Shipping / Export from UK to Limassol, Cyprus
We specialise in shipping household goods and vehicles (cars, trucks, tractors, buses, motorbikes, etc) to Cyprus from the UK (by RoRo or Container), and can guarantee the best shipping prices.
For UK based clients, we offer either shipping only, where you deliver your vehicle or goods to one of the UK ports of departure, or an all-inclusive shipping service where we collect your vehicle or goods from any UK address and ship them to Limassol.
For international clients, we can either source and supply new or used vehicles from the UK and export them directly to you in Cyprus, or if you have identified or secured your own car in the UK, we can buy the vehicle on your behalf and ship it to you in Cyprus.
We operate one ship per week from UK to Cyprus, through ports of Southampton, Sheerness, New Castle, Tilbury, and Immingham. We typically export to Limassol where you can collect the vehicle, OR using our local Cyprus agents, we can arrange for the clearance of your vehicle when it arrives in Limassol.
The ships take approximately 14 days to get to Limassol from the UK. There are two main methods of shipping vehicles from the UK to Cyprus:
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RORO Shipping - RoRo is short for "Roll on Roll off" and is the simplest, cheapest, and most popular method of shipping. Vehicles are driven into the ship and securely fixed to the ship's deck, and when the ship arrives in Limassol, they are driven out of the ship. Putting personal goods in the vehicles is usually not permitted when shipping by RoRo.
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CONTAINER Shipping - this is where vehicles are secured in a container, which is then loaded onto the ship. Container shipping is a more expensive but secure option and is ideal if you are sending high-value vehicles or if you are sending other items with your car, such as household goods or spare parts.
Provide us with the address for collection and details of the vehicle you want to be collected. We will come to collect the vehicle at a convenient time and deliver it to the port.
* Provide us with your full name and address, details of the vehicle you want to ship, a copy of the V5 (or new keeper supplement), and the MOT certificate (if available)
* Deliver your vehicle to the UK port of departure using port documentation that we will provide to you (or we will pick your vehicle and deliver it to the port)
* Make payment (before the ship's departure date)
* We carry out customs clearance and issue you with documentation required to clear your car when it gets to Limassol.
If you locate a vehicle through a UK car dealer, private seller or another UK car selling website, we can act as your agent, negotiate on your behalf, and conduct background checks and inspections before you purchase the car (to make sure it is not a fraudulent advert, stolen, or has been in an accident).
We will then purchase it on your behalf, collect it, deliver it to the UK port of departure, and ship it to you in Cyprus.
To order this service, provide us with the private seller, dealer, website, or email details, and we will make contact on your behalf and start the process of securing the vehicle and exporting it to you in Cyprus. Full details and costs can be found on our page Buy vehicle in the UK on my behalf
We supply brand new and used vehicles from the UK and ship them directly to clients in Cyprus. We also specialise in exporting tax free cars (Brand new or VAT qualifying used cars), so our Cyprusn clients can make huge savings when purchasing a vehicle from us.
We are able to source and supply ALL vehicles available in the UK market, which are either our own vehicles, or cars supplied by our network of dealers across the UK. Due to our extensive network, we guarantee to get you the cheapest prices in the UK, for cars, 4x4s, vans, trucks, minibuses, buses, coaches, tractors and plant machinery.
To order a vehicle, call us, email, or submit an online enquiry with the vehicle make, model, year of manufacture, colour, transmission, engine size, etc, and we will provide you with vehicle options within minutes. Alternatively, browse our database of cars for export, and ask for quotation to ship to Cyprus.
Car Exporters UK has direct access to the UK Customs Portal granted by the UK Government, so we will make customs and border entries on your behalf to avoid delays or your car being detained at the port.
We will also prepare all documentation needed in Cyprus, including inspection Documents, Log Books, Invoices, Bills of Lading, Marine Insurance, Receipts etc, and will send these to you by DHL (tracked) in advance of the ship’s arrival in Limassol, to allow you (or your local agent), to start the customs clearing process.
We have shipped vehicles to locations around the world for various reasons including filming commercials, racing, movies etc. The main reason for shipping cars by air include saving time or for extremely prestige and precious vehicles. We can provide very competitive air freight rates to Cyprus, so please contact us for a quote.
The following are the modes of payment we accept, but please note that vehicles will not leave the UK until full payment has been received and cleared in our account.
* Bank Transfer (Most Convenient)
* Credit and Debit Cards
* Western Union® or Moneygram etc
* Cheques (issued by UK banks ONLY)
Below is a quick summary of the rules regarding the importation of vehicles into Cyprus. It is intended to be a guide only, and you must always ensure that you check with your own local authorities for firm confirmation. For more information on the requirements and import regulations for cars into Cyprus, see the Cyprus Customs and Excise Depatment's car Importation guidelines, and our page How to Import - Cyprus Car Duty / Tax Rules
It is the customs regime whereby goods are placed in free circulation and home use with partial or total relief from excise duties, notwithstanding their tariff classification, provided they are transferred in Cyprus under certain conditions and for specific purposes. A legal provision specifying a relief is a prerequisite for granting it.
Reliefs are granted for a number of goods for various reasons. This part refers only to reliefs on private motor vehicles which are of interest to the public when brought from European Union (EU) member states.
Goods in free circulation in the EU move from one member state to another without payment of further Customs import duty. To be exempt from paying further import duty in Cyprus, proof of Community status of the goods must be provided. If you are transferring to Cyprus a vehicle for private use from another member state, you may prove its Community status by producing:
The T2L or Τ2LF document can be obtained from the previous member state Customs Service or through your vehicle supplier or the shipper
In case of failure to provide above mentioned proof of vehicle’s Community status, the importation will be classed as having arrived from a third country and the vehicle will be liable to import duty in addition to the excise duty and VAT.
If you are resident in another member state of the EU and you have decided to transfer your normal residence to Cyprus, under certain conditions you are entitled to transfer your personal property without having to pay excise duty and VAT. You will find all the information in the Guide to Customs Procedures titled “Transfer of normal residence”.
If part of your personal property is a motor vehicle, you are required to declare it to the nearest Customs Station within 24 hours from the date of its arrival. If a public holiday or weekend follows the date of arrival, you must make the declaration on the first working day after the expiration of the 24 hours deadline.
In order not to be deprived of your vehicle until you make an application for relief and receive an answer, you may be allowed to drive the vehicle temporarily under Form C.104O. A copy of Form C.104O will be given to you by Customs and you must keep it in the vehicle all the time and produce it to a Customs or Police Officer if so requested.
You may submit your application for relief to any Customs Office or to Customs Headquarters. If you get a positive answer, the procedure is not terminated there. You will have to complete form SAD. If you cannot complete it on your own, you may use the services of a clearing agent. You may submit your SAD at any Regional Customs Office, accompanied by Form C.104O, which will be kept by Customs. You will not pay excise duty or VAT.
Customs will issue Form C72A and a copy will be given to you. The vehicle must be then produced, together with Form C72A and other documents relating to your vehicle, to the Inland Transport Department for inspection and registration purposes.
If you get a negative answer from Customs because you do not meet the criteria for being granted relief for the vehicle, you have the following options:
for a brand new or used vehicle, T2L or Τ2LF document; or
for used vehicles, the number plates and the vehicle registration document issued by previous member state.
to pay the excise duty and VAT (if the latter is payable);
to place it in a customs warehouse;
to send it to another member state of the EU; or
to export it to a third country.
For more information on payment of excise duty and VAT, please visit relevant page.
Relief on motor vehicle has been abolished according to Decree no. 529/2011, which was published in the OJ of the Republic of Cyprus no. 4538 on 23/12/2011.
Persons concerned may claim relief for their personal motor vehicle within the “Transfer of normal residence scheme” (see paragraph 3).
Relief on motor vehicle has been abolished according to Decree no. 529/2011, which was published in the OJ of the Republic of Cyprus no. 4538 on 23/12/2011.
Persons concerned may claim relief for their personal motor vehicle within the “Transfer of normal residence scheme” (see paragraph 3).
Sub-section 14 of item P of the Schedule to the Customs and Excise Duties (Reliefs on Import of Goods) Regulations of 2004, P.I.380/2004.
Under the conditions laid down below, you are entitled to relief from excise duty if you are a citizen of the Republic with four or more dependant children and you have not received any subsidy from the State for the purchase of vehicle.
A child is considered dependent if that child is:
You are entitled to apply for relief from excise duty on new or used passenger motor vehicles, which can transport from eleven to twelve persons including the driver. Instead of claiming relief however, you may apply to the Ministry of Finance for a special subsidy for the purchase of motor vehicle.
Relief is granted for one vehicle only, to be driven solely by the entitled person. The replacement of one excise free vehicle with another excise free vehicle is not allowed.
Relief is granted on a claim for relief made by you personally (there is no specific form). The claim must be submitted to the Relief Section of Customs Headquarters in Nicosia and be accompanied by the following evidence:
below the age of 18;
over 18 years old and is a student of secondary or tertiary education in Cyprus or abroad;
over 18 years old and is in the National Guard doing his service;
of any age and unmarried and invalid and who has not exercised his/her right to apply for a duty-free vehicle or has not been given financial assistance by the State to purchase a vehicle.
marriage certificate;
your children’s birth certificates;
documentary evidence for dependant children over 18 years old;
“Association of Families of over three children” membership card;
Cypriot driving licence.
If you get a positive answer, the procedure is not terminated there. You will have to complete form SAD. If you cannot complete it on your own, you may use the services of a clearing agent. You may produce your SAD at any Regional Customs Office. Customs will issue Form C72A and a copy will be give to you. The vehicle must be then produced, together with Form C72A and other documents relating to your vehicle, to the Inland Transport Department for inspection and registration purposes.
You shall not sell, lend, pledge, rent, export, transfer or dispose off it otherwise without the prior approval of the Director of Customs.
Any infringement of the aforesaid conditions constitutes an unlawful act and carries severe penalties
For more information, you may write to the following address:
The Director,
Department of Customs and Excise
Corner M. Karaoli and Gr. Afxentiou, Nicosia
The postal address is:
Director of Customs,
Customs Headquarters,
1440, Nicosia.
Fax no 22302031
E-mail; headquarters@customs.mof.gov.cy
For oral inquiries you may call any of the following telephone numbers of the Relief Section at Customs Headquarters: 22601657 and 22601658.
For UK based clients, we offer either shipping only, where you deliver your vehicle or goods to one of the UK ports of departure, or an all-inclusive shipping service where we collect your vehicle or goods from any UK address and ship them to Limassol.
For international clients, we can either source and supply new or used vehicles from the UK and export them directly to you in Cyprus, or if you have identified or secured your own car in the UK, we can buy the vehicle on your behalf and ship it to you in Cyprus.
Cost / Prices for Shipping to Limassol, Cyprus |
|
|---|---|
VEHICLE TYPE |
SHIPPING PRICE |
Saloon / Sedan cars (up to 1.6m height) |
£630 |
4x4 / SUV / Vans (up to 2.1m height) |
£900 |
20-foot Container (1 car) |
£1,100 |
40-foot Container (2 cars) |
£1,590 |
Other vehicles (Truck, Bus, Tractor, Trailer, etc) |
£dimensions needed |
Collection / Delivery (from any UK location) |
£1 per mile |
Shipping Methods to Limassol, Cyprus
We operate one ship per week from UK to Cyprus, through ports of Southampton, Sheerness, New Castle, Tilbury, and Immingham. We typically export to Limassol where you can collect the vehicle, OR using our local Cyprus agents, we can arrange for the clearance of your vehicle when it arrives in Limassol.
The ships take approximately 14 days to get to Limassol from the UK. There are two main methods of shipping vehicles from the UK to Cyprus:
-
RORO Shipping - RoRo is short for "Roll on Roll off" and is the simplest, cheapest, and most popular method of shipping. Vehicles are driven into the ship and securely fixed to the ship's deck, and when the ship arrives in Limassol, they are driven out of the ship. Putting personal goods in the vehicles is usually not permitted when shipping by RoRo.-
CONTAINER Shipping - this is where vehicles are secured in a container, which is then loaded onto the ship. Container shipping is a more expensive but secure option and is ideal if you are sending high-value vehicles or if you are sending other items with your car, such as household goods or spare parts.
Procedure / How to Book
Vehicle Collection / Delivery
Provide us with the address for collection and details of the vehicle you want to be collected. We will come to collect the vehicle at a convenient time and deliver it to the port.
Vehicle Shipping from the UK
* Provide us with your full name and address, details of the vehicle you want to ship, a copy of the V5 (or new keeper supplement), and the MOT certificate (if available)
* Deliver your vehicle to the UK port of departure using port documentation that we will provide to you (or we will pick your vehicle and deliver it to the port)
* Make payment (before the ship's departure date)
* We carry out customs clearance and issue you with documentation required to clear your car when it gets to Limassol.
Vehicle purchase on your behalf
If you locate a vehicle through a UK car dealer, private seller or another UK car selling website, we can act as your agent, negotiate on your behalf, and conduct background checks and inspections before you purchase the car (to make sure it is not a fraudulent advert, stolen, or has been in an accident).
We will then purchase it on your behalf, collect it, deliver it to the UK port of departure, and ship it to you in Cyprus.
To order this service, provide us with the private seller, dealer, website, or email details, and we will make contact on your behalf and start the process of securing the vehicle and exporting it to you in Cyprus. Full details and costs can be found on our page Buy vehicle in the UK on my behalf
New / Used Car Supply
We supply brand new and used vehicles from the UK and ship them directly to clients in Cyprus. We also specialise in exporting tax free cars (Brand new or VAT qualifying used cars), so our Cyprusn clients can make huge savings when purchasing a vehicle from us.We are able to source and supply ALL vehicles available in the UK market, which are either our own vehicles, or cars supplied by our network of dealers across the UK. Due to our extensive network, we guarantee to get you the cheapest prices in the UK, for cars, 4x4s, vans, trucks, minibuses, buses, coaches, tractors and plant machinery.
To order a vehicle, call us, email, or submit an online enquiry with the vehicle make, model, year of manufacture, colour, transmission, engine size, etc, and we will provide you with vehicle options within minutes. Alternatively, browse our database of cars for export, and ask for quotation to ship to Cyprus.
UK Customs & Documentation
Car Exporters UK has direct access to the UK Customs Portal granted by the UK Government, so we will make customs and border entries on your behalf to avoid delays or your car being detained at the port.
We will also prepare all documentation needed in Cyprus, including inspection Documents, Log Books, Invoices, Bills of Lading, Marine Insurance, Receipts etc, and will send these to you by DHL (tracked) in advance of the ship’s arrival in Limassol, to allow you (or your local agent), to start the customs clearing process.
Vehicle Shipping by Air
We have shipped vehicles to locations around the world for various reasons including filming commercials, racing, movies etc. The main reason for shipping cars by air include saving time or for extremely prestige and precious vehicles. We can provide very competitive air freight rates to Cyprus, so please contact us for a quote.
Payment Methods
The following are the modes of payment we accept, but please note that vehicles will not leave the UK until full payment has been received and cleared in our account.
* Bank Transfer (Most Convenient)
* Credit and Debit Cards
* Western Union® or Moneygram etc
* Cheques (issued by UK banks ONLY)
Cyprus Import Rules and Duty Calculations
Below is a quick summary of the rules regarding the importation of vehicles into Cyprus. It is intended to be a guide only, and you must always ensure that you check with your own local authorities for firm confirmation. For more information on the requirements and import regulations for cars into Cyprus, see the Cyprus Customs and Excise Depatment's car Importation guidelines, and our page How to Import - Cyprus Car Duty / Tax Rules
Vehicles from member states of the European Union - Under relief from excise duties and VAT
1. What is relief
It is the customs regime whereby goods are placed in free circulation and home use with partial or total relief from excise duties, notwithstanding their tariff classification, provided they are transferred in Cyprus under certain conditions and for specific purposes. A legal provision specifying a relief is a prerequisite for granting it.
Reliefs are granted for a number of goods for various reasons. This part refers only to reliefs on private motor vehicles which are of interest to the public when brought from European Union (EU) member states.
2. Community status of vehicle
Goods in free circulation in the EU move from one member state to another without payment of further Customs import duty. To be exempt from paying further import duty in Cyprus, proof of Community status of the goods must be provided. If you are transferring to Cyprus a vehicle for private use from another member state, you may prove its Community status by producing:
The T2L or Τ2LF document can be obtained from the previous member state Customs Service or through your vehicle supplier or the shipper
In case of failure to provide above mentioned proof of vehicle’s Community status, the importation will be classed as having arrived from a third country and the vehicle will be liable to import duty in addition to the excise duty and VAT.
3. Transfer of normal residence
If you are resident in another member state of the EU and you have decided to transfer your normal residence to Cyprus, under certain conditions you are entitled to transfer your personal property without having to pay excise duty and VAT. You will find all the information in the Guide to Customs Procedures titled “Transfer of normal residence”.
If part of your personal property is a motor vehicle, you are required to declare it to the nearest Customs Station within 24 hours from the date of its arrival. If a public holiday or weekend follows the date of arrival, you must make the declaration on the first working day after the expiration of the 24 hours deadline.
In order not to be deprived of your vehicle until you make an application for relief and receive an answer, you may be allowed to drive the vehicle temporarily under Form C.104O. A copy of Form C.104O will be given to you by Customs and you must keep it in the vehicle all the time and produce it to a Customs or Police Officer if so requested.
You may submit your application for relief to any Customs Office or to Customs Headquarters. If you get a positive answer, the procedure is not terminated there. You will have to complete form SAD. If you cannot complete it on your own, you may use the services of a clearing agent. You may submit your SAD at any Regional Customs Office, accompanied by Form C.104O, which will be kept by Customs. You will not pay excise duty or VAT.
Customs will issue Form C72A and a copy will be given to you. The vehicle must be then produced, together with Form C72A and other documents relating to your vehicle, to the Inland Transport Department for inspection and registration purposes.
If you get a negative answer from Customs because you do not meet the criteria for being granted relief for the vehicle, you have the following options:
for a brand new or used vehicle, T2L or Τ2LF document; or
for used vehicles, the number plates and the vehicle registration document issued by previous member state.
to pay the excise duty and VAT (if the latter is payable);
to place it in a customs warehouse;
to send it to another member state of the EU; or
to export it to a third country.
For more information on payment of excise duty and VAT, please visit relevant page.
4. Cypriots coming to Cyprus to resume or take up permanent residence - Abolished
Relief on motor vehicle has been abolished according to Decree no. 529/2011, which was published in the OJ of the Republic of Cyprus no. 4538 on 23/12/2011.
Persons concerned may claim relief for their personal motor vehicle within the “Transfer of normal residence scheme” (see paragraph 3).
5. Aliens residing permanently in Cyprus -Abolished
Relief on motor vehicle has been abolished according to Decree no. 529/2011, which was published in the OJ of the Republic of Cyprus no. 4538 on 23/12/2011.
Persons concerned may claim relief for their personal motor vehicle within the “Transfer of normal residence scheme” (see paragraph 3).
6. Families with more than three children
6.1. Legal provisions
Sub-section 14 of item P of the Schedule to the Customs and Excise Duties (Reliefs on Import of Goods) Regulations of 2004, P.I.380/2004.
6.2. Entitled persons
Under the conditions laid down below, you are entitled to relief from excise duty if you are a citizen of the Republic with four or more dependant children and you have not received any subsidy from the State for the purchase of vehicle.
A child is considered dependent if that child is:
6.3. What you are entitled to
You are entitled to apply for relief from excise duty on new or used passenger motor vehicles, which can transport from eleven to twelve persons including the driver. Instead of claiming relief however, you may apply to the Ministry of Finance for a special subsidy for the purchase of motor vehicle.
6.4. Prerequisites for granting of relief
Relief is granted for one vehicle only, to be driven solely by the entitled person. The replacement of one excise free vehicle with another excise free vehicle is not allowed.
6.5. Procedure for granting of relief
Relief is granted on a claim for relief made by you personally (there is no specific form). The claim must be submitted to the Relief Section of Customs Headquarters in Nicosia and be accompanied by the following evidence:
below the age of 18;
over 18 years old and is a student of secondary or tertiary education in Cyprus or abroad;
over 18 years old and is in the National Guard doing his service;
of any age and unmarried and invalid and who has not exercised his/her right to apply for a duty-free vehicle or has not been given financial assistance by the State to purchase a vehicle.
marriage certificate;
your children’s birth certificates;
documentary evidence for dependant children over 18 years old;
“Association of Families of over three children” membership card;
Cypriot driving licence.
If you get a positive answer, the procedure is not terminated there. You will have to complete form SAD. If you cannot complete it on your own, you may use the services of a clearing agent. You may produce your SAD at any Regional Customs Office. Customs will issue Form C72A and a copy will be give to you. The vehicle must be then produced, together with Form C72A and other documents relating to your vehicle, to the Inland Transport Department for inspection and registration purposes.
6.6. Conditions to be observed after importation
You shall not sell, lend, pledge, rent, export, transfer or dispose off it otherwise without the prior approval of the Director of Customs.
Any infringement of the aforesaid conditions constitutes an unlawful act and carries severe penalties
7. Information
For more information, you may write to the following address:The Director,
Department of Customs and Excise
Corner M. Karaoli and Gr. Afxentiou, Nicosia
The postal address is:
Director of Customs,
Customs Headquarters,
1440, Nicosia.
Fax no 22302031
E-mail; headquarters@customs.mof.gov.cy
For oral inquiries you may call any of the following telephone numbers of the Relief Section at Customs Headquarters: 22601657 and 22601658.
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