Import / Export Documentation

This article is part of Thai Customs

1.1 Legal Persons: A legal person involving in import/export related business is required to apply for appropriate types of smart cards that are categorized into:

1. Gold Card for importers and exporters ;
2. Licensed Customs Broker Card (Silver);
3. Owner or Manager Card (Yellow);
4. Attorney-In-Fact Card (Green); and
5. Customs Clearance Card (Pink).
6. The Customs Department has authorized a private company to issue smart cards to importers/exporters and relevant parties. For further information about smart cards, please contact the company at the Ground Floor, 120-Year Building, Customs Department, Tel. 0-22402773-6 and 0-22402779.

1.2 Natural Persons: A natural person is required to submit any of the following relevant identification cards (ID) to the Customs during the clearance procedures:

1. Identification Card (ID);
2. Government ID Card for government officials;
3. State Enterprise ID Card for state enterprise officials; and
4. Passport for non-Thai residents.

• An Import Goods Declaration and 3 duplicates;
• A Bill of Lading or Air Waybill;
• Proof of vehicle purchase (if any);
• A Release Order (Kor Sor Kor 100/1);
• An insurance premium invoice; and
• Other relevant documents (if any) e.g. a power of attorney.

Additional Documentation for the used/secondhand personal vehicles:

• A House Certificate and an Identification Card;
• A passport in case of changing residence;
• A Vehicle Registration Certificate indicating that the imported vehicle was used abroad;
• An import permit from the Foreign Trade Department of the Ministry of Commerce