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Urgent ATA Carnet UK
Need an ATA Carnet fast? We support same-day and time-critical ATA Carnet requests for events, exhibitions, film & TV, touring and live events.
In-house customs specialists • UK-wide support • Backed by 500 Logistics
We can usually help if:
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Your travel date is close
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Goods are already packed or being finalised
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An exhibition, shoot or tour date has moved
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Another provider has let you down
If you’re unsure - call us. We’ll tell you straight away if an urgent option is possible.
What does an urgent ATA Carnet involve?
An urgent ATA Carnet is designed for situations where standard timelines aren’t practical. This may include same-day or accelerated processing, subject to the destination, goods details and readiness of information.
Urgent does not mean rushed or risky - accuracy is critical. We focus on getting the paperwork correct to avoid border delays or issues during travel.
How quickly can an ATA Carnet be arranged?
Because we have our own ATA Carnet printing facility, supported by highly experienced in-house customs agents, same-day ATA Carnet options are available in certain cases.
Turnaround time depends on:
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Destination country
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Accuracy and completeness of the goods list
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How quickly details can be confirmed
In some urgent situations, an ATA Carnet can be prepared within as little as one hour, once full information is available.
Once issued, the carnet can be:
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Collected directly from us, or
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Delivered the same day, subject to location and timing
All ATA Carnets are prepared and checked by experienced customs specialists before issue.
If your deadline is close, call us first.
We’ll confirm feasibility immediately before proceeding.
What we need to get started
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Destination country or countries
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Travel dates
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Goods list (even a rough version is fine to start)
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Values and serial numbers where available
If your goods list isn’t finished, we can help you build it quickly and correctly.
Common mistakes with urgent ATA Carnets
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Leaving it too late to check destination requirements
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Incomplete or unclear goods descriptions
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Assuming urgency removes the need for accuracy
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Not understanding how the ATA carnet must be used at the border
Urgent ATA Carnets still need to be handled correctly. We provide clear guidance so you know exactly what to do when travelling.
Need general ATA Carnet information?
If your request isn’t time-critical, or you’d like a full overview of how ATA Carnets work, visit our main ATA Carnet services page for guidance on the process, timings and costs.