Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) — SEVS / RAW / Direct Import
A Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) is a federally-issued permit required before any road vehicle can be imported into Australia, applied for through the ROVER online portal under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 via one of three main pathways: SEVS, RAW, or direct import.
Official source
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