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Car Import Eligibility — Overseas Pakistanis

Used cars can only be imported into Pakistan by overseas Pakistanis (including dual nationals) under specific government schemes. Here is who qualifies and how, updated for the latest rules.

Important (2026): The old Personal Baggage scheme for used cars has been abolished (SRO 61(I)/2026, 15 Jan 2026). Only two schemes remain — Gift and Transfer of Residence (TR); in both cases you must remain outside Pakistan for a minimum of 850 days.

Check your Eligibility

Both schemes need a minimum number of days spent abroad. Most people visit Pakistan now and then, so use the calculator below — add your trips home to see how many days you've stayed abroad in the last 3 years, and whether you meet each scheme's minimum.

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The two available schemes

Gift Scheme

An overseas Pakistani gifting a car to a family member living in Pakistan.

  • You gift the car to a blood relative — parents, spouse, children, and brothers & sisters too.
  • Car must be up to 3 years old, or a 5-year-old SUV.
  • Allowed once every 3 years per sender/receiver.
  • Sender must have stayed at least 850 days outside Pakistan in the last 3 years.
  • All duties & taxes must be paid in foreign exchange, from the sender's own account abroad to a family member's account.

Transfer of Residence

An overseas Pakistani moving back to Pakistan and bringing their vehicle.

  • You must have stayed abroad at least 850 days in the preceding 3 years.
  • Car up to 3 years old (other vehicles up to 5 years; motorcycles/scooters are only allowed under this scheme).
  • The vehicle must be sourced from the same country where you have been residing.
  • Duties & taxes paid in foreign exchange from abroad, same as the Gift scheme.

Documents required (Gift scheme)

The samples are illustrative specimens with dummy data — your actual documents will differ. Exact paperwork can vary case to case; we'll confirm the full checklist and help you prepare it.

Duty & payment

  • Duty & taxes are a fixed amount based on engine size (in US dollars), with a depreciation allowance of about 1% per monthof the car's age.
  • They must be paid in foreign exchangefrom a bank account abroad — from the sender's account to his/her family member's.
  • Once registered in any name, the imported vehicle is non-transferable for one year from the date of import — it cannot be sold or transferred before then.

Get an exact landed estimate for any car with our Duty Calculator.

Who cannot import

  • ✕Minors.
  • ✕Students living abroad on remittances sent from Pakistan.
  • ✕Non-earning dependents of an overseas Pakistani.
  • ✕Anyone who has already imported, gifted, or received a vehicle under these schemes in the last 3 years.

Please note:Import rules are set by the Government of Pakistan (FBR) and change through SROs and each year's budget. The details above reflect the position in 2026 and are a general guide, not legal or customs advice — always confirm the current rules and duty for your specific case before committing. We're happy to help you check.

Eligible and ready? AutoZone Pakistan sources the car from Japanese auctions, ships it, and handles duty, papers and clearing for you. See How to Buy, or contact us and we'll guide you through eligibility, cost, and the whole process.