One sheetCustoms PassOf documents can allow your vehicle to crossInternational border, And can avoid paying customs fees. This is basically a promise that you will take the vehicle out of the country or avoid huge fines when you leave.
The pass lists the entire details of your vehicle and its value, and can be obtained at the local car club in your country. Usually a bank deposit is required.
Vehicle clearance passes are the most common and the most important, but there are other types of passes. Regarding other types of passes, generally there are professional musicians or photographers, and some are dedicated to goods at trade shows and business travelers. Passes can be applied for by choosing one of them. The general rule is that if you want to bring any luxuries or unusual things, you should check with the embassy of the destination country in advance about what documents may be required.
Countries that require a pass
Not all countries require a pass, but the following countries do:
Africa
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Libya
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- Uganda
Asia / Middle East
- Bangladesh
- India
- Iran
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Nepal
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Qatar
- Singapore(Except for vehicles registered in Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand)
- Sri Lanka
- Syria
- United Arab Emirates
Oceania
South America
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How to get one
International driving agencies often provide customs clearance services. In Europe, ADAC can provide you with this service. The estimated cost is about €300, and the minimum guarantee fee of about €3000 is for you to enter and exit the car after returning to the country of registration.