Ethiopia - Import a Vehicle Duty Free

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. The registration forms for importing a Vehicle Duty Free in Ethiopia is available in the Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority office contact link
2. Applicant should fill-in all the necessary details in the registration forms.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and Originals).
4. While submitting the document, the applicant should attach the photocopies of the documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form.
5. After the completion of the registration forms, the registration Officer will forward them to the Police Officer attached to the Licensing office to append his/her signature on the allocation form after verifying and satisfied with the documents along with the vehicle brought for registration.
6. Upon the receipt of police endorsed document, the registration officer processes for the payment based on the type and capacity of the vehicle.
7. After that, the applicant’s desired Number for their Number plate is sent for verification.
8. Documents submitted for registration of vehicle are confirmed with the above stated requirements.
9. Filling of special number request form by applicant after which payments are made to appropriate banks.
10. Applicant returns duly completed form and proof of payments.
11. Produced special plates are documented and handed to the owner alongside other documents.
12. The issued number plate will then be handed over to the applicant.
13. The number plate for duty free vehicles differs from the other vehicle.
14. The processing period is 2-3 weeks.
    

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Required Documents

The documents that are required for the application process are listed below:

• The vehicle registration document
• The certificate of insurance
• The sales invoice, receipt of purchase or other similar document
• Evidence of the date on which the vehicle was brought into Ethiopia (e.g. proof of shipping).

You will also be required to produce evidence of use of the vehicle abroad. This evidence should include

• Service and maintenance records
• Fuel receipts
• Documentation to indicate that annual circulation and registration taxes have been paid etc.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Addis Ababa
Address: Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Ph No: +251116629800
Contact link

Eligibility

• The Applicant must be a diplomats or their family members
• Members of the administrative and technical staff of a diplomatic mission
• Certain officials, including Defense Forces personnel, serving abroad on UN missions.
• Must have been living or serving abroad for a continuous period of one year or more,
• Must have had possession of and used the vehicle, outside the Ethiopia, for at least 12 months before the date of transfer of residence to Ethiopia, and
• Must not have been granted exemption from ERA on similar grounds within the preceding five years.
  

Fees

The fee for this procedure depends on the type and capacity of the vehicle.

Validity

Once the tax is paid, the vehicle is valid forever.

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Processing Time

2-3 weeks.

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Instructions

• The owner of the Vehicle has to renew the registration with the Land Transportation Office in Ethiopia by law.
• An inspection report which details the specifics of the vehicle and the corresponding emission test done to check the vehicle is in a good condition before it is permitted to be used on the public roads of Ethiopia.
  

Required Information

• Date of birth
• Full name
• Valid identity proof
• Citizenship
• Address
• Occupation
• The Customs Value (CIF Value)
• The Engine Size
• The Manufacturing Age of the Car
• Monthly exchange rate
  

Need for the Document

This document is necessary for being vehicle duty free in Ethiopia.

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