01 — Key details
Destination port
Limassol
Transit time
14–21 days
Local currency
EUR
Available methods
RoRo, Container, Truck to Greece + Ferry
How it works
We source your vehicle from UK auctions or dealers
Full inspection, export documentation and DVLA notification
Vehicle shipped from UK port to Limassol
You receive all documents and updates throughout
Vehicle cleared and delivered to your door
03 — Local import rules
What you need to know about importing to Cyprus.
Cyprus is an EU member state and one of our most active routes. It drives on the left, making UK right-hand drive vehicles immediately compatible. As the UK is now outside the EU, standard EU import duties and Cypriot VAT apply, though the process is well-established and straightforward.
Right-hand drive
Yes — Cyprus drives on the left; UK RHD vehicles are the standard configuration
Maximum vehicle age
No strict age ban for personal imports; vehicles over 5 years from first registration may face additional inspection requirements. Vehicles over 12 years incur an environmental surcharge.
Required documentation
Certificate of Conformity (CoC) · Original registration certificate (V5C) · Proof of ownership · VAT invoice · Certificate of Roadworthiness (for vehicles over 4 years) · Customs declaration · EORI number (for commercial imports)
Customs duty
10% of CIF value (standard EU external tariff on passenger vehicles from the UK)
VAT / local tax
19% Cypriot VAT on CIF value + duty
Registration cost
Approx. €150 basic registration fee + CO2-based registration tax (€0–€8+ per gram CO2/km depending on emissions band; high-emission vehicles can incur tax exceeding €15,000)
Roadworthiness inspection
Yes — Technical Inspection (MOT equivalent) mandatory before registration; repeated every 2 years thereafter
Notable restrictions
Vehicles over 12 years are subject to an environmental surcharge. CO2 emissions directly determine registration tax — lower-emission vehicles benefit significantly. No LHD conversion permitted.
Port clearance time
2–3 working days customs clearance; 2–3 days for registration processing
Buyer note
CO2 emissions are used to calculate registration tax — obtain the vehicle's official CO2 figure before purchase to estimate your full landed cost accurately.
Sources
Information last researched 13 May 2026. Import regulations and duty rates change frequently. Always confirm current requirements with the destination country's customs authority before shipment. Damianos Auto Exports provides current verification as part of our export service.
04 — Ready to begin
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