Ship Car To Kuwait City

Car Shipping Kuwait City

A global cosmopolitan and multi-ethnic city, Kuwait City is Kuwait's capital and one of the wealthiest countries in the Middle East. With numerous ports and well-connected by air, the city is home to expatriates worldwide. If you are a U.S. or a returning citizen or have a work or residence permit, you might want to import your vehicle to Kuwait. The ports where you can ship your truck are the Port of Shuwaikh, Port of Doha, and Port of Shuaiba. However, you need to be aware of Kuwait's stringent protocols and regulations about vehicle imports.

However, at A1 Auto Transport service, we know the intricacies of law and regulations and thus can help you deliver your vehicle in Kuwait. We’ll be able to judge whether your car is eligible for shipping, and if it is, we will work with our dynamic network of agents to get the vehicle clear customs. As it is a complex procedure to fulfill all requirements of the stringent import laws, we’ll ensure that you do not have to pay extra to get the vehicle cleared or suffer delays with delivery. The average custom duty charged is about 4% to 5% of the total car’s value, including the moving and marine insurance. However, we will help you limit the total duty and fees that is charged.

There are stringent eligibility criteria for importing vehicles, and knowing whether you meet them is crucial. Some of the regulations to comply with include that if you are not a citizen of Kuwait but are on a work permit, your employer will have to allow it to be shipped under his/her name if the employer allows it. However, you can do it without a sponsor if you are a returning citizen with a valid Kuwaiti passport.

Cost & Time For Shipment

• Shipping a car from the U.S. to Kuwait City costs $2,200–$4,800; East Coast departures via Houston or New York reach Shuwaikh Port in approximately 36 ocean days, versus 46 days from West Coast ports.
• Total transit to Kuwait City takes 25–40 days after vessel departure; summer heat in the Persian Gulf can affect scheduling, making container shipping the preferred method for protecting vehicles in transit.
• Kuwait's General Administration of Customs charges 4%–5% import duty on vehicle CIF value; non-citizens on work permits must obtain a sponsor letter from their employer before a vehicle can be cleared for import.

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.

*Save the ground hauling 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.

Pre-requisites and documentation.

Thus, if you can ship your car or vehicle to Kuwait City, the next step is to submit the documents validating the import. These include:

• Passport of the owner.
• Valid driving license.
• Bill of Lading.
• Title deed (original and copy).
• Bill of Sale of the vehicle.
• Registration certificate.

If you are not a returning citizen, you must give the Kuwait General Administration of Customs agent the temporary permit and the sponsor letter from the employer for importing the vehicle. This has to be applied before the car can be shipped from the U.S.

Though you can airship the vehicle, it would be exorbitantly expensive and is the least favored method. The most affordable option is marine freight, and we offer RORO and container methods. If your car is an antique or one of the expensive models, it is best to use container shipping. The car is safely secured, harnessed within the 20 to 40-foot container, and sealed. It protects the vehicle from the elements of nature and pilferage during transit. The RORO method is cheaper as the car is driven on the deck, secured with their vehicles, and then driven off at the destination port.

Driving is easy and comfortable with well-maintained roads and proper traffic regulations in Kuwait. To learn more about eligibility and shipping, call the A1 AT service or get in touch with the Embassy of the State of Kuwait.