Ship Car To Zabbar

Car Shipping Zabbar

The sixth largest city in Malta, Zabbar, is a panoramic destination and a popular tourist attraction. If you are moving here permanently as a returning citizen or for a short period due to work or study, importing your vehicle is advantageous. This is because public transportation isn’t as efficient as you want it to be, and hiring a car on a regular basis can be expensive.

Although you need to take the ferry to visit the adjoining islands, driving around Zabbar and other cities in Malta is a breeze with well-maintained roads. With tropical weather throughout the year, sightseeing and driving around the country is always pleasant.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Zabbar

*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 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.

Before you actually ship to Malta, it is better to work with an international auto transport service that has experience in shipping to Malta and is conversant with the various regulations. At A1 Auto Transport service, we not only help you at every step of the shipping procedure but also offer ‘door-to-door’ and ‘port-to-port’ services. This means that if you select door-to-door service, we pick up your car from your door in the US and deliver it to the address in Zabbar. Port to port is from the US port to Zabbar port in Malta. After that, the owner or an authorized representative has to collect it from the Maltese port. These services would be charged extra, but you have the convenience of knowing that while you focus on other aspects of your move, we’ll be taking care of the vehicle for you. However, this is the list of documents that are needed:

• Car insurance certificate.
• Social security card.
• Driver’s license.
• Car title.
• Provide proof of purchase and details of the engine/chassis number, model, and make.
• Signed power of attorney.

Additionally, specific conditions must be fulfilled before you are allowed to import your vehicle. Some of these conditions include:

• Live in Zabbar or any other city in Malta for at least 6 months before you can import.
• You should own the vehicle in the US for at least 6 months before you move to Malta.

You have the choice of shipping your motorcar by RORO or container shipping, depending on your budget and vehicle type. Expensive and luxury cars have an added security layer when shipped within 20 feet or 40 feet sealed containers. The standard vehicles can be driven on and off the ship and harnessed in the bays on the deck. However, you can opt for any of these methods for your vehicle regardless of price. There are a couple of limitations associated with RORO that need to be adhered to

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Exemptions on custom taxes

Though this is the eligibility criteria, there are certain exemptions on custom duty and related taxes that you can avail if you are returning citizen or one of the permanent residents who was living abroad and are coming back, you are exempt from import duties. However, you need to have:

• Provide proof of Insurance at the time of importation.
• Vehicle registration and repair log.
• Arrange for an inspection with the Transport Malta Agency.

Only permanent imports are taxed, while temporary imports of automobiles don’t come under the purview of taxation or adherence to the laws on license plates and driving licenses. The inspection is an important aspect of importing the vehicle and has to be done within the first week of motorcar import. You have to fill out forms VEH01, VEH02, VEH03, and VEH04 to get the appointment. The Letter of Conformity to the emissions laws in Malta is needed. You will need to get the local driving license and license plate. The car registration is needed and the fee is based on the vehicle's value. Emission regulations are highly regarded, and there are types of emissions to which to conform.

To know more about the import laws on vehicles and documentation that is needed, you can contact the Embassy of Malta.