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My experience of crossing from Colombia into Ecuador via Ipiales on a Colombian plated bike (Sept 2022) was the 3 hour version - getting the stamp on the passport took 10 minutes, but had to wait 3 hours for the TIP - be warned!
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My experience of crossing from Colombia into Ecuador via Ipiales on a Colombian plated bike (Sept 2022) was the 3 hour version - getting the stamp on the passport took 10 minutes, but had to wait 3 hours for the TIP - be warned!
It was a while ago however took only a few minutes to cross with a CdP.
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My experience of crossing from Colombia into Ecuador via Ipiales on a Colombian plated bike (Sept 2022) was the 3 hour version - getting the stamp on the passport took 10 minutes, but had to wait 3 hours for the TIP - be warned!
I crossed on Jan 14, TIP took 10 mins.

I suggest you go early. 6.30 am onwards you get get your TIP on the Ecuador side.
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Since when do you need a TIP to drive into ECUADOR with a Colombian Plated bike I ride with many Colombians and they have never had a TIP to enter Ecuador
Just drive there get your passport stamped The motor vehical departments in both countries have a agreement for trade
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Since when do you need a TIP to drive into ECUADOR with a Colombian Plated bike I ride with many Colombians and they have never had a TIP to enter Ecuador
Just drive there get your passport stamped The motor vehical departments in both countries have a agreement for trade
That's true, but the agreement only covers Colombian citizens who travel to the provinces of Carchi, Sucumbíos, Imbabura and Esmeraldas for trade purposes, not tourism.

If you're Colombian and plan to take your Colombian plated bike outside of these zones, then you need a TIP.

All foreigners need a TIP, regardless of the plate on the bike.

If you get caught without the TIP, it's a big problem. Bike impounded and a nice fat fine.
For the sake of a little more time at the border, get the TIP and peace of mind.
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Ecuadorian TIP
Ecuador has the most complex procedure for TIP of all SA Countries.
But it is just to be patient and do as they say.
And you will get it,
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Ecuador has the most complex procedure for TIP of all SA Countries.
But it is just to be patient and do as they say.
And you will get it,
To be honest, I didn't find it complicated. Took about 10-15 mins.

Procedure:

Go to the customs office (Aduana) after you have been stamped into Ecuador.

They required:

- Owners doc (Matricula)
- Drivers license
- Proof I had been passport stamped out of Colombia and stamped into Ecuador.

The guy then handed me a cell phone and asked me to take a photo of the front, and back of the bike and the VIN number.

They email you an authorization code, that they then use to approve the TIP.

The only issue I see is that if you have no phone data to get the email, as the WiFi is sketchy or not working at Ecuadorian customs.

Make sure you keep a copy of the TIP (piece of paper) as you will need it when leaving Ecuador.
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