Importing car greater than 5 year old into Bahrain

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lifelongexpatNew member30 June 2018 07:36:12

Greetings,

I currently live in abudhabi, prior to that I spent all my life in Bahrain as an expat

I am aware that the what I asked in the title is not possible by default, but I when I checked with my shipping agent here in abu dhabi they alerted me that many of their customers have gone to Bahrain traffic department and gotten NOC to import their cars which are greater than 5 years and have registered successfully.

I am wondering if anyone has any experience with this or if any body have any more information, would surely help out other expats like me.

My car is a 2013 model chevy sedan, purchased from national motor dealership sitra in Bahrain in November 2013. I exported it out of Bahrain in December 2015 when I moved here (to abudhabi) for a project. Now I need to head back to Bahrain for my project but looks like my car cannot return with me, I love my car, and would be a shame to lose it.

Would appreciate some help.

**the shipper told me in Bahrain as of 2018 you can register only cars from 2014-2018.

Thanks
concerned expat.

s4fariMember02 August 2019 16:36:39

Up.

I have a similar question:

I have a 2013 car and would like to import it to Bahrain. Is that possible?

Thank you

expat1703Member11 September 2021 08:58:26

Hi, i have same question. I want to import 2014 honda crv. Can someone pl help and provide contact details of the shipper.

BullishBearNew member11 September 2021 15:04:25

I recently came to Bahrain. I had Infinity QX60, 2015 model. After enquiries, I was told by the shipping agent that cars older than 5 yrs are not allowed to be imported in Bahrain. He however told me that I can come here to Bahrain and then seek a NOC from the traffic dept. I didn't want to take a chance, so sold my car before coming here! The agent had the experience of someone importing after seeking a waiver, but he was working for a Consulate so I thought that particular experience may not be valid for me

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert12 September 2021 05:57:29

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Cars older than 5 years can be imported BUT only in the following situation:

1) Should be vintage and on the list of permitted "vintage" cars
2) Special approval / NOC from Traffic department and payment of 1000 BD

So yes, the agent was correct about this.

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