China - Europe overland with Chinese license and bike (EU citizen)

[Tramper]

Hi there,

I'm planning on doing an overland trip from China to Europe (China-Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan-Russia-Georgia-Turkey-Europe), but, as expected, I'm running into a ton of paperwork. I have a motorcycle registered in China with legal Chinese plates, insurance and ride with a legal Chinese driver's license (no EU motorbike license) and an EU passport. I figured out riding in Europe with this bike/documents is no problem, but I'm not sure about the other countries in between. An IDP is out of the question since....China.

Is there anyone with more information, or maybe a link to a reliable agency that takes care of all the paperwork?

[Simon Yu]

Hi Tramper,

I have the same issue and did you manage to get sort this out?
I hold NZ passport and planning a trip with my Chinese mates to ride to Europe.

If you could share some info about your trip will be much appreciated.

Best,
Simon

[TBR-China]

Have the appropriate passport / visa, valid China driving license (valid international "overseas" driving license or international driving permit might be very helpful) make sure all motorbike documents are in fully legal status (license / registration / insurance / etc.). Depending on route, head to borders departing China without any special paperwork (Carnet) as many have done during the past decades or get fully prepared and apply for a Carnet of some sort. No plans to return the motorbike to Mainland China after the trip, I know what I would do but thats just my personal opinion... 'nuff said....

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Good luck with your travels ~ stay and ride safe!

Sidenote: need a perfect set up reliable fully legal bike for a China >> Europe trip, bike is still as per sales thread but bike / plate (rego) gets separated very soon: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...ai-china-88897