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Requirements for Second-hand Motor Vehicles Imported from Abroad

The following are requirements and guidelines when applying for import permit for second – hand motor vehicles:

  1. Invoice or Pro–forma invoice with full details;
  2. Cancellation Certificate, Registration Certificate, Deregistration Certificate or Export Certificate;
  3. Bill of lading;
  4. Certified ID/Passport/Permanent Residents; and
  5. Registration Certificate (CC or (Pty) Ltd or Sole Trader) Company registration documents and copy of ID or Passport 4
  6. General Information on Import and Export Procedures of Owners Registration certificate/de-registration certificate from the country of export must be fully translated into English. (All documents that are not in English must be translated by a legitimate sworn translator)
  7. Proof of payment/transfer of funds.

It should also be noted that

  1. Customs authorities in Namibia prohibit the conveyance of left-hand drive vehicles into the country. An exception is made for diplomats only.
  2. Importation of vehicles that are more than 12 years old is prohibited
  3. Starting from March 1, 2023, the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) requires that all second-hand cars must come into Namibia on a special trailer called a car carrier.
  4. Importation of motor-vehicle whether new or second-hand attract import duties and taxes at the applicable tariff rate of duty.

For additional information on the regulation of Second-hand Motor Vehicles please refer to Government Gazette No.257/2004 and Government Gazette no.253/2013 4 and NamRA (Directorate of Customs and Excise) on customs duties applicable to other products. More information can be found at Public Notice - Procedures for Imported InTransit Second Hand Motor Vehicles | Announcements

Further details on import and export procedures can be obtained from: Mr. Lynnox Mwiya Email: mwiya@mti.gov.na Tel: +264 61 429205 Mr. Etuna Sheya Email: sheya@mti.gov.na Tel: +264 61 429203 Fax: +264 61 224803 Ms. Selma Ugulu Email: ugulu@mti.gov.na Tel: +264 61 429203 Fax: +264 61 224803.