When you travel it is always good to have your own vehicle. It is much less hassle travelling and getting into another vehicle or any transportation. Well you can definitely do this. Though travelling without your own vehicle is also a good and adventuresome kind of travel. But having your own vehicle is much better. Definitely you can do this, there are rules and policies regarding this. Also there are countries that require some documents to be presented and are very strict to it. It always pays to be ready on all these documents. You can go online and research on the country you are to visit if this is needed or not.
Carnet de Passage is a proof of document that permits you to bring your own vehicle when travelling. Especially when you travel across international borders. Alternatively, any part of a country there are always documents to present when you bring something into that country. In this case, such obvious thing like a transportation or vehicle you would be bringing with you is most likely to be charged with some fees. Presenting proper documents to the country you will be visiting is a sure way you cannot pay an amount to customs for bringing such vehicle. This document that you will be presenting is a promise to the country you are in, that by the time you will be getting out or leaving their territory you will also be bringing your own vehicle out of its territory as well. If not you can be penalized for not doing so. The carnet de passage details of your vehicle can be obtained in your local vehicle companies. You can also inquire this online in customs. To know more about vehicles coming in and out of the country.
Here are lists of countries that require Carnet de Passage in case you will be travelling to these areas:
In Africa: Burundi, Uganda, Cameroon, Swaziland, sudan, central African republic, Senegal, chad, Rwanda, democratic republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Djibuti, Egypt, Libya, ethiopia, Lesotho, Ghana , Kenya and Guinea Bissau
In Oceania: New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia
In Middle East or Asia: United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Nepal, Syria, India, Sri Lanka, Iran, Singapore, Japan, Qatar, Jordan, Pakistan, Kuwait, and Oman
In South America: Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Colombia
When travelling always make sure that you do know the policies of bringing of something into a country. What penalties and fees you may incur if you do not pay any attention to the policies.
One thing is for sure, you need to make some research on small details regarding important things during your travel. Especially if you bring a vehicle with. You might want to understand as to why this is needed. Proper documentation is needed for the protection and assurance from the traveler and to the country as well. These are good policies to follow but fees and penalties that goes with it, needs to be scrutinized as there are also ways on how to avoid incurring such payments.