Egypt - Import a Private Vehicle used in Foreign country

ProcedureEdit

Stages involved in registering a private vehicle used in a foreign country is not far different from importing a new private vehicle, the only difference is that The vehicle must be new (the same year of importation and the client must be the first owner and Vehicles with diesel engines are prohibited. Registration forms to be completed

Upon satisfaction with the documents , the registration officer issues registration forms to be completed by applicant from the government which includes:

(a)Allocation of Registration Number of New Vehicle Form

(b)Auto vehicle License Form.

(c)Form B

(d)Federal Road Safety Form,

(e)Tax Form.

Police Confirmation and Endorsement

After the completion of the Forms listed above, the registration officer will forward them to the Police Officer attached to the Licensing office to append his/her signature on the Allocation form after verifying and satisfied with the documents along with the vehicle brought for registration.

This is to ensure that the vehicle under registration satisfies all the existing laws binding motor vehicle registration and that the vehicle to be registered is risk free not a stolen vehicle.

Pay government import tax and other duties

Issuance of Number Plate

Upon receipt of the police endorsed document, the registration officer then process for payment based on the type and capacity of vehicle;

Collection of issued Number Plate

The following are the steps required to obtain a new Number plate.

Applicants desired number is sent for VERIFICATION.
Documents submitted for registration of vehicle are confirmed with the above stated requirements.
Filling of special number request form by applicant after which payments are made to appropriate banks.
Applicant returns duly completed form and proof of payments
Produced a number plates are documented and handed to the owner alongside other documents.

The issued number plate will then be handed over to the applicant,The number plate for a vehicles registered in the foreign country does not differs from the other vehicles number plate.

Note

Not all vehicles that are registered in Foreign countries can be imported into Egypt. As a general rule, if the vehicle you plan to import into Egypt was not imported in the same year of manufacture that vehicle will not be accepted in Egypt. you must find out if it qualifies for importation under Transport Egyptian's Registrar of Imported Vehicles.

The private vehicle imported into Egypt must be of petrol Engine as Vehicles with diesel engines are prohibited in Egypt.Client must receive prior authorization before importing a vehicle. Regulations for vehicle importation change frequently, thus it is wise to consult with the Destination Agent prior to importation.

Required DocumentsEdit

Certificate of Title and Registration - must be original

Commercial/Purchase Invoice must be original

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Ministry of Transportation

Mr. Hany Sayed Mohamed Dahy img

Address Nasr Road, Nasr City, Cairo

Phone no. 2400814 - 22604884

Fax 22610510

E-mail N/A

Website http://www.mot.gov.eg

Ministry of Interior Affairs

Address El Sheikh Rihan St.Cairo , Postal Code 11641

Phone no. 27948300 - 27959111 - 27952300

Fax 27960682

E-mail [email protected]

Website http://www.moiegypt.gov.eg

EligibilityEdit

To be Eligible, the applicant:

The Applicant must be returning or residing in a foreign country but importing a private used vehicle into Egypt.
members of the administrative and technical staff of a diplomatic mission
certain officials, including Defence Forces personnel, serving abroad on UN missions.
must have been living or serving abroad for a continuous period of one year or more,
must have had possession of and used the vehicle, outside the Egypt, for at least 12 months before the date of transfer of residence to Egypt, and
must not have been granted exemption from ETA on similar grounds within the preceding five years.

FeesEdit

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ValidityEdit

Valid for a long time

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Processing TimeEdit

The process takes 60 days

InstructionsEdit

The owner of the Vehicle has to renew the registration with the Egyptian Transportation Office in Egypt by law.

An inspection report which details the specifics of the vehicle and the corresponding emission test done to check the vehicle is in a good condition before it is permitted to be used on the public roads of Egypt.

Required InformationEdit

Full name
Date of birth
Valid identity proof
Citizenship
Address
Occupation
The Customs Value (CIF Value)
The Engine Size
The Manufacturing Age of the Car
Monthly exchange rate

Need for the DocumentEdit

All vehicles are subject to high import taxes and duties in Egypt. The vehicle must be new (the same year of importation and the client must be the first owner. A Private vehicles used in a foreign country with diesel engines are PROHIBITED in Egypt. Client must receive prior authorization before importing a private vehicle into Egypt. Regulations for vehicle importation change frequently, thus it is wise to consult with the Destination Agent prior to importation of second hand vehicles used in the foreign country.

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External LinksEdit

http://webportal.atlasintl.com/Customs%20Docs/egypt.pdf

http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/egypt/documents/eu_egypt/trade/importexportregulationmd770_2005_en.pdf

https://www.iamovers.org/files/newimages/member/shippers/egypt.pdf

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