Bringing the own car from the UK to use in Sri Lanka

Member since 11 July 2017

Ritchi888Member14 January 2018 19:30:31

Hi all,
Has anyone experienced one bringing their own car to SrI Lanka to use during their stay? I would like to explore this option. Please enlighten me. Many thanks.

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Haaland New member

Member since 14 March 2017

HaalandNew member23 January 2018 03:28:25

I tried back in 2009 but gave up as I had to bring it back before a 12 month periode to avoid paying a truck load of taxes.

:: Stein

Ritchi888 Member

Member since 11 July 2017

Ritchi888Member23 January 2018 18:09:55

Stein,
Thank you for your message. I am dropping that idea now !
Kind regards,
Raj

UKSLfrequenttraveller New member

Member since 30 December 2019

UKSLfrequenttravellerNew member30 December 2019 12:43:28

Hi Ritch888,

Did you manage to transport your vehicle to SL without paying so much tax?

Would you be able to help as I am looking to transport a car to SL.

Kind regards

Arjuna

Ritchi888 Member

Member since 11 July 2017

Ritchi888Member02 January 2020 14:05:46

Arjuna,

No I dropped that idea as it was a complicated matter but, not tried since the new leadership. Not sure whether the rules have changed or not. P.S. I have moved away from the UK and won鈥檛 be looking into this anymore.

Kind regards