The member states of the Eurasian Economic Union have begun working together to simplify the procedure for processing and issuing special permits for the passage of heavy and large-sized vehicles during international road transport along roads included in the list of Eurasian transport corridors and routes.

Recall that on December 29, 2024, at a meeting of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, an Action Plan was approved to harmonize the procedures for processing and issuing special permits for the passage of heavy and large-sized vehicles along Eurasian transport corridors (Order of the Board of the EEC dated December 23, 2024 No. 214).

The adopted plan provides for the implementation of 5 key areas:
- determining the maximum possible agreed terms for issuing special permits;
- determining the maximum possible agreed terms for early (before the planned start date of the trip) submission of an application;
- determining the validity period of a special permit;
- determining a standard application form;
- convergence of requirements for the minimum list of information and documents submitted to obtain a special permit.
The implementation of these measures is aimed at simplifying and accelerating the process of obtaining special permits, making it more transparent, predictable and convenient for participants in international transportation.

Thus, establishing clear deadlines for registration allows carriers of the EAEU countries to plan routes in advance and avoid protracted waits. A simplified application format with a minimum amount of mandatory information reduces the administrative burden and facilitates faster submission of documents.

For example, today the parties have agreed on the following deadlines for issuing special permits:
- if there is no need to coordinate the route - within 24 hours of working time; - if it is necessary to coordinate the route - within 10 working days;
- in the event of an emergency - within 3 hours. The validity period of a special permit is no more than 135 calendar days.

Thus, work in this direction continues and, based on the results, the relevant recommendations of the EEC Board will be adopted.

Overall, the decisions taken are another step towards the formation of a single transport space of the EAEU, which will support business, simplify international transportation procedures and strengthen economic ties between the EAEU countries.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1053231?lang=kk