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How To Apply For COMESA Yellow Card Insurance

The COMESA Yellow Card is a third-party motor vehicle insurance scheme that ensures smooth movement of vehicles, people, and goods within the COMESA region by providing coverage for third-party liabilities. Here’s how to apply for it:


Steps to Apply for COMESA Yellow Card Insurance

  1. Obtain Primary Motor Vehicle Insurance:
    • The yellow card is an extension of your primary motor vehicle insurance.
    • Ensure your primary cover is from an insurance company that participates in the COMESA Yellow Card scheme.
  2. Contact Your Insurance Provider:
    • Approach the insurance company that issued your normal motor vehicle cover.
    • Confirm if they offer the COMESA Yellow Card scheme.
  3. Provide Necessary Documents:
    • A valid driving license.
    • Vehicle registration documents.
    • Proof of your primary motor insurance cover.
    • Travel details, including the intended duration and destination countries.
  4. Specify the Coverage Period:
    • The Yellow Card’s validity is tied to the duration of your trip and your primary insurance’s validity.
  5. Pay the Required Fee:
    • The cost depends on:
      • Number of passengers.
      • Duration of the trip.
      • Destination countries within the COMESA region.
  6. Receive the Yellow Card:
    • The insurance company will issue you a COMESA Yellow Card with a standard design for uniformity across member countries.

Digital COMESA Yellow Card App

  • Download the COMESA Yellow Card app for real-time access to information:
    • Google Play Store for Android users.
    • Apple App Store for iOS users.

Countries Where COMESA Yellow Card is Valid

The COMESA Yellow Card is valid in the following countries:

  • Kenya
  • Uganda
  • Tanzania
  • Rwanda
  • Burundi
  • Ethiopia
  • Djibouti
  • Eritrea
  • Sudan
  • Malawi
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
  • DR Congo (DRC)

Coverage

The Yellow Card covers:

  • Third-party liabilities (passengers and driver) in case of accidents leading to injuries.
  • Medical expenses incurred from accidents.

Make sure to carry the Yellow Card along with other important documents, such as your driving license and passport, while traveling within the COMESA region.

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