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This map appeared at http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...al-south-70438 in a discussion about where you do/don't need a CdP. The poster alleges it’s "official", although he never stated the source.


Other Hubbers presented the consensus that no CdP is required in the Americas. (the thread was about the Americas).

I believe it's inaccurate/wrong for Japan and the continent of Africa.

Traveling N to S through Africa, it can be done without: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...0-tenere-64769 however if trying to enter RSA at an airport or sea-port it is mandatory: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...oid-need-69788

Japan: at http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...t-carnet-65950 it says you can travel Sakahlin to Wakkanai without a CdP.

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I believe it to be, at best, very misleading. What are your comments on the map?
Of course it's misleading, and always has been.
There is only one "official" source, the organization that administers the CdP
system worldwide, Alliance International de Tourisme (AIT):

Public - Carnet de Passages en Douane

Note that AIT has no posted worldwide map, and has (always) included
these caveat footnotes:
"1.This list may contain errors due to changes in national legislation.
2. In certain African countries, the CPD is not officially required, but is often used to facilitate temporary importation.
3. In Brazil, the CPD is not required for vehicles entering by land routes, but it is required for vehicles arriving by boat.
4. In these European countries, the CPD is required only for certain categories of vehicles. The CPD is not required in these countries for private cars."

The AIT (list of required) CPD countries relies on information sharing among the national auto clubs who are authorized to issue/ administer the CPD on behalf of AIT. The information shared in turn depends on (changes in) national legislation, and like everything else, on the actual practice of border/ customs authorities.

Both the Swiss auto club (TCH) and German auto club (ADAC) have attempted such maps, always with the caveat that they are not guaranteed, and "based on best available information," e.g.

ADAC Reise & Freizeit - Carnet de Passages

"The information has been compiled with great care. For completeness and accuracy, no warranty can be accepted. Please inquire contact the relevant embassy or consulate to establish if existing (Import) prohibitions and restrictions."

That's why there's the HUBB and a hundred other forums to crowd source updates, and to provide endless discussion of accuracy
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