'information how to get a car to Guatemala' Import  

Dalila (71.126.119.43) -

Hello, I am intrusted to take a car to Guatemala would any one has information of how to go about it? please let me know. Thank you!

Hola! Estoy interesada en llevar un carro a Guate, si tienen informacion con cuales son los requisitos se lo agradeceria.

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Reply #1 Alfred (63.176.159.201) -

Drive it!

Well, your question wasn't very specific.

You want to know about shipping your car?

You want to know about import taxes (probably enough to make you feel very poor).

You want to know about import procedures?

You just want to take a car there... or do you want to leave it there?

Reply #2 David Ashworth (192.223.226.5) -

I am interested in driving from the United States through Mexico and into Guatemala. I'd like to know about insurances required in Guatemala and would be interested in selling my car once I am there. I do not want to have problems leaving the country without my car.

Is there a web site that can help with these procedures?

Reply #3 MIGUEL (74.224.75.216) -

A USA 2000 OR NEWER CAR CAN IT BE POSSIBLE TO LEGALIZED IT IN GUATEMALA AND THEN BRINGING TO MEXICO AND LEGALIZED THERE?

AND CAN THE PERSON BE FROM MEXICO OR USA CITIZEN TO LEGALIZE A CAR IN GUATEMALA?

Reply #4 matthew monsen (200.77.166.8) -

can someone please reply with information on procedures for selling cars and trucks in guatemala...the legal process for permit , expense, etc...thank you kindly

Reply #5 sheila (76.80.212.244) -

You first need a one trip permit from the dmv it runs for about 15 dollars, then you need to go to an agency called transmigrtante they charge about 170 for paper work and 68 for insurance within the usa they send your paper work to another agency in macalen wich is the closest way to get to guatemala. thre they give you your paper work and you can apply for a visa to travel through mexico only if you are a resident or a usa citizen. then you need to purchase an insurance to travel through mexico. when you get to guatemal they will charge you taxes according to the cars price. if you want to drive it in letting them know that you will come back with it you will need a credit card for some pupose they will not charge it. if you find a buyer you need to go back to the entrance and have the future owner pay the taxes and the car then will enter gutemala with a new name and new license plates. and the car will be taken of your passport. any other questions you are welcomed to e mail me.

Reply #6 JOSE GUTIERREZ (71.223.80.192) -

PIENSO LLEVAR MI CHEVROLET TAHO 2004 A GUATEMALA Y DEJARLA ALLI

CUALES SON LOS IMPUESTOS A PAGAR AL LEGALIZAR ESTE VEHICULO?

SI ALGUIEN SABE POR FAVOR COMUNIQUEMELO.

MIL GRACIAS.

Reply #7 Rutger (190.56.198.56) -

Hi, I am from Holland and I am selling my car here in Guatemala. I know everything about rules etcetera. If you're any interested, let me know. I can tell you that this is a cheaper option than driving from the States. Good luck anyway!

Reply #8 rebecca (189.164.155.100) -

my basic question is: can i tow a travel trailer to guatemala with my car and leave the travel trailer in guatemala for about 2 years?

i am canadian, the car is a 2004 and the trailer is 2007, both vehicles are registered in the states, the trailer is 13 feet long. i want to store it there while i continue to travel throughout central america, so i don't have to tow the trailer. i don't have any intentions of selling the trailer, unless i have to.

any info is greatly appreciated.

Reply #9 peter (77.248.179.203) -

Same thing here, plan to move to guatemala from holland at some point in 2008. Thinking about buying a car in the US and drive it over.

Heared that many Guatemalans are doing the same thing, but what would it mean and how would i go about it since im not a US citicen or Guatemalan.

thanks!

Reply #10 allan freitas (72.248.152.87) - Tue Mar 25 13:47:02 2008

Hi, I want to know more about the rules to export a used american car to guatemala?(Fees, taxes, shipment fee, etc.and

Reply #11 Eric (24.24.211.139) - Sun May 4 10:04:26 2008

Hello,

This is some information about how to take a car to Guatemala, I hope this help..

Time Required:

Allow 2 hours, arrive early, not at lunch time, avoid weekends & public holidays

Carnet:

Not required

Documents:

Passport, vehicle registration, drivers license + have copies of all.

Fees:

Official fees seem to be:

10 Quetzales for tourist permit -"Permiso 131 rp de Turista".

35 Quetzales for Vehicle entry forms and sticker to be paid at "Banrural" for which you will receive a receipt marked SAT.

18 Quetzales for fumigation if required.

Fee for your "Tramitador" (aka "customs broker") if you decide to use one. Agree on it beforehand and watch out for swindlers.

Note: see below for more on a crossing in East Guatemala. Grant

Entry Procedure:

The first you will meet is a closed gate and fumigation post. They only spray the lower part of the bikes and take you inside for payment of the 18Q it costs. A receipt is issued. Fumigation not always required...

Visit "Migraciones" and pay Q10 for your tourist stamp/permit ("Permiso 131 rp de Turista")

Go to Customs ("Aduana") for vehicle entry paperwork. However, payment is at "Banrural", a bank which should be in the same building as Customs. Pay Q35 for your vehicle entry forms, stamps and sticker. Your receipt should be marked Aduana "SAT". Check that all info and numbers on your vehicle permit are correct before leaving. A normal vehicle entry permit is orange. The green one is for those in transit. Total cost of entry should not exceed Q45, excluding fumigation.

You might have to register with the Police at "Policia Nacional Civil".

Visa/Entry Permit duration:

Orange vehicle entry permit is renewable at Aduana and may take several days to process.

Insurance:

Not mandatory.

Exit Procedure:

Exit stamp from "Migraciones" Q5 (apparently Q10 on weekends)

Surrender of vehicle permit at "Aduana"

Report:

My research has shown that what I describe above may be different because of misleading unofficial information and corruption at the border. But knowing how it should be might help you know how much you are deviating from the norm.

I know many that have paid exorbitant prices (if you consider what the official fees are...) to enter Guatemala. Last year Jeff and Linda Anspach paid 46 US$ per bike to enter the country. They were ripped off. In 1997 the Moonriders (www.moonride.org) paid 30 US$ each to enter the country. They were also ripped off.

Most recent reports however are positive: Nat Crewe (UK) and Erwin Thoma (D) paid the official fee. Manou Emringer (LUX) and Dag Jensen (N) have also paid official fees in October 2000, crossing at the Talisman Bridge and La Mesilla respectively. If coming from Mexico avoid the Ciudad Hidalgo-Ciudad Tecun Uman border, try instead the Talisman Bridge at El Carmen (good but beware of short changing says Manou Emringer) or even better the next one north at La Mesilla which has been highly praised by Dag Jensen: "Everyone was friendly and we cannot do other than strongly recommend this border crossing to other travellers. Even the people who hung around were nice and not too bothering. Not a single tramitador approached us, which I took as a sign of how civilized this border crossing is."

Although many use a "tramitador" there are others that do it on their own, so you may politely keep them on stand by. If you hire one, agree on the cost beforehand. They are freelancers and have no official fees.

Source:

Embassy of Guatemala, Travellers Experience, Guidebooks

Reliability:

Deviations from the above will most likely be due to corruption. Fees are official.

Reply #12 Rai (66.163.28.126) - Mon Jun 16 00:19:28 2008

hello

i would like to know how i can import from Canada to guatemala what the procedures are and charges if possibe to know. It probably be a second or used car. If you can tell me where i might got in Canada to get some info on it would be helpful thanks Rai

Reply #13 Juana (70.142.31.55) - Thu Jul 10 11:06:27 2008

HEY! I WANT TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO TAKE A CAR TO GUATEMALA.

THNX!! xD

Reply #14 joel alvarez (75.36.225.87) - Fri Jul 18 16:58:15 2008

hola. radico en san jose California y quiero llevarme un vehiculo GMC del 2001 deseo saber cuanto

pagar de impuesto THANKS

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