How to Export a Vehicle from Dubai
Plan the RTA export-certificate process, vehicle deregistration and destination-country requirements before shipping a car.
If you need to export vehicle from Dubai, use the exact record and authority involved. The live official service is the final source for eligibility, documents, timing and any calculated charge.
Check both countries first
Confirm the destination’s import age, safety, tax, ownership and document rules before spending on shipping. RTA approval does not guarantee admission abroad.
Clear the Dubai file
Verify ownership, finance, fines, insurance and any inspection or plate requirements shown in the live RTA service. A financed vehicle may need the lender’s formal release.
Apply for the right certificate
RTA’s service covers export and possession certificates. Choose export for a vehicle leaving the UAE, enter the chassis and traffic-file details correctly and keep every receipt.
Coordinate plates and transport
Follow the issued instructions for plates, insurance and vehicle movement. Give the shipper only verified copies, keep the original export record secure and check that Dubai registration is closed correctly.
Use official channels only. Never share an OTP, banking password or unrestricted UAE Pass approval with an agent.
Official source and review note
Dubai Daily Guide reviewed this article on 26 September 2026 against RTA vehicle export and possession service ↗. We are independent and do not process applications or guarantee decisions.