Buy a Car in Dubai and Ship It to Ghana
UAE cars are GCC spec: built left-hand drive with a km/h speedometer, which is exactly what Ghana's new rules ask for. Tell us the car and budget, and UAE dealers send photos, a live video, the VIN and a shipping quote to Tema on WhatsApp.
- Verified UAE dealers, offers straight to your WhatsApp
- Every request checked by our team before dealers see it
- Free to request. You pay only the dealer you choose
Quick facts: shipping a car from Dubai to Ghana
Shipping prices are indicative ranges published by UAE exporters, not a quote. Most export cars leave from Jebel Ali Port, the largest port in the Middle East.
Ghana's new import rules from 1 October 2026
- Cars must be under 15 years old from the date of manufacture (Ghana Standards Authority, GS 4510).
- Banned: flood, fire or chassis damaged cars, cars built from parts, cars originally built as right-hand drive, and cars without a km/h speedometer.
- Pre-shipment inspection (a Certificate of Conformity from the GSA approved bodies ATJ and EAA, with the UAE fee set at USD 250) was suspended on 5 October 2026. A new date is to be announced, so check before you ship.
- Older cars can also attract overage penalties under the Customs Act. Ask your clearing agent.
Rules last checked: October 2026. Confirm the final charges with your licensed clearing agent.
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Why GCC spec cars suit Ghana
- Left-hand drive from the factory, so there is no conversion issue at Tema.
- Speedometers read in km/h, as Ghana requires.
- Built for hot climates, with stronger cooling and air conditioning.
- Avoid salvage and flood cars: ask the dealer for the history and the VIN before you pay.
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How car export from Dubai works
- 1
Tell us the car
Choose the model, years, budget and destination. It takes about 30 seconds. - 2
We check and match
Our team checks every request and sends it to UAE dealers who have matching cars. - 3
Dealers send offers
Photos, a live video, the VIN and a shipping quote, straight to your WhatsApp. - 4
Pay and ship
Agree the deal with the dealer, pay their company account and receive the export papers.
How to buy safely from Ghana
- Pay only the dealer's company bank account, never a personal account.
- Ask for a live video call and the VIN before paying.
- Check the year of manufacture on the documents, not the advert.
- Be wary of any inspection certificate that does not come from the approved bodies.
- MotorCar never asks you for car money.
Destinations we can't serve
Because of international sanctions we don't accept requests for Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba or occupied regions of Ukraine. Some other destinations are checked by our team before any dealer sees them.
Questions buyers ask
How old can a car be to import into Ghana in 2026?
From 1 October 2026 a used car must be under 15 years old from the date of manufacture. Older cars are refused or can face overage penalties.
Can I import a right-hand drive car into Ghana?
No. Cars originally built as right-hand drive are banned, even if converted. UAE cars are built left-hand drive, so they meet this rule.
Is pre-shipment inspection required for cars from the UAE?
The Ghana Standards Authority suspended pre-shipment inspection on 5 October 2026 and said a new date will be announced. Check the latest notice before you ship.
How much does shipping from Dubai to Tema cost?
UAE exporters publish indicative prices of about USD 1,200 to 1,800 by RoRo and USD 1,800 to 2,600 by container to Tema. This is not a quote. Ghana customs charges are extra.
Are salvage cars allowed?
No. Flood, fire or chassis damaged cars and cars built from parts are banned. Ask the dealer for the VIN and history before you pay.
How long does shipping take?
About 20 to 25 days at sea from Jebel Ali to Tema, plus port clearing time.