My [brother] studied overseas for one year is now coming back after finishing. Can he bring a car?
A: A student who is getting financial support from Pakistan is not able to import a under Import Trade and Procedure Order, 2006. If the student, in this case a hypothetical brother, is not getting any money from Pakistan and the vehicle is bought from his own earnings abroad he can import it under the Rules.
We have a foreign national working in our company on a contract basis. Can he bring a car along with him?
A: Yes, a non privileged foreign national who comes to Pakistan on a specific contract of service with any local and foreign firm or with a Government or semi-Government Authority in Pakistan can bring a car as personal baggage. The vehicle can only be released on production of employer’s contract (service certificate) and on payment of custom duty and other taxes.
I am returning from abroad after a two month stay? Can I bring a car or any other vehicle as part of my baggage?
A: The minimum stay for importing a vehicle in baggage is 180 days, therefore as your stay is only 60 days you cannot import a vehicle under the Import Trade and Procedure.
My [brother] stayed in the UK for 8 months. Can he bring a car? If yes, what types can he import?
A: Yes, your brother is able to bring one vehicle under the Import Trade and Procedure, but the used vehicle must not be more than five years old (from the date of entry into Pakistan) under baggage scheme.
A five year old vehicle is one which is made five years before the date of import, e.g. you can import a vehicle manufactured in June, 2000 up to the June of 2005.
My relative is returning after more than 180 days away but he does not know how to bring a car back as baggage. What documents will be required, and what is the procedure?
A: He is entitled to import one new or up to five years old vehicle, if he is returning after 180 days from the date of departure from Pakistan to the date of arrival in Pakistan according to the current Import Policy of 2006.
He is has to complete form CR-PB/G and give the following documents to Customs Authorities.
(i) Purchase receipt of the vehicle.
(ii) Bill of lading (this document is issued by the shipping company at the time of booking of the vehicle for Pakistan).
(iii) Photocopy of full passport duly attested by the Embassy / Consulate of Pakistan abroad.
I have been abroad for more than 3 years and want to gift a vehicle to my family. How can I do this?
A: You can gift a vehicle to your family which includes parents, sisters, brother, husband, wife and children above the age of eighteen.
The car, however, should not be more than five years old and your stay abroad shall at least be 700 days during the past three years.
The gift can only be made to a family member residing in Pakistan. You are required to fill a gift undertaking and earning certificate form which will be duly attested by the Pakistan Mission. You will also need
1. Purchase receipt (Invoice of vehicle);
2. Gift undertaking form attested by the Mission which should not be more than six months old;
3. Earning certificate attested by the Mission;
4. Attested photocopy of full passport attested by the Mission;
5. Bill of Lading (showing name and address of consignee); and
6. NIC of Donee.
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