Documents & equipment required for international journey

DOCUMENTS FOR VEHICLE & DRIVER

Vehicle Registration Document V5 Original, or VE103 if vehicle is on hire.
Full Passport. Visas are also required for certain countries outside of the EU
Driving Licence
Written authority to drive the vehicle, if the driver is not the owner.
Certified copy of the Community Authorisation. NOT the original copy which must stay in the office.
International Insurance Certificate. Green Card if issued by insurance company.
Permits, for certain countries outside the EU
Tachograph Charts should record the full 24 hours and remain set on time of country of vehicle registration.
Vehicle Nationality Plate (GB plate)

For France.
Proof of Employment, for employed drivers.

PAPERWORK FOR THE GOODS

CMR Note (for all hire and reward operations)
TIR Carnet (for certain countries outside of the EU)
T Forms or EUR Forms (for certain countries outside of the EU)
ATP Certificate (for perishable goods)
ADR Certificate (for Hazardous goods)

EQUIPMENT
A Warning Triangle (compulsory in most countries)
Snow Chains (compulsory in some countries during winter months)
Spare Light Bulbs (compulsory in some countries)
First Aid Kit (compulsory in some countries)
Wheel Chocks (compulsory in some countries)
Hi Viz vest (compulsory in some countries, Austria, Italy and Spain for example)
Fire Extinguisher (compulsory in some countries)

USEFUL ADDITIONAL PAPERWORK
Drivers’ Attestation Form, to cover periods when tachograph charts are not available because of holiday or a rest day.
Tachograph Clock Setting, details the EC regulation that states Tachograph clock must be set to time of country of vehicle registration.
Incident Report Form, to assist making notes at the time of an accident.
International Phrase Book and Dictionary.
List of European Driving Restrictions.
Illegal Immigrants Check List, covers instructions to driver, vehicle security, Immigration & Asylum Code of Practice etc.
European Health Insurance Card, apply online HERE, by phone, on 0845 606 2030, or pick up the EHIC form and pre-addressed envelope from the Post Office.