Also READ the page on carnets - it explains it all pretty well - link is on left of the page.

NOTE: You do NOT need a carnet for Ecuador any more. NO carnet required for the Americas, period.

------------------
Grant Johnson

Seek, and ye shall find.
------------------------

One world, Two wheels.
www.HorizonsUnlimited.com

Hm..
I asked to Korea Automobile Association and
poorly,they don't know anything about issueing carnet in overseas.
I mean they are just preparing to give the service in future.
Because,I'm the first Korean who try to RTW..!
That's why I'm so difficult to get the needed info.

So,someone who know about above the last question,please let me know.
Especially,if I want to enter several countries which have different deposit rate
such as Iran,Egypt,Parkistan,Nepal,do I have to pay the sum of each deposit?

Looking forward to hearing from you..^^

No, you only pay the deposit for the most expensive country you intend to visit. The ADAC has conveniently divided the world into two: the expensive and the very expensive.

------------------
Salut from Southern France, the bikers' paradise,

Peter.

Wow..Really?

You mean I only have to pay the deposit of Iran which is the most expensive rate for
Egypt,India,Parkistan,Nepal??

??

Thanks^^

yes

you pay the most expnsive and it covers the rest.

Finally..I decide to buy in Sydney.
It was very timeconsuming work..^^
I'been asking by email to US and Australia dealer and gov for this for over 3 weeks.

The major reason is the carnet.
If I want the carnet,I have to registered in the country,I mean, I cannot get the US carnet if I buy in Australia,I cannot get the Australian carnet if I buy in U.S.
Fortunately,I find that I can get the carnet by post when I'm in Euroupe from both countires,but I cannot pay the very expensive deposit of CAA which is 40,000 CAD..!!! They don't have a premium insurance like Australia.
However I can pay the 2% of premium insurance from NRMA which is 1,000 USD.
(Non refundable.)

Regarding the cost..
As I have to pay the 10% of importing tax to Australia and 10% of registration and tax to California, I can only save the 1,000 USD if I buy the bike in U.S as though the bike price is 1,000 USD cheaper in U.S and don't need a shipping cost of 2,000 USD.
Also,I have to pay for hotel and food for 1 weeks because I have to get the US license.

The only problem is the crating and shipping to airport in Sydney as I have no one to help me..^^

Thanks for your guys help..^^
I finally can sleep well..!!

Simmo, you are right...!!

Oh,one more question..
If I ship the bike from Sydney into California,
how much does it cost to pass the airport and what kind of procedure do I have to through in US???

[This message has been edited by motoride (edited 14 February 2005).]

Where are you buying the bike in California? I can probably get you a place to stay in Sacramento and San Francisco. There isn't a sales tax in Oregon, so if you buy your bike in Oregon, it'll be cheaper.

--Dave

------------------
Trying to ride (and work) my way round the world on a 1965 Ducati 250cc. In New Zealand now. Japan in April. http://nokilli.com/rtw/

Dear Dave,

Thanks for your advice.
Among other things,I cannot handle the expensive carnet deposit of CAA which is almost 40,000 USD !
So I decide to buy in Australia with simmo's help.

However it will be such a great help to me,
if you give me a room or out-space to make a tent in San Francisco. As I start my trip at San Francisco in May.

You guys are really nice..!!! ^^