Ship Car To Erbil

Car Shipping Erbil

Erbil is the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, located about 35 kilometers north of Baghdad. Because of the current unstable situation in Iraq, it might be pretty challenging to move there to work or even as a returning citizen.

If you want to do so, having your vehicle shipped with you is best, as public transport is exceedingly unreliable. Suppose you plan to stay in the country, regardless of the occasion. In that case, you might want to rely on a professional auto transport service such as A1 Auto Transport, which has over 20 years of professional experience shipping vehicles to countries worldwide, including Iraq.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Erbil

*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 ten 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.

*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.

Import Restrictions

Iraq's government only allows the import of vehicles for expatriates, diplomats, and foreigners who have valid working permits or visas. As a tourist, you won’t be allowed to do so. At the same time, the duties and taxes are going to amount to about 25% of the value of your car. Diplomats, conversely, have a fee waiver, and they don’t have to pay taxes.

There is a wide range of documents that you’d have to submit for validation of the import, and some of them include the following:

• Title deed and registration.
• Purchase bill.
• Shipping documentation.
• Bill of Lading.
• Proof of ownership – driving license, passport.

Diplomats also have to submit:

• Tax exemption forms.
• Request letter for customs clearance.
• Copy of diplomatic passport.
• Memo letter from the Embassy.

The political instability in Iraq is rather high, which is why the overall time for the import procedures could be significant. This is why it’s important to work with a reputable and recognized shipping service to ensure a hassle-free shipping process without any further delays. The A1 Auto Transport service advises that you send the documents in advance so that you can spare some significant amount of time at the arrival point.

Moving Methods

Regarding shipping methods, you should know that Iraq is a landlocked country, and you have to ship your vehicle to a neighboring country and get it transported to the country. In any case, you’d have to take advantage of RORO or Container shipping. The former would require you to manually drive your car on its own wheels on a shipping deck of a freight ship, while the latter would require you to get your car inside a private container. Both options are convenient, with RORO being the most preferred one because it’s cheaper. You can also go for air shipping, but you should know that this is the most expensive method. Of course, it’s also the fastest one.

For any further information, you might want to contact the Embassy of Iraq in Washington, DC.