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Import Cars from Japan to Botswana

Botswana imports Japanese used vehicles via Walvis Bay or Durban. JVS delivers to Gaborone and Francistown with full SACU paperwork.

Ports of entry
Walvis Bay (transit), Durban (transit)
Steering side
Right-hand drive only
Age limit
No age limit
Inspection
JEVIC inspection recommended
Duties & taxes
Customs Duty 25% + VAT 14% + Excise
Shipping time
30โ€“45 days to Walvis Bay, then road to Gaborone

How to import a car from Japan to Botswana

  1. 1
    Choose your vehicle
    Browse our verified live inventory or request a custom sourcing from Japan's auctions.
  2. 2
    Reserve & pay invoice
    We issue a proforma invoice (CIF to your port). Pay by bank wire to our corporate account.
  3. 3
    Pre-shipment inspection
    JEVIC, QISJ or BIVAC inspection completed in Japan per destination requirements.
  4. 4
    Shipping
    Vehicle loaded on the next weekly RoRo or container vessel. Tracking provided.
  5. 5
    Documents dispatched
    Original Bill of Lading, Export Certificate, Inspection Certificate, and Invoice couriered to you.
  6. 6
    Clearance at port
    Use your local clearing agent (or our partner) to pay duties and collect the vehicle.

Most popular models in Botswana

Toyota Land CruiserToyota HiluxToyota FortunerNissan HardbodyToyota Vitz

Ready to import to Botswana?

Tell us the make, model, and year. We'll send a CIF quote to your nearest port within 24 hours.

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