A practical guide to shipping a vehicle from the UK to Karachi — Karachi Port, Port Qasim, the Pakistan baggage scheme, duties and registration.
Pakistani nationals who have lived abroad for at least 700 days in the previous three years can import a used vehicle under the Personal Baggage Scheme. Returning residents and gift recipients qualify under separate but similar schemes.
Cars and SUVs must be no more than 3 years old at the time of shipment. Pickups and 4x4 commercials can be up to 5 years old. Vehicles over 30 years can be imported as classics.
Container transit from Southampton or Felixstowe to Karachi is 28 to 35 days. Allow 2 to 4 further weeks for customs clearance and registration.
Yes. Pakistan drives on the left, so UK right-hand-drive vehicles are fully compatible without any steering conversion.
Our local partner The Ship Cars PVT LTD (FROM UK LTD) handles arrival clearance, delivery and after-sales support across Pakistan. Call 03416613425 in Pakistan or our UK desk on +44 7882 764210.
UK to Pakistan car shipping starts from £1,200 via RoRo to Karachi. Shared and dedicated container options run £1,500–£2,900 depending on vehicle size and origin port.
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