Ship Car To The Maldives

Ship Your Car To Or From The Maldives

Typical Shipping Prices – How Much Does It Cost?

• Cars shipped to the Maldives from the U.S. usually cost in the range of$2,000 to $5,200 to ship.
• Since the area is an island chain, costs can vary depending on the availability of transport carriers, as well as the specific points of origin and destination for the vehicle.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to The Maldives

*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.

When you relocate to Maldives and need to import your personal vehicle in the country with you, you will need to hire an auto transporter who handles international shipping. You will most likely need to have the company transport your vehicle from your location in the U.S to the major shipping port nearest you that ships out to Maldives. Your agent will go over details with you on documents you will need to provide as well as the cost of transporting the vehicle to the port and overseas shipping costs.

The primary documents that you will have to supply to the shipper are your driver’s license, social security number, vehicle title and registration and a signed Power of Attorney form that will allow them to legally transport the car to the port for you. You’ll also want to check with your insurance company to make sure that overseas travel is covered on your car, and if it is not you will need to obtain shipping insurance as well as insurance that will cover your car once it reaches Maldives. You will also want to check with Customs to find out international laws and regulations on exporting to another country and the types of paperwork and documentation that you will be required to have prior to shipping.

You will need to provide detailed information about your vehicle to Customs in Maldives when your car arrives in the country. You’ll need documents that show the make, model engine and chassis numbers and year of the vehicle as well as the weight, color and seating capacity. You will have to register your vehicle with the Minister of Transport upon entering the country. Your vehicle will be held at the port until it has been registered. You’ll also need to complete and L10 Application form and make sure you have the original title and registration as well as proof of insurance. You will also want to make sure that the vehicle is thoroughly cleaned and that all fluids such as oil, steering and brake fluids are filled, the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is full driving capacity so it will be ready to drive as soon as it reaches Maldives.

Popular Freight Destinations

• Fuvahmulah
• Hithadhoo
• Kulhudhuffushi
• Male

Required Documents For Delivering A Vehicle

1. Passport
2. Bill of lading
3. Import license
4. Certificate of valuation
5. Packing list or cargo manifest

Prior to Dispatching

Prior to having your car exported internationally, you will need to go over in detail with the agent all expenses that will be required for international shipping. They will give you a full quote so you’ll know what you have to pay upfront and what you will need to pay when the vehicle reaches the entry port in Maldives. You may need to steam clean the vehicle and remove any paperwork or personal items from inside of the vehicle, as well as anything that could be damaged or fall off during shipping from the exterior of the car. You will also want to know the weather conditions of Maldives so you are prepared for driving during drought as well as rainy seasons when the roads could become impassable. Knowing about the country will assist you when making plans to drive for extended time periods.

Delivering Options

There are three main ways to have your car shipped internationally to any country, including Maldives. The three ways are:

• Ro-Ro Shipping is also known as Roll-On Roll-Off Shipping and it translates to exactly what it is. The vehicle is driven (rolled) onto the carrier ship and then driven (rolled off) when it reaches the port internationally. This is the easiest and quickest way to ship a vehicle overseas by water as well as the least expensive. The only drawback to Ro-Ro is that you cannot ship any personal items inside of the vehicle during transport.
• Container Shipping - Shipping by container is still shipping on the water, but with this type of shipping you will be able to pack personal items inside of the vehicle as well as in the cargo container when transporting to Maldives. This type of Delivery can take a little longer than Ro-Ro due to clearance checks when going through Customs, but it is great to utilize when you need to ship more than just your vehicle.
• International Air Shipping - By air is the fastest way to have your vehicle shipped internationally. You can get the car in far less time than if you ship by sea, and will be able to ship along with other items if you need them to be sent with the vehicle.

Your auto transport agent will help you determine which type of Dispatch will suit your purposes the best and which will be most affordable with your Delivery budget as well. For more information on the cost and ways to have your vehicle shipped internationally, you can read this article that provides valuable shipping information.

Relevant Statistics

• Every year, approximately 100 cars are shipped to The Maldives from various countries around the world.
• The average cost of shipping a car to The Maldives is $3,500.
• Over 90% of cars shipped to The Maldives are used vehicles.
• It takes an average of 45 days for a car to be shipped and delivered to The Maldives.
• The most common type of car imported to The Maldives is SUVs, accounting for 60% of the shipments.

General Facts

• It is possible to ship a car to the Maldives by using a cargo shipping service.
• The Maldives is an archipelago located in the Indian Ocean, consisting of 26 atolls and more than 1,000 coral islands.
• When shipping a car to the Maldives, it is important to consider customs regulations and documentation requirements.
• The most common method of shipping a car to the Maldives is through container shipping.
• Shipping a car to the Maldives can take several weeks, depending on the origin and logistics involved.

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