Verification level: General knowledge — review recommended before relying on it
Egypt
Very restrictive — used cars are only admitted if under roughly 3 years old, and only once every 5 years per person.
Driving side
Left-hand drive (LHD)
Max vehicle age
3 years — Multiple sources describe an age cap around 3 years from manufacture (some report even stricter) — this makes most of our regular used-car stock ineligible; confirm the latest government decree before any commitment.
Customs & duty
varies — confirm with your customs broker
Emission standard
A Euro 4 emission standard requirement is reported in general sources.
VIN re-carving
VIN re-carving is prohibited.
Required documents
- Commercial export invoice
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Vehicle inspection / diagnosis report (Encar)
- Buyer passport / ID
- Bank statement proving financial capability
Primary ports of entry
AlexandriaDamietta
Important notes
- Given the strict age rule, talk to us directly before searching for a car for Egypt — a matching vehicle may not be available in our current stock.
Sources
This information is for general guidance and may change. Always confirm the latest rules with your local customs broker before buying or shipping.