IMPORT OF MOTOR VEHICLE BY VISITORS

Visitors may import one motor vehicle or motorcycle duty-free for no more than three months, subject to the following conditions:

• That the vehicle or motorcycle has been registered in the country of origin by the authority responsible for registering or licensing such vehicles.
• The vehicle or motorcycle is covered by an International Circulation Permit under the Road Transport Regulations.
• That vehicle or motorcycle will be exported from Malaysia within 3 months of the date of import. If the vehicle is not taken out of Malaysia before then, Customs Duty and Sales Tax will have to be paid.
• The owner of the vehicle must complete the clearance forms provided by Customs, Police and the Transport Department. These forms can be obtained from Customs when collecting the vehicle or motorcycle on arrival in Malaysia.
• The driver must possess a valid Australian driver’s licence or International Driving Licence.
• Third Party Insurance must also be taken out on arrival in Malaysia before driving the vehicle or motorcycle on Malaysian roads.

For further information contact:

Road Transport Dept of Malaysia

Level 4, Block D4, Parcel D

Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Perseketuan 62616 Putrajaya.

Tel: (603) 8886 6400 Fax: (603) 8888 9645

Website. www.jpj.gov,my

Email: mshahar@jpj.gov.my

Royal Malaysia Police

Bukit Aman

50560 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: (603) 2262 62222

Prohibited Items and Items Requiring an Import Licence

For a list of prohibited items or items that require an import licence, please contact the Royal Malaysia Customs Department at +603 7806 7200 (Call Centre) or visit  www.customs.gov.my