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Export Cars
to Maldives

UK Car Export provides professional vehicle export services to Maldives 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 Maldives

The Maldives is a small island nation with significant import duties on passenger vehicles. Despite high duty rates, there is demand for quality vehicles, particularly for resort and commercial use. Both left and right-hand drive vehicles are accepted given the limited road network.

UK Car Source provides vehicle export services to the Maldives including documentation preparation and sea freight coordination to Malé Commercial Harbour.

Import Rules

Drive ConfigurationLeft-hand drive and right-hand drive accepted. Small island road network.
Vehicle Age LimitGenerally up to 5 years from manufacture.
ConditionRoadworthy and clean condition required.
Customs AuthorityMaldives Customs Service
Duty & VATImport duty (100% on CIF value for passenger vehicles) and GST applicable. Permits required.
StandardsMRA compliance required. Suitable documentation needed.

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

Major Ports

Malé Commercial Harbour — Principal port for vehicle and cargo imports into the Maldives.

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.

Road Transport

UK and European road transport for nearby destinations. Fully insured and tracked.

Required Documentation

UK V5C Registration Certificate (original)
Certificate of Conformity (COC) where applicable
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
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

18–26 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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