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Export Cars
to Botswana

UK Car Export provides professional vehicle export services to Botswana for private buyers, trade customers and dealerships. We manage the complete process from vehicle sourcing and documentation through to international shipping and delivery support.

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Exporting to Botswana

Botswana is a landlocked SACU member state with vehicle imports routing via South Africa or Namibia. Right-hand drive UK vehicles are the standard configuration and widely used across Botswana.

UK Car Source manages the full logistics chain to Botswana including sea freight to Durban, road transport to the border and complete documentation support.

Import Rules

Drive ConfigurationRight-hand drive required.
Vehicle Age LimitNo strict national age limit. Newer vehicles attract lower duty rates.
ConditionRoadworthy condition required.
Customs AuthorityBotswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS)
Duty & VATImport duty and VAT (14%) applicable on CIF value.
StandardsUK-specification vehicles accepted. SACU member country.

Import regulations are subject to change. We recommend confirming current requirements with the relevant customs authority prior to shipment.

Major Ports

Durban, South Africa — Primary transit port for Botswana. Landlocked country routes via South Africa.
Walvis Bay, Namibia — Alternative western transit route for vehicle imports.

Shipping Options

RoRo Shipping

Roll-on Roll-off service. Cost-effective for most passenger vehicles and SUVs.

Container Shipping

Dedicated or shared container. Recommended for prestige and high-value vehicles.

Air Freight

Available on special request for time-critical or high-value shipments.

Inland / Transit Routing

For landlocked destinations — coordinated road transport from transit ports.

Required Documentation

UK V5C Registration Certificate (original)
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin (where required)
Insurance Certificate
Import Permit / Customs Entry Form (at destination)
Copy of buyer's passport / identification

Estimated Timelines

1

Vehicle Sourcing & Preparation

1–3 weeks depending on specification and availability

2

Documentation & Export Clearance

3–7 working days

3

Sea Freight Transit

18–24 days sea freight

4

Customs Clearance at Destination

3–10 working days depending on port and documentation

5

Total Estimated Process

6–12 weeks from order to delivery (subject to availability and customs)

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