Eligibility
- -Confirm whether the vehicle has EU type approval or needs individual approval.
- -Check emissions, lighting, and technical inspection requirements before purchase.
- -Separate customs entry costs from registration and inspection costs.
All destinations
- Europe
Export cars from Dubai to Germany.
Exporting a car from Dubai to Germany requires separating EU customs entry from German registration and EU type-approval or individual approval checks. Pollux Motors prepares the Dubai export file and shipping documents, while German customs, technical inspection, and registration authorities decide eligibility and charges.
Pollux Motors exports cars from Dubai to Germany with early checks around EU type approval, emissions, customs entry, and registration documents.
Shipping
Container shipping, including enclosed options for high-value vehicles, is recommended for the European route.
Transit time
Indicatively 3-5 weeks by sea to Northern European ports, subject to routing and clearance.
Ports
Typically routed to Hamburg or Bremerhaven.
Duties & registration
Germany applies EU customs entry rules and national registration/technical approval steps. European-spec vehicles are usually easier, but registration is not automatic.
Documents
- -Commercial invoice
- -Bill of lading
- -Certificate of origin
- -UAE export certificate or deregistration paperwork
- -Certificate of conformity or technical approval documents where available
Buyer checks
- -Confirm TUV or local technical-inspection expectations before shipment.
- -Check whether the vehicle specification is EU-compatible.
- -Nominate a customs and registration specialist where needed.
Shipping estimate
Plan shipping to Germany.
Start with the reviewed Dubai export planning range, then request an itemised quote for the carrier, route, vehicle dimensions, and destination charges.
Shipping estimator
Indicative export planning range
Calculate only reviewed planning bands. Final carrier, route, duties, and vehicle dimensions are confirmed in an itemised quote.
Popular vehicles for Germany
European-spec luxury saloonsMercedes-Benz S-ClassPorsche modelsCollector vehicles
Sources
Last reviewed 2026-07-15. destination authorities and local agents make the final decision on eligibility, charges, customs release, and registration.
Last reviewed
2026-07-15
Germany export FAQ
Does a car need EU homologation for Germany?
EU type approval or an accepted individual approval route may be needed. Confirm the registration path before purchase.
What duties apply when importing to Germany?
Duties and VAT are assessed through EU/German customs processes. Pollux supplies export documents, but the local agent confirms the amount.
Which German ports are used?
Hamburg and Bremerhaven are common Northern European entry points, depending on carrier routing.
Ready to start, or have a question about Germany? Talk to the Pollux team.