The Personal Import Scheme
Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Smooth Import
Eligibility
Vehicle Requirements
● You must have owned and used the vehicle for at least
12 months
before moving to Australia.
● The vehicle must be
more than 12 months old
at the time of import.
Personal Requirements
● You must be
18 years or older.
.
● You must be an
Australian citizen, permanent resident
, or have a
pending permanent residency application
.
Import Approval
Apply for
Concessional RAV Entry Approval
through the
ROVER
online portal. You’ll need to provide proof of ownership, proof of use, and complete the
Single Road Vehicle Approval
application.
We can guide you through this process to make sure your documentation is complete and compliant.
Shipping
Documentation
Make sure you have:
● The
original foreign registration certificate
.
●
Proof of ownership
Shipping Arrangements
Use a
reputable vehicle shipping company
experienced in Australian imports - we can recommend trusted partners if needed.
Customs & Quarantine Clearance
Duties & Taxes
Expect to pay any
customs duties, GST
, and
other applicable charges
upon arrival.
Quarantine Inspection
Every vehicle must pass a
biosecurity inspection
to ensure it’s free of contaminants or foreign soil.
Transport from Port to Workshop
Once your car clears customs, we’ll
collect it the same day
from the
Port of Brisbane
and bring it straight to our
Chandler workshop
for compliance.
Compliance & Modifications
We handle
all compliance and modification work in-house
- certified under
RAW 000130
.
Our team performs:
●
L01 Engineering Certification
to meet ADR standards
●
Required modifications or repairs
to achieve compliance
●
Full inspection and certification
so your vehicle can be registered in QLD
We take care of everything - from inspection to certification - with no need for third-party workshops.
Safety Certificates & Registration (optional)
Once compliance is complete, we can issue a
same-day Safety Certificate
and can even handle your
QLD registration on-site
.
Drive away knowing your vehicle is
fully compliant, registered, and road-ready
- all from one convenient location.
