Vehicle Import Certificate: Process, Fees & More

Importing your dream car from another country to Dubai is exciting, but it requires a series of procedures and legalese to be catered. That said, RTA also obligates citizens to acquire a vehicle import certificate to get their customs cleared. Moreover, the service will allow citizens to get an imported number plate for the vehicle.

Luckily, RTA has a streamlined and convenient process to apply for vehicle import certificates. Here we have mentioned all the details regarding the application process.

How to Apply for Vehicle Import Certificate by RTA

To request a vehicle import certificate from RTA Dubai, applicants are required to follow the below-mentioned process.

Process

Here is the complete process required to file the vehicle import certificate application.

Visit the ‘Vehicle Registration and Inspection Centre” at Jebel Ali
Submit all the required documents (listed below) and pay the fee
Collect the import vehicle plate from the centre and import certificate via SMS or e-mail

Please remember that the importer or legal representative must be present at the centre in person. Moreover, all the traffic fines in the name of the importer must be paid before filing the application. Here is all you need to know about RTA traffic fine payments.

To acquire the vehicle import certificate, the car owner or his/her legal representative is required to be present at the inspection centre in Jebel Ali port

Documents Required

To apply, the following documents are required.

For Companies

Company’s official letter in Arabic
Company’s authorisation letter and endorsement of signature

For Individuals

Vehicle Clearance Certificate (Copy)
Vehicle information verified through inspection
Insurance certificate with a validity of 3 days

Fees

RTA charges AED 130+AED 20 (knowledge and Innovation Fee) to provide citizens with a vehicle import certificate.

This is how you can apply for a vehicle import certificate through RTA. Importing a vehicle from another country is a dream come true, but it involves a lot of legalities. To avoid all the hassle, browse these used cars for sale in the UAE and purchase an imported vehicle from dubizzle.

Stay tuned to dubizzle’s auto blog for more information on RTA’s vehicle import certificate application guide.