*There is no AIT/FIA guarantor association in these countries

Note:

This list may be subject to change due to adjustments in border procedures or customs formalities.
Certain countries may accept the Carnet de Passages en Douane even though they fall outside the AIT/FIA customs documents network.
Countries may appear in this list but not on the Carnet de Passages en Douane cover, notably those in which there is no AIT/FIA guarantor association.
In certain countries of Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Central & South America, the Carnet de Passages en Douane is not officially required, but is sometimes used to facilitate temporary importation.
Europe: Carnet de Passages en Douane is not required for private or commercial vehicles.
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece: Carnet de Passages en Douane used only for special categories of vehicles like racing cars, ambulances, etc.
Turkey: Carnet de Passages en Douane is useful for buses, radio/TV vehicles, and breakdown vehicles. The CPD is accepted but a local document may be purchased at the border in place of a Carnet.
Precise information is unavailable to AIT/FIA Customs Department with respect to temporary importation requirements in Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Niger, Burma (Myanmar), China, Iraq, Surinam.
Advance permission is required for Gambia, Guinea, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Oman, Indonesia.

A written undertaking is required for Algeria, Malawi, Nigeria (Form 45 issued free), Togo (bank guarantee + advance permission if arriving by sea), Philippines, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Dominican, Republic, Haiti, Nicaragua, Panama.

Deposit of duty is requested in Burkina Faso, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali,Seychelles, Sudan (bank guarantee + advance permission), Uganda, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Brazil, Guyana, Cuba, El Salvador.

Permit issued on entry in Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Eligibility of AIT Carnet de Passages en Douane Applicant

• The vehicle must only be used for touring purposes while visiting a foreign country (i.e. temporary importation to another country).
• The vehicle must be a Singapore-registered private passenger car or motorcycle.
• Before the expiry date of the Carnet, the vehicle must be re-exported to Singapore.

Application Procedures

The AIT Carnet de Passages en Douane can be applied at:

AA Singapore Head Office

• 2 Kung Chong Road AA Centre Singapore 159140

Please email us at [email protected] to make an appointment during office hours from Monday to Friday for the application.

To apply for an AIT Carnet de Passages en Douane, you need to produce:

• Carnet application form
• Copy of passport owner
• Copy of Singapore driving license
• Vehicle registration details
• Valid insurance covering the entire period
• Valid road tax covering the entire period
• Cash deposit or Banker’s Guarantee from any local bank
• Bill of Lading (if shipping vehicle out of Singapore)
• An administration fee of $324 inclusive of GST. (AA Members enjoy 15% discount)
• Photograph of the vehicle

The Carnet de Passages en Douane takes 21 working days to be processed. Failure to submit all relevant documents will result in a longer processing time.

The AIT Carnet de Passages en Douane is valid for one year from date of issue or expiry date of vehicle insurance and road tax, whichever is earlier.

• Third-party insurance coverage for Malaysia and within 50 miles of the border between Thailand and Malaysia can be obtained from AA. For other countries, insurance coverage is obtainable from the insurance houses in the respective countries.
• If you wish to extend the Carnet de Passages en Douane, you may request through the guaranteeing association in the country you are visiting. The guaranteeing association will transmit this request to its customs authorities and complete the necessary procedures. AA Singapore may authorise the extension of validity for not more than 3 months.

If a Carnet de Passages en Douane is lost or stolen abroad while the vehicle is abroad, a replacement one with the same validity date may may be delivered by AA Singapore. The validity date of a replacement CPD must be the same as that of the original CPD. A replacement fee of $321.00,inclusive of GST. (AA Members enjoy 15% discount).

Guaranteeing Procedures (Endorsement of foreign Carnet de Passages en Douane coming into Singapore)

• The Carnet de Passages en Douane holder is required to visit AA Singapore Head Office (Kung Chong) for endorsement at least 1 working day before the arrival of the vehicle and on the day of the departure of his/her vehicle. Please note that endorsement can only be done on Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.

For a foreign vehicle (excluding Malaysia and Thailand registered vehicle) to be driven in Singapore, an International Circulation Permit (ICP) is needed.

Please note that endorsement of carnet is only available on Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm at AA Singapore (2 Kung Chong Road).

An ICP is:

• Issued on the spot
• Valid for a maximum of 90 days from the date of issue
• Invalid once the vehicle leaves Singapore and you are required to apply for an ICP prior to your vehicle’s return to Singapore.

To apply for an ICP, you will need to produce:

• A valid AIT Carnet De Passages En Douane
• Vehicle registration card
• An image of the vehicle
• Bill of Lading (Ship) / Airway Bill (Air)
• Passport of Carnet de Passages en Douane holder
• Driving licence of Carnet de Passages en Douane holder
• International Driving Permit and
• Valid local third party insurance coverage.

Applicants will bear the cost of $54 (inclusive of 8% GST) for the administration fee.

Important note:

• It is a requirement to have insurance coverage from our local insurer. Insurance from companies outside of Singapore will not be accepted.
• The third-party insurance coverage for Singapore can be obtained from AA Singapore.

Download ICP Application Form

• The CPD has to be endorsed by the Singapore Customs at BOTH Customs Entry and Exit Points in Singapore. Failure to do either would constitute an offence and the CPD holder would be liable for a fine imposed for the non-compliance under Customs Act Cap 70 Section 27(1).
• Endorsement of CPD is available only from Monday to Friday.
• Driving without the ICP in Singapore is considered a serious traffic violation and offenders may be heavily fined by the Land Transport Authority (traffic authorities).
• The CPD holder must leave Singapore before the expiry date of the ICP, i.e. at the latest within 90 days from the date of importation, or up to the expiry of the vehicle’s insurance, whichever is earlier.
• CPD holders will only be allowed to re-enter Singapore using the same CPD if the dates fall within 90 days.
• If you do not intend to drive your vehicle, but will be towing it instead, please visit the Singapore Customs to apply for a Temporary Import Permit (TIP).

Singapore Customs
55 Newton Road #10-01
Revenue House
Singapore 307987
Tel: (065) 6355 2000
Fax: (065) 6250 8663

For more information on the TIP, please click here.

1. I will be driving a camper van from Malaysia into Singapore. What do I need to submit in order to be able to drive in Singapore?
A. Camper, Motorhome or Caravan trailers are not allowed to be driven into Singapore. Other vehicles that are not allowed include armoured vehicles, minibus with cooking facilities.

2. What are the options available if I need to ship the (restricted) vehicles out of the country?
A. The restricted vehicle must be towed from the Causeway to the port. You may arrange for your own towing services or engage AA Singapore to provide the towing services with a charge. For information on the towing charges, please email the following details to [email protected]:

• Name of the shipping agent and contact number:
• The expected arrival date of the vehicle
• Make and model of the vehicle
• The capacity of the vehicle
• A photograph of the vehicle
• Arrival site and destination

3. It is only a short distance from the Checkpoint to the Port. Can an exception be made?
A. This is a regulation made by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in Singapore. Such vehicles are not allowed to be driven on Singapore road due to safety and security reasons.

4. I am going to drive a foreign saloon vehicle in Singapore. What do I need to do?
A. For a vehicle that is coming into Singapore by land
If you intend to drive your vehicle from via Woodlands or Tuas checkpoints into Singapore, you will need to have local insurance covering the touring period and purchase the International Circulation Permit (ICP). A fee of $53.50 (inclusive of 7% GST) is chargeable for the ICP.

Before your vehicle arrives in Singapore, please email to [email protected]  at least three working days in advance to arrange an appointment on purchase of insurance and inwards endorsement of your Carnet at 2 Kung Chong Road.

Please complete this ICP Application Form together with the following documents:

• A copy of AIT Carnet de Passage en Douane document
• A copy of Passport of the AIT Carnet de Passage en Douane holder
• A copy of driving licence
• A copy of the International driving permit
• A copy of Vehicle Registration card (if it is in a language other than English, an English translation is required)
• Insurance Certificate if you have bought the motor insurance bought from a Singapore-based insurance company covering your vehicle’s stay in Singapore.
• Photograph of the vehicle (front and side view)

You are required to bring the following actual documents when you visit AA Singapore for your application of ICP and endorsement on the day of the appointment.

Please note that the endorsement of carnet is only available on Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm at AA Singapore (2 Kung Chong Road).

*With effect from Monday, 23 September 2019, AA Corporate Office will be relocated to the new AA Centre at 2 Kung Chong Road, Singapore 159140. The endorsement of carnet at GB Point will be on Friday, 20 September 2019 (12 noon).

Thereafter, you can purchase an Autopass card at the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) / Toll office at Woodlands or Tuas checkpoint upon your entry. Alternatively, you can visit the Land Transport Authority, Customer Service Centre, 10 Sin Ming Drive Singapore 575701, open 8 am to 4.30 pm (Monday – Friday), 8 am to 12 noon (Saturday).

You are required to produce the following documents:

• ICP
• Vehicle Registration Certificate (if it is in a language other than English, an English translation is required)
• Insurance Certificate (motor insurance bought from a Singapore-based insurance company covering your vehicle’s stay in Singapore. Motorists departing from and re-entering West Malaysia by land will also have to purchase insurance covering the period of stay in Malaysia).

See vehicle entry permit fee and toll charges:
http://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/roads-and-motoring/driving-in-and-out-of-singapore/vehicle-entry-permit-vep-fees-and-toll-charge.html

Reminder: Singapore Customs advise vehicles with carnets to show the carnet at the checkpoint so that the Singapore Customs can endorse on the importation counterfoil of your carnet. It is an offence that there is no endorsement on the carnet.

Note that each ICP is only valid for a temporary stay in Singapore. When you bring your vehicle out of Singapore, the ICP will no longer be valid. ICP is for per entry use only. You will need to apply for a new ICP for your next trip.

For a vehicle that is coming into Singapore by Air/Sea
If your vehicle comes into Singapore either by air or sea, you are required to bring the following documents when you visit AA Singapore for your application of ICP and endorsement upon the arrival of your vehicle to Singapore’s shore. A fee of $53.50 (inclusive of 7% GST) is chargeable for the ICP.

• AIT Carnet de Passage en Douane document
• Passport of the AIT Carnet de Passage en Douane holder
• A copy of driving licence
• International driving permit
• Vehicle Registration card (if it is in a language other than English, an English translation is required)
• Bill of lading – Shipping agent in Singapore
• Insurance Certificate (motor insurance bought from a Singapore-based insurance company covering your vehicle’s stay in Singapore.)
• Photograph of the vehicle (front and side view)

If you would like to obtain motor insurance via AA Singapore, please email to [email protected] with the following details at least 3 working days in advance before the arrival of the vehicle.

• Vehicle Registration Certificate
• Passport of owner
• Copy of carnet (front and inside copies)
• photograph of the vehicle (front and side view)

After you have obtained the ICP, you will need to visit LTA with the following documents for the purchase of an Autopass card before driving your vehicle out of the port:

• International Circulation Permit (ICP)
• Vehicle Insurance Certificate (motor insurance bought from a Singapore-based insurance company covering your vehicle’s stay in Singapore)
• Customs Inward Permit
• Bill of lading
• Vehicle Registration Certificate (If it is in a language other than English, an English translation is required)
• Passport

Land Transport Authority (LTA)
Customer Service Centre
10 Sin Ming Drive Singapore 575701

Opening hours:
8am to 4.30pm (Monday – Friday)
8am to 12 noon (Saturday)

5. What is the maximum term to apply for ICP?
A. As carnet allows the vehicle to stay up to a period of 90 days in Singapore, the maximum period for ICP term is 90 days (subject to the validity of carnet and insurance). However, for a vehicle that stays more than 14 days in Singapore, you are required to apply for an extension before the 14 days at LTA.

6. Must I come in person for endorsement of Carnet?
A. You can authorise your agent in Singapore to process the documents for you. However, you need to ensure that the application for the ICP is duly completed, accurate and signed if the vehicle will be driven on Singapore road.

7. What should I do when I am leaving the country?
A. For a vehicle that is leaving Singapore by Land
You must visit AA Singapore with your original Carnet de Passages en Douane within three (3) working days prior to your departure date to get the exportation endorsement.

You are recommended to go out via the cargo lane at the checkpoint so that the Singapore Customs can endorse the importation counterfoil of your carnet. You must ensure that the Singapore Customs endorse on the counterfoil and they retain the outward declaration vouchers. It is an offence that there is no endorsement on the carnet.

For a vehicle that is leaving Singapore by Air/Sea

Your shipping agent must provide AA Singapore with the bill of lading after the vessel departs from Singapore port.
You must ensure that the Singapore Customs endorse on the counterfoil and they retain the outward declaration vouchers.

8. Can I have both endorsements (inwards/outwards) done at the same time?
A. If the outwards exportation of the vehicle is within 5 working days from the date of importation, both endorsements can be done at the same time.

9. What would happen if my agent did not give the carnet to the Singapore Customs for endorsement on the counterfoil while handling my vehicle outwards shipment?
A. Singapore Customs will notify AA Singapore who will, in turn, inform your carnet issuer (which is your local Automobile Club). Your club will inform you to produce the evidence on the exportation of your vehicle. Failure to do so, your club shall have the right to forfeit your the guarantee deposit that you have placed with them earlier to pay for the imposition fine by Singapore Customs.

10. What is the difference between the ATA and AIT Carnet?
A. AIT Carnet is for vehicles that will be imported from overseas temporarily for touring purpose.
ATA Carnet covers commercial samples, professional equipment, and goods for the presentation of use at trade fairs, shows and exhibitions.

11. I have an ATA Carnet instead of the FIA/AIT Carnet. What should I do?
A. You can visit the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) at 6 Raffles #10-01 Singapore 048580, Telephone (Main Line) 6500 0988, Fax 6224 2785.

12. I will be driving a left-hand drive vehicle into Singapore. Is there any other special requirement or approval require?
A. Vehicles with left-hand drive are required to display prominently at the rear right side of the vehicle (at least 1 meter high). The displayed label must show the words “LEFT-HAND-DRIVE”.

The left-hand drive label must meet the following requirements:
Colour scheme : Red letters and figures on white background
Material : Retro-reflective surface
Size of the letters and figures : at least 75mm high
The sign can be purchased / made in most signage craft shops.

13. Is it a must to purchase the insurance from AA Singapore? Can I source for my own insurance?
A. You may purchase your own insurance from other sources other than AA Singapore. However, you must ensure that all documents are ready upon the importation of the vehicles and before the vehicle is driven on Singapore roads.