Bahrain Import Regulation for Japan Used Cars

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Bahrain

Shipping Ports:

Port Bahrain is the principal port of the country.

 

Left Hand Drive:

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

 

Age Restrictions:

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

 

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

• Proof of insurance

• Certificate of Ownership or Export Certificate from country of origin

• Car Condition Report

• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Diplomat)

• Residence Permit for at least 18 months (Non-citizens)