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Old September 6th, 2004, 12:43 PM
Hans Martens
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Marc Lurie wrote:
The insurance that the chap at the border was trying to sell you IS
actually mandatory. It is not insurance for the vehicle as such (which
is covered by the rental company) but third-party road insurance.
Most, if not all, countries in Southern and East Africa have a
mandatory third-party insurance fee. In COMESA countries there is a
"Yellow Card" that covers all COMESA countries.


Marc, thanks for the info. According to the rental company we got the
4x4 from, they have a company wide Third Party Insurance which also
covers Zambia. So according to them we did not need any additional
insurance when bringing their vehicle into Zambia.

And indeed the Zambian police was friendly.

Regards,
Hans

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http://www.wildpicture.com
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Old September 6th, 2004, 12:43 PM
Hans Martens
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Marc Lurie wrote:
The insurance that the chap at the border was trying to sell you IS
actually mandatory. It is not insurance for the vehicle as such (which
is covered by the rental company) but third-party road insurance.
Most, if not all, countries in Southern and East Africa have a
mandatory third-party insurance fee. In COMESA countries there is a
"Yellow Card" that covers all COMESA countries.


Marc, thanks for the info. According to the rental company we got the
4x4 from, they have a company wide Third Party Insurance which also
covers Zambia. So according to them we did not need any additional
insurance when bringing their vehicle into Zambia.

And indeed the Zambian police was friendly.

Regards,
Hans

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Hans Martens

Wildlife & Nature Photography
http://www.wildpicture.com
==================================


  #13  
Old September 7th, 2004, 11:07 AM
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Just did the same crossing and on the wall in immigrations there was a clear
sign saying that the 3rd party insurance was not mandatory, but that it was
strongly recommended. It also explained the difference between different 3rd
party insurances on offer. Again the officials were very friendly. (Hans:
see trip report on www.4xforum.com )

Cheers,

-Paal

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Marc Lurie wrote:
The insurance that the chap at the border was trying to sell you IS
actually mandatory. It is not insurance for the vehicle as such (which
is covered by the rental company) but third-party road insurance.
Most, if not all, countries in Southern and East Africa have a
mandatory third-party insurance fee. In COMESA countries there is a
"Yellow Card" that covers all COMESA countries.


Marc, thanks for the info. According to the rental company we got the
4x4 from, they have a company wide Third Party Insurance which also
covers Zambia. So according to them we did not need any additional
insurance when bringing their vehicle into Zambia.

And indeed the Zambian police was friendly.

Regards,
Hans

==================================
Hans Martens

Wildlife & Nature Photography
http://www.wildpicture.com
==================================




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Old September 7th, 2004, 11:07 AM
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Just did the same crossing and on the wall in immigrations there was a clear
sign saying that the 3rd party insurance was not mandatory, but that it was
strongly recommended. It also explained the difference between different 3rd
party insurances on offer. Again the officials were very friendly. (Hans:
see trip report on www.4xforum.com )

Cheers,

-Paal

"Hans Martens" wrote in message
l...
Marc Lurie wrote:
The insurance that the chap at the border was trying to sell you IS
actually mandatory. It is not insurance for the vehicle as such (which
is covered by the rental company) but third-party road insurance.
Most, if not all, countries in Southern and East Africa have a
mandatory third-party insurance fee. In COMESA countries there is a
"Yellow Card" that covers all COMESA countries.


Marc, thanks for the info. According to the rental company we got the
4x4 from, they have a company wide Third Party Insurance which also
covers Zambia. So according to them we did not need any additional
insurance when bringing their vehicle into Zambia.

And indeed the Zambian police was friendly.

Regards,
Hans

==================================
Hans Martens

Wildlife & Nature Photography
http://www.wildpicture.com
==================================




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Old October 5th, 2004, 08:27 PM
Arnoud Quanjer
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Michael Kilpatrick wrote:
On the recent trip, I didn't list the items for re-export and was mildly
rebuked for not doing so - but not required to alter the form.
I'm curious as to what the real requirement is. Does anyone out there

know?


Michael,

As you know I've done a number of trips to South Africa over the past couple
of years. Custom officials have never asked me any questions about my photo
equipment on entry, or exit, from South Africa. I guess you met a customs
official who took his/her job a bit too seriously, or I've just been very
lucky in the past.

Cheers,

Arnoud


 




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