Apply for a Vehicle Import Approval

Applying for a Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) can be very time consuming and quite frankly confusing. Taurus Logistics are very familiar in dealing with the Department of Infrastructure and can apply for the Vehicle Import Approval on your behalf.

We only require a small amount of information as below and our fee of AUD250.00 + GST which includes the fees charged by the Department of Infrastructure. Once we have applied for the Import Approval it will take 30 business days (as per theDepartment of Infrastructure guide) to receive the approval.

Upload your Documents

We need to get some documentation from you to apply for the VIA.

Section 1 - Identification Docs

Address *

email address *

Phone *

Do you have an existing verified ROVER account? *

Yes

No

Upload Passport *

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Passport photo & signature page (2 Pages in one photo)

Upload Drivers licence *

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Please provide the front and back of your Drivers licence

Is the vehicle being reimported, and previously registered in Australia in YOUR name? *

Yes

No

Is your vehicle older than 25 years? *

Yes

No

Section 2 - Intent to Immigrate to Australia

Upload Signed Travel Statement *

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Please provide signed statement(s) confirming 12 months continuous residency overseas. These must include details of any travel outside your main country of residence during the 12 month qualifying period for ownership and use of the vehicle. The statement(s) must include dates travelled, duration and reason for travel i.e., recreation or business. View sample document

Upload one or more documents to substantiate your intention to leave your country of residence *

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Documentation could include : Resignation acceptance letter from overseas employer. Cancellation of utilities services overseas. Sale/Cancellation of overseas property. The shipment/quote of your household goods to Australia

Upload one or more documents to confirm intend to remain in Australia indefinitely *

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Documentation could include : Evidence of employment in Australia. Evidence of property in Australia – rental agreement or purchase documentation. Do not include/show your tax file number on any document provided to the department

Have you previously been granted an Import Permit for a “Personal Import “? *

Yes and it was within the last 5 years

Yes, but it was more than 5 years ago

No

Section 3 - Vehicle Details

Upload photo of Australian Identification Plate *

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Upload previous registration in your name *

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If a returning Australian vehicle upload Australian rego. Otherwise country of export rego

Upload evidence of ownership *

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(eg purchase document, bequest document etc.)

Date you arrived / are arriving in Australia *

Upload photo of vehicle in its current condition *

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Please Include photos of all 4 sides, the interior showing the number of seats, and the engine bay.

Upload photo of vehicle VIN / chassis plate *

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Is vehicle in original condition? *

Yes

No

I hereby authorise Richard Hack to act on my behalf via the ROVER Portal in all matters relating to submitting a vehicle import application.

I have read and understood the Agent Authorisation Policy

The agent is authorised to provide information in relation to obtaining a vehicle import approval on my behalf, including the signing of all documents relating to a vehicle import application. The Department may seek personal information from the authorised agent in relation to the import application, which may include but is not limited to:

• Visa details.
• Date of move / intention to move to Australia.
• Date of purchase and registration of the vehicle.

The agent will also be privy to information about the import application or approval, such as:

• Conditions of the import approval.
• Information provided to the Department regarding a previous import application.

Any acts carried out by Taurus Logistics Ltd on my behalf shall have the same effect as acts of my own. I acknowledge that providing false and misleading information to the Department is a serious offence as set out in Part 7.4 of the Criminal Code with a maximum penalty of imprisonment for up to 12 months.

Pay (AUD275)

Application Confirmation

Once we have your documentation, we’ll apply for the import approval and send you a confirmation number within 24 hours (Monday to Friday).

Import Application Decision

You will be notified directly by email from the Department of Infrastructure of the decision. Once you have the decision approved we can get your vehicle booked and underway.