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Export Cars
to Uganda

UK Car Export provides professional vehicle export services to Uganda 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 Uganda

Uganda is a landlocked East African country with vehicle imports routing primarily through Mombasa in Kenya. Right-hand drive UK vehicles are standard across Uganda's roads.

UK Car Source coordinates the full logistics chain to Uganda, managing sea freight to Mombasa, inland clearance and transit documentation for onward delivery to Kampala.

Import Rules

Drive ConfigurationRight-hand drive preferred and standard.
Vehicle Age LimitMaximum 8 years from first registration.
ConditionRoadworthy condition. Pre-export inspection recommended.
Customs AuthorityUganda Revenue Authority (URA)
Duty & VATImport duty, withholding tax and VAT (18%) applicable on CIF value.
StandardsUK-specification vehicles generally accepted.

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

Major Ports

Mombasa, Kenya — Primary transit port for Uganda vehicle imports. Landlocked country routes through Kenya.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Alternative transit port for Uganda 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

20–27 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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