Hi

For those HUBBers based in GB that I have met & know me, I receive a large number of emails & cannot always reply immediately. It is not possible for me to always offer a response to relevant HUBB postings, however, I do view on a regular basis & in some instances, I will reply from RAC viewpoint & add comment on issue policy as it applies to all affiliated carnet issuing clubs. It may also assist & guide for future queries !!

I noted this thread & hope the following will be of guidance.

Yes, generally, carnet issuing clubs like to know that the vehicle is returning to the country of origin/registration so that on receipt of carnet (showing evidence of movement through each country of transit) the security can be released.

Where a one way trip may be involved, it is worth contacting the club in the country where you are based for guidance who will then liaise with the club of final destination as to possible issue options. I can think of instances where this has worked, e.g. RAC issued a carnet for a NZ national with a GB registered car returning overland back to NZ.

Generally, carnet issuing clubs are flexible & we do seek/exchange advice & help each other for the benefit of the traveller. Under the terms of our carnet issue contracts, we ("the clubs") usually only provide carnets to those nationals resident in the country of vehicle registration (i.e GB nationals with GB registered vehicles). There are exceptions & as a courtesy the potential "issue" club will email the "country of vehicle registration" club for permission/agreement.

So...
Phil in Kathmandu, contact ADAC. RAC has issued carnets for Nepalese registered bikes being exported, but as per HU information, carnets CANNOT be issued for Indian registered bikes.

Geoff in Singapore : go back to AA of Singapore & discuss with them on what terms the "export" is arranged & how this relates to the physical carnet issue, e.g, would the carnet issued show the existing Singapore plate or a special export number ?

Keith1954, please call me (01454 208304) & we can liaise with AA of NZ.

Regards

Paul

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Paul Gowen
Senior Travel Administrator - RAC Carnets
RAC UK