Company Name:
Lishui Huanqiu Bearing Trading Co., Ltd.
Company Address:
No.11 Shiting Road, Shuige Industrial Zone,Lishui, Zhejiang,China
Contact Person: William
Email: admin@tradebearings.com
Homepage: www.asiabearings.com
Bearing B2B: www.tradebearings.com
The UK has agreements with several non-European Union countries, which allow hauliers to travel to or through those countries as long as they hold a permit for the country with which the bilateral agreement has been made.
Where bilateral permits apply
Currently, bilateral permits are required for journeys to or through Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Morocco, the Russian Federation, Tunisia and Ukraine.
Single-journey permits are valid for one complete journey (the outward and return trips counting as one complete journey). Multiple-journey permits are available for Morocco which authorises 15 return trips during the validity of the permit.
A bilateral permit is only required for journeys through Turkey to a third country.
How bilateral permits work
If you are operating goods vehicles from the UK using bilateral permits, you must obtain these permits before commencing the journey. By producing the permit at the border, the driver is allowed to pass into or through that country. Depending on the terms of the bilateral agreement, they may still have to pay certain local taxes.
Whether or not a permit is necessary depends on the country to or through which you intend to travel, the size of the vehicle and the nature of the goods being carried. There are exemptions for small vehicles and certain loads as well as for certain types of operation. If you are operating haulage vehicles in countries with which the UK does not have a special arrangement or agreement, you will need to obtain a licence from the authorities of those countries. It may be advisable to seek advice from the Embassy of the country concerned.
How to apply for a bilateral permit
The International Road Freight Office, which is part of the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), issues permits for the countries mentioned above. A fee is charged for each permit issued. Application forms and current fees are included in the VOSA General Quota Application Form.
Applications for permits should be sent to VOSA's International Road Freight Office, with the appropriate fee, at least five working days before you expect to start the journey. All permits must be returned, whether used or unused, within 15 days of expiry.
Special entry permits
Applications for special entry permit should be made to the International Road Freight Office at:
International Road Freight Office
City House
126-130 Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 1NP
Tel 01223 531030
Fax 01223 309681
( linda )18 Oct,2011
