ZIMRA has an online ETIP platform that seeks to make it convenient and quick for visitors coming to Zimbabwe to apply for their Vehicle Temporary Import permits online, from anywhere in the world prior to their arrival at the border post and all one has to do is:

1. Visit https://ecustoms.zimra.co.zw/etip/ or by simply searching ETIP ZIMRA.
2. If you are a first time user sign up with using passport number and create your own password
3. Documents needed to process the Temporary Import Permit are”
4. Valid driver’s passport clearly indicating the duration of stay in Zimbabwe (as shown by immigration stamp and endorsement)
5. Registration book of the motor vehicle and trailer (if applicable).

• iii. Police clearance if from any other country other than Mozambique. Affidavit/ letter of authority from the owner if not owner driven.

1. Valid work permit/ permanent resident permits if driver is a Zimbabwean.
2. The types of vehicles that qualify for Temporary Import Permits are
3. Passenger type (light) motor vehicles commonly known as sedans, station wagons, and motorcycles.
4. Goods carrying motor- vehicles with a gross vehicle weight not exceeding five tones such as pick-ups and double cabs.

• iii. Passenger carrying motor vehicles with a seating capacity not exceeding 15 people including the driver.

1. Trailers, boat trailer and caravans being pulled by the vehicles mentioned above. 
2. The fees and charges payable for Temporary Import Permits
3. Road Access Fee is USD10.00 each time the vehicle enters the country.
4. Third party insurance is US$30 per month and for each subsequent month, the vehicle stays in the country.

• iii. Carbon Tax is USD10.00 per month and for each subsequent month, the vehicle stays in the country.

Generating ETIP is fairly easy and the ZIMRA platform has instructions that can be followed by one to apply Electronic Temporary Import online.