From motorbikes to SUVs, we’ll make sure our services meet your needs. You can choose to drop off your vehicle at our depot, or we can collect it from you.

We carry out a vehicle inspection report, deal with paperwork, help with country regulations and customs formalities ready for transportation, and you can even track your vehicle on our website.

Our committed vehicle personnel will load your vehicle into a container, in which it is sheltered in a steel box until it reaches its destination.

Shipping your vehicle to Singapore requires the following procedure:

• Register your vehicle with the Land Transport Authority (LTA)
• Pass a vehicle standards inspection test with the LTA
• Pay customs duties
• Present necessary documents

Use the navigation on the left to read more about these steps in greater detail.

With over 30 years of experience, our enthusiastic staff are always on hand to take care of your vehicle and ensure its safe journey to Singapore.

All motor vehicles in Singapore must be registered with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in order to use it on public roads.

To register your vehicle it must comply with the following regulations:

• it is imported into Singapore directly from the vehicle manufacturer. The vehicle must arrive in Singapore within 3 months from the Certificate of Conformity (COC)/ Completion Inspection Certificate (CIC) issue date or the date of manufacture certified by the vehicle manufacturer/authorised agent, whichever is later; or
• it has been registered as a new vehicle in a foreign country which adopts the higher or equivalent safety and emission standards as Singapore [i.e. countries within the European Community (EC)]. The vehicle must be deregistered within 14 days of its first registration in the foreign country for export to Singapore and must arrive in Singapore within 3 months of its de-registration in the foreign country.
• you can only import cars that are less than 3 years of age.
• the age of a used vehicle is valid from the date of its first registration in a foreign country.
• if you cannot ascertain the first registration date of the vehicle, then the age of your vehicle will be deemed to be valid from the first day of its manufacture.
• all modifications made to your car must be properly certified, and can only be carried out by the manufacturer or an agent authorised by the manufacturer.
• your car must use unleaded petrol.
• your car must use CFC-free air conditioners.
• your car must pass an inspection at any authorised inspection centres.
• a surcharge of S$10,000 is payable for each imported used car registered in Singapore.
• it must be a right hand drive vehicle
• all cars must permanently indicate the speedometer in km/h

Find more information from the LTA here.

Your vehicle must pass an inspection test with the LTA before it can be registered. Before you import your car to Singapore, you should ensure it is prepared to comply with these tests:

Emissions Test

All imported used cars will have to undergo an emission and fuel economy test at the Vicom Emissions Test Laboratory (VETL) to ascertain their fuel economy and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) figures at the point of importation into Singapore. The combined values of the CO2 will be used for the computation of the rebate or surcharge for the CEVS.

Road Traffic Act and its Subsidiary Legislations

All imported cars must comply with the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Construction and Use) Rules, Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Lighting) Rules and Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Seat Belt) Rules.

Vehicle Safety Standards

LTA accepts motor cars that have complied with internationally recognised vehicle safety standards such as those adopted by the European Union (EU) countries, Japan and the USA.

Evidence of your car’s compliance with the exhaust emission standards will have to be submitted to the LTA.

All cars are required to have CO2 (in g/km) and fuel economy (in L/100km) data as tested according to the UN ECE Regulation 101.

All cars are required to have the MPO data as measured in accordance with the UN ECE Regulation 85 or Japanese Industrial Standard D 1001

All safety glass fitted onto the car must meet one of the recognised international standards e.g. ECE, DOT, BS, JIS, etc. The safety glass must meet the following requirements:

• Not less than 70% light transmittance for front windscreen and front side window glasses;
• Not less than 25% light transmittance for rear windscreen and rear side window glasses; and
• The glass of the front windscreen fitted to a motor vehicle shall not be made of a material or be of a design such as to prevent, obstruct or interfere with transmission of signals between an in-vehicle (IU) unit installed in such vehicle and any Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) facility. Windscreens that contain metallic oxide coating or are designed with defroster are known to have caused such interference.

1. You will firstly need to apply for a customs assessment of your vehicle. Apply for an Inward Cargo Clearance Permit to Singapore Customs (CED).

1. Once the application is approved you will receive an approval letter from Singapore Customs with details of the vehicle.

1. The CED will assess the Open Market Value (OMV) of your vehicle. Customs duty is levied at 20% of the OMV of the car. A 7% charge will also be levied on the cost, insurance and freight value of the import.

1. You should submit an In-Payment (Duty & GST) permit through TradeNet. You cannot receive a refund of duty or GST once the vehicle has been removed from customs control.

1. Once the customs have been paid and permit is approved, you can use the permit to clear the vehicle from the port.

This information is meant as a guide only and is not definitive. As destination regulations are subject to change without notice, we strongly urge you to obtain updated information from the Singapore Customs Site.

Land Transport Authority Documents

• Certificate of Entitlement (COE)
• Certificate of Conformity
• V308 Registration Document
• Car Registration Application form
• Registration card
• Road tax disc
• Passport
• Insurance cover note
• Vehicle registration number

You can find further information about the registration process here.

Customs Assessment Documents

To apply for customs assessment you will need the following documents:

• Commercial invoice
• SC-A-012 Singapore Customs form
• Bill of lading
• Freight and insurance invoices
• Bills/receipts relating to incidental charges incurred during shipment
• Full manufacturer’s specification card (a listing of standard and optional equipment on the vehicle and unique for every vehicle)
• Completion Inspection Certificate (CIC) Paper
• Registration/De-registration documents from the country of exportation
• Manufacturer’s letter confirming date of vehicle’s manufacture
• Payment documents for the purchase (for example, telegraphic transfer slip)
• Clear photos of the odometer (showing mileage), interior, exterior and engine/chassis number (for used vehicle)

Rates shown are for guidance only and are from Depot to Depot only, excluding any local destination fees, duties or taxes. 

For up to date rates please use our online quotation system.

Import Car to UK from Singapore. At Car Shipping Made Simple, we ship weekly from Singapore to the UK, using the fastest and most direct route.

We ensure your vehicle’s safe and secure journey because we know how important it is to you.

From motorbikes to SUVs, we’ll tailor our services to your needs. Depart at a time that suits you from the depot in Singapore, and track your vehicle using our specialist tools. Our agents in Singapore are on hand to provide assistance locally.

1. Prior to arranging shipping of your car, it must first be de registered in Singapore
2. To ship your car we will require

• • Copy of Passport/ License
  • Copy of registration document
  • Copy of the purchase invoice (if available)
  • If any personal effects in the vehicle please supply detailed packing list.

1. We will arrange for collection.
2. We carry out an inspection report, complete the paperwork, assist with country regulations and customs formalities ready for transportation.
3. Our dedicated and highly skilled personnel will load your vehicle into a container, in which it will be protected in a steel box until it reaches its destination in the UK. It will then be ready for collection, or we can deliver it to you for your convenience.

1. We will then deal with any paperwork, carry out a vehicle inspection report and help with specific country regulations.
2. Once your vehicle arrives in the UK, you can pick it up from our terminal, or we can deliver to your door.
3. We will handle all paperwork, including inspection reports, country regulations and customs formalities. Plus, you only pay 50% upfront.

With our no hidden fees policy and professional shipping agents, shipping couldn’t be simpler!

Click here for a full UK Car Import Guide

Rates shown are for guidance only and are from Depot to Depot only, excluding any local duties or taxes. They also exclude local handling and clearance fee’s in the U.K.

For up to date rates please use our online quotation system.