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Import a car or boat
to Seychelles, without surprises.
Every car, motorbike and boat brought into Seychelles needs the right approval and paperwork before it arrives. Kimbo Logistics checks your documents against Customs requirements, works out the duties and taxes, then clears and delivers your vehicle.
• Cars & motorbikes • Boats & yachts • Returning residents
Vehicle & boat imports · Seychelles
HOW YOUR VEHICLE IS CLEARED
Approved, cleared and delivered.
1
BEFORE YOU BUY
Checked before you pay
We check the vehicle details against your import permit and Customs requirements before you pay the seller or book shipping.
2
SHIPPING
Shipped to Port Victoria
We arrange sea freight from the seller's country, prepare the shipping documents and track the vessel to Seychelles.
3
ON ARRIVAL
Cleared and delivered
We lodge the declaration, settle the duties and taxes and deliver your vehicle once Customs releases it.
Every vehicle.
One clearing team.
What we import
Vehicle and boat clearance for individuals, dealers, hotels and businesses across Seychelles.
01 / CARS
Cars & motorbikes
New and used cars and motorcycles need an approved import permit before they arrive. Customs does not accept a provisional permit.
02 / USED
Used & left-hand drive
Second-hand and left-hand-drive vehicles need approval. If the vehicle does not match the permit, it can be seized on arrival.
03 / RETURNING
Returning residents
Returning residents and graduates may bring one right-hand-drive passenger vehicle, up to 3 years old on arrival. Duties still apply.
04 / BOATS
Boats & yachts
Boats and other vessels imported as cargo need approval from the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority. We clear them and arrange delivery.
05 / TAXES
Duties & taxes
Vehicles pay excise tax, a levy and 15% VAT, plus import duty where it applies, all on the customs value. We estimate them before you buy.
06 / PARTS
Parts & accessories
Engines, spare parts, trailers and outboard motors cleared by air or sea under the right tariff code.
Three steps to
your vehicle.
1
Get your import permit
Apply for the import permit before you buy. We check the invoice matches it: chassis number, year, model, engine and fuel type.
2
We ship and track it
We arrange the sea freight, prepare the documents and keep you updated until the vessel reaches Seychelles.
3
Cleared and delivered
We lodge the declaration, settle duties and taxes and deliver your vehicle once it is released.
Prepare your documents
The right documents.
A faster release.
✓ Approved import permit
✓ Invoice with chassis number, year, model, engine and fuel type
✓ Bill of lading
✓ Export certificate from the country of origin
✓ Proof of payment
✓ Freight invoice
✓ Auction sheet for used vehicles*
✓ Insurance certificate*
✓ Passport copies for returning residents*
✓ Vessel approval from SMSA*
Customs does not accept a provisional import permit. Make sure the approved permit matches the vehicle before it is shipped.
* If applicable. Requirements depend on the vehicle, the importer and the authorities' current rules. Our team will confirm what is needed for your import.
A few helpful answers.
About vehicle imports
Do I need a permit to import a car to Seychelles?
Yes. You need an approved import permit before the vehicle arrives. Customs does not accept a provisional permit.
What if the car does not match the permit?
Customs can fine you, seize the vehicle or both. We check that the invoice and the permit match before you ship.
Can returning residents import a used car?
Yes: one right-hand-drive passenger vehicle up to 3 years old on arrival, within six months of returning. Duties and taxes still apply.
Do you clear boats and yachts?
Yes. We clear boats arriving as cargo, with the approval needed from the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority, and arrange delivery.
Your vehicle,
cleared and delivered.
Let’s plan your import
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Kimbo Logistics
Carrefour Des Arts Building, Rue de la Possession
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
Tell us what you are importing. We’ll check the permit and documents first.