Ship a car toSierra Leone 🇸🇱

Exporting a car to Sierra Leone

What goes into your delivered price

Every element set out line by line, with the estimated parts marked as estimates until the exact vehicle and route are confirmed.

1. 01

   Vehicle purchase

   Sourced at the right price from UK auctions, European dealer stock, US inventory or Asian OEMs.

2. 02

   Export documentation

   Bill of lading, export declarations and compliance paperwork prepared for you.

3. 03

   Sea freight

   RO-RO or container from Southampton, Antwerp, Bremerhaven or Shanghai to your port.

4. 04

   Marine insurance

   Optional full-value cover so your vehicle arrives protected.

5. 05

   Customs & duty at destination

   Import duty, VAT and clearance are paid by the buyer and are not included in our price. We do not quote duty; confirm current rules with destination customs.

6. 06

   Inland delivery

   Optional: delivered to your address after clearance, or collect at the port. Your choice.

7. 07

   Our sourcing fee

   Stated up front and included in the total delivered cost breakdown.

Every vehicle in the directory now shows a price, and shipping to Sierra Leone is estimated instantly on the vehicle's own page, so you can see most of this figure before you speak to anyone. Freight and duties still change with the vehicle and destination, so we confirm the exact numbers in writing with your quote.

Shipping a car to Sierra Leone

How long does it take to ship a car to Sierra Leone?

Typical sea transit from the UK and Europe to Freetown (Queen Elizabeth II Quay) is 28 to 35 days, depending on the sailing schedule and whether the car travels RO-RO or in a container. Customs clearance at your end sits on top of that, and the sailing date is confirmed when shipping is booked.

Which port do you use for Sierra Leone?

Freetown (Queen Elizabeth II Quay). Freetown sits on one of the largest natural harbours in the world, and the Queen Elizabeth II Quay is the deep-water terminal that handles vehicle traffic.

Does a car for Sierra Leone have to be left-hand drive?

Sierra Leone drives on the right, so left-hand drive is the standard specification and what we supply unless you say otherwise. Right-hand drive is available from UK stock, buyers moving back from Britain often want exactly that, and whichever you choose is stated in the quote so nothing is a surprise at registration.

What language is the paperwork in for Sierra Leone?

English, the same language as the export file we raise in the UK, which takes one whole category of mismatch out of the clearance at Freetown.

What does a delivered quote to Sierra Leone cover?

The vehicle, export documentation, freight to Freetown and optional marine insurance. Destination duty, VAT and customs clearance are not included. The figures are estimates until the exact vehicle, route and provider are confirmed, and are then set out in writing.

How much is import duty on a car in Sierra Leone?

We do not quote duty. Import duty, VAT and any levies are set by Sierra Leone customs, can change, and usually depend on the vehicle, its age and its declared value. Check the current rules with customs or a licensed clearing agent before you order; our price does not include them.

What documents will I need to import a car into Sierra Leone?

Typically the bill of lading, the commercial invoice, the vehicle's export or registration document and your own identification. Confirm the exact list with Sierra Leone customs before the car arrives. We send the VIN and export documents to you before shipping.

Other freight to Sierra Leone

The same chain that moves a car through Freetown moves everything else: a container of goods, plant and machinery, an oversized piece, or a household on the move. If your cargo is not a car, start here.

Nearby destinations