Margus, I needed to full-import my bike to Australia as I entended to keep it in the country for more than one year (5 years in fact). My Carnet is in South Africa, and It has been cancelled now, and I should get my deposit back, no problem. We've done it by the book. I eventually will ride the bike back to South Africa via Asia, Europe and West Africa, so will keep my South African regestration allive, as it is so cheap to do anyway compared to what we have to pay here! (ZAR150 per year). And it will be easier and cheaper for me to get a South African Carnet than an Australian, but we'll only know in 5 years time. Have to save up some money first, the hard part of travelling.
Regestering it does not seem to be an issue, was told to get a roadworthy and bring the Import Aproval and the jobs done. We'll see, that should happen by next week friday.
Cheers
Johan
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