Driving a vehicle purchased in Mongolia

[Gingerbeard]

Hi there, first time poster, long time reader!!

I am currently in Mongolia for work , and have this crazy idea to travel from here in Mongolia all the way to the cape in Africa, looking to leave next year in spring.

I know , this is a long shot , but has anyone got any ideas or advice as to problems that may occur travelling with a 4x4 truck (GAZ 66) that is registered in Mongolia? ie , border issues, customs etc?

The route I am looking at is Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan again, across the Caspian, Azerbaijan, and into Turkey.

Anyways, interested to hear if anyone has any experience with this sort of situation.

Thanks
Rikki

[overlandmongolia]

HI Rikki,

I am also thinking a simular trip to Europe I am Mongolian citizen residing in UB too. I also have very good camper converted Gaz-66 and also some Polish people who are interested in buying my GAZ and driving back to Poland. If you have time let's meet up and discuss?

Chinzo,

[scottw]

Rikki: Your planned trip sounds fantastic. I assume the vehicle would be registered in your name. If so I don't see why you'd have any more problems than someone with a vehicle registered in any other country. As long as you get the appropriate visas/carnets, etc. you should be fine. If it's not in your name it could cause trouble (did you steal it?, etc.).

Before you leave Mongolia get certified translations of the Mongolian registration documents into every major language you think you might need along the way. Certainly Russian, Turkish and English. Maybe French?

As you get farther from Mongolia you might have to keep an atlas or world map handy so you can explain to border officials that yes, Mongolia is a country, and show them where it is. I occasionally meet people who think that Mongolia is just a part of China.

Scott