Buy a Car in Dubai and Ship It to Nigeria
Tell us the car you want, your budget and your port. UAE dealers with matching left-hand drive cars send photos, a live video, the VIN and a shipping quote to your 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 Nigeria
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.
Nigeria car import rules in 2026
- Age limit: 12 years from the year of manufacture, so 2014 or newer in 2026.
- Left-hand drive only.
- Seaports only. Nigeria has banned vehicle imports through land borders since 2017, so do not ship to Cotonou and drive in.
- Under the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, the levy on used vehicles was cut from 15% to 5% (reported from 1 July 2026).
- New Green Tax: 2% for engines from 2,000cc to 3,999cc and 4% for 4,000cc and above. Electric cars are exempt.
- Customs values the car using its own valuation, not only your invoice.
Rules last checked: October 2026. Confirm the final charges with your licensed clearing agent.
What your total cost looks like
Smart picks for Nigeria
See all cars →Engines under 2,000cc avoid the new Green Tax, so a Corolla, an Elantra or a smaller Hyundai or Kia keeps your landed cost down. The big favourites are still the Camry, Lexus RX and ES, Highlander, Prado, Land Cruiser and Hilux. Live UAE prices are below.
Latest matching cars, 2014 or newer
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 Nigeria
- 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.
- 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
Can I buy a car in Dubai and ship it to Nigeria?
Yes. Tell us the car, your budget and your port. UAE dealers with matching cars send offers on WhatsApp. You pay the dealer company account and the dealer arranges export papers and shipping from Jebel Ali to Lagos.
How old can an imported car be in Nigeria in 2026?
Nigeria allows cars up to 12 years old from the year of manufacture, so 2014 or newer in 2026. Check the year on the documents, not the advert.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Dubai to Lagos?
UAE exporters publish indicative prices of about USD 1,200 to 1,800 by RoRo and USD 1,800 to 2,800 by container to Lagos. This is not a quote. Customs charges in Nigeria are extra and the dealer sends an exact shipping quote.
Can I ship to Cotonou and drive it to Nigeria?
No. Nigeria bans vehicle imports through land borders, so ship to a Nigerian seaport such as Apapa or Tin Can in Lagos.
Which cars avoid the new Green Tax?
Cars with engines under 2,000cc, such as the Toyota Corolla or Hyundai Elantra, and electric cars. Engines from 2,000cc to 3,999cc pay 2% and 4,000cc and above pay 4%.
How long does shipping take?
About 18 to 22 days at sea from Jebel Ali to Lagos, plus port clearing time.