Ship Car To Berbera

Car Shipping Berbera

Berbera is located north west of Berbera District of Somaliland. Berbera is a self-declared republic that is recognized internationally as the autonomous region of Somalia. When you want to come to Berbera to live, you simply need to start the paperwork and import your vehicle too.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Berbera

*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.

As the public transport isn’t reliable, it is important that you consider importing your own vehicle as buying a new one will be more expensive. Be sure to start the paperwork well in advance so you can guarantee that they get it in time.

Somalia Customs Authority has their own set of rules and regulations about importing a vehicle from the United States. South Africa has some strict guidelines on importing and exporting but East Africa does not. Before you turn in your paperwork, you will need the following information to provide proof of your identity:

• Proof of vehicle registration.
• Proof of ownership.
• Proof of Insurance.
• Driver's license and passport.
• Title to your vehicle.

In Berbera your vehicle can be dropped off at one of four different ports. If you want to find out more about them you may contact the Somalia Consulate. If you are curious about the full price, nevertheless A1 Auto Transport service is delighted to provide a free quote and reasonable rates. However the final price can depend on a number of factors. The import duty is set at 30%, while the Valorem duty which must be paid before the car can be picked up can range from 3% to 70%.

If you have a luxury vehicle or something that is non-essential, you will be charged more but if you are when you ship a luxury car to Berbera, you will be taxed $1300.00 extra charge. Additionally, you must provide proof of residence permit in order to avoid paying more fees

Rules on Importing

As per the Somalian requirements, before the vehicle is shipped out from USA, there are some procedures that have to be completed. These include:

• Remove any external parts.
• Clean your vehicle inside and out.
• Steam clean your vehicle before it leaves the dock - If you don't steam clean your vehicle, it will be quarantined and then sent to a cleaning facility and then back to the shipping. You will be charged for any labor.

Shipping method

There are two shipping methods to Somalia. One is the Roll On/Roll-Off method. The second is the container shipping. The RORO method allows you to roll your vehicle onto the deck of the ship where it is placed in a bay and fastened down. Container shipping requires you to place your vehicle inside a container and any personal items you may have and then close it up and load it onto the deck of the ship where it will be protected during the travels.