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PalmBeach Lou · 12-12-2008, 08:21 PM

My wife and i bought a house in aruba 2 years ago and are now thinking of bringing a car here. I m having a hard time finding info on the procedures and correct govt office to contact. Any help or guidance would be greatly appretiated..

*Arubalisa* · 12-12-2008, 08:43 PM

http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/shipping+car.html

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SanNic44 · 12-12-2008, 10:53 PM

Talk to Land Sea Air in Aruba. I shipped my truck from Miami to Aruba and it arrived with not even dust on it. Of course, the import tax is something to consider, sometimes as high as 40% of the value.

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Cosmo · 12-13-2008, 11:20 AM

SanNic44
I have noticed a few licence plates from continental US. What happens after one finally gets approved for residancy. I retire in the next few years, and will be applying for residancy. I heard it is time consuming and of course cars are another part of the equation
Thanks

cyclone promotions · 12-13-2008, 11:22 AM

that is right it is like this under $10000 is 30% from $10000- $20000 is 40% from $20000 up is 50% now you will have an idea and that is with the shipping include to value it wow that is high ha aruba one happy island

regarding the plate you will need one from here the one of usa is till you recieve the one from here

SanNic44 · 12-13-2008, 11:40 AM

Cosmo,

Residency in Aruba at this point is very, very time consuming and difficult.

Registering a car is much easier. I paid the fees, insurance, and got the plate all in the same day. Was a slow day at the office, still, went smoothly.

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Cosmo · 12-14-2008, 05:50 PM

Thank you, yes I heard residancy can take several years. I am retiring in 2 years and will apply at that point, hoping to have it by the time my wife retires 6 years after me.

arubahomeaway · 01-04-2009, 03:56 PM

I worked with GP Cargo in Aruba, we shipped 2 cars in 1 container, everything went very smooth.

gpcargo@hotmail.com

G.P. Cargo & Services N.V.
Arendstraat 99- A
Oranjestad, Aruba
Tel: (297) 582 8344
Fax: (297) 582 9845

Linda VH · 01-08-2009, 02:24 PM

Thanks SanNic for the info on the car shipping. I talked to Jerry yesterday and he was really helpful. I have a call in to him with a question - whether we have to be physically there to accept delivery. If not, we'll have it come in the Wednesday before we get there (we get there on a Monday). Otherwise, we'll have to wait for it a couple of days. Linda

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Cosmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boca Catilina Posts: 368	SanNic44 I have noticed a few licence plates from continental US. What happens after one finally gets approved for residancy. I retire in the next few years, and will be applying for residancy. I heard it is time consuming and of course cars are another part of the equation Thanks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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cyclone promotions Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: beaches Posts: 135	that is right it is like this under $10000 is 30% from $10000- $20000 is 40% from $20000 up is 50% now you will have an idea and that is with the shipping include to value it wow that is high ha aruba one happy island regarding the plate you will need one from here the one of usa is till you recieve the one from here Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ www.cyclonepromotion.com Professional Island DJ's For All Your Weddings And Party Needs. We Create Your Party

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SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 975	Cosmo, Residency in Aruba at this point is very, very time consuming and difficult. Registering a car is much easier. I paid the fees, insurance, and got the plate all in the same day. Was a slow day at the office, still, went smoothly. 44 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

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Cosmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boca Catilina Posts: 368	Thank you, yes I heard residancy can take several years. I am retiring in 2 years and will apply at that point, hoping to have it by the time my wife retires 6 years after me. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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arubahomeaway Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eagle Beach Posts: 28	Car to Aruba I worked with GP Cargo in Aruba, we shipped 2 cars in 1 container, everything went very smooth. gpcargo@hotmail.com G.P. Cargo & Services N.V. Arendstraat 99- A Oranjestad, Aruba Tel: (297) 582 8344 Fax: (297) 582 9845 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-08-2009, 02:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Linda VH Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 255	Thanks SanNic for the info on the car shipping. I talked to Jerry yesterday and he was really helpful. I have a call in to him with a question - whether we have to be physically there to accept delivery. If not, we'll have it come in the Wednesday before we get there (we get there on a Monday). Otherwise, we'll have to wait for it a couple of days. Linda Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook