Carnet links

Motormännen is the Carnet issuing authority for Sweden. English translation of their page some details (Google Translation Feb 2010): When Motormännen issuing a Carnet de Passages we are taking a financial liability. We must pay all the levies will be present on your vehicle not been removed from a particular country within the prescribed period.There is a risk. Therefore, we demand that you, together with the application, depositing a large sum of money with us. Money refunded to you when the car is back in Sweden after the trip and the customs document returned, duly completed. The size varies between 10% and 300% of vehicle value. The amount depends on the vehicle and the countries you are visiting. Countries for which high security is required such as Australia (75% of vehicle value, but at least 40 000 SEK), Iran, India and Kenya (100% and at least 40 000 SEK), Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand (140%, however, at least 40 000 kr) Egypt (235% of the vehicle's value as a novel), Iraq, Nepal, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh (300%, but at least 40 000 SEK).

The Carnet system is 'coordinated' internationally by the Alliance Internationale de Tourisme. The AIT "Structure" pages give you a worldwide map and list, country-by-country, of the national auto clubs that issue Carnets, with name, address, tel, fax, email & web (if available). No other organizations are authorized to issue Carnets.

List of countries that technically require a carnet - but note that it is not necessarily the final word. For instance, some countries on the list do not require a carnet if crossing into the country at a land border, only if entering by sea or air. The only final word that matters is the customs official at the border when you enter. Check the HUBB Paperwork Forum for more information, also the Carnet page.

Good writeup on Carnets and general info on World Touring, entry info for many countries.

The RAC only issues carnets to GB residents with GB registered vehicles, but occasionally will be able to help if your own country does NOT issue carnets. Contact person is Paul Gowen - Mail pkgo...@rac.co.uk using Subject: 'Carnet question via Horizons Unlimited'. Paul has also been very helpful with Carnet questions on the HUBB). Plenty of Carnet information on the RAC site.
Paul Gowen,RAC Carnets,Great Park Road,
Bradley Stoke,
Bristol BS32 4QN, GB
Tel: International: +44 8000 468 375 or in the UK: 08000 468 375 Fax: +44 (0) 1454 208-863.
Also there is an out of hours message service.

Carnet information and regulations for importation of vehicles into South Africa

Carnet information and regulations for importation of vehicles into Singapole

From Peet van Dam, Netherlands: "...note that Dutch ANWB is not issuing carnets as from 1 Sept 2005. The Dutch people can contact German ADAC and order their carnet"

ADAC NOTE: "we no longer issue the carnet de passages for people living outside Germany and for vehicles not registered in Germany. There were too many problems with customs formalities and refunding the guarantee."
Website is in German only, but since you now have to be a German resident with a German registered bike that's not likely to be a problem.

"Arya Panya (ph. 0140554300) is the man who looks after carnets in Paris." Recommended by Jenny Kelso & Peter Hendricks in France. "He seems much more knowledgeable than our local office here in Nice. Cost: €114 for club membership, €150 for carnet + deposit of 150% of Argus (semi-official valuation) per vehicle."
More info from Peter:
"Club membership plus carnet fee is 199€ Security deposits: 250% Egypt, minimum 3.850 € 150% Iran, minimum 3200€ 100% rest of the world, minimum 2300€ This is based on the semi-official 'Argus' value of the vehicle. Normally, they will NOT issue carnets for foreign registered vehicles. The reason for this is apparently a directive by the AIT allowing only the auto clubs of the country where the vehicle is registered to issue the carnet!"

Carnet Services for Canadians, Mexicans and Americans only. CAA can issue carnets to "any Canadian or American residents OR to any one who owns a Canadian or American registered vehicle." Contact is Suzanne Danis, who is very helpful! But FIRST read the Carnet page here on HU!

"Getting a Carnet de Passage in Belgium is now possible at Royal Automobile Club De Belgique Aarlenstraat 53 bus 3 1040 Brussels Belgium
Tel +32 (0) 2-2870911 www.racb.com
Cost is 5000 BEF
They told me that they only deliver carnets to Belgian people with a vehicle registered in Belgium." Herbert Roelandt, March, 2001