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A dozvola is a transit permit required during transport from one country to another. All international entry and exit procedures are conducted through protocols and agreements established between countries. In this context, some countries do not require transition documents in accordance with their own rules and regulations, eliminating the need for bilateral agreements. Conversely, other countries expect vehicles entering or exiting to fulfill different criteria. You can continue reading our article to learn more about dozvola.
What is Dozvola?
Dozvola is a transit permit used when entering or exiting between two countries. Its obligation varies from country to country. Countries that sign a dozvola quota agreement make an annual fee payment. The number of vehicles that will transport goods between countries is also planned at the beginning of the year. Once the fees are paid at the beginning of the year, the acquired dozvola documents are sold to transport companies and vehicles.
What is Dozvola Used For?
In addition to having an important place in transportation businesses and serving as an official document, the dozvola document permits passage between countries depending on their agreements. There are different types of dozvola documents, which facilitate customs and visa procedures. By obtaining the dozvola document after meeting the necessary conditions, you can securely manage your transport operations.
What is the Dozvola Transit Permit?
The document deemed necessary and issued for entry and exit from one country to another is called a dozvola transit permit. It ensures that road transport vehicles pass smoothly through customs and borders within the quotas applied annually or on a certain periodic basis.
There are different types of dozvola. The types of dozvola vary according to the regulations and rules set by the country of transit itself. It is crucial to request the correct type of this document, which is necessary to complete customs and visa processes, in accordance with your needs.
How to Get a Dozvola Document?
A dozvola document is not something that anyone can easily obtain. You need to be verified as eligible to receive a dozvola document. Applying companies must primarily hold a C2 authorization certificate. The C2 authorization certificate is issued to individuals or companies carrying out international and domestic transport for commercial purposes. You can acquire this certificate of competence from institutions authorized by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. Apart from the C2 authorization certificate, there are other documents that must be submitted. These documents can be listed as follows:
• Application letter for the dozvola document
• Original and photocopy of the vehicle card
• Notarized power of attorney signed by company officials
• Customs declaration
What are the Types of Dozvola?
The dozvola transit permit is divided into transit and bilateral permits. The reason behind having various types of dozvola documents is whether trucks travel to the destination country indirectly or directly. The detailed types of dozvola are as follows:
Transit Dozvola
When the dozvola document required for cross-border transit is of the transit type, it can be used for goods transportation. It allows trucks traveling from one country to another to carry out a transit passage. It is used when passing through other countries is necessary to reach the final destination country where the goods must arrive.
Bilateral Dozvola
A bilateral dozvola document is used in cases where trucks go directly to the destination country without requiring transit passage. The core rule for using this document is that no third country is crossed while traveling from the loading country to the destination.
Who Distributes Dozvola?
In our country, the distribution of dozvola is carried out through the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB). After TOBB grants authorization for distribution, operations begin at the border gates. For distribution processes, there are chambers or offices belonging to the institutions assigned at the border gates. Dozvola distribution is conducted from these offices dedicated to distribution at the borders.
Furthermore, dozvola inquiries can be carried out quickly through the GEBOS automation system within TOBB. GEBOS, which is used to inform companies and conduct checks, is open to all companies operating within the truck system. Therefore, companies can swiftly check information regarding transit documents issued to their vehicles and their documents available at the distribution bureaus through the system.
Dozvola Prices
Dozvola prices vary depending on the agreements made between countries. In these annual agreements, countries set quotas, and dozvola transit permits are allocated based on those prices. Therefore, an application must be made to the authorized institutions to obtain clear information regarding dozvola prices. The institution that receives a dozvola document obtains a specific number of passage rights. Companies whose passage rights are exhausted must reapply to the relevant institutions.
Which Vehicles and Transport Types are Exempt from Dozvola Documents?
While the dozvola is a mandatory document for trucks and transport firms during transit or direct passage, there are vehicles and various situations exempt from it. Exempt vehicles can be listed as follows:
• Funeral transport vehicles,
• Vehicles carrying postal and similar loads within public service,
• Extraordinary situations such as accidents,
• Transport operations carried out under the ECMT (UBAK) certificate,
• Vehicles with a payload capacity of less than 3.5 tons,
• Vehicles such as fire trucks and ambulances,
• Medical vehicles carrying medicines, equipment, and devices in emergency situations such as natural disasters,
The vehicles listed above can cross-exempt from the dozvola document by presenting documents explaining their situation to the officials at the border gate.
How Much is the Dozvola Fine?
When the conditions regarding the dozvola document—which acts as an official international document—are not met, there is a risk of being banned from traffic as well as a monetary fine. Just as permit prices vary depending on agreements between countries, the dozvola fine also varies between countries. In addition, depending on international agreements, the currency used for financial penalties may also differ.
The most important factor influencing the type of penalty is the rules violated by the vehicle in question. For example, for crossings without a stamp, there is a metallic fine in euros in addition to being banned from traffic for a certain period. However, you can prevent facing such penalties by ensuring that your documents are fully complete.
