Ethiopia - Apply for Temporary Commercial Vehicle Import Licence

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. The application form for temporary commercial vehicle import license is available in the offices that are under the functioning of Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority.
2. The location link of the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority is – format
3. Applicant must make sure to carry all the related documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page. (Both photocopies and originals).
4. Applicant should fill-in all the necessary details in the application form.
5. Applicant should attach the photocopies of the related documents that are required for the procedure to complete along with the application form before submitting it.
6. The fee must be paid as requested by the authorities while submitting the form.
7. The application form and the attached documents will be verified by the concerned authorities.
8. It takes around 90 days for the procedure to complete and the applicant can get their License.
9. If the applicant didn’t get the document within three weeks, then, they can visit the office for getting information on their application.
   

Apply Online

1. The application form is available in the following link – format
2. If the applicant is an existing user, then, provide login credentials like - Email ID or Phone number & the password in Password box and click “Login”.
3. If the applicant is a new user, then, click on the “Register” option for new registration.
4. Now in Account Registration page, the applicant has to enter basic details like – Account Type, Name, Father’s Name, Grand Father Name, Mobile Number, Password, Confirm Password, Captcha and click “Register”.
5. Now login with the registered credentials.
6. The applicant must upload the digital copies of the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. Please Fill the Request Form Properly in order to submit your service request application. Fields marked with ‘astrics (*)’ sign are mandatory information that should be provided by you to process your application by selected service provider.
8. If you wish to pause your application request process and continue later, your can do so by saving your application as a Draft and Resume it later from Draft Applications Section.
9. After you Submit your Service Request Application, you will be provided with a unique Tracking Number and Service provider branch that will process your service request.
10. This information will also be sent to your email address you provided at registration time. With your tracking number, you can follow up the progress of your application on Track My Application Section.
11. You can only apply for the Same Service Request once. Only after the completion of existing Service request, you can reapply to the Service again.
12. Case worker who handled your service Request may contact you for further information regarding your application.
13. You can reply for case worker inquires on Messages Section. Depending on your requested service business process, you may also be asked to fill other forms to process your application further on Correspondence Section.
14. For Service requests that requires a physical presence a as a part of business process (Example: Payment, hard print document verifications, Document Pickup), you will be asked to reserve appointment time On Appointment Section.
15. Once you complete your reservation, the provider will reserve the time and service counter for you. You can’t change your reservation time, so make sure you will be at reserved service counter before 10 minutes of reservation time.
    

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Required Documents

The documents that are required for the application process are as follows:

• Valid passport of the driver.
• Vehicle registration book in the name of the driver.
• Letter of authority from the registered owner if vehicle is not owned by the driver.
• Temporary exportation document from the Customs authorities in the country from where the visitor is coming from.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Addis Ababa.
Address: Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Contact: +251116629800
Location link: format

Eligibility

The applicant must own a foreign private vehicle at the time of registration.

Fees

Please pay as per the request of the authority.

Validity

Valid for 90 days depending on the visa permit entry into Ethiopia.

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Processing Time

The process gets over within 90 days.

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Instructions

• The owner of the Vehicle has to renew the registration with the Land Transportation Office in Ethiopia by law upon entry into Ethiopia.
• A Compulsory Third-Party Liability (CTPL) insurance is required before the Government agency will approve of the registration of foreign private vehicle .
• This insurance is supposed to compensate the family of any person who will become a casualty of a vehicular accident.
  

An inspection report which details the specifics of the vehicle and the corresponding emission test done to check the vehicle is in a good condition before it is permitted to be used on the public roads of Ethiopia upon entry into Ethiopia

Required Information

The information that are required for applying are:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Valid identity proof
• Citizenship
• Address
• Occupation
• The Customs Value (CIF Value)
• The Engine Size
• The Manufacturing Age of the vehicle.
  

Need for the Document

All visitor to Ethiopia bringing in a foreign registered private vehicle may be issued with a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) by Ethiopian Revenue and customs Authority upon entry into Ethiopia. A visitor is any person who is not resident in Ethiopia but travels to Ethiopia for a period of time specified at the time of their arrival. This includes Ethiopian working or living in other countries and with valid residence or work permits of those particular countries.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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