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  1. Import
  2. VEHICLE - RIGHT HAND DRIVE
  3. FULL PROCEDURE
  4. No Concession 000
  5. Full procedure for imports of Motor Vehicle - RHD (PV seaport)
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Obtain import permit for a right hand drive vehicle  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtaining bill of lading at Port Vila seaport  (1) expand_more expand_less
Customs and Biosecurity clearance at Port Vila seaport  (3) expand_more expand_less
Releasing cargo at Port Vila seaport  (3) expand_more expand_less

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Declare cargo (Single Window System)
(last modified: 07/05/2025)

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Contact details

Entity in charge

Single Window Team

Ministry of Tourism, Trade, Commerce and Ni Vanuatu Business. Private Mail Bag 9056, VOIP: 2361 Telephone: 33093 Port Vila, Republic of Vanuatu , Port Vila
Tel: 00678 33093
Email: Email: swnpt@vanuatu.gov.vu
Website: Website: https://singlewindow.gov.vu
Directions: Google maps

Expected results

SAD - import VSEA
Assessment - VSEA

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Commercial Invoice
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Bill of lading (w/port stamp)
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Packing List (original)

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: min   5mn - max  10mn
Attention at counter: min   15mn - max   30mn

Additional information

Once your declaration is submitted, the system will indicate if this import will need to go through the Biosecurity Officers as well. Your Customs Broker should advice you to see Biosecurity (if needed) before coming to Customs Office.

Referral : Single Window Team

Entity in charge

Single Window Team

Ministry of Tourism, Trade, Commerce and Ni Vanuatu Business. Private Mail Bag 9056, VOIP: 2361 Telephone: 33093 Port Vila, Republic of Vanuatu , Port Vila
Tel: 00678 33093
Email: Email: swnpt@vanuatu.gov.vu
Website: Website: https://singlewindow.gov.vu
Directions: Google maps