Departure from one country and entry into another by car requires preliminary preparation not only in technical terms, but also in terms of studying the list of necessary documents and collecting them. The situation is further complicated by the fact that travel by car is subject to regulation by the legislation of not one, but two or more countries, depending on the route chosen.
This raises many questions regarding who owns the car, whether it is rented, who, except the driver, is in it. For the trip to be successful, you need to find out what documents are needed for the car in each specific case, taking care to familiarize yourself with at least their main list.
Departure Rules
The rules for traveling abroad by car from the Russian Federation are regulated by legislative acts adopted on its territory. The rules of entry into another state for the purpose of temporary stay and the procedure for such a stay depend on the laws of that country.
The necessary information regarding driving by car and traveling on the roads of a particular foreign country can be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation or the Consular Department. In particular, explanations regarding movement by car, requirements for its equipment and the availability of a package of documents are posted there.
Required Documentation
When crossing the border by car, you must have the following documents with you:
- International passport.
- Driver's license.
- Customs declaration for a car.
- Entry visa.
- Medical policy.
- Green Card Insurance.
- Vehicle Registration Certificate.
- Notarized power of attorney for a car to travel abroad.
- Other documents on the car.
International passport
In accordance with the law “On the state border of the Russian Federation” No. 4730-1 of 04/01/1993, the basis serving as a pass through the border post is the availability of valid documents for departing persons, vehicles, goods, cargo and animals.
The main document that confirms the identity of a Russian citizen when he crosses the border is one of the types of passports:
- Overseas.
- Diplomatic.
- Official.
Important nuances regarding this white paper are the following:
- According to the passport of the Russian Federation, you can only get to some of the CIS countries.
- At the time of return from the Schengen zone, the validity period of the document cannot be less than 90 days. The exact time depends on the requirements of a particular country.
- If a child who is inscribed in the passport also travels by car, a photo is required in accordance with his age.
- If you lose your passport abroad, you need to contact the diplomatic mission of the Russian Federation for a certificate of return.
Driver's license
Driving with a driver’s license issued in the Russian Federation is permitted in many countries. However, in some countries both Russian and international rights are required simultaneously. This rule applies to documents received from us before 01.03.2011, not translated into English. Therefore, it is easier to transfer them to a law firm within one to two days, which will cost about 800 rubles.
With a driver’s license issued after the above date, you can easily go abroad. In this case, international is not needed.This rule is due to the fact that the Russian Federation finalized domestic rights to the standards stipulated by the Vienna Convention.
Customs declaration
In order to be able to use a car registered in Russia in foreign countries, it is necessary to fill out a customs declaration. It must be presented to customs officers. The procedure for its execution is regulated by the provisions of the Customs Code of the Customs Union, which from 01.01.2018 was replaced by the EAEU Customs Code.
The time for which the vehicle is taken out is established by the customs authority. The basis for this is the declaration of the declarant, which indicates the purpose of the export and the circumstances surrounding it. If necessary, this period may be extended at the request of the departing person, set out in writing.
Entry visa
Before traveling by car to the country of destination, you need to find out if a visa is required. To do this, you need to contact the representative office or consulate of the relevant foreign state. Contact information is available on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
A Schengen visa is requested at the institution of the country that is the purpose of the trip. As a rule, this is determined according to the length of stay. If it’s not immediately possible to navigate, you need to go to the mission of that state, the entrance to which is carried out in the first place.
Traveling through some states requires a transit visa. On this issue, you should also consult in advance in the diplomatic bodies of the countries through which the proposed route runs. You need to apply for a visa from the day on which the border crossing is planned. Its term is equal to the number of days of travel, taking into account the return move to the territory of the Russian Federation.
Medical insurance policy
Many foreign countries allow entry into their territory only when the traveler has in his hands a medical insurance policy that is valid within it. This number includes the Schengen countries. Without insurance, a visa can be refused.
A policy for a trip abroad can be issued at any insurance company or travel agency involved in the preparation of documentation for obtaining a travel permit. When visiting several countries that are part of the Schengen zone, insurance must be valid for each of them and for the entire time that the journey by car lasts.
Are all services paid?
It is advisable to preliminarily clarify the list of services that must be provided in the host country, as well as the procedure for their receipt and payment, if the franchise is provided for in the contract.
In most cases, insurers refuse to pay for services if an appeal has been made to a medical institution that is not included in the insurance policy, and also if the case is not an insurance one. For example, with an injury received while intoxicated.
In such situations, you need to pay for treatment yourself, and upon arrival at home, try to return the money by going to court. The insured amount, as a rule, is not less than 30 thousand euros.
Green card - what is its essence?
A system has been introduced in 45 countries that requires the compulsory liability insurance of the vehicle owner, called the Green Card. In some Asian and African countries there are similar ones - “Brown”, “Pink”, “Orange”. This type of insurance against third parties, as a rule, is necessary for all foreign guests who travel across the border by car.
The CTP policy issued in the Russian Federation is not valid abroad. In fact, the “Green Card” differs from it only in the place of action, but the compensation for damage occurs according to the laws of the country where the traffic accident occurred.In the same way, the amount issued as insurance compensation is established.
Where to get a Green Card
Such a card is obtained from an insurance company in the Russian Federation or at the border. The rates used to calculate the insurance premium are the same for all insurers. They depend on the exchange rate of the ruble against the euro and are subject to periodic adjustment. Information about them is necessarily contained in the websites of those organizations that are entitled to issue a Green Card.
It is advisable to take out insurance in large companies that have branches in other countries or cooperate with foreign insurers. Their list can be found on the website of the Russian Union of Insurers. If necessary, its employees give consultations over the phone to those people who had an accident in another country and have a Green Card.
Documents to receive
A card is issued for a period of 15 days to 1 year.
This will require the following documentation:
- Power of attorney for a car, a copy (in the case of driving someone else's transport).
- Driving license, copy.
- Certificate of registration of a car.
- Information about the route of travel and its timing.
- Data on the territory on which the insurance policy is valid.
The amount of car insurance when traveling abroad is determined in accordance with:
- with type of vehicle;
- with the period during which the contract is valid;
- with the host country.
Power of attorney for a car for traveling abroad
When the car owner is not in it at the border, it is required to issue a power of attorney. In order to be eligible for temporary removal of the vehicle outside the Russian Federation, you need to certify the document with a notary. If the requirements of a foreign state regarding permission to drive a vehicle on its territory are unknown, it is necessary to clarify their availability.
This can be done when applying for a Green Card or at the consulate. After all, local laws may provide for verification (verification, confirmation) of a power of attorney and other documents received in the Russian Federation.
When notarizing the power of attorney, the owner of the vehicle must provide a number of documents:
- Technical passport of the vehicle.
- Certificate of car registration.
- Russian passports of the parties.
In addition, when registering at customs documents on the temporary export of a car, we will also need a TCP and a certificate of registration.
Some nuances of drawing up a power of attorney for a car for traveling abroad
- A person who is trusted to drive a car may not be present at the time of issuing the power of attorney, but the principal must provide his passport details.
- The power of attorney for a car for going abroad should contain the phrase: “With the right to go abroad” or “With the right to go abroad”. Otherwise, it will be impossible to get abroad.
- A notarized power of attorney for a car is valid for three years. When a deadline is not indicated, it is valid for only one year.
- The document must be translated into the language of the country where the departure is planned. A translation is considered valid only when it is printed and certified by a notary.
- If the car is an official one and belongs to the organization, in this case a notary power of attorney is also required. It is written out on behalf of the company. The power of attorney for the car indicates the legal address of the company and the data of the head.
To certify a power of attorney for a rented vehicle, you need to prepare a package of documents:
- Car rental agreement.
- Title
- Power of attorney from an authorized person.
Thus, when traveling abroad by car, you will need to collect a package of documents, without which travel will be impossible.All details and nuances regarding this process can be found on the websites of diplomatic missions and consular posts of the Russian Federation and countries that are the destination. And also on the websites of insurers.