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General Information

Age Restriction: Vehicles must be no more than 3 years old from the year of manufacture.
Drive Side: Only right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles are permitted.
Destination Port: Victoria is the primary port of entry for Seychelles.
Shipping Logistics: Shipments via container take approximately 28–39 days with a monthly schedule.
Required Use: Vehicles must be for private passenger use only.

Returning Resident & Graduate Policy

1. Eligibility Criteria

Only returning residents (absent for ≥2 continuous years) or returning graduates (studied abroad for ≥9 months) who are 18 years or older can import a used vehicle.
One vehicle per person is allowed. If the individual moves overseas again, no second-hand vehicle import is permitted later.
The vehicle must enter Seychelles within 6 months of the resident/graduate taking residency.

2. Post-Registration Rules

Once registered with the Seychelles License Authority (SLA), the vehicle cannot be sold or transferred for a period of 2 years.

Vehicle Restrictions

Permitted Types: Passenger cars only (under HS code 8703 or 8711).
Prohibited Types: Forklifts, trucks, cranes, bulldozers, graders, excavators, and chassis fitted with engines.
No Sectioning: Nose-cuts, front-cuts, and rear-cuts are strictly prohibited.

Duties & Taxes

No tax concessions are provided for imported vehicles. All taxes are applied in full, calculated based on the assessed value of the vehicle and relevant SLA requirements on arrival.

Required Documentation

Bill of Entry (in duplicate).
Original Invoice/Receipts and Bill of Lading.
Packing List / List of Goods in Cargo.
Copy of Passport (showing latest entry and exit for 12+ months).
Import Permit and Proof of Ownership.
Copy of Driving License.
For Graduates: Letter from organization or proof of study recognized by the Ministry of Education.

Note: Importation to Seychelles is strictly regulated and limited to passenger vehicles for returning residents and graduates within a tight 3-year age limit.

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