Car Shipping to Tunisia
from the United Kingdom
Tunisia is a Mediterranean destination for UK vehicle exports, with shipments arriving at the Port of Radès near Tunis. The Ship Cars ships vehicles for returning Tunisian residents, expatriates, and used-vehicle traders via container service from UK south coast ports. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Tunisia from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Tunisia costs from £1,120 port-to-port for a standard saloon (4x4/SUV from £1,240). 12–18 days from Southampton to Radès via the Mediterranean. Both RORO and container shipping are available, with vehicles arriving at Radès, Tunis. The Ship Cars, the vehicle shipping agent of Ascope Shipping Services LTD, handles UK collection, export paperwork and customs documentation end to end.
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
12–18 days to Radès via the Mediterranean
Ports
Radès, Tunis
Starting From
£1,120
Shipping to Tunisia: cars, trucks, machinery and import rules
Always confirm current import rules with the official authority before shipping.
Car shipping from the UK to Tunisia
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Radès, Tunis in about 12–18 days from Southampton to Radès via the Mediterranean. RORO: £1,120. Container: Enquire (20ft container).
Choose RORO shipping for the lowest price on running vehicles, or 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 Tunisia
Quick answer: Trucks, lorries, vans and pickups usually ship by RORO to Radès, Tunis, priced by length, height and weight (per cubic metre). Transit is about 12–18 days from Southampton to Radès via the Mediterranean.
- 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 Tunisia 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 Tunisia
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship as RORO or break-bulk cargo to Radès, Tunis. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Tunisia, 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.
Tunisia vehicle import rules
- Tunisia applies strict controls on private vehicle imports.
- Returning Tunisian residents who have lived abroad for at least two years may import one vehicle under a reduced-duty regime (up to 50% relief), while unrestricted commercial import of used vehicles by non-residents is heavily taxed, with combined duties, consumption tax and VAT frequently exceeding 200% of the vehicle's value for larger-engine cars.
- Vehicles must generally be under 3 years old unless imported under the returning-resident scheme.
Documents required
- V5C registration document
- Passport
- Proof of residence abroad (for returning residents)
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Customs import declaration
- Technical inspection certificate
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Tunisia & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Overview
Tunisia is a Mediterranean destination for UK vehicle exports, with shipments arriving at the Port of Radès near Tunis. The Ship Cars ships vehicles for returning Tunisian residents, expatriates, and used-vehicle traders via container service from UK south coast ports.
Shipping Methods
Container shipping is the standard method for Tunisia. RORO options are limited on the direct UK-Tunisia lane, so most vehicles travel via dedicated or shared 20ft/40ft containers.
Transit Time
12–18 days from Southampton to Radès via the Mediterranean.
Import Regulations
Tunisia applies strict controls on private vehicle imports. Returning Tunisian residents who have lived abroad for at least two years may import one vehicle under a reduced-duty regime (up to 50% relief), while unrestricted commercial import of used vehicles by non-residents is heavily taxed, with combined duties, consumption tax and VAT frequently exceeding 200% of the vehicle's value for larger-engine cars. Vehicles must generally be under 3 years old unless imported under the returning-resident scheme.
Documents Required
- V5C registration document
- Passport
- Proof of residence abroad (for returning residents)
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Customs import declaration
- Technical inspection certificate
Costs & Fees
| Saloon vehicle — RORO | £1,120 |
| 4x4 / SUV — RORO | £1,240 |
| Container | Enquire (20ft container) |
| 2 cars (saloon / 4x4) — 40ft container | Enquire |
Port-to-port only. UK collection, destination charges and import duty are quoted separately.
RORO shipping to Tunisia (Tunis La Goulette) is £1,120 port-to-port for a saloon and £1,240 for a 4x4 / SUV. Standard import taxes can exceed 100–200% of vehicle value for larger engines; returning residents may access up to 50% duty relief on one vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Tunisia from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Tunisia every month. Africa is the largest destination region by volume for second-hand UK vehicles, with strong demand for diesel SUVs, pickups, family saloons and commercial vans. Tema, Apapa, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Durban and Walvis Bay anchor the trade lanes from Tilbury, Southampton and Felixstowe. Typical clients on this lane include auction-buying African dealers, alongside private owners relocating to Tunisia and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Tunisia corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Tunisia customs.
Vehicles depart from Immingham, Liverpool, Tilbury and arrive at Radès, Tunis via East African feeder routing via Salalah or Jeddah. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 12–18 days from southampton to radès via the mediterranean, 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 Tunisia car shipping works
Every shipment to Tunisia follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Immingham, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Radès (and onward feeder to Tunis 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 Tunisia.
RORO to Tunisia
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Tunisia. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Radès. RORO shipping to Tunisia — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Tunisia
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Tunis. Dedicated container shipping to Tunisia.
Tunisia ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Tunisia are typically routed through Radès as the lead discharge port, with Tunis available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Tunisia and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Radès
- Port of Tunis
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Tunisia import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Tunisia is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Tunisia customs schedule before quoting.
- Vehicle age limits and pre-shipment inspection (PSI/SGS/Intertek)
- Country-specific import duties, VAT and excise on engine size
- RORO and container handling at Tema, Apapa, Mombasa and Durban
- Right-hand-drive compatibility in most markets
Document checklist for Tunisia
- V5C registration document
- Passport
- Proof of residence abroad (for returning residents)
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Customs import declaration
- Technical inspection certificate
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Tunisia import guides and articles, our UK and Tunisia customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Radès.
Who ships to Tunisia
- • Returning Tunisia residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Tunisia
- • Africa car dealers and Tunisia re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Tunisia
- • 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 Tunisia
• Specialist UK-to-Tunisia 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 Tunisia pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Radès agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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