Carnet De Passage (CPD) Malaysia

Carnet De Passage Malaysia – A Carnet De Passage is a document that allows you to cross international borders with a vehicle and avoid paying customs charges.

It is basically a promise that you will take the vehicle out of the country when you leave, or risk hefty penalties.

The Carnet

The carnet lists comprehensive details on your vehicle and its value and can be obtained from the local automobile association in your country. Often, a bank deposit is also needed.

Countries That require Carnet De Passage

Not all countries require Carnet De Passage but the following do:

If you would like to have up-to-date information regarding carnet, please click on the link below.

Carnet de passage updated information

If you’re not applying for Carnet De Passage in Malaysia, please contact your local Automobile association.

Carnet Cover

Below is the sample – Front cover of the Carnet de passage.

Carnet De Passage Application Requirements

The following information is required for applying Carnet De Passage for a Malaysian registered vehicle:-

1. Authorized letter from the vehicle owner & copy of the owner’s N.R.I.C./ Passport (If the vehicle is not in your name).

2. A photocopy of the vehicle Registration Card and current Insurance Policy

3. A photocopy of the Driving Licence and IDP (International Driving Permit)

4. A photocopy of the I.C. OR Passport

5. Carnet cost RM650.00 per book

6. Carnet deposit will follow the vehicle market value. You can try to negotiate with AAM.

7. Carnet membership form (can be obtained at the AAM office or via email)

8. Carnet de passage form (can be obtained at the AAM office or via email)

Conclusion

In the past, travellers had to place a huge cash deposit at the custom as a guarantee for not selling the vehicles. Upon exiting the country, the deposit is returned. With the Carnet de Passage, it eliminates the need to lug around so much cash.

It will take them 3 working days to process the Carnet de passage, you can either collect it at their office or ask them to courier it to you.

Automobile Association of Malaysia (AAM) Location

For more and updated information on applying for carnet in Malaysia, you can contact the Automobile Association of Malaysia (AAM) at;

225, Block 4, No. 7, Persiaran Sukan
Laman Seri Business Park,
Section 13, 40100 Shah Alam
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

GPS Coordinate: 3.092163, 101.543601

Google Map: Automobile Association Malaysia Office

Automobile Association of Malaysia (AAM) Contact

Tel: +6 03-55111932
Fax: +6 03-55113357

Direct Contact AAM person in charge:  Ms Salijah Woo @ +6 019 261 7109

IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT AAM

AAM has ceased operation and no longer provides Carnet service.

Some of the Malaysians managed to get Carnet from the UK.  Please note which country you get a carnet from does not matter as the document is standard. The difference may just be the charges/deposit you will need to pay.

Below are some of the service providers who provides carnet for foreign registered vehicles. Please contact them directly.

Touring Club Suisse (TCS, Switzerland)

ADAC (Germany)

CARS UK (United Kingdom)

CK Autoturist (Czech Republic) – Use Google Translate OR email zuzana.sibaiova@autoturist.cz