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Car Shipping from Dubai to the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is landlocked, so vehicles arrive by sea at Hamburg or Rotterdam and are trucked inland to Prague/Brno, or flown to Prague for speed. EU import: 10% duty plus 21% Czech VAT, cleared either at the port of entry or inland. Indicative figures — verify against the rate sheet.

Transit

22–32 days

Cost band

$2,200 – $5,200

Recommended

Sea + inland

Port of entry

via Hamburg / Rotterdam + inland (landlocked)

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Shipping options

  • Sea + inland (recommended)
  • Air freight

Ports & airports

  • Hamburg (sea) + road — Sea
  • Rotterdam (sea) + road — Sea
  • Prague — Air

We route through the gateway that best fits your timeline and budget — sea for value, air where speed matters.

Duty & taxes at destination

  • Import duty: 10% (EU)
  • VAT: 21%

Charges are typically assessed on the CIF value (vehicle value plus insurance and freight) at the point of clearance. We confirm exact figures against current rates before you commit.

Documents you'll need

  • Original title / ownership document
  • Bill of sale or purchase invoice
  • Bill of lading / AWB
  • EU customs declaration
  • Certificate of conformity (CoC) where applicable

Frequently asked questions

How is a car shipped from Dubai to the Czech Republic?

As a landlocked country, vehicles arrive by sea at Hamburg or Rotterdam and are then trucked to the Czech Republic, or flown directly into Prague for urgent shipments.

Where is customs cleared for Czech imports?

EU duty (10%) and 21% Czech VAT can be cleared at the port of arrival or inland in the Czech Republic, depending on the routing. We arrange the most efficient option.

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