====== Import / Export Documentation ======
This article is part of [[Thai Customs]]
===== 1. Documentation =====
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:
  - Gold Card for importers and exporters ;
  - Licensed Customs Broker Card (Silver);
  - Owner or Manager Card (Yellow);
  - Attorney-In-Fact Card (Green); and
  - Customs Clearance Card (Pink).
  - 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:
  - Identification Card (ID);
  - Government ID Card for government officials;
  - State Enterprise ID Card for state enterprise officials; and
  - Passport for non-Thai residents.

==== Documents Required ====
  * 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