Car import from UK

[Ghtm1]

I am considering importing my 10 year old car to TRNC from the UK and looking for any advice.
I am not a resident nor applying for residency at the moment, so the car will be kept at my holiday home.
*can a 10 year old car be imported when not a resident but a property owner?
*are there tax import charges?
*are there any restrictive conditions on registering the car in TRNC?
Any advice or comments will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

[a1sysman]

*can a 10 year old car be imported when not a resident but a property owner?

Yes. We did just that.

*are there tax import charges?

Yes. Customs duty and other charges will be levied.

*are there any restrictive conditions on registering the car in TRNC?

Don't quote me, just writing as I understand it: as a non-TC,
the vehicle must be RHD;
the vehicle cannot be classed as a commercial vehicle.

[Ghtm1]

Thanks for your reply. Can I ask which company you used to ship the car?

[a1sysman]

Thanks for your reply. Can I ask which company you used to ship the car?

Cars. Dolphin.

Previously, l drove a car from UK and brought in through Girne.

You say your car is 10 years old. How many years have you had the car registered in your name?

[wanderer]

Imported Fiesta petrol 2010 used Euromed green lane London about £600 transported on roro ferry
Tax cheapest Fiesta petrol diesel mose expensive
Most expensive 4x4 diesel weight is factor

https://www.infonorthcyprus.com/buying- ... g-vehicles

[Ghtm1]

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Thanks for your reply. Can I ask which company you used to ship the car?

Cars. Dolphin.
Thanks, I have contacted them. Can I ask which customs agent you may have used?

Previously, l drove a car from UK and brought in through Girne.

You say your car is 10 years old. How many years have you had the car registered in your name?
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It has been in my name since new, so 10 years. Does this satisfy requirement for import without transfer of residency?

Thanks, I have contacted Dolphin. Can I ask which customs agent you may have used?

*can a 10 year old car be imported when not a resident but a property owner?

Yes. We did just that.

*are there tax import charges?

Yes. Customs duty and other charges will be levied.

*are there any restrictive conditions on registering the car in TRNC?

Don't quote me, just writing as I understand it: as a non-TC,
the vehicle must be RHD;
the vehicle cannot be classed as a commercial vehicle.

[Saddique]

Hi - You will definitely need residency to import a car here , i imported last December.

[Saddique]

Hi - You will definitely need residency to import a car here , i imported last December and they asked me for residency and it must state immovable property owner or High Income residency. Do check yourself though. Yes you will have to pay customs and various taxes they levy. roughly around the 40 % level.

[a1sysman]

Hi - You will definitely need residency to import a car here , i imported last December.

I imported three cars from the UK without residency at the various times. The first without even owning a property here. Albeit all before last December.

[Nc2016]

Rules change at the drop of a hat here!
The only way the OP will get a current assessment is to contact the authorities here.
And even that can depend on the duty officials take on the rules n regs.

[Ghtm1]

Appreciate all the information provided. Will take it onboard and make enquires with the authorities.
Thanks