Welcome back! Feels like you never left! After securing a place to stay it is important to find a reliable means of transport. 

Importing cars into Kenya involve certain requirements and some additional considerations and  benefits for returning citizens. In order to start the process you need the following:

• Properly stamped passport
• Work permit
• Proper vehicle documentation
• QISJ ( Quality Inspection Services Japan) inspection certificate
• Proper vehicle documentation
• Moved back in the country for less than 90 days 
• The vehicle must be 8 years and over
• Owned the vehicle for 12 months or more in the previous country
• Vehicle must be a RHD (right hand drive)

The documentation required for the importation process includes:

• Original logbook and registration documents of the country of origin
• Original bill of landing
• Import declaration forms
• Certificate of roadworthiness
• Identification documents of the owner(passport, national ID)
• KEBS Certificate of Conformity (COC) if applicable(ensures the vehicle meets Kenyan standards).

With all the requirements, importing a car as a return citizen is a seamless process. Let's get you started today!