Ship Car To Reykjavik

Car Shipping Reykjavik

The largest city and capital of the Iceland, Reykjavik is located on the shores of the scenic Faxaflói Bay. At 64°08' N latitude, it is northernmost capital of any country in the world and makes a popular destination of tourists.

However, it is the center of economy and trade in the country and offers employment opportunities. If you are moving from USA temporarily or for an extended period, you will have to plan in advance as to how you have to transport your car here. It is best to hire the experienced services of A1 Auto Transport, an international auto shipping company. With over 20 years shipping vehicles globally, we can ship your vehicle to Reykjavik.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Reykjavik

*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.

Regulations and laws pertaining to auto import

To ship your vehicle here, it is crucial that you owned the vehicle for at least 6 months before shipping it to Iceland. And you need to be living in USA for a minimum of 12 months before you are allowed to ship it out to Reykjavik. As per Icelandic Custom regulations, it is against the laws for you to sell your car or allow anyone else to drive it after it is imported. If you plan to leave Reykjavik, you will have to take the vehicle back with you. Only after your passport and via have been authenticated, you are allowed to take the delivery of the vehicle.

We'll help you get everything in order for U.S. Customs and Icelandic Customs so that your shipment may go off without a hitch. The car must be cleared for export or import by the country's Customs Office. Any inconsistency can cause unneeded wait times.

Required Documents

The Customs Departments require particular documentation to be submitted at least 7 days before the vehicle reaches the port. These include:

• Driving License of Iceland and of United States.
• International insurance on the car.
• Title deed in owner’s name.
• Registration certificate.
• Certificate Declaration of Duty Free Importation (optional)
• Passport.
• Residence visa/work Permit.
• Purchase invoice of the car.
• Fright shipping Invoice.
• Bill of Lading.

Requirements of transferring a car to Iceland

To transfer your car to Iceland, it is important that the vehicle is registered in USA and you must have lived outside Iceland for not less than a year before import takes place. The time limit for importing the car is 30 days of less of being in Reykjavik. Before you export the vehicle from USA, transportation and port fees have to be cleared. Get a quote from our company so that you are clear about the break-up of the services offered. Additionally, the total cost will depend upon the method of shipping that you select. RORO and Container shipping is the best method.

However, if you just need to ship the vehicle only, choose RORO but if you have other goods to relocate along with the car; container shipping is safer and better option. However the prices vary so it is best to get the best deal when you hire A1 Auto Transport service. Discuss with us and we’ll make the international vehicle shipping extremely affordable. To get more details on the latest updates on import policies and regulations, contact the Embassy of Iceland today.