As soon as your vehicle has been prepared by UVS for export, and all documentation is in
place, we will email you and your nominated agent copies of all relevant paperwork.
Thereafter, the vehicle will be sent to Durban port and loaded directly onto a RORO vessel. It will then arrive at Mombasa port. Alternatively, if you prefer air freight at an additional cost, we are able to air freight your vehicle directly out of OR Tambo airport, Johannesburg and it will arrive a few hours later at JKIA in Nairobi.
It is important to have all relevant documentation, permits, and duty/taxes payments processed prior to the arrival in order to avoid any unnecessary issues and complications. All original vehicle documents and the shipping Bill of Lading are couriered to you prior to dispatch.
Useful information when importing a vehicle to Kenya
Please check your local Revenue Services or Customs Department website for up-to-date information.
Kenya Import Regulations
Port of entry:
Vehicles are shipped ocean freight from Durban port to Mombasa port, and air freighted from
OR Tambo, Johannesburg to JKIA, Nairobi.
Age restrictions:
The vehicle must not be more than eight years old from the year of first registration. The
difference between the registration date and the manufacturing date should not be more
than a year.
Right-hand drive vehicles:
Only right-hand drive vehicles are allowed to be imported, with the exception of special
vehicles such as ambulances etc.
Inspection:
Inspection of vehicles imported into Kenya must be done by QISJ (Quality Inspection
Services Japan) for road-worthiness.
Documents required for Customs Clearance:
● Original Passport.
● Original Bill Of Lading.
● Original Commercial Invoice.
● Pre-Inspection Certificate.
● KRA Pin Card.
● Authentic Vehicle Logbook: Certificate of Export by Dubai Police or any other authority as a substitute for foreign book shall not be accepted by KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority). English translation of the logbook will be provided by the embassy, High Commission or consulate based in Kenya.
Import Tax:
● Import Duty – 25% of Dutiable Value.
● Excise Duty – 20% of (Customs Value + Import Duty).
● VAT – 16% of (Customs Value + Import Duty + Excise Duty).
● An Import Declaration Fee (IDF) is also charged. A minimum amount of $5,000, or 2.25% of CIF is paid prior to the application, depending on whichever amount is more.