car to Greece from the USA