Conversion of Goods Vehicles Into Passenger Vehicles

FRCS advises members of the public who intend to convert a goods vehicle for passenger use to follow the steps below. Approval is not automatic and is subject to the vehicle meeting all qualifying criteria and payment of the duty assessed by FRCS.

WHAT YOU MUST DO



1

Check Vehicle Age

Confirm the year of manufacture


2

Confirm LTA Eligibility

The vehicle must qualify for passenger registration
3

Submit Details to FRCS

Provide Vehicle and import information
4

Pay Duty & Get Approval

Pay the Assessed Duty before modification

VEHICLE AGE LIMITS

USED OR RECONDITIONED HYBRID VEHICLES
5 YEARS OR LESS
CALCULATED FROM THE YEAR OF MANUFACTURE
USED OR RECONDITIONED DIESEL/ PETROL VEHICLES
8 YEARS OR LESS
CALCULATED FROM THE YEAR OF MANUFACTURE

FRCS REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT CONDITIONS

Information to provide:
  • -Year of Manufacture
  • – Vehicle Identification Number ( VIN/ CHASSIS Number)
  • – Engine Number
  • – Importation details
  • – Any other information requested for assessment
NO APPROVAL
VEHICLES THAT EXCEED THE APPLICABLE AGE LIMIT WILL NOT BE APPROVED FOR CONVERSION.
Vehicles that qualify will only be approved after the full amount of duty assessed by FRCS has been paid

CHECK FIRST. MODIFY AFTER APPROVAL

For clarification, contact nearest FRCS office or email, CustomsRevenue@frcs.org.fj .

Last Updated - 4 weeks ago

Conversion of Goods Vehicles Into Passenger Vehicles

FRCS advises members of the public who intend to convert a goods vehicle for passenger use to follow the steps below. Approval is not automatic and is subject to the vehicle meeting all qualifying criteria and payment of the duty assessed by FRCS.

WHAT YOU MUST DO



1

Check Vehicle Age

Confirm the year of manufacture


2

Confirm LTA Eligibility

The vehicle must qualify for passenger registration
3

Submit Details to FRCS

Provide Vehicle and import information
4

Pay Duty & Get Approval

Pay the Assessed Duty before modification

VEHICLE AGE LIMITS

USED OR RECONDITIONED HYBRID VEHICLES
5 YEARS OR LESS
CALCULATED FROM THE YEAR OF MANUFACTURE
USED OR RECONDITIONED DIESEL/ PETROL VEHICLES
8 YEARS OR LESS
CALCULATED FROM THE YEAR OF MANUFACTURE

FRCS REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT CONDITIONS

Information to provide:
  • -Year of Manufacture
  • – Vehicle Identification Number ( VIN/ CHASSIS Number)
  • – Engine Number
  • – Importation details
  • – Any other information requested for assessment
NO APPROVAL
VEHICLES THAT EXCEED THE APPLICABLE AGE LIMIT WILL NOT BE APPROVED FOR CONVERSION.
Vehicles that qualify will only be approved after the full amount of duty assessed by FRCS has been paid

CHECK FIRST. MODIFY AFTER APPROVAL

For clarification, contact nearest FRCS office or email, CustomsRevenue@frcs.org.fj .

Last Updated - 4 weeks ago