Vehicle Registration

Don't leave the country without it, you must have an official looking document to show at borders.

Tip - If you are travelling for more than a year, you may find it expires, and it proved impossible to renew ours from outside Canada. So, we forged one in Gibraltar (thanks to some friends with a Macintosh and colour printer), and it served nicely for all of Africa and South America. Remember, they can't check its validity - it just has to look good, and the information has to match your Carnet de Passage.

Tip: - In a very few countries - the UK is one - you do not need to carry your vehicle registration papers or proof of insurance with you. However, in most countries you do. We recently had a traveller from the UK come to visit us on her way south. I noted she had no mirror on the bike, which here in Canada is illegal, and advised her to get one quickly to avoid getting stopped by the police and ticketed. An hour later I received a rather plaintive phone call; "My bikes just been impounded by the police!"

Turns out she didn't have any insurance either, which is why it was being impounded! Also - of course - she wasn't carrying her registration documents - another ticketable offence. Sadly, she may have escaped scrutiny if she'd had the mirror.

Lesson: Despite what your home countries regulations are, be aware that most countries require you to carry all paperwork with you at all times. Be sure the bike at least LOOKS legal even if it won't pass a detailed technical scrutiny at home by the authorities. Most, if not all, "western" countries such as Canada, USA, all of Europe, Australia, and New Zealand REQUIRE insurance. Most of the rest do not - but don't get confused as to where you are. :)

What is an International Driving Permit (IDP)?

From the Canadian Automobile Association: (same for everywhere)

"The International Driving Permit is a special licence for tourists, authorized by a UN treaty among nations of the world, for the purpose of allowing motorists to drive vehicles in international traffic without further tests or applications. It is proof that the holder possesses a valid driver's licence issued by a competent authority in their country of residence.

It provides the holder with an extra photo ID. Provides translation of your valid Canadian Drivers licence since the IDP is printed in 10 languages (English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, German, Arabic, Italian, Scandinavian and Portuguese.) Most Car Rental agencies will request an IDP even though one is not required to drive in their country."

International drivers permits are usually available from your local automobile association, (in Canada, it costs C$13.00) and only valid for one year. "An IDP cannot be post dated, extended or renewed. Each time a new IDP is required, the applicant must complete a new application form, produce a valid Canadian driver licence, provide 2 new photographs and the fee."

Drivers License

You must also have your valid national driver's license, and this is the one that is usually requested by police and border officials.

Tip - Be sure your license will not expire while you're overseas. It will be a major hassle to have it renewed, and the new details may not match your other documents, such as the Carnet, which will cause additional hassles.

Tip - If you're worried about handing your valuable licence over to possibly corrupt officials on the road, make several colour photocopies of your licence and laminate it nicely, that will work fine - and if they want to hold it until you pay a fine, no worries!

What is a Carnet de Passages en Douane?

"The Carnet guarantees to a foreign government that the vehicle it identifies, having been granted temporary importation status, will be removed from the country within the time limit imposed by the respective jurisdiction or if not, that the country will be paid all duties and taxes that would be required to permanently import the vehicle. Using the Carnet is an alternative to leaving cash security deposits with foreign governments. It allows free movement and unencumbered access between foreign countries. Use of the Carnet is restricted to the countries listed on the back cover. It is valid for one year from date of issue." Canadian Automobile Association

Download a complete PDF of the carnet here

The carnet is also known as a tryptych, or sometimes triptiq.

Where do I need it?

You do NOT need it in the Americas; North, South or Central, at all.

You WILL need it in parts of Africa, and parts of the Middle East, and Asia.

Detailed, up-to-date listing of where you REALLY need a carnet here!

Getting a carnet for ALL North Americans

Other countries are SIMILAR but there can be significant differences, for instance in the UK you can ALSO get a carnet using an "insurance" type scheme, so you do NOT have to have the guarantee, BUT of course you're paying insurance so it's a much higher outlay of cash.

From the CAA website, Canadian specific version: (for US residents substitute USA for Canada below and you've got the differences at last check)

"Submit the completed application form, along with the following attachments:

• two photographs of the vehicle
• two signed photographs of the applicant
• a copy of both sides of the vehicle registration document
• the Carnet fee and cash deposit

Fee for CAA members $400.00 plus $28.00 GST
Fee for non members $450.00 plus $31.50 GST

Deposit: $300.00 (to be used for such expenses as couriers. The unused balance is returned once the discharged Carnet is returned to the CAA.)

A cancellation fee of $75.00 will be charged if the Applicant begins but does not complete the Carnet de Passage application process.

Visa and MasterCard accepted.

In addition to the Carnet fee and deposit, CAA requires a financial guarantee, sufficient for CAA to meet any claims that could be made by a foreign government for customs duties and taxes. These duties and taxes can be levied against a vehicle when it is temporarily imported into a country under cover of a Carnet de Passages, but is not removed or exported. This financial protection is provided to CAA by the holder of the Carnet in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, a certified cheque or a money order. This financial guarantee is held by CAA in a non-interest bearing account until such time as the used Carnet is returned to CAA.

Guarantee

CAA calculates the amount of the financial guarantee using the value of the vehicle and the maximum amount of duties and taxes that could be claimed by the countries to be visited. Permanent importation duty and tax rates may vary from 0% to over 300%, depending on the country visited, the vehicle, and its equipment.

The Carnet, when properly discharged, will have an entry and exit stamp for every foreign country visited. The Certificate of Location located at the back of the Carnet must be endorsed by Canada customs, upon your return, proving to CAA that the vehicle is back in Canada. When the properly discharged Carnet is received by CAA, the financial guarantee and balance of the cash deposit will be released."

A frequent travel dream is to buy a Royal Enfield Bullet in India and ride it overland to Europe.

Paul wrote:

"India:

... RAC also received a number of enquiries regarding purchase of Enfield bikes in India by visitors & returning overland to GB. However, in June 2002 we were advised by the AIT in Geneva who administer the carnet scheme worldwide, that according to Indian legislation, only those persons resident in India with proof of residence are eligible to purchase & register vehicles in their name.

Individuals who have purchased/registered motorcycles in the past have done so illegally & may be held liable under Indian law. Issuing clubs were advised that under no circumstances can a carnet be issued outside India for a vehicle purchased in India bearing Indian registration plates.

Counterfeit carnets:

I followed the thread about counterfeit carnets with obvious interest & availability from ‘Mr Carnet’ in London. No new messages & queries appear to be posted so I hope that all travellers will only obtain carnets from official sources.

Carnets are distributed by the AIT, Geneva & a database is maintained of all serial numbers used. A list is circulated so all clubs can identify where carnets are allocated worldwide. AIT are also aware of the trade in counterfeit documents which was first noted with the availability of illegal International Driving Permits promoted on a number of websites.

Hope this is of help. Regards, Paul Gowen"

Thanks Paul! Note that Paul and other Carnet issuers do read the paperwork forum on the HUBB.

Regarding Enfields and riding one home (wherever that may be) from India - just go to Nepal, it is perfectly legal to buy a bike and get a carnet for a Nepalese Enfield. They are somewhat more expensive in Nepal, but at least it's legally possible.

Country specific details

Australia
Canada
Central and South America
Europe
France
Mexico
New Zealand
USA

Central and South America

The carnet is NOT required anywhere in North, Central and South America including in Ecuador. Ecuador used to require it, and you may still be asked. If you have any problems, quote Articles 82/83, Decree 158/2082 in their law books - which they should have - and inform them the new law came into place September 21, 2004. Details here.

Notes on South America:

If you fly into Quito Ecuador, you may find there are delays and hassles. Until recently a carnet was required to bring a vehicle into Ecuador, the only country in the Americas to do so. In 2004 there was a protest led by Ricardo, and supported by many local people in Ecuador and a petition here on HU, which was finally successful in changing the law. They are still getting sorted as of this writing, (early 2005) so there may be some hassles. If so, contact Ricardo Rocco, (contact him in advance via the Quito Community) and he'll help sort it out. Basically it takes patience, smiles, and sometimes a little extra in the way of fees, although that too is improving - slowly.

If you have a carnet you can use it at most borders, and it is probably cheaper and quicker if you do, but definitely not worth getting one just for North OR Central and South America.

Notes on Central America

Usually the bike's details are stamped into your passport - you cannot leave the country without the bike. Be VERY careful - the permit for the bike CAN BE shorter than your own visa. Travellers have overstayed the bikes permit and paid up to US$3500 in fines to get the bike released. Always ask for the maximum allowed, no matter how quickly you plan on staying, things can go wrong - or right, and you want to stay longer!

USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe

USA, Canada, Mexico and European countries do not require duty, Customs bond or Carnet to temporarily import personally-owned 'tourist' vehicles as long as they are re-exported within liberal timeframes, usually 6-12 months. Most other countries still require a Carnet, or an alternative on-site border crossing or port-of-entry duty/tax payment, even for short stay or transit imports. Although a Carnet eases Customs clearance in countries that require or recognize it, the Carnet system itself is not without costs.

When bringing a bike in to any of these countries - and for that matter ANY country - it is important to be clear from the start that "I'm just travelling through to X, and looking forward to seeing your country" with a big smile. Period. NO questions about for instance;

"What if I want to sell my bike here, what would be the procedure?"

Or

"I want to park my bike here for a year while I go home and work for a while, then come back, what do I need to do?"

Fatal - keep your mouth shut! Ask questions like that later, once you're in, or preferably beforehand, here on HU or ask one of the local Communities.

In North America specifically, the only organization authorized to issue personal tourist vehicle Carnets for Canadian, Mexican, and US-registered bikes, is the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). As of 2000, the CAA charges a non-refundable CD$350 for the Carnet itself, an additional CD$150 (unused balance refundable) for costs, and a minimum CD$5,000 bond on any USA vehicle (Canadian bikes=CD$2500) by bank letter of credit, VISA/MC, certified cheque or money order. The CD$5,000 is refunded when the Carnet document is returned to CAA, 'discharged' by Customs to show that the bike has been returned home. You get the bond money back, but without interest. There is also a lengthy application procedure and document. In recent years, fewer than a dozen North American bikes annually have used personal tourist vehicle Carnets, in part because the procedure is itself costly and time consuming. A Carnet usually makes sense [only] if you are taking the bike on a lengthy trip that includes a number of different countries.

For bikes taken specifically only to Australia or New Zealand, 'tourist' vehicle entry procedures are relatively straightforward and not time consuming; it is usually easier and less costly to apply directly for Australian or New Zealand Customs clearance, and pay their vehicle import and sales taxes (OZ = 26.4%; NZ = 12.5%, refundable when the bike is re-exported/shipped home), rather than apply for a Carnet from the CAA.

Australia Temporary Import

There is a current thread which Susan has responded to concerning importation into Australia. A carnet is the easier option for persons wishing to TEMPORARILY import a bike into Australia. This allows entry for 12 months & it is possible to get further extensions with the assistance of the Australian Customs Service (ACS) & the local Australian state club depending on the visitors' visa status, etc. The carnet issuing club has to give authorisation for an extension that a continuing security is in place to cover potential claim.

The ACS issued a reminder last year that vehicles "having entered Australia under cover of carnet cannot then be permanently imported" - the first stage being a Vehicle Import Approval (permanent importation authorisation).

It is important to stress here that under worldwide temporary importation regulations - a vehicle cannot be left sold, abandoned, loaned, hired or otherwise disposed of in a country without the prior agreement of the customs authorities.

Australia has been tightening their vehicle import procedures for some time. Basically, either you have a carnet de passage or you obtain approval to import the vehicle in advance, which may take up to a month and is not guaranteed. If you show up without either a carnet or a Vehicle Import Approval, the vehicle may be denied entry and you may be subject to fines. See below for the official language from their site:

"Concessions for tourists and temporary residents
As a tourist or temporary resident, you may bring a motor vehicle or a motorcycle and attached trailer or a caravan to Australia for a period of up to 12 months (or longer under certain circumstances) without paying duty on them, provided they are subsequently exported from Australia.

For this concession to apply, you will need one of the following:

a Carnet De Passages en Douanes issued by an overseas organisation which has a reciprocal arrangement with the Australian Automobile Association, or

a cash or bank security, equal to the amount of duty and GST and, where applicable, LCT otherwise payable.

If your vehicle is stolen, damaged or destroyed whilst you are in Australia you should notify Customs as soon as possible at your original port of arrival.

All fittings and accessories imported with your motor vehicle, motorcycle, trailer or caravan must also be exported with that same vehicle."

If you DO NOT have a Carnet de Passage, you must have approval in advance to import the vehicle. This Vehicle Import Approval is obtained from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Reginal Development and Local Government. From their site (the following info used to be "there", but we can no longer find it - may or may not be correct! Check out the Importing Vehicles to Australia Brochure (VSB10) on their site):

"In accordance with the provisions of certain international conventions on road traffic, Australia recognises the temporary import of vehicles for a period of less than 12 months by visiting foreign nationals of signatory countries who hold a visitor's visa. In this category vehicles may be allowed entry in one of two ways:

(a) By presenting a valid Carnet de Passage en Duane at port of entry to Australia, in which case no Vehicle Import Approval is required.

(b) By submitting an application to import a vehicle accompanied by a copy of current overseas registration document valid for the period of the visit and passport pages showing nationality, personal details and valid Australian visitor's visa.

Please note that if you import your vehicle by either of the above methods, then the vehicle MUST be exported from Australia. Under no circumstances will an Import Approval be issued to allow the vehicle to remain in Australia.

An Import Approval must be obtained for a vehicle to gain clearance at its point of entry to Australia. Vehicles that arrive in Australia without an approval will have to be re-exported or destroyed and the importer may face a fine of up to 120 penalty points. 1 penalty point equals A$ 110 (as at 22/ 1/ 02).

Do not ship your vehicle to Australia until such time as you are issued with an Import Approval. If you do ship your vehicle before receiving an approval and your vehicle arrives before the application is processed, an approval cannot be issued."

Our interpretation of all the above is that without the carnet, you would have to get the vehicle import approval in advance, AND put up a deposit on entry to cover duty and GST in the amount of 26.4% of the value of the vehicle. If anyone has had any recent experience with this process, please let us know.

For further details, see:

The Australia Customs Services site.

Details on obtaining 'Vehicle Import Approval' from Department of Transport and Regional Services, Vehicle Safety Standards, GPO Box 594, CANBERRA ACT 2601, tel +61/2 6274 7444, fax +61/2 6274 6013, email: Vimp...@dotars.gov.au. Information and application forms are available on their Website.

New Zealand Temporary Import

Details on importing your bike temporarily into New Zealand are available from the NZ Automobile Assoc, International Motoring Services, 419 Great South Rd, Auckland NZ, +64/9 579 6886, fax +64/9 579 7473, nzaa.akl@xtra.co.nz; from the NZ Customs Service, feed...@customs.govt.nz, Website. You will be required to register the bike in NZ and, while not required to obtain insurance, it's VERY recommended, and a safety inspection will be required.

Nigel Marx, NZ Community, says: "Many travelers have not even been required to register, some have to buy a partial registration with Accident Compensation Corporation levy (saving NZ$160) and some full registration, but that seems to vary with the person you are dealing with. Also sometimes a WOF (Warrant Of Fitness safety inspection) is required, and sometimes not."

Further details on temporary registration can be obtained from the NZ Land Transport Safety Authority, i...@ltsa.govt.nz, or on the Website.

France

From Jenny Kelso & Peter Hendricks:

"Arya Panya (ph. 0140554300) is the man who looks after carnets in Paris. He seems much more knowledgeable than our local office here in Nice.

Cost: €114 for club membership, €150 for carnet + deposit of 150% of Argus (semi-official valuation) per vehicle.

To get back the deposit you must supply the customs import certificate from France or another country. It is not enough to only send back the carnet."

Links to more information:

Carnet

Royal Automobile Club De Belgique

Carnet | Belgium By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 15:14

http://www.racb.com "Getting a Carnet de Passage in Belgium is now possible at Royal Automobile Club De Belgique Aarlenstraat 53 bus 3 1040 Brussels Belgium Tel +32 (0) 2-2870911 www.racb.com Mail: auto...@racb.com Cost is 5000 BEF They told me that they only deliver carnets to Belgian people with a vehicle registered in Belgium." Herbert Roelandt, March, 2001

Royal Automobile Club (RAC) - UK

Carnet | United Kingdom By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 15:22

http://www.rac.co.uk United Kingdom The RAC only issues carnets to GB residents with GB registered vehicles, but occasionally will be able to help if your own country does NOT issue carnets. Contact person is Paul Gowen - Mail pkgo...@rac.co.uk using Subject 'Carnet question via Horizons Unlimited' - (who has also been very helpful with Carnet questions on the HUBB). Plenty of Carnet information on the RAC site. Carnet Dept, RAC, Great Park Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 4QN, England Tel: +44 (0) 1454 208-304 (Paul Gowen direct line) Fax: +44 (0) 1454 208-863

Canadian Automobile Association

Carnet | Canada By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 15:14

http://www.caa.ca/travel/travel-carnet-e.cfm Carnet Services for Canadians, Mexicans and Americans only. CAA can issue carnets to "any Canadian or American residents OR to any one who owns a Canadian or American registered vehicle." Contact Suzanne Danis by mailing sda...@national.caa.ca with the subject "From the Horizons Unlimited Website", is very helpful! But FIRST read the Carnet page here on HU!

BMWMOA Global Touring info on Carnets

Carnet | Worldwide By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 16:38

http://www.bmwmoa.org/global/BeyondEurope.htm Good writeup on Carnets and general info on World Touring, entry info for many countries.

French Automobile Club

Carnet | France By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 15:14

http://www.automobileclub.org/site/sedeplacer/carnet_passage_douane/index.php "Arya Panya (ph. 0140554300) is the man who looks after carnets in Paris." Recommended by Jenny Kelso & Peter Hendricks in France. "He seems much more knowledgeable than our local office here in Nice. Cost: €114 for club membership, €150 for carnet + deposit of 150% of Argus (semi-official valuation) per vehicle." More info from Peter: "Club membership plus carnet fee is 199€ Security deposits: 250% Egypt, minimum 3.850 € 150% Iran, minimum 3200€ 100% rest of the world, minimum 2300€ This is based on the semi-official 'Argus' value of the vehicle. Normally, they will NOT issue carnets for foreign registered vehicles. The reason for this is apparently a directive by the AIT allowing only the auto clubs of the country where the vehicle is registered to issue the carnet!"

AIT Carnet Countries list

Carnet | Worldwide By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 16:38

http://www.aitgva.ch/AIT_Site/Public/InterDocs/CPD_countries.htm List of countries that technically require a carnet - but note that it is not necessarily the final word. For instance, some countries on the list do not require a carnet if crossing into the country at a land border, only if entering by sea or air. The only final word that matters is the customs official at the border when you enter. Check the HUBB Paperwork Forum for more information, also the Carnet page.

ADAC (German Auto Association)

Carnet | Germany By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 15:14

http://www.adac.de ADAC NOTE: "we no longer issue the carnet de passages for people living outside Germany and for vehicles not registered in Germany. There were too many problems with customs formalities and refunding the guarantee." Website is in German only, but since you now have to be a German resident with a German registered bike that's not likely to be a problem.

Alliance Internationale de Tourisme

Carnet | Worldwide By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 17:31

http://www.aitgva.ch The Carnet system is 'coordinated' internationally by the Alliance Internationale de Tourisme. The AIT "Structure" pages give you a worldwide map and list, country-by-country, of the national auto clubs that issue Carnets, with name, address, tel, fax, email & web (if available). No other organizations are authorized to issue Carnets.

Dutch ANWB (AA)

Carnet | Netherlands By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 15:22

http://www.anwb.nl/published/anwbcms/content/pagina/nieuws/homepage.nl.html From Peet van Dam, Netherlands: "...note that Dutch ANWB is not issuing carnets as from 1 Sept 2005. The Dutch people can contact German ADAC and order their carnet"

Automobile Association of Singapore

Carnet | Singapore By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 15:22

http://www.aas.com.sg/ Carnet information and regulations for importation of vehicles into Singapole

Automobile Association of South Africa

Carnet | South Africa By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 15:22

http://www.aa.co.za/ Carnet information and regulations for importation of vehicles into South Africa

Country Information

IranianVisa.com

Country Information | Visas | Iran By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 15:14

http://iranianvisa.com/ Information and application forms for getting Iranian visas.

Amoot Tour & Travel Agency

Country Information | Visas | Iran By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 15:14

http://www.amoottour.com/ In addition to organizing tours, this agency can also assist you in the visa process. Recommended by namastebuzz on the HUBB.

Passport/Visa

Country Information | Visas | United Kingdom By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 16:38

http://www.expedia.co.uk/daily/service/passport.asp?CCheck=1& Passport/Visa related information from Expedia.co.uk. It lists requirements for US, Canadian, Australian, Japanese and other EU citizens.

Banjercito

Country Information | Visas | Mexico By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 17:31

http://www.banjercito.com.mx/site/tramiteitv_ing.jsp "BANJERCITO welcomes you and provides the opportunity to perform a transaction from your computer to obtain a temporary permit to import your vehicle into Mexican Territory."

Schengen Visa

Country Information | Visas | Europe By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 17:31

http://www.eurovisa.info/SchengenVisa.htm Required for some visitors to Europe from many countries.

VisaLink Company

Country Information | Visas | Russia By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 17:31

http://www.visalink.ru/ "VisaLink Company provides guaranteed professional visa support to the foreigners, wishing to visit the Russian Federation. VisaLink Company accomplishes invitations for the Russian tourist and business visas with various entry and validity.." Recommended by Colebatch on the HUBB: "I need to get a 1 year multi entry visa each and every year for Russia and these days always go with www.visalink.ru. Recommended"

Russia Visa

Country Information | Visas | Russia By GJAdmin at 2008-04-02 17:38

http://www.onlinevisa.ru/ A Moscow-based travel agency that can assist traveler in getting Russian visa. Recommended by Geoff Kinsgmill: "We got our 6 month business invite over the internet from http://www.onlinevisa.ru. We dealt with Korotaeva Ksenya, kse...@onlinevisa.ru. She was excellent - very efficient and always answered our emails promptly. Armed with the invite, getting a visa from the Russian embassy in Australia was straight forward." Geoff also has a personal website with extensive information related to traveling in Russia and Mongolia.

Paperwork, Preparation & Planning

We make arrangements for motorcycles to enter and travel in Xinjiang, China

Paperwork, Preparation & Planning | Borders | Tour Operators | Visas | China By Anonymous at 2008-06-23 14:28

http://www.crowninntashkorgan.com For foreign-licensed motorcycles we arrange paperwork, permits, licenses and required accompanying guide/liaison officer for those wanting to enter or exit China, Xinjiang (to/from Pakistan or Kyrgyzstan, etc.)

Companies

Motorcycle Express - Motorcycle Insurance Specialists

Companies | Motorcycle Insurance | Europe | North America By Grant Johnson at 2008-04-11 11:21

"Motorcycle Insurance Specialists including International Motorcycle Shipping (Air Freight-Uncrated), Temporary Motorcycle Insurance in the US/Canada and Green Card Insurance in Europe (Full Coverage available). Eligibility Requirements for European insurance coverage: You are not a citizen of the country in which you will be travelling or living. You will keep US/Canadian license plates on your motorcycle The motorcycle to be insured is not a sports- or high performance motorcycle or over 1500cc You are at least 25 years of age and not over 65 years of age (Drivers over 65 MAY be eligible) The motorcycle to be insured is not a rental, short term lease or buyback You own the motorcycle to be insured The motorcycle is not over 20 years old or valued over $30,000." Michael (PanEuropean on the HUBB) said: "I was quite pleasantly surprised to see that they (MC Express) are covering every country in Europe (and parts of Asia) with the sole exception of Iran and Iraq. In other words, for the first time in the last 4 years, they are now covering Bosnia and Hertzogovena, as well as Serbia and Montenegro, Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Romania. In past years, they have not covered Bosnia, Hertzogovena, and Serbia. Although I don't plan to visit these countries this year, it's quite remarkable to note that they are all finally covered." For shipping, please follow the link and be sure to say "Horizons Unlimited" to get your $25 discount. For insurance, please click the following links, fill in the form, mail it to MC Express and get your $15 discount: For Foreigners traveling in US and Canada For Americans and Canadians traveling in other countries If you need more information please check out Motorcycle Express web page for shipping, US & Canada Insurance and Foreign Insurance. But make sure to fill the insurance forms above in order to get your discount and help to support HU.

Motorcycle Insurance

Adventure Mexican Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance | Mexico By GJAdmin at 2008-05-03 20:09

http://www.mexadventure.com/ Mexican Insurance Services, online insurance

Carole Nash

Motorcycle Insurance | Europe | Ireland | United Kingdom By GJAdmin at 2008-04-17 20:49

http://www.carolenash.com/ "We are the most used motorcycle insurance specialist in the UK & Ireland..." Recommended by Graham Seddon: Carole Nash "offer travel insurance for bikers. Check out the website, although long term insurance isn't cheap (£700 Carole Nash vs £250 Columbus for 365 days), but it covers biking accidents. BTW, Carole Nash also do motorcycle insurance that covers trips in Europe."

Baja Bound

Motorcycle Insurance | Mexico By GJAdmin at 2008-05-03 20:12

http://www.bajabound.com/ Mexican Insurance Services, online insurance

Bennetts UK

Motorcycle Insurance | United Kingdom By GJAdmin at 2008-05-02 16:36

http://www.bennetts.co.uk/ Visit Bennetts for Motorcycle Insurance online. UK residents only.

Puerto Penasco Mexico Online

Motorcycle Insurance | Mexico By GJAdmin at 2008-05-03 20:14

http://www.puerto-penasco.com/insurance.html Information on Mexican insurance. You can get quotes and buy Mexican insurance online from Puerto-Penasco's partner Mexico Insurance Professionals. Recommended by Mr. Ron on the HUBB: "After many hours of searching on-line insurance sites that actually recognised my bike (bmw r100gs) I found this: www.puerto-penasco.com I easily purchased insurance online and had a policy within an hour. Print it out and your on your way."

Alessie Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance | Europe By GJAdmin at 2008-05-02 16:45

http://www.alessie.com/ "We can offer third party liability insurance valid for all European countries for a minimum period of 2 months and a maximum period of 12 months, provided you are 25 years of age or older. At present the premium amounts to Euro 288.15 for a period of 2 months, and Euro 88.49 for every following month. However, we are aexpecting an increase in premiums per Oct.1, 2001 and of course we cannot predict what the premiums for the year 2002 will be. For drivers between 21-24 years of age there is a 25% surcharge to the premium. It is impossible at this moment to say if the far Eastern countries such as India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran can be included in the coverage. This will mainly depend on how the present political situation will develop. Perhaps you can contact us again towards the end of this year or 1-2 months prior to your departure to India for a definite offer." Website is under construction for any language other than Dutch. Contact Maria Alessie at ales...@alessie.com. Don't forget to tell her how you found them.

Sanborn's Insurance Online

Motorcycle Insurance | Mexico By GJAdmin at 2008-05-03 20:17

http://www.sanbornsinsurance.com/ Mexican auto Insurance Services, online insurance. Riq said on the HUBB: "Sanborn also sold me insurance for the rest of Central America with the exception of Guatemala City."

ADAC - German Automobile Association

Motorcycle Insurance | Germany By GJAdmin at 2008-05-02 16:51

http://www.adac.de/ ADAC, the German Automobile Association. They sell Green Card Insurance (third party liability insurance only) on a monthly basis for foreign registered vehicles. Mr Jens Messerschmidt ADAC RVE Am Westpark-8 81373 Muenchen Tel.:+49 89 7676 2266 E-mail Jens at jens...@zentrale.adac.de Note: Their website is in German only. For non-German speakers, contact Jens directly, who speaks English. "The good news is that basic third party liability green card insurance for foreign registered motorcycles (called Grenzversicherung) is available through ADAC for 22 Euros a month. The bad news is that it is not available by post or email. You must show up in person or assign someone to go to an ADAC office with your original registration paperwork to apply and pay for it. This from Jens Messerschmidt at ADAC."

John Baker Insurance Brokers

Motorcycle Insurance | New Zealand By GJAdmin at 2008-05-03 20:19

http://www.jbinsurance.com/ Insurance brokage company in New Zealand.

Knopf Tours

Motorcycle Insurance By GJAdmin at 2008-05-02 17:11

http://www.knopftours.com/Amerika/Green_card_Insurance_for_Europ/green_card_insurance_for_europ.html Even BETTER NEWS: Stefan Knopf at KnopfTours.com can arrange your green card insurance without you being in Germany. "You can buy up to 6 month of Green Card Insurance. Each 30 Days are 60 US Dollar incl. shipping (mail to the USA, Canada or Mexico). We ship worldwide. We can buy the Green card Insurance 30 days before you want it effective and send it to your home address, so you have it when you fly to Europe in your luggage. We need from you: Copy of Passport Copy of Title and Registration back and front Address where to send papers. License plate number Date when the Insurance should start, day - month - year Check for amount. All papers and check 30 days prior to effective date. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at Knop...@aol.com " Knopf Tours also rents motorcycles, transports motorcycles, stores motorcycles, and runs motorcycle tours, in addition to other services. Check them out, and don't forget to tell Stefan where you heard about them!

Mexico Trip Info.com

Motorcycle Insurance | Mexico By Anonymous at 2008-05-28 08:17

http://www.mexicotripinfo.com Headed to Mexico? Don't forget your Mexico-based motorcycle insurance.

Sunrise Direct - International Travel Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance | North America By GJAdmin at 2008-05-03 19:59

http://www.sunriseworldwide.com/ Temporary US Auto/Motorcycle Insurance designed for foreign nationals touring in the United States and Canada. Also Mexican insurance. "We provide you with insurance that meets the statutory requirements of every State in the U.S. You may purchase coverage liability only or liability, fire, theft, vandalism and collision. Eligibility Requirements: You are not a U.S./Canadian citizen. You are not a permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada The vehicle to be insured is not a sports car or high performance vehicle. You are at least 21 years of age and not over 65 years of age. (Drivers over age 65 must contact Sunrise to determine eligibility) The vehicle to be used is not a rental. Your permanent address is not within 100 miles of the U.S./Mexico Border." Staff can assist with motorcycle insurance for non-US or Canadian residents. German and Spanish spoken.