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Hi Eric

I have a Toyota Surf which is based on the chassis of a Toyota Prado. It's a good car for Asia as there are plenty of spares available (it's a very common car in eastern Russia for example). You don't need extra tanks or any other expedition stuff.

The only country on your route which accepts the carnet for passenger vehicles is Iran, but it is not mandatory there.

For Russia (and Kazakhstan), you can have up to 1 year TIP, but only as long as your visa is valid. So if you have a 30 day tourist visa you will not necessarily be given a year. No problem to fly out without your car (I did this last October).

I am not sure about Turkey or Georgia; I have heard people leaving cars in both countries but I have not done it myself.

I think for Mongolia it is not likely to be possible as they are quite strict with foreigners bringing cars in thanks to all the 'adventurers' on the Mongol Rally 'donating' broken, crappy 2WD cars to charity.

In China you cannot bring in your own car without an escorted tour, so I would forget about leaving the car there.

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The only country on your route which accepts the carnet for passenger vehicles is Iran, but it is not mandatory there.







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how can I get into Iran whit my motorcycle without a carnet?
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how can I get into Iran whit my motorcycle without a carnet?
A number of travellers have got temporary import permits at the border. You can try it yourself, like these guys or employ the services of a local guy to do it for you (who I am not necessarily recommending, just giving you the link as an option), see here..

Typically, the price for the TIP is similar to the paperwork fee of getting a carnet, but there is no need for a deposit or bank guarantee etc, so you have no financial liability.

I would recommend however that you come to Iran with a carnet, as it will be much easier at the border. But if you cannot get one for whatever reason, it doesn't mean that you can't come to Iran with your vehicle.

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A number of travellers have got temporary import permits at the border. You can try it yourself, like these guys or employ the services of a local guy to do it for you (who I am not necessarily recommending, just giving you the link as an option), see here..



Typically, the price for the TIP is similar to the paperwork fee of getting a carnet, but there is no need for a deposit or bank guarantee etc, so you have no financial liability.



I would recommend however that you come to Iran with a carnet, as it will be much easier at the border. But if you cannot get one for whatever reason, it doesn't mean that you can't come to Iran with your vehicle.



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Since first replying to the original post, I have heard of a traveller who left their vehicle in Iran and flew out with no issues, so waiting to see the outcome when he returns and drives out of the country.

Regards Turkey, I have found people who have left the country without their vehicle. It requires a form to be filled out and stamped by (any) customs, and this is technically checked on departure (though it seems in practice that it isn't). The form gives the location of the vehicle etc. I am however not very clear on how long a vehicle can be kept in the country. My guess would be 90 days, but in 2015 I was given 5 months (without asking) at the Kapikule border.

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