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bluebug74 Seriously Crusin Dubber

113 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#946765
Hi guys,

I am located in Malaysia & own 2 beetles here. I plan to migrate / move to Australia (Sydney or Melbourne) someday & would like to know if there are any rules against it? If allowed, what do i need to do & know? And how about a lowered beetle? Is it allowed?

Any websites or advise? Thx

vwjon Fahrvergnugen

914 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#946785
Have a look on here http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/imports/ scroll down, and the info you seek is there!
3 1959 cadillacs
1 musso
2 early notchbacks
2 split kombis
2 split panels
1 split ute
1 low light panel
1 ex-pmg bay
1 country buggy
1 beetle ute
1 14" syncro caravelle
1 16" syncro doka
1 golf cabrio
1 vw camper trailer
2 3meter bombs

AA003 Custom Title Time!

1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 ·

#946806
Different states have different rules. Where are you moving to?
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.

Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#946809
Rules & Laws - moving to Australia...........don't think there are any, are there ❓
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#947134
Getting your car shipped here would be a lot easier than getting immigration clearance. Just pay all the money for shipping, customs and registration.

If you are one of these then it is possible to get a visa:
- You have a full wallet and are coming to study or
- Have a skill that Australia is lacking or
- Have close family here

Otherwise it is fairly tough to get immigration clearance.

( i think, I dont dont have experience )

amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#947135
Oh unless you are a new zealander, then you just come over whenever you feel like, screw up all your vowel sounds and start drinking our beer.

AA003 Custom Title Time!

1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 ·

#947147
It will be harder after September.
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.

Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂

SuperOwen Fahrvergnugen

868 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#947167
AA003 wrote:It will be harder after September.

Yeah, global warming means the rising sea level will make the trip from shore to shore a total of 5cm further.

bluebug74 Seriously Crusin Dubber

113 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#947168
Apologies, maybe i should be more clear. Moving to Australia should not be a problem as i hv relatives residing there.

It's what to do with my beetles that's worrying me. Selling them off here & moving would be my last option but too much of work & effort has gone into them.

If I move it would either be to Sydney or to Melbourne. Thanks.

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#947175
Hi

OK car wise, are your cars modified, if so tell us more about them.

Sydney and Melbourne are in different states and have different rules for modified cars

Steve

grogy Custom Title Time!

1,000 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·

#947218
check the govt website, i think the rules are easier if u are immigrating and bringing in u personal vehicles compared to a local resident importing

AA003 Custom Title Time!

1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 ·

#947251
SuperOwen wrote:
AA003 wrote:It will be harder after September.

Yeah, global warming means the rising sea level will make the trip from shore to shore a total of 5cm further.
Carbon tax should fix that.
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.

Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂

waltermitty Legend when my beer goggles are on

1,993 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#947257
1303Steve wrote:Hi

OK car wise, are your cars modified, if so tell us more about them.

Sydney and Melbourne are in different states and have different rules for modified cars

Steve
Car importation laws and rules are federal not state. Once you are here and wish to register them the state laws are applicable you can sort that out here once you get them over.
To bring in a personnel import ( a car you have owned or driven for the last 12 months )the federal rules are much easier than those for someone here importing a car recently purchased.

But as stated first up get yourself sorted with a visa and then liaise with dotars here .
Mitchell
23 windows ...8 too many!

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#947266
Hi

In his first post, one of the things he asked was "And how about a lowered beetle? Is it allowed?" That's a state issue.

Steve

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#947274
amazeer wrote:Oh unless you are a new zealander, then you just come over whenever you feel like, screw up all your vowel sounds and start drinking our beer.
Nek minit!

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

SuperOwen Fahrvergnugen

868 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#947353
AA003 wrote:
SuperOwen wrote:
AA003 wrote:It will be harder after September.

Yeah, global warming means the rising sea level will make the trip from shore to shore a total of 5cm further.
Carbon tax should fix that.
Yeah, we'll build dykes around our cities made from piles of cash, it'll be cheaper than earthworks after the hyperinflation kicks in when the mining boom implodes.

waltermitty Legend when my beer goggles are on

1,993 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#947362
1303Steve wrote:Hi

In his first post, one of the things he asked was "And how about a lowered beetle? Is it allowed?" That's a state issue.

Steve
Steve yes i read that, but he needs to get them into the country first. Then if and when he decides to register them ( many track cars for example come here and are never registered ) he will need to deal with state laws then, he doesnt need a road worth to bring it into the country but he needs to comply with federal import laws.

They are much tighter for someone here importing a vehicle than for some one bringing one with them.

They have actually tightened things up federally since I last brought one in and imports are supposedly to be non modified but many are still comming especially from the US with huge mods. At any rate as i said the DOTARS rules for personnel imports are much easier to comply with.

So first port of google DOTARS.
Mitchell
23 windows ...8 too many!

bluebug74 Seriously Crusin Dubber

113 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#947413
Thanks guys for all the information. I will update.


Cheers!!