Car Shipping to Pakistan
from the United Kingdom
Pakistan is a major destination for UK used vehicle exports, with strong demand from the Pakistani diaspora. The Ship Cars provides bi-weekly RORO services to Karachi and container options to Port Qasim. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
20–26 days to Karachi
Ports
Karachi Port, Port Qasim
Starting From
£1,000
Overview
Pakistan is a major destination for UK used vehicle exports, with strong demand from the Pakistani diaspora. The Ship Cars provides bi-weekly RORO services to Karachi and container options to Port Qasim.
Shipping Methods
RORO and container shipping to Karachi. Both methods are popular. Container offers more protection for higher-value vehicles.
Shared Container Shipping to Pakistan
For enclosed protection at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated container, our shared container shipping service consolidates two to four UK vehicles bound for Pakistan into a single sealed 40ft high-cube container. Typically 25–35% cheaper than a dedicated container, with marine all-risks insurance, professional racking and personal-effects allowance included. See the full shared container shipping page for routes, prices and sailing schedules to Pakistan.
Explore shared container shippingTransit Time
20–26 days to Karachi from Southampton.
Import Regulations
Pakistan allows vehicle imports but with significant duties and age restrictions. Only vehicles up to 3 years old can be imported under standard policy. Pakistani nationals returning from abroad can import one vehicle up to 5 years old under transfer of residence scheme. Customs duty 50–100% plus sales tax and regulatory duties.
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- NTN (National Tax Number)
- Pakistani ID card
Costs & Fees
RORO from £1,000–£1,500. Container from £1,500–£2,200. Import duty 50–100%. Sales tax 17%. Regulatory duty 15–25%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I import a car older than 3 years to Pakistan?
Is Pakistan left-hand drive or right-hand drive?
How long does it take to ship a car from the UK to Pakistan?
Which UK ports do you ship from to Pakistan?
What documents do I need to ship a car to Pakistan?
What shipping methods are available from the UK to Pakistan?
How much does it cost to ship a car from the UK to Pakistan?
Shared Container Shipping to Pakistan — FAQs
Common questions about shared container shipping to Pakistan from the United Kingdom.
Do you offer shared container shipping to Pakistan?
How much cheaper is shared container shipping to Pakistan than a dedicated container?
Can I put personal effects in the car when shipping to Pakistan by shared container?
Available Ports
Why ship a car to Pakistan from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Pakistan every month. Asian markets reward UK exporters with premium pricing in exchange for tighter homologation, age limits and emission standards. South Asian markets share documentation patterns, while Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan run their own pre-shipment inspection regimes. Typical clients on this lane include right-hand-drive private importers, alongside private owners relocating to Pakistan and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Pakistan corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Pakistan customs.
Vehicles depart from Tilbury, Immingham, Liverpool and arrive at Karachi Port, Port Qasim via Suez transit transhipping at Singapore or Port Klang. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 20–26 days to karachi from southampton, 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 Pakistan car shipping works
Every shipment to Pakistan follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Tilbury, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Karachi Port (and onward feeder to Port Qasim 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 Pakistan.
RORO to Pakistan
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Pakistan. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Karachi Port. RORO shipping to Pakistan — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Pakistan
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Port Qasim. Dedicated container shipping to Pakistan.
Shared container to Pakistan
Two to four UK vehicles consolidated into a sealed 40ft container — typically 25–35% cheaper than a sole-use container. Shared container shipping to Pakistan — get a shared container cost estimate.
Pakistan ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Pakistan are typically routed through Karachi Port as the lead discharge port, with Port Qasim available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Pakistan and consolidated shared container departures from the UK. For sole-use loads we book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Karachi Port
- Port of Port Qasim
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Pakistan import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Pakistan is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Pakistan customs schedule before quoting.
- Strict homologation and emission standards (Euro 4–6)
- Carnet de Passage in selected markets
- Right-hand-drive advantage for South and East Asia
- Container shipping via Singapore, Port Klang and Hong Kong
Document checklist for Pakistan
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- NTN (National Tax Number)
- Pakistani ID card
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Pakistan import guides and articles, our UK and Pakistan customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Karachi Port.
Who ships to Pakistan
- • Returning Pakistan residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Pakistan
- • Asia car dealers and Pakistan re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Pakistan
- • 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 Pakistan
• Specialist UK-to-Pakistan 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 Pakistan pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Karachi Port agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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Get an instant quote for car shipping to Pakistan
Request a free quote online for live sailing dates, indicative landed cost and document checks on the Pakistan corridor. Online quotes are typically answered the same working day.
Which Shipping Method Is Best for Pakistan?
Both roll-on/roll-off and container services run on the UK to Pakistan lane. RoRo suits standard running vehicles, while container shipping is the choice for higher-value, modified or non-running cars.
| Method | Best for | Main advantage | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| RoRo | Standard, road-legal running vehicles | Usually the lowest cost to Karachi Port | Vehicle must drive on and off; no personal effects |
| Dedicated container | Classic, luxury, modified or non-running vehicles | Fully enclosed and sealed for the whole voyage | Higher cost than a shared space |
| Shared container | Cost-conscious shipments to Pakistan | Container costs split across several vehicles | Sailing waits for the container to fill |
Compare in detail on our RoRo vehicle shipping, container car shipping and shared container service pages.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car from the UK to Pakistan?
RORO from £1,000–£1,500. Container from £1,500–£2,200. Import duty 50–100%. Sales tax 17%. Regulatory duty 15–25%.
Your final figure for Pakistan depends on the vehicle's size and weight, the shipping method chosen, where in the UK the car is collected, the loading port and sailing availability, marine insurance cover, and the duties, taxes and terminal charges applied on arrival. We quote the freight and UK export side as a fixed price and set out the destination charges you should budget for separately, rather than guessing at them.
How Long Does It Take to Ship a Car to Pakistan?
Ocean transit on this route is normally 20–26 days to Karachi from Southampton. Add time either side for UK collection and loading, and for customs clearance and release at Karachi Port.
- •Vessel sailing frequency on the lane
- •Direct call or transhipment routing
- •Chosen shipping method
- •UK collection and port cut-off times
- •Destination customs and inspection
- •Seasonal port congestion
Current departures are listed on our sailing schedule.
Ports for Car Shipping to Pakistan
Vehicles for Pakistan discharge at Karachi Port, Port Qasim. Once landed, the car is held in the terminal's vehicle compound while customs clearance, any inspection and duty payment are completed. We can release the vehicle to you at the port or arrange onward transport inland.
Browse every terminal we work with on the international ports directory.
How to Ship a Car from the UK to Pakistan
- 1Request a quote for shipping your vehicle from the UK to Pakistan, giving the make, model, condition and your collection postcode.
- 2Confirm the shipping method — RoRo or container — and the sailing that suits your timeline.
- 3Book UK collection, or deliver the vehicle to the loading port yourself.
- 4Send us your V5C, photo ID and purchase or valuation paperwork so the export entry can be raised.
- 5We complete HMRC export formalities and hand the vehicle over to the terminal.
- 6The vehicle is loaded and sails to Karachi Port.
- 7On arrival, Pakistan customs clearance and any inspection or duty payment is completed.
- 8You or your agent collect the vehicle, or we arrange onward delivery.
See the full documents checklist and our UK vehicle export guide.
Vehicles We Ship from the UK to Pakistan
Destination paperwork and duty handling is covered by our customs clearance service, and trade shipments by our vehicle export team.
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