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Second all of what was said so far.
I shipped in to Singapore a few weeks ago. The costs of getting temporary permits/insurance/taxes/whatever in Sing are prohibitive. Even on the back of a tow truck a carnet is REQUIRED, no way around it. You will not be let out of the port without one. Much better to ship somewhere else. KL is probably the closest place. If you decide to do that give me a shout and I'll help out if I can.
Same with renting or buying a bike, don't do it in Singapore.
As for driving licenses, in my experience it isn't a problem having one from a different country. But in my travels I only got asked for my license and IDP on one occasion (Japan). Best policy is don't offer anything unless asked. I have been in some countries with a UK registered bike and driving license but travelling on my US passport. Having said that I wouldn't like to guarantee anything about any particular country
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+1 what Pecha72 said.
You're not getting into China or Vietnam without major legwork first.
Good luck!
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21 Dec 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Prisoner62113
Second all of what was said so far.
I shipped in to Singapore a few weeks ago. The costs of getting temporary permits/insurance/taxes/whatever in Sing are prohibitive. Even on the back of a tow truck a carnet is REQUIRED, no way around it. You will not be let out of the port without one. Much better to ship somewhere else. KL is probably the closest place. If you decide to do that give me a shout and I'll help out if I can.
Same with renting or buying a bike, don't do it in Singapore.
As for driving licenses, in my experience it isn't a problem having one from a different country. But in my travels I only got asked for my license and IDP on one occasion (Japan). Best policy is don't offer anything unless asked. I have been in some countries with a UK registered bike and driving license but travelling on my US passport. Having said that I wouldn't like to guarantee anything about any particular country
Matt
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Sorry off topic. This is only for Matt: Sent you a PM about 3 weeks ago. Did you receive it? Please send a quick reply.
Ta
Chris
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Hello
Shipping to KL Port Klang requires a CDP.
I just did it.( http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...rth-asia-65944)
For the CDP you have to pay a deposit of a lot of dollar, depending on the bike's value and the country issuing the CDP.
To easy get that money back, the bike has to return to where the CDP was issued.
Changing the papers of the bike to an other country is a lot of hassle and only worth for a "special bike" worth several ten thousends of dollars.
By the way, learning to ride in India.... 
" If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere"...(F.Sinatra)
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You could fly (don't ship) your bike to Bkk without a carnet. You can then travel through Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia. That'll be the end of the road for your bike.
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