Does a car need EU homologation for Germany?
Yes. For TÜV approval and German registration the vehicle must meet EU type approval, so European-specification cars are strongly preferred. We confirm specification before export.


Pollux Motors exports cars from Dubai to Germany with a focus on compliance: EU type approval, emissions, and the documentation needed for German registration.
Container shipping (enclosed for high-value cars) is recommended for the European route.
Around 3–5 weeks by sea to Northern European ports.
Typically routed to Hamburg or Bremerhaven.
Germany applies import duty and VAT, and the vehicle must meet EU homologation for TÜV approval and registration; European-specification cars are far easier. We provide the export paperwork and documentation.
Yes. For TÜV approval and German registration the vehicle must meet EU type approval, so European-specification cars are strongly preferred. We confirm specification before export.
Import duty and VAT are assessed on arrival into the EU. We supply the commercial invoice and certificate of origin used in that assessment.
Vehicles are usually routed to Hamburg or Bremerhaven, with about 3–5 weeks of sea transit.
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