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There's a long, arguing thread on the Facebook page 'Overland Sphere', but I can't find a way to direct-link to it, so you'll need to join the page if you have not already done so, and search. The question was titled (rather prophetically) 'Q. US vehicle in Iran?'.
No, I have not done this myself, but I know a guy who has done it, and was in Iran with him and his car, for which he did not have a carnet. You can also search this site yourself and find a few stories of people who have done it. There is / was eve a guy offering to guide you through the process as it's not easy. You end up paying anything from $300 to $600 I think.
It should be said that it's better to have a carnet, makes things at the border much easier and quicker, but it is not necessary.
P.S. If you're not planning to visit Pakistan, I suggest to go (you will need a carnet though), definitely my favourite country.
Good luck,
EO
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Thank you for your answer! Looks like a hassle, so if I have the chance to have a CDP I will, but as you said, the deposit for an expensive bike is a not easy to let go!
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Thanks a lot to all you guys sharing information about this topic!
Got my visa few days ago and only heard today that big motorcycles would be banned. Now I´m so glad to read through this...
Hope to meet some of you guys in early/mid October in Iran this year!
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12 Aug 2018
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Thank you for your answer! Looks like a hassle, so if I have the chance to have a CDP I will, but as you said, the deposit for an expensive bike is a not easy to let go!
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This is why the oh-so-bad ADAC accepts letters of comfort/bank guarantees....
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This is why the oh-so-bad ADAC accepts letters of comfort/bank guarantees....
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As french and will never have to deal with ADAC, but anyway, that's a really good news and I hope the french equivalent would accept it as well... Even if nothing about that shows on their website.
I still got time to figure this out, as I still need to save a bunch before the big trip (with or without CPD), but it's never too early to learn I guess !
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Originally Posted by Numer0_6
As french and will never have to deal with ADAC, but anyway, that's a really good news and I hope the french equivalent would accept it as well... Even if nothing about that shows on their website.
I still got time to figure this out, as I still need to save a bunch before the big trip (with or without CPD), but it's never too early to learn I guess !
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French Automobile Club which issued the cdp refuse the letter of guarantee .... they used To accept it but now it is finished.... i have To give the deposit for mine (isssued in july).
Concerning the topic, I'm actually in Greece and will reach Iran middle of september i think, Will let you know if any trouble...
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French Automobile Club which issued the cdp refuse the letter of guarantee .... they used To accept it but now it is finished.... i have To give the deposit for mine (isssued in july).
Concerning the topic, I'm actually in Greece and will reach Iran middle of september i think, Will let you know if any trouble...
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Well, that's a bummer...But handy information. I hope it will change during the remaining two years I have to save for the big trip... If not, I'll figure out an other solution
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Iran mit dem Motorrad
Hallo,
ich fahre jetzt seit dem 01.09. mit dem Moped, 1150 GS, durch den Iran. Die Grenze von Armenien hat zwar etwas gedauert, aber schließlich war ich drin. Zur Zeit bin ich in Esfahan. Wer mehr wissen möchte kann gerne hier schauen. riu2019.blog
Viel Spaß beim Reisen
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