Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from India to Beijing

Eligibility to import a car into China Only holders of “Z” visas – permanent residence cards, can import a vehicle. Only legal residents are allowed to import a car. Among them, only those who have “foreign expert status” which is provided by the PSB (Public Security Bureau) and the visa departments can import a car.

Budget: The shorter the distance, the more cost-effective it is to drive instead of ship your car. Regardless of the total distance, look at your total moving budget and how much you can afford to spend on car shipping services compared to a cross-country drive.

Yes, you can drive to China, but it's not a simple self-drive trip; you need to use authorized tour agencies for permits, Chinese number plates, a temporary Chinese license, and a mandatory local guide for the entire journey due to strict regulations. The process involves extensive paperwork, time (months for preparation), and costs, often shared with groups, as China doesn't recognize International Driving Permits freely.