Each page represents an entry and exit from a country. Therefore, for an overland journey across Africa a page document would be required. The applicant must also provide a security amount in the form of either a non-refundable insurance indemnity or a part-refundable deposit guarantee a percentage of the deposit guarantee will be charged to cover administration and bank fees to cover the temporary import of the vehicle against the duties and taxes applicable.
All must be legible, up to date and in the name and address of the applicant. There is no need to send any fees at this point.
The application can be found here…. CARS and its insurers reserve the right to decline Carnet issue according to risk and vehicle suitability for the journey to be undertaken. It takes approximately four weeks after the receipt of a correctly completed application form and all supporting documents to process a CPD application.
The CPD is valid for 12 months, but each country has its own rules on the period and the amount of time you can spend in that country. The period of temporary importation is fixed by the laws and regulations of the country visited. These must be strictly respected to avoid any incidents or claims as a result of breaking local laws. Therefore the duration spent in the country is out of CARS control. However, these are liable to change at any time.
We are unfortunately unable to guarantee current information. Greece EU. Mayotte France. Slovenia EU. Guadeloupe France. Melilla Spain. South Africa. Balearic Islands Spain. Spain EU. Guernsey UK. Miquelon France. Sri Lanka.
Belgium EU. Hong Kong, China. Hungary EU. Monaco France. Martin French side. Pierre France. Swaziland South Africa. Sweden EU. Namibia South Africa. Canary Islands Spain.
Ireland EU. Netherlands EU. Tasmania Australia. Ceuta Spain. Thailand — In December Thailand introduced new rules which required a traveller with their own motor vehicles to obtain a permit and guide to enter the country in advance The new rules allow for motorcycles and vehicles under kg to enter the country, with a permit and guide organised via a travel agency.
However they state — No vans, camper cars, buses, trucks, vehicles over kg or that have over 9 seats. The situation is fluid and is ever changing. To enter Thailand you should make sure you have an IDP international Driving Licence version, is not accepted. In general most countries issue the version by default, however countries like Germany or Switzerland appear to iss the version. In total the a three versions that are issued , , Thailand recognises the following; 1. International driving permit under Convention on Road Traffic of 19 September If you do not have a IDP, you will be required to provide an english and or Thai translation of your licence and you may have to undertake some tests.
Your agent will be able to confirm exactly whats required, as they may differ by province. Generally it is recommended to use a carnet for australia due to the administration burden and requirement of security when temporarily importing a vehicle with. This method is really only suitable for vehicles that meet the Australian Design Rules indicated by a compliance plate fixed to the fire wall of the vehicle or those that are fifteen or more years old on their arrival in Australia.
Vehicles temporarily imported without a carnet will be required to provide security with the Australian Customs Service on arrival in Australia. The vehicle cannot be released until Customs and Department of Transport and Regional Services requirements have been fulfilled. You must obtain this before the vehicle arrives in Australia. An application for an Import Permit can take up to 21 days to process so it is a good idea to apply well before the vehicle arrives in Australia otherwise you will not be allowed to move the vehicle from the wharf or airport.
Import approval will be issued for the duration of the visitor visa. Temporary residents can only import vehicles under carnet. The carnet will be limited to 12 months and not the period of the visa. All Vehicles arriving in Australia must carry current registration for the duration of the visit and be roadworthy.
If you do not have a CPD, you will be required to put up a cash deposit to cover the full Customs charges. The deposit will be refunded providing the vehicle and attachments are exported within the stipulated period of temporary entry.
Temporary entry is normally granted for a maximum of 12 months. In exceptional circumstances, Customs may allow a once-only extension, provided a request for such an extension is made prior to the original expiry date. If the importer holds CPD documentation, it is necessary to secure extension approval from the issuing office in the country of origin.
Again, this should be completed with the issuing office at least one month prior to the expiry of the original temporary entry. Tourists visiting New Zealand can temporarily import a car for up to 12 months. To Extend a carnet you will need to obtain both permission from the local customs authority and your carnet issuer.
Normally the Carnet issuer will grant permission for the carnet to be extended for 1 additional year, the costs differ country to country and depending on the security you have put down for the carnet. Normally people transfer to a new carnet during the exit and entry in to a new country, this is by far the easiest way to do it.
You can also transfer to a new carnet whilst in country, however you need to agree this with local customs prior to your carnet expiring,. If your carnet expires whist in a carnet country, and you have not made arrangements for a temporary excretion or formal transfer to a valid carnet, you are unfortunately in breach of the carnet rules.
From customs perspective all they know is that a car is in the country with an expired carnet. Large fines or charges may be levied, or your vehicle could be confiscated. If not you may be liable for large fines, your vehicle could be confiscated.
Yes this has happened to people. Sometimes when shipping the rules for crossing a border via land to those entering by sea may differ, also in some instances shipping agents may not be experienced with temporary import of non residents vehicles and may not provide the correct advice.
Before shipping, check with your agents on both ends or reach out to our community to clarify whether a carnet is required or not. Where a Carnet is stated as recommended — it may be possible to enter that country without a carnet, however it may not be straightforward, you may have to pay bribes, speak to officials, may be time consuming, or make travelling through the country with a RHD vehicle more complicated etc, therefore it is recommended to have a carnet make the border crossing easier.
In Africa official rules can change without notice or be purely down to the person on duty.
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