How long does it take to export a car from Dubai?

Allow 3-5 business days for paperwork + 18-35 days for transit depending on destination. Africa typically lands in 22-28 days, South America in 30-35, Central Asia in 18-25. Express air-freight is available for urgent orders at roughly 3× the sea-freight cost.

What documents do I need to export a car from UAE?

Beyond Autos prepares the full export pack: commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin (GCC chamber), export certificate, and the original vehicle title. Country-specific extras — EAC for Kenya, form C30 for Nigeria, VOC for several — are issued in parallel.

Does Beyond Autos arrange shipping?

Yes, if you buy CIF: we book the ocean freight and marine insurance to your destination port. If you buy FOB Jebel Ali, you appoint your own freight forwarder, who quotes and arranges the ocean leg. For reference, forwarder rates typically range from $900–$1,600 (RoRo, West Africa) to $1,800–$2,800 (container, South America).

Do you handle customs clearance at my destination?

No — customs clearance at your destination is handled by your own clearing agent.

Process

How to export a car from Dubai

Seven steps, no surprises. Every Beyond Autos export runs the same flow — so whether you're buying a single Land Cruiser for a customer in Lagos or a 40-unit fleet for a dealer in Lima, the timeline and paperwork look the same.

01
Inquiry
You share target model(s), destination country, and timeframe. Our Dubai sales desk confirms availability, spec options, and typical transit to your port within one business hour (GMT+4).
02
Quote
We issue a written quote, FOB Jebel Ali or CIF to your port. Bulk orders receive wholesale pricing; single units are quoted at retail.
03
Payment
20% deposit to reserve the vehicle in our Jafza yard. The 80% balance is due before the vehicle is released if it's in stock, within 7 days of it arriving at Jebel Ali Free Zone if it's sourced to order (FOB), or immediately after loading for CIF. Pay by bank transfer (T/T), or in your own currency through a bank in your country.
04
Inspection
Every vehicle is inspected at Jafza before loading — mechanical, cosmetic, electronic, and compliance checks. You receive the checklist plus 25+ timestamped photos before the vehicle is loaded.
05
Documentation
Commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, export certificate, and the vehicle's original title. Country-specific extras (EAC, form C30, VOC) are handled in parallel so clearance is never the bottleneck.
06
Shipping
Departure on the next regular sailing from Jebel Ali — RoRo for sedans/SUVs, container for multi-unit or high-value cargo. Transit ranges from 18 days (East Africa) to 35+ days (South America).
07
Delivery
Vehicle arrives at your port with a full paperwork pack. Customs clearance, registration and onward delivery are handled by your own clearing agent.

Frequently asked questions

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Share target models and destination — we'll send a written quote, FOB Jebel Ali or CIF to your port, the same Dubai business day.

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