Car Shipping to Fiji
from the United Kingdom
Fiji is a Pacific Island destination that accepts vehicle imports. The Ship Cars provides container shipping to Suva via transhipment in Australia or Singapore. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Fiji from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Fiji is priced per vehicle and route — request a free quote for a fixed price. 35–50 days to Suva from Southampton (via transhipment). Vehicles are shipped by container to Suva. The Ship Cars, the vehicle shipping agent of Ascope Shipping Services LTD, handles UK collection, export paperwork and customs documentation end to end.
Shipping to Fiji: cars, trucks, machinery and import rules
Information reviewed September 2026. Always confirm final rules with the official authority before shipping.
Car shipping from the UK to Fiji
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Suva in about 35–50 days to Suva from Southampton (via transhipment). Prices depend on vehicle size and method — see our car shipping costs.
This route is served mainly by container shipping for extra protection and personal effects. Specialist options include classic car shipping and electric vehicle shipping.
Estimate your price with the cost calculator or check upcoming departures on the RORO sailing schedule.
Truck and commercial vehicle shipping to Fiji
Quick answer: Trucks usually ship on flat-rack or open-top containers to Suva, priced by dimensions and weight. Transit is about 35–50 days to Suva from Southampton (via transhipment).
- Exact length, width, height and gross weight required for a quote
- Running and non-running trucks accepted (towing / crane loading arranged)
- Tanks drained, loose items removed, V5C and export declaration needed
- Check Fiji age and emissions limits for commercial vehicles before buying
Read more: truck shipping service, commercial vehicle shipping and our guide to shipping a truck from the UK.
Machinery and plant shipping to Fiji
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship on flat-rack containers or as break-bulk to Suva. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Fiji, inspect for biosecurity.
- Tracked machines loaded on MAFI trailers or flat-racks
- Professional washing and fumigation certificates where required
- Dimensions and weight drive the price — oversize cargo quoted individually
- Commercial invoice and proof of ownership needed for customs
See our heavy machinery shipping service and customs clearance support.
Fiji vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Import duty 32%.
- VAT 9%.
- Fiscal duty 10–15%.
- Right-hand drive required (drives on the left).
- Maximum age 8 years.
- LTA inspection required.
Documents required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Import permit
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Fiji & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Fiji?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Fiji, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
Container
Transit Time
35–50 days to Suva (via transhipment)
Ports
Suva
Starting From
£3,000
Overview
Fiji is a Pacific Island destination that accepts vehicle imports. The Ship Cars provides container shipping to Suva via transhipment in Australia or Singapore.
Shipping Methods
Container shipping to Suva via transhipment.
Transit Time
35–50 days to Suva from Southampton (via transhipment).
Import Regulations
Import duty 32%. VAT 9%. Fiscal duty 10–15%. Right-hand drive required (drives on the left). Maximum age 8 years. LTA inspection required.
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Import permit
Costs & Fees
Container from £3,000–£5,000 (including transhipment). Import duty 32%. VAT 9%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fiji accept right-hand drive cars?
How long does it take to ship a car from the UK to Fiji?
Which UK ports do you ship from to Fiji?
What documents do I need to ship a car to Fiji?
What shipping methods are available from the UK to Fiji?
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Fiji from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Fiji every month. Oceania is one of the most rewarding long-haul corridors for UK exporters thanks to the natural fit of right-hand-drive vehicles, established personal-import schemes and strict compliance frameworks. Container shipping to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Fremantle and Auckland is the standard route. Typical clients on this lane include RAWS-registered Australian importers, alongside private owners relocating to Fiji and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Fiji corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Fiji customs.
Vehicles depart from Felixstowe, Southampton, Bristol (Portbury) and arrive at Suva via Cape routing for oversize and project cargo. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 35–50 days to suva from southampton (via transhipment), supported by marine all-risks insurance, GPS-tracked UK collection and bonded warehousing where required. For an instant indication of cost, use our car shipping cost calculator or request a tailored quote on our quote page.
How UK to Fiji car shipping works
Every shipment to Fiji follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Felixstowe, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Suva (and onward feeder to Suva where required), and destination customs handover. You choose the shipping mode that best matches the vehicle profile and budget — see the full breakdown on our car shipping costs page or compare live RORO sailing dates to Fiji.
RORO to Fiji
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Fiji. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Suva. RORO shipping to Fiji — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Fiji
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Suva. Dedicated container shipping to Fiji.
Fiji ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Fiji are typically routed through Suva as the lead discharge port, with Suva available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Fiji and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Suva
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Fiji import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Fiji is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Fiji customs schedule before quoting.
- Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) and Asbestos Declaration in Australia
- Border Inspection (MPI) and entry certification in New Zealand
- RAWS, SEVS and personal-import compliance pathways
- Container shipping to Melbourne, Sydney, Fremantle and Auckland
Document checklist for Fiji
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Import permit
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Fiji import guides and articles, our UK and Fiji customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Suva.
Who ships to Fiji
- • Returning Fiji residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Fiji
- • Oceania car dealers and Fiji re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Fiji
- • Saloons, hatchbacks and family cars
- • SUVs, 4x4s and pickups (Land Rover, Range Rover, Toyota, Nissan)
- • Luxury and executive vehicles (Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi)
- • Performance and supercars (McLaren, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari)
- • Classic and historic vehicles (pre-1990 with HMRC NOVA exemption)
- • Motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes
- • Vans, light commercials and motorhomes
- • Electric and hybrid vehicles (EV battery documentation supported)
Why exporters choose The Ship Cars for Fiji
• Specialist UK-to-Fiji corridor with weekly capacity
• Marine all-risks insurance and bonded UK warehousing
• HMRC NOVA, C88, EORI and DVLA V5C export handled in-house
• Transparent UK to Fiji pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Suva agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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Other Oceania destinations from the UK
We ship to 2+ other Oceania countries from the UK on the same trade lanes as Fiji. Many customers shipping to Fiji also enquire about Australia, New Zealand because routing, customs documentation and transit windows overlap.
Get an instant quote for car shipping to Fiji
Use our online quote form for Fiji sailing dates, indicative landed cost and document checks. Quotes are typically answered the same working day.