Programs

Are you a tourist, a diplomat, or in the military? We can deliver your new Volvo to any one of 13 European destinations. Drive it during your stay there and then have it delivered to your home in the U.S. after you return. If you're an expatriate, you can only purchase a U.S. specification Volvo for direct shipment to the U.S. Click the links below to learn more or submit the form at the bottom of this page for more information.

• Tourist Program
• Expatriate Program
• Diplomat Program
• Military Program
  
  Download Overseas Delivery Checklist (PDF file at 106 KB)

TOURIST PROGRAM

To be eligible for the Overseas Delivery Program as part of our tourist program, you must be a U.S. resident and have both a valid driver's license and a passport. You must also be at least 18 years old. Although we're sure you could spend a lifetime exploring Europe, you must bring your new Volvo back to the United States within six months of taking European delivery to remain exempt from a levy of VAT (25% of purchase price in Swedish krona) by the Swedish tax authorities.

Benefits of the Tourist Program

• Enjoy the vacation of a lifetime
• The ability to travel at your own pace
• No need for rental car expenses and rental car return restrictions (from one country to another)
• Approximately 8% savings off the U.S. MSRP on U.S.-model Volvos
• Roundtrip tickets for 2 to Europe
• One free hotel night in Gothenburg, Sweden, the home of Volvo
• Fifteen day European Car Insurance coverage, including Swedish temporary registration
• Experience the unique atmosphere and service at the Factory Delivery Center in Gothenburg, Sweden, including complimentary Swedish meatball lunch
• An exciting Volvo factory tour, visit to the Volvo Cars Safety Center or a visit to the Volvo Museum
• Extensive complimentary home shipment services valid for 6 months
• U.S. Customs Duty, port clearance fees and inland transportation to your U.S. Volvo retailer (Maxwell Volvo) are included in purchase price
• And more


EXPATRIATE PROGRAM

To be eligible for Overseas Delivery as part of our expatriate program, you must have a valid passport as well as proof of expatriate status (such as an employment contract or housing agreement), which must be submitted with your car order. You must also establish residence in the U.S. for an extended period (i.e., longer than six months). This program is primarily designed for European nationalities temporarily residing in the U.S. and offers a unique way to buy a U.S. specification Volvo.

Types of Volvos Available

Qualified expatriates can only purchase U.S. specification Volvos for direct shipment to the U.S. Delivery outside the U.S. can unfortunately not be accommodated.

Benefits of the Expatriate Program

• Generous savings off the U.S. MSRP on U.S. specification Volvos
• Possibility to custom-build your new Volvo

**Note: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC does not participate in Volvo International Customer Sales "Two Car Deal".



DIPLOMAT PROGRAM

Since 1956, the Diplomat Sales Department of Volvo Car Corporation has provided vehicles for official and personal use to the diplomatic community.

To be eligible for our diplomat program, you must have the appropriate official passports and visas.

Samples of Accepted Visas

• A-1 and A-2
• NATO-1 and NATO-2
• G1-G4

Benefits of the Diplomat Program

• Significant savings* off the MSRP on U.S. and European model Volvos.
• Selection of vehicle specifications to meet the requirements of many countries around the world.
• A wide variety of pick up locations to choose from
• Free return shipment of U.S.-model Volvos from Europe up to 36 months after original delivery date for eligible diplomats returning to the U.S.
• Factory-direct shipment of a U.S.-model Volvo to the United States for eligible non-U.S. diplomats posted in the United States and more

*Includes 2.5% U.S. Customs Duty Exemption for qualified individuals.



MILITARY PROGRAM

To be eligible for Overseas Delivery as part of our military program, you must be a U.S. resident and an active-duty member of the armed forces who will be stationed abroad. You are also eligible if you have been stationed abroad for at least 140 days.

Benefits of the Military Program

• Significant savings* off the U.S. MSRP on U.S. model Volvos
• Selection of vehicle specifications to meet the requirements of many countries around the world
• A wide variety of delivery locations to choose from
• Free return shipment of U.S.-model Volvos from Europe for military personnel returning to the U.S.
• And more

*Includes 2.5% U.S. Customs Duty Exemption for qualified individuals.