Ship Car To Kalmunai

Car Shipping Kalmunai

Kalmunai is a city which has its location in the Eastern province of Sri Lanka. If you intend to go there for work or to study or you are a citizen who’s returning home, you’d like to have your car.

If you want to ship to the country, it’s advisable to have a professional company like the A1 Auto Transport service to run you through the process and provide you with the necessary help.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Kalmunai

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

*Save the ground transport 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.

Shipping methods.

There are two basic methods for importing a car into the country and they include:

• RORO: this is also known as Roll-on/Roll-off method which requires your car to be driven on its own wheels on the shipping deck of the freight ship. In any case, you won’t be allowed to import personal belongings and you have to get rid of the air conditioning gas, leaving no more than ¼ of a gas tank full.
• Container Shipping: this is particularly beneficial if you want to send in other items and you don’t want to make an additional trip. The containers are between 20ft and 40ft and you can choose one based on your needs.

Required Documentation.

The most common reason for importing a car is related to expatriates wanting to go into Sri Lanka and to import a car for personal use. The A1 Auto Transport service is going to provide you with all the information about the paperwork and is going to give you relevant legislative information regarding the Sri Lanka Customs Department requirements which include:

• Resident visa for at least 6 months.
• The vehicle used by the license holder or by his family.
• Vehicles which are only less than 3 and a half years.
• The import concurs with the move of its owner.
• Right-hand vehicles.
• Only one vehicle per 5 years.

You are going to have to passport your passport, driver’s license, registration of your vehicle and details about your visa. You are also going to be required to prove your Sri Lankan residence which would require you to explain departure, arrival as well as staying purposes. It’s highly advisable to contact the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, DC.

Guidelines for Import to Sri Lanka.

The guidelines intend to provide you with all the valuable information synthesized in an easy and convenient manner. They include:

• No mortgages or other lien agreements are allowed.
• Registration number.
• Registration of the car on the name of the owner within 2 weeks of receiving confirmation.
• It has to be fully operative.

There is a lot to process and you should take great care when doing so. In any case, it’s highly advisable to consult the Sri Lanka Consulate if you want to get more detailed information.