Ship Car To Jakarta

Car Shipping Jakarta

Jakarta is the capital of the Republic of Indonesia. It's the largest city in the country, and the official name is the Special Capital Region of Jakarta. It is located on the island of Java, and the city is the country's cultural, economic, and political capital of the country.

You can import your vehicle to Jakarta, but there are some restrictions that you will need to abide by. Used cars are banned from being imported except those with diplomatic business in Indonesia. New cars are allowed,, but there is a government levy of 300% duty on the vehicle's value. While this is very expensive, you must determine if paying this much is worth moving your vehicle over.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Jakarta

*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.

Documents to Import a New Auto

With plenty of documentation to verify and validate before the import is considered legal by the Indonesian Customs Department. It is important to ensure that you have all documents in order. These include:

• Your passport and your spouse's passport are valid for twelve months.
• Original work permit.
• An original residence permit is required for both you and your spouse, and it must be valid for one year.
• Customs application.
• Bank Guarantee.
• Letter of Authorization to the destination agent.
• Vaccination record, if required.
• Inventory of the container(if applicable).

Regulations at Customs.

Many Indonesian regulations must be adhered to when moving a vehicle there. It is essential to follow all rules, including:

• You must be in the country to clear.
• All shipments are inspected 100% of the order duty-free; a citizen from Indonesia must have lived abroad for at least three years, had a vehicle in his/her possession for a minimum of time, and continued to use the vehicle while in Indonesia.
• For expatriates, the household goods must be in your possession for at least twelve months and be for your use on a private basis while in Indonesia and not to sell.
• Only one household goods shipment is allowed duty-free, by air or by sea.
• Shipments must arrive within the three-month month time allowance issued on the KITAS Cards. Only place your name on all cargo boxes to avoid delays.

It usually takes seven to ten working days to clear a shipment in customs. This will, of course, be based on whether or not all documentation is correct. You will then need to pay all duties owed and then allow 3-4 days for the cashier to clear payment before you can take your possessions. It takes 2-4 weeks to obtain a work and resident permit with a one-year visa issued from the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate. The engine size of your vehicle cannot exceed 3,00ccs. Cars that exceed this size are only allowed under special conditions.

Cargo Methods to Consider

You can choose from cargo methods available in the area, such as air or sea shipping. It is essential to do some research and think about it because the costs vary, and it will directly affect the total moving cost.

Air cargo allows you to ship your car and drive it to Indonesia in less time than by sea. If you ship your vehicle by searchable, choose the roll-on/roll-off or container cargo methods. The container freight method offers you two sizes, 20 or 40-foot container sizes, that you can select from based on the size of your vehicle—can you ship other items with your car in a container? The roll-on roll-off shipping method is another option. This option is more affordable and transports your truck on the deck of a ship. Your vehicle will need to be emptied entirely to ship this method.