Ship Car To Mombasa

Car Shipping Mombasa

Mombasa is the second-largest coastal city in Kenya. It’s also a cultural and economic center, with an extra-large port and an international airport. Mombasa's tactical location on the coast of the Indian Ocean has made it a trading center of Kenya. Because of that strategic location, the city has been controlled by many countries throughout history.

For most people moving here, having your own vehicle is incredibly convenient as you can enjoy the freedom of the moment. You can move without worrying about public transportation and bypass the need to understand the language. Understanding this, the A1 Auto Transport service will make all the necessary arrangements to help you with the shipping process and ensure a hassle-free transportation. We have over two decades of professional shipping experience exporting vehicles from the USA.

Cost & Time Examples For Dispatching An Auto to Mombasa

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

*Save on ground carrier 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 haul 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.

Specific Requirements for Importing Your Vehicle

Now, your shipping agent will determine the quote based on information published by the Kenya Revenue Authority. You must understand that the manufacturing year is not necessarily the same as the registration date. The import duty, however, uses that second date from a standpoint. You also have to know that it is currently illegal to import vehicles that are older than eight years as per the regulations set forth by the Bureau of Standards of Kenya.

• Engine capacity: The larger the engine's capacity, the higher the import duty will be.
• Excise Duty: Under the Excise Duty Act of 2015, it is currently KSh150,000 for vehicles under three years old and KSh200,000 for those over that mark.
• VAT: The Kenya Revenue Authority collects VAT, which is 16% of the vehicle's value. The importer must also get a license before he imports the goods into the country. There is an import fee of about 25% of the CIF value of all the goods. This is basically separate from any other taxes; you must also pay it.

If you are a returning citizen, you can bring in one motor vehicle for free in the country, amongst other valuable goods. However, you have to meet the following conditions:

• The returning citizen must have resided in the country for at least two years and not visited Kenya for more than 90 days during that time.
• The citizen must have owned the vehicle for at least 12 months before the shipment.
• The car must not be more than eight years of age.
• The citizen has to be at least 18 years old.
• The citizen must not have obtained a similar exemption before.

There are also quite a lot of documents to be prepared when importing the vehicle.

• Registration and Title.
• Purchase proof.
• Passport and license ID.
• Invoice for the paid duties.
• Insurance proof.
• Proof of Kenyan residency.

You must be present when the vehicle arrives. You can ship to three ports: Mombasa, Lamu, and Malindi. We’ll work with you to ensure that the car reaches its destination safely.

Delivery Methods

Ro/Ro shipping is the most inexpensive way to ship to Kenya and also the most convenient if you have no personal belongings to transit. That’s because the vehicle has to be completely emptied out, and you should leave nothing but the car jack, spare tire, and floor mats.

Container shipping is your next option. This would allow you to ship other personal belongings alongside your car. It’s a bit more expensive, but you can share it with another person to split the costs. Your vehicle is much more protected, which is the greatest asset of this method.