Ship Car To Johannesburg

Car Shipping Johannesburg

When you move to the scenic State of Johannesburg in South Africa, you may want to import your car so you will be able to drive to work or to go for a night out with coworkers or friends. Having to hire a car can be very expensive financially, and you will find that you can actually save money when you have your vehicle shipped overseas to Johannesburg. Johannesburg, which residents also call Jozi, has the most decadent weather of any State in South Africa. Remember that seasons in Johannesburg are opposite to those in the U.S. The warmer months are the ones that are typically winter in the U.S. The roads are well-developed throughout the area, and there is an abundance of man-made forestry to enjoy while traveling.

You’ll want an auto relocating agency in the United States to ship your car to Johannesburg. The company can arrange to pick your car up in the U.S. and deliver it to the port for you. They can also pick up the vehicle in Johannesburg if you cannot personally drive it to your destination. You must give the hauling agent specific paperwork and documents before your car can be shipped overseas. The legal documents will include your driver’s license, social security number, insurance paperwork, and a signed Power of Attorney form. Your agent will discuss in detail any other necessary paperwork or specifics concerning your car shipment and thoroughly go over the cost of moving and other information you must know.

Cost & Time Examples For Moving a Vehicle to Johannesburg

*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 10 days to process the documents.

*Prices are for one car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to relocate 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.

Vehicle Regulations for Importing

You will need to adhere to many motor vehicle regulations when importing your car to Johannesburg. Right-hand drive cars only are allowed to be imported to Johannesburg. Each person is allowed to import only one car per individual or family. You must get a Special Import Permit from the South African Embassy while the vehicle is still in the United States before importation. If you immigrate to Johannesburg, you cannot sell the car for at least two years once it is in Johannesburg. If you are a resident who may be returning to Johannesburg, you must pay complete import duties and taxes to customs. Temporary residents must pay complete import duties and taxes and have a valid temporary import permit. Foreign Diplomats do not pay any import duties or taxes but must provide a Diplomatic Certificate.

You can contact the South African Embassy in Washington, DC, for more information on import and customs regulations for Johannesburg, South Africa.

Documents that are required

You will be required to provide certain documents to customs when your vehicle reaches Johannesburg. The required documents are:

• Temporary License
• Passport
• Bill of Sale
• Import Permit
• Original Vehicle Registration
• Car Title
• Forms D.A. 304A and P1.160 (three copies of each)

How can I ship to Johannesburg?

Once you have hired the shifting company, your agent will thoroughly explain all shipping information and will assist you with explaining the different types of available shifting from the U.S. to Johannesburg. Your choices will most likely be Roro, Container, or Air Shipping to transport to Johannesburg. RORO Shipping lets your car be rolled directly onto the cargo ship and then tightly tethered onto the cargo dock for shipping. When the boat gets to the port in Johannesburg, the car is rolled off the ship, and you can drive it through the customs check area. Roro is the most utilized way to move vehicles overseas. Container shifting makes it possible to relocate items other than your car when moving overseas. It’s a little bit more expensive than shifting by Roro but is nice to use when you need to relocate and need your household ultimately moved along with your car. Air hauling is also available for those who need to ship a classic or luxury car or may need their car in a more rapid amount of time. Relocating by air is the fastest way to ship internationally. Your agent will discuss the variables in each type of shifting and will be able to provide you with a detailed quote showing the total cost of relocating your vehicle to Johannesburg from the United States.

You can contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency for more information on relocating abroad, export and import laws and regulations worldwide, and important documents and safety tips for traveling internationally.