Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Tbilisi to Manama

You will have to pay a customs duty of 5% and VAT at 10% based on the value of your vehicle according to customs assessment. There is also a port handling fee to be paid. Vehicles registered over 5 years ago cannot be imported and right hand drive vehicles also cannot be imported.

Driving is usually cheaper for shorter distances (under 500 miles), but for long cross-country moves (over 1,000 miles), shipping can become comparable or even cheaper when factoring in gas, food, lodging, and wear-and-tear on your vehicle, making driving better for short trips and shipping often better for long, busy, or difficult trips. The decision balances cost, time, and convenience, as shipping saves you time and adds miles/wear, while driving costs less upfront but adds stress and expenses.

Original registration certificate from country of origin. Purchase invoice (commercial invoice or Bill of Sale) Vehicle ownership certificate. Certificate of compliance (if required) Certificate of origin. Import permit issued by Bahraini authorities.