Secure Your Japanese Used Car to Botswana with Full Transparency
With Carbarn managing the entire vehicle journey, Botswana customers enjoy a transparent buying experience — from inspection in Japan to delivery via Durban.
All-Inclusive Pricing
Car, shipping & JEVIC car inspection — no hidden fees
Two Verified Reports
Auction Sheet + Carbarn Inspector Report
Easy Payments
Pay by bank transfer or credit card
Track Shipment & Documents
Live vessel tracking + invoices & Bill of Lading (B/L)
Backed by 2 Inspection Reports
Choose Your Car
Browse our pre-inspected cars in Japan.
Review 2 Reports
Auction Sheet + Carbarn Inspector Report
Order & Pay
Online payment available — no hidden costs
We Ship. You Track
Get full access to vessel, documents & delivery
Considering importing a car from Japan to Botswana? Understand the essential rules, duties, and required documentation to ensure a smooth import process.
Year Restriction
No Age Limits
Time of Shipment
40 Days
Inspection
JEVIC
Destination
Durban, and Walvis Bay
Vessel
RORO
01
Original Invoice
A commercial invoice issued by Carbarn Japan that confirms the purchase value of your imported vehicle. Required for customs clearance in Botswana.
02
Original Export Certificate (Deregistration Paper)
This official Japanese document proves the vehicle has been legally exported and deregistered from its previous owner in Japan
03
Translated Export Certificate (English Version)
The English translation of the Export Certificate, required for use in Botswana when registering or verifying your imported car.
04
Original Bill of Lading (B/L)
Issued by the shipping company, this document confirms your car has been shipped to Botswana and includes details like vehicle info and recipient name.
Prefer secure and direct payment? Bank transfer is the way to go!
For your convenience and security, you can now make direct bank transfers to complete your vehicle purchase. Please find our official bank account information below:
Bank Account Details:
A/C: 7656355
Bank: 楽天銀行 (Rakuten Bank)
Branch: 第三営業支店 (Daisan-Eigyo-siten)
Branch Number : 253
Why Choose Bank Transfer?
Once payment is made, kindly share the transaction slip or confirmation via WhatsApp for faster processing.
Answers to Your Questions
Policies may change periodically, so it’s best to check with BURS for the latest updates.No, we are transparent with our cost. There are no hidden costs. However, the duty, tax (VAT), and custom clearance cost is not included.Vehicles are shipped via RoRo to Durban, then hauled by road to Botswana.It’s based on CIF value, vehicle age, engine size, and SADC trade rules.It usually takes around 24–34 days for your car to arrive in Botswana from Japan.Customs duty is 27% of the vehicle’s CIF value (Cost, Insurance, and Freight).Vehicles arrive via Durban Port (South Africa), then transported inland to Botswana.We accept Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, and Telegraphic Bank Transfer.There are no official age restrictions on imported vehicles in Botswana.Vessels from Japan to Southern Africa depart on a weekly basis.
