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Regulations and Conditions for Importing Personal Use Cars in Egypt

Basic Conditions for Importing Personal Cars in Egypt:

1. Timing and Model:

• The car must be shipped, or a letter of credit opened, within the same model year.
• The car must be new and unused, except for specially equipped vehicles requiring approval from the Minister of Foreign Trade after coordination with the Minister of Interior.

2. Age Requirement for Used Vehicles:

• Used cars must meet the age requirement at the time of purchase or ownership .
• This condition applies to cars imported for personal use or by companies and entities operating abroad .

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Required Documents to Prove Car Ownership:

1. Ownership Document:
   • The bill of sale or purchase invoice must include the date of ownership.
2. Government-Issued Certificates:
   • Certificates issued after the purchase date are acceptable if they are certified and authenticated without requiring a concurrent date with the purchase.
3. Car License:
   • The original license is accepted as proof of ownership.
4. Traffic Department Certificate:
   • Issued by the exporting country, detailing the car’s data (e.g., year of ownership and model). It must be authenticated by the Egyptian embassy or consulate and is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance.

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Proof of Presence Abroad at the Time of Purchase:

1. Submit a passport proving the owner was abroad at the time of purchase.
2. If the car is shipped, a copy of the passport authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the exporting country is required.

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Car Reception Procedures:

• The car must be received at the port by the owner personally or via a power of attorney granted to a relative up to the second degree or the spouse.

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In Case of Doubts About Submitted Documents:

1. Customs authorities have the right to request verification from the Foreign Trade Sector regarding any questionable documents, with reasons for the doubts specified.
2. In urgent cases, the car may be released upon providing an unconditional guarantee letter equivalent to the car’s value as determined by Customs. This guarantee is refundable only after approval from the Foreign Trade Sector.

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Special Exceptions for Importing Cars:

1. Medically Equipped Cars:
   • Eligible for customs exemption and reserved for individuals with special needs.
   • These cars cannot be registered under a different owner for three years from the date of release.
2. Investor Cars:
   • Investors can import cars without adhering to the age requirement, provided they obtain approval from the Chairman of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones or an authorized representative.

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Important Regulatory Notes:

• All regulations outlined in Import Circular No. 16 of 2009 apply to cars released before and after the circular’s issuance.
• Adherence to all stipulated conditions and procedures is strongly advised to avoid complications during the import process.

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Required Documents for Importing a Car from Saudi Arabia to Egypt

1. Purchase Invoice :

The invoice must be certified by the Chamber of Commerce and the Egyptian Embassy in Saudi Arabia.
It must clearly state the model year of the car.
2. First Owner Certificate (Printout)
This certificate is issued by the Traffic Authority in Saudi Arabia.
It must be stamped and certified by the Egyptian Embassy in Saudi Arabia.
3. Passport Covering the Model Year
If the car’s model year is, for example, 2010, the accompanying passport must show travel records covering that year.
4. Original First Car License
The original first license of the car must be retained and a copy made before submission to the Traffic Department.
5. Certified Purchase Invoice (as an Alternative)
If the First Owner Certificate (Printout) for the model year is unavailable, you may submit:
A recently dated purchase invoice, and
The car’s license as proof of ownership.
6. Documents for Lease-to-Own Cars
If the car was obtained through a lease-to-own agreement, the following documents are required:
Installment invoices.
Maintenance records.
The first insurance policy.
A bank clearance certificate confirming the end of the lease.
A Traffic Authority printout and the original car license.
Note:
The imported cars can belong to various categories, including:

First Owner,
Trenetik,
Disabled,
Tourism, and Commercial.
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