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EAC Digital Customs Platform

Smart
Cross-Border
Vehicle Movement

Eliminate border queues, automate permit approvals, and enable pre-clearance across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and DRC — all from one unified platform.

8+
EAC Countries
<5min
Application Time
<2min
Border Clearance
EAC AutoPass — Motorist Portal
Temporary Import Permit APPROVED
Vehicle
Toyota Prado TX
Valid Until
30 Jun 2025
Entry Point
Malaba, KE
Permit ID
EAC-TIP-20491
KBZ 382 G
Kenya → Uganda • Transit permit
Processing today's applications
147 approved78%
Busia
94
Active
Malaba
132
Active
Namanga
61
Active
Gatuna
48
Active
Active Countries
🇰🇪 Kenya
🇺🇬 Uganda
🇹🇿 Tanzania
🇷🇼 Rwanda
🇧🇮 Burundi
🇸🇸 South Sudan
🇨🇩 DRC
+ Future EAC/COMESA Integrations
Process
Border clearance in
under 2 minutes
Submit your application before you leave home. Arrive at the border pre-approved, skip the queues, and cross in minutes using digital verification.
01
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Register & Submit
Create your account using ID, Passport or KRA PIN. Register your vehicle and upload documents in under 5 minutes.
02
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AI Verification
AI-powered OCR scans and verifies your documents against government databases. Fraud detection flags suspicious submissions instantly.
03
Pre-Clearance Issued
Receive a digital permit with a unique QR code upon approval. Vehicle data is synchronized to all relevant border stations automatically.
04
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Arrive & Scan
Drive to the border. ANPR cameras or QR/RFID scanners instantly retrieve your approval. Officer confirms identity — through in under 2 minutes.
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Track & Extend
Monitor permit validity, receive SMS/WhatsApp reminders, and extend permits online without visiting a customs office.
Capabilities
Everything customs
mobility needs
A unified digital customs ecosystem for East African realities — low bandwidth, multilingual, EACCMA-aligned.
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Motorist Portal

Full self-service permit management for private and commercial vehicle owners.

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Carnet de Passages

Digital Carnet issuance, management, and wallet for international motoring clubs.

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AI Fraud Detection

ML-powered duplicate detection, forged document scanning, and compliance risk scoring.

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Diplomatic & G2G Clearance

Fast-track for diplomatic vehicles, tourist coaches, and government-to-government movements.

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Immigration Interface

Travel document verification and passenger clearance integrated with immigration authorities.

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NTSA & Government APIs

Live integration with NTSA, KRA, COMESA insurance, police, and vehicle registration databases.

Motorist Portal
  • Apply for Temporary Import / Export / Transit Permits
  • Carnet de Passages authorization
  • Upload & manage all vehicle documents digitally
  • Real-time approval tracking and notifications
  • Digital QR permit wallet on mobile
  • Permit extension without visiting customs office
  • Full travel history and compliance records
  • Select entry/exit borders and intended route
Application Flow
Account Creation — ID / Passport / KRA PIN
Vehicle Registration — chassis, engine, plate
Document Upload — logbook, insurance, DL
Permit Application — select type & route
Fee Payment — M-Pesa STK / Visa / Mastercard
Digital Permit + QR Code issued instantly
User Types
One platform,
every stakeholder
From motorists to customs officers, insurance providers to enforcement agencies — every participant in a single verified ecosystem.
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Motorists & Vehicle Owners

Private and commercial vehicle owners apply, pay, and manage all cross-border permits digitally from any device.

Temporary ImportTransit PermitCarnetQR Wallet
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Customs & Border Officers

Instant vehicle lookup, approval workflow, fraud alerts, and handheld scanner verification at every border post.

ANPR ScanRisk ScoreAudit TrailBlacklist Alerts
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Revenue Authorities

KRA, URA, TRA and partner revenue bodies get full revenue analytics, duty suspension tracking, and regional compliance reports.

Revenue DashboardDuty ManagementAnalytics
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Insurance Providers

COMESA Yellow Card verification and real-time insurance validation integrated directly into the clearance workflow.

COMESA Yellow CardPolicy VerificationLive API
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Diplomatic Missions

Fast-track government-to-government and diplomatic vehicle clearance with dedicated priority processing lanes.

G2G ClearanceDiplomatic PlatesPriority Lane
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PSV & Tourist Vehicles

Passenger service vehicles, tourist vans, and coaches get batch manifests, group passenger clearance, and fleet tools.

Fleet ManagementGroup ManifestsRoute Permits
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Clearing & Forwarding Agents

Licensed clearing agents submit applications on behalf of clients, manage bulk approvals, and track multiple permits in one dashboard.

Bulk ApplicationsClient ManagementCompliance Log
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Law Enforcement & EAC Authority

Regional enforcement authorities can issue blacklist broadcasts, access movement logs, and run regional analytics.

Blacklist BroadcastGeofencing AlertsRegional Reports
Technology
Intelligent border
verification system
KBZ 382 GANPR Plate Detected
OwnerJohn Mwangi Kamau
Permit Status✓ Valid — Expires 30 Jun 2025
RouteKenya → Uganda → Rwanda
COMESA Insurance✓ Verified
Risk ScoreLOW — 94/100
NTSA Verification✓ Verified
Driver's License✓ Valid — DL KE 2048291
Blacklist Status✓ Clear

When a vehicle arrives at the border, the system automatically retrieves all pre-clearance data in under 3 seconds. Officers perform physical verification only.

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ANPR Cameras

Automatic Number Plate Recognition matches plates against the pre-clearance database instantly on vehicle approach.

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QR / RFID / NFC Scanning

Officers using handheld devices scan vehicle QR codes, RFID tags, or NFC tokens to pull up all permit and vehicle data.

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Real-time Fraud & Overstay Alerts

Cloned plates, overstayed permits, blacklisted vehicles, and forged documents trigger immediate alerts to officers and agencies.

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GPS Timestamp Logging

Every entry and exit is automatically logged with timestamp, GPS coordinates, and officer ID — creating an immutable audit trail.

Payments
Pay the East
African way
📲
M-Pesa STK
Push-to-pay via Safaricom M-Pesa STK prompt
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Visa / Mastercard
International debit & credit cards accepted
📱
Mobile Money
MTN, Airtel Money, Tigo, and other regional wallets
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Bank Transfer
Direct bank transfers to revenue authority accounts

Instant receipts.
Zero manual handling.

All permit fees are collected digitally through secure, regulated payment channels. Digital receipts are issued automatically and linked to your permit record.

Automated receipt issuance and digital audit trail
Revenue directly remitted to customs authorities
Duty suspension management and tracking
Multi-currency support across EAC member states
Failed payment retry and partial payment handling
Refund processing for rejected applications
Legal Framework
Built on EAC law
EAC AutoPass is designed from the ground up to comply with the East African Community Customs Management Act and COMESA protocols.
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EACCMA Compliance

Full alignment with EAC Customs Management Act provisions for temporary import and export of motor vehicles.

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COMESA Protocol

Integrated with COMESA customs transit systems, Yellow Card insurance, and regional interoperability standards.

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Data Protection

Compliant with Kenya's Data Protection Act and equivalent national laws across all EAC member states.

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Anti-Fraud Regulations

Built-in enforcement mechanisms aligned with EAC customs anti-fraud provisions and regional enforcement agreements.

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Customs Union Protocols

Respects the EAC Customs Union Protocol on goods and vehicle movements, including duty suspension provisions.

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Blockchain Audit Ledger

Immutable records for customs enforcement, dispute resolution, and regulatory reporting across all member states.

Architecture
Enterprise-grade
technology stack
Built for government-scale reliability, low-bandwidth African environments, and multi-country cloud deployment.
⚛️
React / Next.js
Frontend
🎨
TailwindCSS
Styling
🟢
Node.js / Django
Backend
🐘
PostgreSQL
Database
Redis Cache
Performance
☁️
AWS / Azure / GCP
Infrastructure
🐳
Kubernetes
Containers
🤖
OCR + CV AI
AI / ML
⛓️
Blockchain Ledger
Audit Trail
🔐
MFA + Encryption
Security
📡
REST API Gateway
Integration
📲
PWA + Android + iOS
Mobile
Roadmap
MVP to full
regional rollout
A phased implementation strategy starting with Kenya and Uganda before expanding regionally across EAC and COMESA.
Phase 1 — Q1–Q2 2025 · MVP
Kenya–Uganda Pilot
Motorist PortalTemporary Import/ExportM-Pesa IntegrationCustoms Officer DashboardQR Code PermitsKRA & NTSA APIMalaba & Busia Stations
Phase 2 — Q3–Q4 2025
EAC Core Expansion
Tanzania & RwandaCarnet de PassagesCOMESA Insurance APIANPR CamerasMobile AppsDiplomatic ClearanceAI Fraud Detection v1
Phase 3 — 2026
Advanced Intelligence
Burundi, South Sudan, DRCBlockchain LedgerGeofencing AlertsImmigration InterfaceTraffic Prediction AIPSV & Tourist Fleet Module
Phase 4 — 2027+
Full COMESA Ecosystem
Full COMESA IntegrationRFID Smart Border HardwareAutomated PenaltiesE-Permit WalletBlacklist Broadcast Network
Live Demo
Apply for a Cross-Border Permit

Complete all 6 steps to receive your sample digital EAC AutoPass permit. All fields are interactive — fill in your details to see a personalised permit at the end.

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Create Your Account

Register using your national ID, passport or tax PIN

Get Started

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