Can UK citizens drive in Malta?
You can drive in Malta using your UK driving licence. If you’re living in Malta, check the Living in Guide for information on requirements for residents.
How do I import a car from UK?
According to Revenue, those importing vehicles from Britain are required to complete a customs declaration; pay or account for customs duty of 10% if applicable; and pay VAT at 21% prior to presenting the vehicle for registration. VRT is also payable on such vehicles.
How many cars are in Malta?
394,955
The country has a car ownership rate of 766 motor vehicles per 1,000 people. As of 2020, the number of registered cars amounted to 394,955, giving an auto-mobile density of 1253.8 per km². Malta has 3,096 kilometres of road, 2,704 km (87.3%) of which are paved and 392 km are unpaved as of 2008.
Where do I take my Car to be shipped to Malta?
Delivery of your vehicle in the UK for export to Malta. Autoshippers are based 5 miles from Grimaldi’s car shipping terminal in Bristol and Southampton.
How is a car shipped to Malta by RORO?
When shipping a car to Malta by RORO, vehicles are driven up the vessel ramp in to the lower decks of the ship. Vehicles are parked securely and are strapped to the floor to ensure it remains safe whilst in transit. These straps are continually monitored by trained staff onboard the ship to ensure optimum safety throughout the voyage.
How long does it take to get from the UK to Malta?
Container shipping services from the UK to Malta sails weekly, however transit time takes on average 18 days to get there. When shipping a car to Malta by container we would load this at Southampton where photographs and a vehicle condition report is taken every time.
Do you need a bill of lading to take a car to Malta?
Shortly after departure of the vessel carrying your car to Malta we will provide you with a copy of the Bill of Lading covering shipment of your vehicle. The Bill of Lading is evidence of your vehicle having been exported from the UK and will be required when your vehicle arrives at destination.