Jersey (PDF Download) - Channel Island Car Imports

JERSEY
1. Report to Condor Ferries office to collect keys to your vehicle.
(The Elizabeth Terminal. St Helier, Jersey)
2. Report to Customs & Immigration Service (Passport and Immigration office)
(Maritime House. La Route du Port Elizabeth, St Helier, Jersey.JE1 1JD)
Complete the Customs & Excise Import Notification at customs and settle any GST charges due.
3. Report to the Driver & vehicle Standards Dept
(La Route de Veulle, La Collette, St Helier, JE1 3UE )
You will need to make an appointment for a vehicle inspection.
An inspection date will be given to you.
On the date given your vehicle will be inspected and registration issued.
Jersey Port Contact (Condor Ferries)
The Elizabeth Terminal
St Helier
Jersey
Tel: 01534 601000
Jersey Customs & Immigration Service
Maritime House
La Route du Port Elizabeth
St Helier
Jersey
JE1 1JD
Jersey Vehicle Registration Office
Transport - Driver & Vehicle Standards Dept
La Route de Veulle
La Collette
St Helier
JE1 3UE
Tel: 01534 448600
Fax: 01534 448641
Tel: 01534 448088
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JERSEY
Importing a vehicle in to Jersey
If you import a vehicle from within the EU it will be liable to GST at 5% charged on its value at
import, including all freight charges and insurance costs.
You will not be able to register the vehicle with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Department until
Customs clearance has been made and the relevant duties paid.
Documents needed to register a vehicle
If you want to register any motor vehicle in Jersey, you need to produce the following original
documents (faxes, emails, scans or photocopies of documents are not accepted):
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Evidence of identity and permanent residency in Jersey, eg a current Jersey driving licence
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A certificate of insurance or cover note in your full name. An insurance disc is not accepted
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A Jersey Customs import declaration. This is not required if you're a Customs approved
trader. You may complete the declaration online
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Motor caravans also require a letter from the Department of Environment regarding the
required permit
Vehicle examination
If your vehicle passes the examination, you'll need to produce the following at the Driver and Vehicle
Standards registration office, La Collette:
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A completed VRD 2 application form (available from the DVS registration office).
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The registration fee of (£26.05).
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The registration document or certificate of title or certificate of permanent export for the
vehicle
Documentation
You should ensure you have the following documentation for customs and for registration •
Original vehicle registration document in full form.
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Sales invoice for the vehicle.
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Proof of Guernsey residency.
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Driving Licence.
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