FAQ
A copy of your ID
The vehicle registration certificate
A clearance certificate (certificat de non-gage)
A sales certificate
The purchase invoice
A document stating the vehicle’s value
Benin: No limit
Cameroon: No limit
Côte d’Ivoire: 5 years max
Gabon: Under 5 years
Gambia: No limit
Guinea (Conakry): No limit
Mauritania: No limit
DR Congo: Under 20 years
Senegal: 8–10 years
Togo: No limit
Shipping fees (vary based on vehicle and destination)
Taxes and customs duties (mandatory)
Transport insurance (optional but strongly recommended)
What documents are needed to ship a vehicle from France to Senegal, for example?
You’ll need:
How long does it take to ship a vehicle to Africa?
Shipping typically takes between 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the destination port.
What’s the maximum vehicle age allowed by destination?
What are the typical costs to ship a vehicle to Africa?
Generally, costs include:
If I’m visiting France temporarily, can I buy a car and get temporary registration?
Yes. As an individual, you can register your car with a Temporary Transit (TT) plate for 3 to 12 months.
Depending on your situation, you may qualify for a standard, exceptional, or student TT registration.
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