Aussie Motorbike Reimportation Import Approval

You need to make this application when your motorbike is overseas. You also require evidence of original exportation from Australia. Ideally the Approval Notice is issued before we take delivery of your motorbike at our overseas depot for shipping return to Australia, which means you need to complete Task Two at least a month before.

Please download the following:

• Guide to reimportation import approvals (updated January 2023)

• ROVER guide to create an account and profile (updated February 2025)

• Screen grab pics of application for Single Road Vehicle Approval

You have two tasks:

1. Create a ROVER account and complete your profile

   • https://www.rover.infrastructure.gov.au/

   • Follow the instructions in downloaded ROVER guide

   • After creating your account, multi-factor authentication is required
     You will need a phone number that they can send a code to via SMS to authenticate you

   • Sign in to your new ROVER account

   • Complete your profile as per instructions

   • You must provide a minimum of 100 points of identification to be checked by the department 

     Passport (70) + Driver License (40) = 110 points

     
     

2. Lodge application for Single Road Vehicle Approval

   • Wait for your identity documents to be checked by the department before you start an application as the information you enter may be lost. This may take up to 5 business days - will show as VERIFIED when ID check complete

   • Click NEW APPLICATION from your ROVER Portal

     • Apply for Single Road Vehicle Approval
       Yes to 'fitted with an MVSA plate' (ensure you have photo of your MVSA plate)
       No to 'modification etc'

     • Before you begin 
       Read, Understand and tick box

     • Applicant details as per your profile

     • Vehicle use
       Moped or motorcycle (two or three wheeled vehicle)
       Tick 'I am ready to proceed'  

   • Complete application.

     • For Section: Required supporting material - Reimportation
       At the bottom where it asks: Provide additional information:
       Upload copy of your Export Bill of Lading (BoL) from when your motorbike exported from Australia

   • Pay the AU$40 application fee

   • Processing can take 20 business days - an Approval Notice will be issued

This Approval Notice will enable the reimportation and use of a personal motorbike you own, provided the motorbike details remain consistent with the information that was originally entered on the RAV or set out on the identification/used import plate placed in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (MVSA).

… and your done :)