Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Indonesia to Cairo

Egypt now limits personal vehicle imports to one vehicle every five years per individual, effective December 26, 2024, significantly changing the import landscape. Current Import Eligibility Requirements: Age Restrictions: Vehicles must be current model year or maximum one year old.

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo), where you drive your running vehicle onto a specialized ship and off at the destination, costing typically $900-$2500 but offering less protection and no personal items allowed. For more protection, container shipping (shared) is cheaper than sole use, while open transport is cheapest for domestic legs, but RoRo is the overall winner for budget overseas shipping. Comparing quotes from multiple online brokers like Shiply or uShip is crucial for finding the best rates.

When buying a new car the customer is required to have: 1. Valid Passport and ITAS or ITAP (for foreigner), or KTP (Kartu Tanda Penduduk/Identity Card) for an Indonesian. As a foreigner, if you do not have an ITAS /ITAP, you cannot legally own a car in Indonesia.