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Seychelles allows the importation of vehicles that are under 3 years of age and are right-hand drive vehicles.

Documents
  1. Bill of entry (in duplicate)
  2. Invoice/Receipts
  3. Bill of Lading
  4. Packing List/ List of goods in cargo
  5. Copy of passport of a most recent entry in Seychelles
  6. Copy of passport of an exit of 12 months or more from Seychelles
  7. Import permit
  8. Letter from the organization to certify that the student/graduate was sent for studies or in cases whereby the student/graduate went to study at their own expenses, they must provide document(s) proving their attended institution of study. (If applicable) i) Prove of ownership of the vehicle.
  9. Copy of driving license

Vehicle Tax
From April 2018, the new rates for Plug-In Hybrid vehicles will be applicable as follows:
a) Cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,600cc = 10%
b) Cylinder capacity exceeding 1,600cc but not exceeding 2,000cc = 15%
c) Cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000cc but not exceeding 2,500cc = 20%
d) Cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500cc = 25%

A flat rate of 12.5% is currently being applied to all hybrid motor vehicles for the Transport of
Goods and motorcycles;
    a) A flat rate of 10% of Excise Tax is being proposed to be applicable to Plugin Hybrids
        Motor Vehicles designed for Transport of Goods, given that they are classified by tonnage rather than by cylinder capacity.
    b) A similar flat rate of 10% is also being proposed for Plugin Hybrids Motorcycles, given
        the negligible level of trade in Plugin hybrid motorcycles. All these changes will be applicable from April 2018.


USED MOTOR VEHICLE IMPORT POLICY 

For Returning Resident 

A returning resident is a Seychelles citizen who has been absent from Seychelles for a continuous period of not less than 2 years and is returning to Seychelles to take up permanent residence. 
1. The motor vehicle must not be older than 3 years. 
2. The motor vehicle must be for passenger use only, classified under HS Code 8703 and motorcycle HS Code 8711. 
3. A returning resident may import used motorcycle on condition that it is not older than 3 years at the time of landing in Seychelles. 
4. The motor vehicle must be imported ( i.e. landed in Seychelles) no later than 6 months from the first day of returning resident’s arrival in Seychelles. 
5. Once imported into the country, the motor vehicle or motorcycle shall be registered in importer’s name and it shall be permitted to be sold or transferred for a period of two years following registration at SLA. 
6. Only one motor vehicle or motorcycle shall be permitted per person and her/he must be 18 years and above. 
7. The motor vehicle should be Right-Hand drive. 
8. A returning resident once granted an import permit will not be allowed to import another second-hand motor vehicle or motorcycle should he/she decide to move overseas again. 
9. Should the importation fail to meet this policy, Customs Division reserves the right to dispose of the motor vehicle or motorcycle as prescribed under the Revenue Law. 
The importer is liable to pay all applicable taxes & levy on the motor vehicle or motorcycle at the port of entry.

For Returning Graduate

A returning graduate is a citizen of Seychelles who has been studying abroad at an educational institution recognized by the Ministry responsible for Education, for a minimum period of 9 months.

1. The motor vehicle must not be older than 3 years
2. The motor vehicle must be for passenger use only, classified under HS Code 8703 and motorcycle HS Code 8711.
3. A returning graduate may import used motorcycle on condition that it is not older than 3 years at the time of landing in Seychelles.
4. The motor vehicle or motorcycle must be imported no later than 6 months from the first day of the returning graduate’s arrival in Seychelles.
5. Once imported into the country, the motor vehicle or motorcycle shall be registered in importer’s name and it shall not be permitted to be sold or transferred for a period of two years following registration at SLA.
6. Only one motor vehicle or motorcycle shall be permitted per person and her/he must be 18 years and above.
7. The motor vehicle should be Right-Hand drive.
8. A returning graduate once granted an import permit will not be allowed to import another second-hand motor vehicle or motorcycle should he/she decide to move overseas again.
9. Should the importation fail to meet this policy, Customs Division reserves the right to dispose of the motor vehicle or motorcycle as prescribed under the Revenue Law. 
The importer is liable to pay all applicable taxes & levy on the motor vehicle or motorcycle at a port of entry.