Vanuatu

• No age restriction for importing used cars.

• Destination port: Vila (main port for imports into Vanuatu).
• Shipping line: Belair Shipping Vanuatu.
• Shipping time: 16-22 days (via RORO).
• Vessel schedule: No specific schedule mentioned; regular shipments available via Belair Shipping Vanuatu.
• Inspection requirement: No specific inspection requirement mentioned before importation.

• Left-hand drive vehicles: Allowed for importation into Vanuatu.
• Right-hand drive vehicles: Strictly prohibited from being imported into Vanuatu.
• Importing a vehicle: One vehicle per family is allowed when changing residence. The vehicle must have been owned and used for at least 12 months immediately before departure.
• Registration deadline: All imported vehicles must be registered within one month after arrival.
• Dealers: Car dealers with an approved customs bond must register vehicles at the time of sale.

• Two forms need to be filled out for vehicle registration:
  • 1. Registration form: To be filled by the car dealer or the importer.
  • 2. Release form: Taken to Customs Trade, Tariff, and Compliance (TTC) to release the vehicle from customs control.
• Registration fee calculation: Registration fee = Retail price (excluding VAT, import duty, and road tax) × pecrw (specific coefficient rate).
• Personal use additional charge: If importing for personal use, a 7% tax on the statistical value of the vehicle will be charged.