What if I don't qualify for any of the three car import routes?

There are other options that can be reviewed depending on your situation, but some of them don't make sense in terms of cost or time. In the free consultation we'll tell you honestly which options are on the table and which aren't.

Can I use more than one import route?

Each import case is registered under one route, and quotas can't be combined. If you meet more than one set of conditions, we can compare which route is cheaper and quicker.

Which car import route works out cheapest?

The free zone usually has the lowest import duty, but it also comes with zone-plate restrictions. The real answer depends on the car, the applicant's circumstances and the current directive.

How much does a Saramand consultation cost?

The consultation and initial eligibility review are free. Service fees are quoted after reviewing the case and written into the contract.

Do I choose the car or does Saramand suggest one?

The choice is the applicant's, but the list of options is provided after setting the currency cap and checking the standards rules.

Saramand services: three legal routes for importing a car

Three routes, three different sets of rules

Tap any card to see the full eligibility, documents, approximate cost and steps for that route.

Residency Services Iranians with valid residency abroad can use the legal car import quota with a partial exemption from import duties. Best forIranians living abroad Main requirementOne year of continuous residency Plate typeNational plates See eligibility and steps

Free Zone Register a company or take up residency in one of the country's free zones and import a car with zone plates, at the lowest import duty of the three routes. Best forFree-zone residents and companies Main requirementCompany registration or residency in the zone Plate typeZone plates See eligibility and steps

Car import services for veterans and those who served

Veterans' Services A customs exemption in line with the disability percentage, for eligible veterans and those who served, based on the official certificate of the Martyrs Foundation. Best forVeterans and those who served Main requirementMartyrs Foundation certificate Plate typeNational plates See eligibility and steps

Which route suits you?

One question, no sign-up. Choose the description closest to your situation to go straight to that route's page.

Which statement is closest to your situation?

If more than one applies, choose the one whose condition you definitely meet.

Three routes, side by side

Each column heading links to that service's page. Tap a route's name for full details.

Comparison of Saramand's three car import routes
Criterion	Residency Services	Free Zone	Veterans' Services
Who it's for	Iranians with valid residency abroad	Free-zone residents or company owners	Eligible veterans and those who served
Main requirement	At least one year of continuous, provable residency	Company registration or residency in the free zone	Official Martyrs Foundation certificate with a set percentage
Customs benefit	Partial exemption from import duties	Lower import duties within the zone	Exemption in line with the disability percentage
Plate type	National plates after completing the steps	Zone plates; driving on the mainland is restricted	National plates
Resale restriction	Undertaking not to transfer until the end of the legal period	Subject to that zone's rules	Transfer restricted under the regulations
Approximate total time	About 3 to 6 months	Varies, usually shorter	Varies, depends on Foundation approval
Hardest part	Proving genuine residency and securing foreign currency	Driving restrictions with zone plates	Administrative steps to approve the quota

Working with Saramand, step by step

These four steps are the same for all three routes. See the exact details and timing of each route on that service's page.

Free eligibility review

Your documents and situation are reviewed to establish, before any cost, which route is open to you. If none is suitable, we tell you right then.
Result: the right route for you
Cap, car and contract

The currency cap and this year's rules are set, the car is chosen from the eligible options and a transparent contract listing every cost is signed.
Result: A contract with a fixed cost
Order registration, purchase and shipping

Registering the order, securing currency, buying at origin and insured shipping to the port of destination, with an update at the end of each stage.
Result: The car at destination customs
Clearance, plates and delivery

Customs declaration and clearance, registration and delivery of the car with a complete document file.
Result: A registered car