A step by step guide to Digital ATA carnets
View our step by step guide to digital ata carnets and how to use the new digital ata carnet app.
Digital Carnets are expected to go live in June 2026 for the UK, EU, Switzerland and Norway which means no more paper or manual Carnets. Instead, your Carnet will be in the palm of your hand in the ATA Carnet mobile app.
A digital ATA Carnet (or eATA) is a secure, electronic version of the traditional "passport for goods" used for temporary, duty-free, and tax-free importation of goods, samples, or professional equipment. Managed via a smartphone app (eATA app), it replaces paper documents with QR codes, offering real-time tracking, reduced customs border queues, and increased security for international trade.
You will still apply for your ATA Carnet via the eCert web platform but instead of receiving a physical document in the post you will receive a Carnet number, Carnet ID and Carnet PIN.
Add these details into your ATA Carnet App on your smartphone/table to “download” your Carnet to your device.
You will then use this to prepare declarations (or ‘Travels’ as they are referred to in the App) and this will generate QR codes that customs will scan when you export/import/re-export or re-import.
Yes, we are running workshops on Digital ATA carnets, please use the event links below to book onto to our workshops.
Moving to digital Carnets will ease the administrative burden of traditional paper Carnets and will save businesses that export their goods temporarily time and money, whilst also reducing risks and environmental impact.
Digital ATA Carnets are for businesses, professionals, and organisations needing to temporarily export goods, equipment, or commercial samples duty-free. They replace paper documents with a secure, mobile-based app (eATA) for faster, paperless customs clearance and real-time tracking.
Depending on your itinerary you will have the following scenarios:
View our step by step guide to digital ata carnets and how to use the new digital ata carnet app.
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