{"id":99764,"date":"2026-10-22T19:57:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T19:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/shipping-a-car-to-cyprus-from-uk"},"modified":"2026-10-22T19:57:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T19:57:32","slug":"shipping-a-car-to-cyprus-from-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/shipping-a-car-to-cyprus-from-uk","title":{"rendered":"Exp\u00e9dition d'une voiture au Chypre depuis le Royaume-Uni : co\u00fbts, droits d'importation et immatriculation (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"Shipping a Car to Cyprus from the UK: Costs, Import Tax and Registration (2026)\",\n            \"description\": \"Shipping a car to Cyprus from the UK in 2026: ro-ro vs container costs, transit times, import duty, VAT and excise, relief for new residents and registration.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/shipping-a-car-to-cyprus-from-uk\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/shipping-a-car-to-cyprus-from-uk-cargoholidays-1024x576.jpg\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2026-10-22\",\n            \"dateModified\": \"2026-10-22\",\n            \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\"\n            },\n            \"publisher\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"How much does it cost to ship a car to Cyprus from the UK?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Ro-ro typically costs around &pound;1,000&ndash;&pound;1,800, and containers more. 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Cyprus drives on the left, so UK right-hand-drive cars suit local roads.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Which port do cars arrive at in Cyprus?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Usually Limassol, Cyprus's main cargo port.\"\n                    }\n                }\n            ]\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n<\/head><div class=\"ch-post\"><p class=\"ch-updated\">Derni\u00e8re mise \u00e0 jour : 22 octobre 2026<\/p><p><strong>Cyprus is one of the few EU countries that drives on the left, which makes it a natural home for British cars.<\/strong> Thousands of Britons live there, and many choose to ship their own vehicle rather than buy locally. Since Brexit, though, a car from the UK is treated as a non-EU import, so taxes and paperwork matter.<\/p><h2>Ro-ro or container?<\/h2><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Method<\/th><th>Dur\u00e9e habituelle de la travers\u00e9e<\/th><th>Indicative cost (UK to Limassol)<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Ro-ro<\/td><td>About 2&ndash;3 weeks<\/td><td>Around &pound;1,000&ndash;&pound;1,800<\/td><td>Standard running cars<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shared container<\/td><td>About 2&ndash;4 weeks<\/td><td>Around &pound;1,200&ndash;&pound;2,000<\/td><td>Better protection at a fair price<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sole-use 20ft container<\/td><td>About 2&ndash;4 weeks<\/td><td>Around &pound;1,800&ndash;&pound;3,000+<\/td><td>Classics, valuable cars, cars plus belongings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p><em>Indicative costs only. Add UK collection, Cyprus port charges, clearance and taxes.<\/em><\/p><p>The main arrival port is <strong>Limassol<\/strong>. Some services tranship in the Mediterranean, for example at Piraeus or Gioia Tauro.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_306854990-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Aerial view of a ro-ro ship loading new cars\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Aerial view of a ro-ro ship loading new cars\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Ro-ro and container services connect UK ports with Limassol.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Import tax: what to expect<\/h2><p>A car imported from the UK may face:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Customs duty<\/strong>, often 10% for passenger cars from outside the EU, unless an exemption or preferential origin rules apply<\/li><li><strong>VAT<\/strong> at the Cypriot standard rate<\/li><li><strong>Excise duty<\/strong>, which in Cyprus is calculated mainly on the car&rsquo;s CO&#8322; emissions, with adjustments for age<\/li><li><strong>Registration fees and road tax<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h3>Transfer of residence relief<\/h3><p>If you are <strong>moving your normal residence to Cyprus<\/strong> and have owned and used the car abroad for at least six months, you may be able to import it free of customs duty and VAT, and sometimes with excise relief. Conditions apply, including restrictions on selling the car soon after import. Check with the Cyprus Department of Customs and Excise before you ship.<\/p><h2>Registration in Cyprus<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Customs clearance<\/strong> at Limassol with your V5C, bill of lading, ID and proof of residence<\/li><li><strong>Pay the duties<\/strong> or obtain relief<\/li><li><strong>Pass a roadworthiness test<\/strong>, the Cyprus equivalent of the MOT<\/li><li><strong>Register with the Road Transport Department<\/strong> and get Cypriot number plates<\/li><li><strong>Insure the car locally<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_289497060-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"Container ship at sea\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Container ship at sea\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">A sole-use container lets you ship household goods alongside the car.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Tips<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Do the maths first.<\/strong> Excise duty on large, high-emission cars can be very high. Small, low-CO&#8322; cars are often worth shipping; big older 4x4s may not be.<\/li><li><strong>Keep paperwork for ownership and residence<\/strong>, as these decide whether you qualify for relief.<\/li><li><strong>Ship household goods with the car<\/strong> in a container to save on costs.<\/li><li><strong>Allow 4&ndash;8 weeks<\/strong> in total from UK collection to driving on Cypriot plates.<\/li><\/ul><p>Moving to Cyprus? Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/international-removals-from-uk\/\">Guide du d\u00e9m\u00e9nagement international<\/a> et <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/sea-freight-transit-times-from-uk\/\">sea freight transit times<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Foire aux questions<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>How much does it cost to ship a car to Cyprus from the UK?<\/h3><p>Ro-ro typically costs around &pound;1,000&ndash;&pound;1,800, and containers more. Taxes and registration in Cyprus are extra.<\/p><h3>How long does car shipping to Cyprus take?<\/h3><p>About 2&ndash;4 weeks at sea, and 4&ndash;8 weeks in total including clearance and registration.<\/p><h3>Do I pay import tax on a UK car in Cyprus?<\/h3><p>Usually customs duty, VAT and CO&#8322;-based excise duty, unless you qualify for transfer of residence relief.<\/p><h3>Is a right-hand-drive car legal in Cyprus?<\/h3><p>Yes. Cyprus drives on the left, so UK right-hand-drive cars suit local roads.<\/p><h3>Which port do cars arrive at in Cyprus?<\/h3><p>Usually Limassol, Cyprus&rsquo;s main cargo port.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ch-cta\"><strong>Moving to the Mediterranean?<\/strong><p>Ask us about sea voyages and cargo ships sailing towards the Mediterranean.<\/p><a class=\"ch-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/sinformer-pour-une-croisiere-cargo\/\">D\u00e9couvrez les croisi\u00e8res \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<style>\n.ch-post{font-family:inherit;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}\n.ch-post h2{font-size:1.6em;margin:1.8em 0 .6em;color:#0b2545;border-bottom:3px solid #f5a623;padding-bottom:.25em}\n.ch-post h3{font-size:1.15em;margin:1.4em 0 .3em;color:#0b2545}\n.ch-post p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.ch-post ul,.ch-post ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}\n.ch-post li{margin:.35em 0}\n.ch-post .ch-updated{font-size:.9em;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.2em}\n.ch-post .ch-table{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.2em 0 1.6em}\n.ch-post table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:.95em}\n.ch-post th{background:#0b2545;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:.65em .8em}\n.ch-post td{padding:.6em .8em;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top}\n.ch-post tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6f8fb}\n.ch-post .ch-faq{background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:12px;padding:1em 1.4em;margin:1em 0 2em}\n.ch-post .ch-faq h3{margin-top:1em}\n.ch-post .ch-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2545,#13315c);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:1.6em 1.8em;margin:2.2em 0;text-align:center}\n.ch-post .ch-cta strong{display:block;font-size:1.35em;margin-bottom:.4em;color:#fff}\n.ch-post .ch-cta p{color:#dbe4f0;margin:.2em 0 1.1em}\n.ch-post .ch-btn{display:inline-block;background:#f5a623;color:#0b2545 !important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:.8em 1.6em;border-radius:999px}\n.ch-post .ch-btn:hover{background:#ffbb45}\n.ch-post em{color:#4b5563}\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exp\u00e9dition d'une voiture du Royaume-Uni vers Chypre en 2026 : co\u00fbts du transport par ferry (ro-ro) par rapport \u00e0 ceux du transport par conteneur, d\u00e9lais de transit, droits d'importation, TVA et droits d'accise, all\u00e8gements fiscaux pour les nouveaux r\u00e9sidents et immatriculation.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":99763,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single3.php","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1019,357,118],"tags":[1528,1618,1619,1511,1531],"yst_prominent_words":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99764"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99764"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99764\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99765,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99764\/revisions\/99765"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99763"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99764"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99764"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99764"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=99764"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}