Important Notice
Due to our system renovations, our carnet (CPD) operations will be temporarily suspended during the following period:
Tuesday 1 April 2025, 12:00 a.m. ~ Wednesday 9 April 2025, 9:00 a.m.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
For carnet issue
*CDP are issued about three weeks after the application is received. However, in light of the time required to prepare the documents, we recommend applying at least one month before you plan to export your vehicle from Japan.
We accept advance reservations by email for in-person visits.
For carnet authentication
Be sure that the body of your email includes the cpd holder's name, the local office and the date and the time of your desired visit, and an attached copy of the cover page of the caret.
First choice: xx/xx (day) 00:00-00:00
Second choice: xx/xx (day) 00:00-00:00
Third choice: xx/xx (day) 00:00-00-00
* Applications are accepted at the following eight branch offices.
For office visit reservations and inquiries, please contact:
cpd-jaf@o3.jaf.or.jp
* We do not accept inquiries about the system for driving in Japan or application for translations at the above email address.
For information about Japanese translation of foreign drivers license, please contact: translation-jaf@o3.jaf.or.jp
Carnet de Passages en Douane (CDP)
Handling of personal information:
JAF uses personal information obtained through the carnet certification service only for the purpose of accurately carrying out the service and will not disclose such information to a third party without the consent of the individual concerned. However, if disclosure is requested by a public institute such as a court or police agency in accordance with laws and regulations, the information may be provided. Please refer to Handling of Personal Information for information on the handling of other personal information.
