
Travelling with instruments and equipment
Access the ISM's comprehensive guide to transporting instruments into the EU and Northern Ireland.
We've highlighted a range of ISM services so you can get organised and save money when you're working in Europe and beyond.
Free access to the ISM’s specialist legal service
Advice from our specialist in-house legal team on international contracts, subject to jurisdiction.
Visa and work permit advice service
Free 30-minute consultations, offering bespoke advice from our partners and experts in worldwide visa and work permit procurement, Viva la Visa. They can help you to navigate the required work permits and visas in the country or countries you are visiting on your next tour or work trip.
If you require further consultation, you can access a 20% discount on fees from Viva La Visa.
Discounted carnet service for transporting equipment and instruments
Carnets allow you to take items in and out of many countries without having to pay customs duties, or taxes. There is more information in our Musician’s guide to ATA Carnets.
ISM members can access a London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCC) carnet at a specially discounted rate for members.
We also offer a 10% discount on carnets via Dynamic Dox.
ISM's online Brexit advice pages
Access a range of Brexit-related advice tailored specifically to musicians working in Europe.
Not an ISM member? Join us and access these discounts and services, plus many more, to help support your music career.
Access the ISM's comprehensive guide to transporting instruments into the EU and Northern Ireland.
Access our digital guide to visas and work permits in Europe.