Carnet de Passages · Egypt
Carnet de Passages (Triptyque) for Egypt — Customs Transit for Your Car
Traveling to Egypt with your car? The Carnet de Passages (Triptyque) is an officially recognized document issued by the Saudi Automobile Federation (SAF) that allows the temporary import of your car, whether you drive it overland or ship it by air or sea.
With the carnet, you do not need to provide a customs financial guarantee when your car enters temporarily. Without it, you will be asked for a financial guarantee in the destination country, refundable once the car returns to its country of registration.
What happens after you order?
1A customer service agent contacts you to complete your vehicle details.
2We obtain the carnet from the issuing authority.
3We deliver the carnet to you before your travel date.
Eligible vehicle categories
✓Small cars and sedans.
✓Large cars and SUVs.
✓Trucks and cargo vehicles.
The carnet is issued for vehicles registered to individuals or companies.
Issuing authority and validity
- Issuing authority: Saudi Automobile Federation (SAF).
- Federation memberships: Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), Arab Council of Touring and Automobile Clubs (ACTAC), and Alliance Internationale de Tourisme (AIT).
- Validity: One full calendar year from the date of issue.
Requirements
- The applicant must be a citizen or resident of Saudi Arabia.
- The vehicle registration (Istimara) must be valid for at least one year.
- The Saudi driver's license must be valid for at least one year.
Tip
We recommend getting an International Driving Permit (IDP) from the Saudi Automobile Federation so you can drive your car legally in Egypt.
Frequently asked questions
Is the carnet only for private cars?
No. It is issued for private vehicles as well as heavy vehicles such as trucks and buses.
How long is the carnet valid?
One full calendar year from the date of issue.
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