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

30–45 days to Walvis Bay, then road to Gaborone

How to import a car from Japan to Botswana

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

Toyota Land CruiserToyota HiluxToyota FortunerNissan HardbodyToyota Vitz

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