Customs FAQ about film & TV production in Russia and former USSR countries
How do I get my gear to Russia for filming?
Russia is a carnet ATA country. Therefore, in case you wish to bring your gear to Russia, costing over $10.000, you must have a proper carnet ATA, issued in your home country. In most of the countries such carnets are issued by local Chambers of Commerce, or their analogues.
Is Russia carnet ATA country?
How do I get my gear to Armenia for filming?
Unfortunately, Armenia is not a carnet ATA country. However the local customs procedures are pretty simple as long as you know all ins and outs. For more details please contact us.
In the same time Armenia is a part of Eurasian Customs Union (ECU), and recognizes carnets cleared in and out in Russia.
For more details please see:
Is Armenia carnet ATA country?
Unfortunately, Armenia is not a carnet ATA country.
How do I get my gear to Azerbaijan for filming?
Unfortunately, Azerbaijan is not a carnet ATA. However the local customs procedures are pretty simple as long as you know all ins and outs. For more details please contact us.
Is Azerbaijan carnet ATA country?
Unfortunately, Azerbaijan is not a carnet ATA country.
How do I get my gear to Estonia for filming?
Being a part of EU Estonia recognizes carnet ATA. Therefore, in case you wish to bring your gear to Estonia, costing over $10.000, you must have a proper carnet ATA, issued in your home country. In most of the countries such carnets are issued by local Chambers of Commerce, or their analogues.
Is Estonia a carnet ATA country?
Being an EU country Estonia recognizes carnet ATA.
How do I get my gear to Georgia for filming?
Unfortunately, Georgia is not a carnet ATA country. However the local customs procedures are pretty straightforward. Please contact us for more details.
Is Georgia carnet ATA country?
Unfortunately, Georgia is not a carnet ATA country.
How do I get my gear to Kazakhstan for filming?
Unfortunately, Kazakhstan is not a carnet ATA country. The local customs procedures are pretty tricky, unless you are experienced in this matter. For more details please contact us.
In the same time Kazakhstan is a part of Eurasian Customs Union (ECU), and recognizes carnets cleared in and out in Russia.
For more details please see more:
Is Kazakhstan carnet ATA country?
Unfortunately, Kazakhstan is not a carnet ATA country.
How do I get my gear to Kyrgyzstan for filming?
Unfortunately, Kyrgyzstan is not a carnet ATA country. The local customs procedures are easy, if working with us. For more details please contact us.
In the same time Kyrgyzstan is a part of Eurasian Customs Union (ECU), and recognizes carnets cleared in and out in Russia.
For more details please see more:
Is Kyrgyzstan carnet ATA country?
Unfortunately, Kyrgyzstan is not a carnet ATA country.
How do I get my gear to Latvia for filming?
Being a part of EU Latvia recognizes carnet ATA. Therefore, in case you wish to bring your gear to Latvia, costing over $10.000, you must have a proper carnet ATA, issued in your home country. In most of the countries such carnets are issued by local Chambers of Commerce, or their analogues.
Is Latvia a carnet ATA country?
Being an EU country, Latvia recognizes carnet ATA.
How do I get my gear to Lithuania for filming?
Being a part of EU Lithuania recognizes carnet ATA. Therefore, in case you wish to bring your gear to Latvia, costing over $10.000, you must have a proper carnet ATA, issued in your home country. In most of the countries such carnets are issued by local Chambers of Commerce, or their analogues.
Is Lithuania a carnet ATA country?
Being an EU country, Lithuania recognizes carnet ATA.
How do I get my gear to Ukraine for filming?
Ukraine recognizes carnets ATA only in part. Please contact us for more details.
Is Ukraine a carnet ATA country?
Ukraine recognizes carnets ATA only in part.
How do I get my gear to Uzbekistan for filming?
Uzbekistan is changing its customs regime almost daily towards simplifying procedures. At the moment once you have an accredited fixer in Uzbekistan together with all contracts and permits in place, customs procedures are easy. However, for the most updated information, please contact us.
Is Uzbekistan a carnet ATA country?
Unfortunately, Uzbekistan is not a carnet ATA country.