When importing a car,
motorhome, caravan
or motorcycle into Australia, the first requirement is that you’re an Australian permanent resident or plan to be. For example if you’re in United Kingdom and
moving to Australia, they will not give you final import approval until you’re in Australia and have the immigration stamp in your passport.
To qualify for a Personal Import Approval the following restrictions apply:
• Only one car per person.
• Vehicle owners must have long term residency.
• The vehicle must have been owned and used in the overseas country for a minimum period of 12 consecutive months immediately before the applicant(s) arrive in Australia.
• The application must be made within 6 months of the applicant’s arrival in Australia.
You need to apply for an import permit before the car leaves the country at a cost of $50 AUD.