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Application Check Sheet

Following is a checksheet to assist individuals when completing the application process.

Please ensure that you have:

  • Completed all appropriate fields on the application form

  • Completed the payment fields for the $50.00. The fee must accompany this application

  • Included all the necessary supporting documentation and securely attached it to your application
    Refer to Parts 4 to 11 of the Eligibility Criteria for details of supporting documentaiton

  • Provided an Australian address to which your approval can be sent. Original Vehicle Import Approvals will be mailed to the importer at the nominated physical address.

Please Note: Any documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official translation. Incomplete applications will cause delays that can be costly and inconvenient to you.

For more information on customs matters (such as customs duties, the goods and services tax and the luxury car tax) please contact the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. For quarantine matters, please contact the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service. Contact details are available on the Contacts page.

Application Fee

Applications to import road vehicles must be accompanied by a $50 fee.  Provision is made on the application form for you to include credit card details which will allow VSS officer to debit the fee from your account.  Alternatively applications forwarded by post may be paid for by including a cheque or money order in Australian Dollars for $50. (Cheques must be drawn from Australian financial institutions)

As set out in Schedule 2 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations, the fee is a fee for lodging an application.  As a result, refunds will not be given, even in the event of an application which is withdrawn before a decision is made.

To avoid being charged multiple application fees, importers are advised that when they are applying to import more than one vehicle, to attach a clear list setting out the following information for each vehicle.

Build Date Make Model Chassis number or VIN Vehicle Type Additional information identifying the section on the Application form under which each vehicle is eligible.

Where more than 1 application form is submitted, a $50 fee will be charged for each application.


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Last Updated: 18 November, 2009