There comes a time in most of our lives when we have to pack up and leave the UAE. Fortunately, you can ship most if not all your belongings back to your home country or another country you are emigrating too. But should you export your car home when leaving the UAE?
Most people will tell you “Yes, it’s too expensive” to ship a car to your home country, but that’s not the case. In some cases, it may be cheaper than buying a new car in the country you are flying to.
So why let go of your favourite car when you can take it with you. In this guide, we’ll tell you what you need and how to export your car home
Need assistance? ExportSafe can help you ship your car home. ExportSafe will help you in every step of the way to get your pride and joy back to your home country.
How can I ship my car to my home country?
With the help of our shipping partners Aeon Shipping, shipping is available worldwide.
You have a few options when it comes to shipping methods. You can either have it transported by air or by land. Exporting via ship is the most common way as it is cheaper.
Airfreight is more expensive but takes less time.
Shipping by sea branches off into a few methods. Roll on, Roll off is the most common, but there is the option of putting it in a container either by itself or shared.
What documents do I need to export to my home country?
All countries will require the following;
- Original export certificate
- Passport copy/visa copy – shipper
- Passport copy/visa copy – consignee
- Document reflecting the value of the vehicle
Companies will need a copy of their trade license.
As with many other services the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) provides, an export certificate can be done online.
Via the RTA, it will cost AED 100 plus AED 20 for the usual knowledge and innovation fee.
How much does it cost to export a vehicle? And how long does it take?
Below you’ll find where our exclusive shipping partners, Aeon Shipping can ship to in Europe, North America and parts of Australasia. In case your country is not listed, the ExportSafe team will be able to assist you.
Asia
| City | Country | Price (USD) | Transit Time |
| Manila | Philipines | $1,475 | 35 days |
Australia and New Zealand
| City | Country | Price (USD) | Transit Time |
| Adelaide | Australia | $1,650 | 39 days |
| Brisbane | Australia | $1,650 | 32 days |
| Fremantle | Australia | $1,650 | 39 days |
| Melbourne | Australia | $1,650 | 39 days |
| Sydney | Australia | $1,650 | 33 days |
| Auckland | New Zealand | $1,650 | 37 days |
| Lyttleton | New Zealand | $1,770 | 39 days |
| Napier | New Zealand | $1,820 | 39 days |
| Tauranga | New Zealand | $1,970 | 43 days |
| Wellington | New Zealand | $1,970 | 39 days |
Europe
| City | Country | Price (USD) | Transit time |
| Antwerp | Belgium | $1,275 | 34 days |
| Varna | Bulgaria | $2,050 | 28 days |
| Rijeka | Croatia | $1,900 | 27 days |
| Limassol | Cyprus | $2,050 | 25 days |
| Aarhus | Denmark | $2,150 | 42 days |
| Copenhagen | Denmark | $2,150 | 42 days |
| Tallin | Estonia | $2,125 | 34 days |
| Helsinki | Finland | $2,025 | 37 days |
| Kotka | Finland | $2,025 | 41 days |
| Fos Sur Mer | France | $1,700 | 28 days |
| Le Havre | France | $1,725 | 37 days |
| Poti | Georgia | $2,050 | 28 days |
| Piraeus | Greece | $1,725 | 13 days |
| Thessaloniki | Greece | $1,900 | 25 days |
| Bremerhaven | Germany | $2,075 | 39 days |
| Hamburg | Germany | $1,725 | 29 days |
| Dublin | Ireland | $2,025 | 38 days |
| Genova | Italy | 1,700 | 22 days |
| Livorno | Italy | $1,900 | 37 days |
| Naples | Italy | $1,900 | 22 days |
| Venice | Italy | $1,900 | 27 days |
| Klaipeda | Lithuania | $2,025 | 40 days |
| Riga | Latvia | $2,025 | 38 days |
| Rotterdam | Netherlands | $1,725 | 28 days |
| Oslo | Norway | $2,025 | 35 days |
| Gdansk | Poland | $2,150 | 42 days |
| Leixoes | Portugal | $2,250 | 42 days |
| Lisbon | Portugal | $2,250 | 42 days |
| Constanta | Romania | $1,850 | 29 days |
| St. Petersburg | Russia | $2,025 | 45 days |
| Koper | Slovakia | $1,900 | 27 days |
| Algeciras | Spain | $2,000 | 35 days |
| Barcelona | Spain | $1,700 | 27 days |
| La Spezia | Spain | $1,700 | 35 days |
| Valencia | Spain | $1,700 | 25 days |
| Gothenburg | Sweden | $2,025 | 37 days |
| Stockholm | Sweden | $2,025 | 44 days |
| Felixstowe | UK | $1,825 | 33 days |
| London Gateway | UK | $1,725 | 33 days |
| Southampton | UK | $2,225 | 33 days |
| Odessa | Ukraine | $1,850 | 29 days |
India & Pakistan
| City | Country | Price (USD) | Transit time |
| Karachi | Pakistan | $1,425 | 7 days |
| Mundra | India | $1,400 | 6 days |
| Nhavasheva | India | $1,400 | 6 days |
USA & Canda
| City | Country | Price (USD) | Transit Time |
| Los Angeles | USA | $2,764 | 45 days |
| New York | USA | $2,850 | 35 days |
| Houston | USA | $2,686 | 35 days |
| Toronto | Canada | $2,850 | 40 days |
What about taxes, how much do I have to pay?
No matter the country you wish to ship to, all have import duties to pay and can vary depending on the size of the engine, age of the vehicle, how many seats and type of vehicle.
Sounds like quite a lot of paperwork and running around!
Don’t fret; we’re here to help. ExportSafe can assist you with shipping worldwide and with our dedicated partners, we give the best price, guaranteed.
