Car Shipping To Thailand

Documents Required

• Original passport
• Original driving license
• Original car registration
• Import license (from Ministry of Commerce in Thailand)
• DP1 document (from respective Embassy)
• Diplomatic exemption certificate (diplomats)
• Original bill of lading
• One set of certified copy of all documents mentioned and certified by the owner of the goods

Additional Information

• Duties range from 213% to 308% for cars and 94% for motorcycles not shipped under diplomatic status.
• Motorcycles cannot be imported unless qualifying under diplomatic status or the owner of the goods has an import license.
• Before the shipment of motor vehicles, the owner of the goods must obtain approval from the Ministry of Commerce and the import permit must be granted.
• Import licenses are rarely granted to non – citizens.
• Individuals must have owned the vehicle at least one and a half years prior to import and must have correct documentation supporting the claim.
• Must have a work permit and a visa of at least one year old from immigration in Thailand.
• If a spouse wants to import a vehicle and is not working but following the working spouse to Thailand, then documentation must be shown as proof.
• If the permit is approved and the automobile has been imported, the owner of the goods cannot sell it for at least three years from the date of the approval.