FOR EXPAT

ATA Carnet for temporary export of professional equipment

Photographer / videographer / event-professional carrying gear to a destination for a job: ATA Carnet end-to-end procedure.

Checklist

01
Apply via your home chamber of commerce 5-10 working days before travel. Provide detailed list with serial numbers + per-item value.
02
Pay the carnet fee (USD 200-500 typical) + a security deposit (typically 40% of total declared value, held until carnet return).
03
On departure: present the carnet to home-country customs for stamp (Yellow page).
04
On destination arrival: present to destination customs for stamp (White page). Carry list of every item being declared.
05
On destination departure: re-export stamp (Yellow re-export page).
06
On home return: final stamp. Security deposit released.

VERIFIED · 2026-05-09