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And car 10+ years?
Thanks guys for the replies! Yeah, well if not necessary I prefer not paying hundreds of euro's, I only need some days to cross the country in our way to Sierra Leone.
@Tonka, thanks! How old was your car?
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I confirm what Tonka said. My motorcycle is 14 years old. And btw there's few topics about it here
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Thanks guys for the replies! Yeah, well if not necessary I prefer not paying hundreds of euro's, I only need some days to cross the country in our way to Sierra Leone.
@Tonka, thanks! How old was your car?
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My car is 21 years old..
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My friends have just purchased a Laissez Passer for Senegal from the Senegalese consulate in Freetown (they're heading North)... cost them £35 and is valid for one month.
They won't have a carnet but their car is registered in Salone so I have no idea if that makes a difference.
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Hi,
Can confirm that the Diama " Mafia " is quite a challenge.
As usual, it will cost you a lot less if you have time on your side.
Like, You can camp at the border if they want 180 € or 200 € .
The Passeavant should not be more than 10 000 CFA for a few days.
The Zebrabar can be of good advise aswell.
Enjoy the drive. ( Once you're done with Diama )
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I'm going in with a motorcycle from 2001 (Honda Varadero). Is Diama now open for visa application at the border, or do they still lack the biometric machines and stuff?
Which border would be easiest to try without a Carnet, do you think? I'm aiming for a Passeavant.
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At this moment, all borders are closed between Senegal and Gambia. You will need to follow the local news online to know if you can pass.
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Ah, thanks for the info!
Senegal is my primary target, and then to return to Sweden, and Gambia would just be a bonus. So, my concern is actually mainly Senegal!
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