Carnet de Passages en Douane
The Carnet de Passages en Douane is a customs document that, entitles the
holder to temporarily import a vehicle without the need to pay the appropriate
customs duties and taxes.
It is not accepted by all countries, but is required for most overseas
journeys.
These MUST be obtained before you travel.
The AA or the RAC can issue the document.
The Carnet is valid for one year from the date of issue. You DO NOT need a Carnet for travel to Europe or North/South
America (Correct at the time of publication)
Countries where a Carnet de Passage is
accepted:
Africa
In certain African countries, the CPD is not officially required,
but is often used to facilitate temporary importation of a
vehicle.
A CPD may be used in: Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon,
Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Congo,
Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau,Kenya, Lesotho, Libya,
Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Niger, Senegal,
Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, and
Zimbabwe.
North & South America
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dutch
Antilles, Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam,
Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Asia and Middle East
Bahrain, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan,
Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar,
Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Europe
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, and
Turkey. In these European countries, the CPD is required only for
certain categories of vehicles. The CPD is not required in these
countries for private cars.
Oceania
Australia, New Zealand, and Vanuatu.
Countries where a CPD
is required:
Africa
Kenya, Egypt, Senegal (for motorcycles older than 5 years), South
Africa
Egypt now has its own Carnet, available for those without a valid
Carnet de Passage at the borders.
Asia and Middle East
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Nepal,
Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Yemen
Oceania
Australia (not required, but strongly recommended), Vanuatu, New
Zealand.
