Bahrain

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Bahrain

  • Year Restrictions

    Not More Than 5 Year

  • Destination Port

    Bahrain

  • Time of Shipment

    22-31 Days

  • Vessel Schedule

    Weekly

  • Shipping Line

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  • Inspection

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Shipping Ports:

Port Bahrain is the principal port of the country.

Age Restriction:

No vehicle imported from abroad will be registered if it is more than five years old.

Left-Hand Drive Vehicles:

Left Hand Drive vehicles are allowed to be import in the country.


Importing A Vehicle:

  • Valid insurance is required.
  • The shipper must arrange to obtain the Central Population Registration (CPR) card through the employer’s Human Resources department; once the CPR is obtained, the shipper may obtain a temporary license plate.
  • Vehicles should not be shipped with a full gasoline tank.
  • The shipper should obtain vehicle insurance directly from an insurance company.
  • An ocean freight shipment can be cleared without a Residence Permit with a deposit payable at clearance; the deposit amount will be refunded
    • upon the Residence Permit is stamped, which takes approximately 2 weeks (non-citizens).

Documents Required:

  • Original or express release Bill of Lading (OBL)
  • Commercial Invoice for new vehicle
  • Vehicle Insurance Certificate
  • A copy of the vehicle details prepared by the Customs Port
  • Certificate of Ownership or Export Certificate from country of origin
  • Car Condition Report
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Diplomat)
  • Identification Card
  • Residence Permit for at least 18 months (Non-citizens)
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