Ship Car To Kabul

Car Shipping Kabul

With the current instability in Afghanistan, moving there due to work or as a returning citizen can be challenging. However, it is best to have your own personal vehicle shipped there, and it can be termed as a necessity, allowing you to commute easily. The public transport situation is fragile and cannot be relied upon for regular transportation. Whether you plan to stay there long-term or are on short-term work-related tenure, it makes sense to have an experienced auto transport service help with the shipping. At A1 Auto Transport service, we have over 20 years of experience helping transport vehicles worldwide and can help you through the processes as you ship your vehicle to Kabul.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Kabul

*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.

*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.

Vehicle import restrictions

Afghanistan only allows vehicle imports for expatriates, diplomats, and foreigners with valid work permits and visas. You are not allowed to bring your vehicle in as a tourist. Additionally, duties and custom levies amount to 25% of the value of the vehicle, estimated by the Afghanistan Customs Department. However, diplomats have a fee waiver, and they do not have to pay any taxes on vehicle imports for personal use.

For shipping and importing vehicles, there is a requirement to submit documents pertaining to the import verification at the domestic US port and at Kabul. Some of the documents needed by the Customs Department include:

• Title deed and registration of the vehicle
• Car/vehicle purchase bill
• Shipping documents and Bill of Lading
• Ownership proof- passport, driving license

For diplomats, the documentation includes:

• Tax exemption form
• Request letter for clearing customs Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Copy of the diplomat’s passport
• Memo letter from NGO/Embassy

As the political instability is high, import procedures can take time, and delays can be expected. It has been seen that diplomatic clearances take about ten days, and regulations change without any extensions. Thus, it is important to work with a shipping service that is conversant with the different procedures and can work with the customs. At A1 Auto Transport service, we advise that import documents need to be sent in advance so that additional documents can be arranged before the shipment arrives. You need to be present when the vehicle is delivered in Kabul.

Hauling methods

Afghanistan is a landlocked country, and if you are planning to move the car to Kabul through freight shipping, it is important to take the delivery to the neighboring countries of Turkmenistan, Pakistan, or Iran as they are the closest countries that have a port. Further on, the vehicle can be transported by land or with regular barge traffic. River transportation through the Amu Darya is possible. You can ship through RORO or the container shipping method. In RORO, the car is driven off and on the ship and harnessed during transit. No personal belongings can be kept in the car apart from the jack, spare keys, and tire.

However, container shipping is another method in which the vehicle is harnessed within a twenty-foot or forty-foot container. This protects it from collision damage and secures it throughout the transit. Personal belongings can be shipped along with the car.

Another way of getting your vehicle directly to Kabul is through air shipping, as it can be delivered at the Kabul International Airport. However, it is expensive and rarely used due to the associated cost.

Additionally, to smooth out the details, you can contact the Embassy of Afghanistan for the latest regulations and requirements on car shipping from the USA to Kabul.