Transit
28–38 days
Services
RoRo / Container / Shared Container
UK Loading
Tilbury, Felixstowe
From
£1,500
Sailing frequency and operators
Fortnightly RoRo via Grimaldi/Sallaum; weekly container. Carriers serving Mombasa include Grimaldi Lines, Sallaum Lines, Maersk, CMA CGM.
Terminal and facilities
Kipevu vehicle terminal with covered inspection lanes, KEBS verification bay and CFS network for container devanning at Embakasi.
Customs and import
25% duty, 20% excise (cars over 1500cc), 16% VAT, 3.5% IDF, 2% RDL. Total tax often exceeds 70% of CIF.
See the full Kenya destination guide for documents, age limits and tax detail.
Insider tips for Mombasa
JEVIC pre-shipment inspection in the UK is mandatory — book 5+ working days before sailing. Vehicles can be no older than 8 years on registration date.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum age of a vehicle imported into Kenya?
Eight years from year of first registration. A car first registered in 2019 cannot be imported in 2027.
Why is KEBS PVoC inspection required?
Kenya Bureau of Standards mandates pre-export inspection by an approved agent (JEVIC) to verify roadworthiness and emissions before the vessel sails.