Ship Car To Tbilisi

Car Shipping Tbilisi

Situated on the panoramic banks of the River Kura, the Georgian capital and the biggest city in Georgia. After the downfall of the Soviet Union, Georgia emerged more muscular, and despite related economic turbulence, it has emerged with a stable economy.

Tbilisi is the center of administration, economy, and culture, and if you are moving here, you can enjoy the city. However, to do that, you need to have your own vehicle, and that is why, instead of buying a new imported car that might be more expensive, it is best to import your vehicle from the USA. This will help you bypass the overcrowded local transportation and avoid language barriers.

As there are no Georgian car manufacturers, the laws to import vehicles from abroad are simplified, and with the support of the A1 AT service, it is comparatively easy. Additionally, spare parts for Japanese and US-made vehicles are readily available.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Tbilisi

• Shipping a car to Tbilisi costs $1,800–$4,200, with RoRo being the most affordable method and container shipping preferred for luxury or high-value vehicles.
• Transit from the U.S. to Tbilisi averages 30–45 days, with East Coast port departures typically faster due to shorter Black Sea routing.
• Georgia's Revenue Service requires 12% customs duty plus 18% VAT on all permanently imported vehicles; Georgian Customs must be notified 24–48 hours before cargo arrival.

*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 import 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.

Legalizing the transport

To ensure that the import is valid and authenticated, many documents must be submitted to the Georgia Revenue Service. You are required to submit:

• Clear title deed of the vehicle.
• Vehicle purchase invoice- with details on the engine capacity of the vehicle.
• Bill of Sale.
• Registration documents.
• Car insurance.
• Import permit.
• Work permit of the owner.
• Passport/photo ID.

As vehicles are subject to 12% customs duty and have an additional 18% tax as VAT, the Georgian Customs officials consider the CIF when calculating the total amount. If you intend to live here for just a year, you can import your vehicle temporarily for 12 months and extend it for another year. However, temporary imports do not include payment of import duty; they need a bank guarantee of approximately 18% VAT for the period that the vehicle is in Tbilisi. However, permanently imported vehicles must pay all taxes before they are ready for delivery.

Security considerations in Georgia

Due to security requirements, a cargo notification requirement makes it compulsory to report all vehicles and cargo that come into the Georgian capital and other cities in Georgia. The Customs must be notified 24 to 48 hours before the arrival of the cargo. If you don’t do that, you might encounter delays. That is why at A1 Auto Transport service, we take care of these requirements.

If you are looking for a quote or need to know the cost of shipping your vehicle from the USA to the Georgian capital, you might want to pick the proper method of shipment. You have two options, which include shipping. The most affordable method is the roll-on/roll-off method, where your vehicle will be driven onboard the freight cargo ship and parked in the allocated bay. It will be driven off when it reaches the destination port in Georgia. This is the cheapest method, but you cannot put any personal items in the vehicle. But if you have an expensive vehicle to ship or need to move your household items to Tbilisi, it is better to pay more and opt for container shipping. This will ensure safer transit and higher protection as the 20-foot or 40-foot containers can contain your goods and vehicle together.