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London to Moscow. 2012
Dear All.

I am sure many people have already answered these Questions and I have found some very useful information already, which I give thanks for.


I am driving to Moscow during the summer (2012) on my BMW 1200, registered in my name at my home address.

We both have IDP and personal insurance, along with the correct Motorbike insurance for Europe.

However can someone help with the following :-

My uncle will be travel on my other BMW 1200, which is registered in my name, however he is covered on the insurance (fully comprehensive), for travel in the UK.

1. Can anyone foresee a problem at the Russian boarder about this? Do we required a letter of consent /approval for him to be using the bike from myself?

2. Is my understanding correct that a Carnet is not required in Russia?

3. Insurance can be purchased before the boarder crossing?

4. When obtaining your Russian Visa did you have to also produce the motorcycle documents along with your application at the Embassy?

On the return, I am traveling to the Ukraine.

Is the latest information correct that they do not require a Carnet?

What is the situation in regards to insurance can it be purchased before the boarder?

Thanks in advance for your help.
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1. Can anyone foresee a problem at the Russian boarder about this? Do we required a letter of consent /approval for him to be using the bike from myself?
PROBABLY NO ISSUE IS YOU'LL BE WITH HIM, BUT WHY NOT GET A POWER OF ATTORNEY JUST IN CASE?

2. Is my understanding correct that a Carnet is not required in Russia?
CORRECT

3. Insurance can be purchased before the boarder crossing?
YES, JUST LOOK SHORTLY FOR KIOSKS, ETC. SHORTLY BEFORE BORDER

4. When obtaining your Russian Visa did you have to also produce the motorcycle documents along with your application at the Embassy?
NO

On the return, I am traveling to the Ukraine.

Is the latest information correct that they do not require a Carnet?
CORRECT

What is the situation in regards to insurance can it be purchased before the boarder?
SAME
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Dear Motoreiter.

Thank you so much for your comments, very much appreciated.
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One further question if anyone would not mind.

I spoke with Carol Nash and they told me that I did not require to buy insurance at the boarder if I have the Green Card Insurance document from them when traveling in Russia and the Ukraine.

Has anyone got different information to this? or a different experience.

Thank you in advance.
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I spoke with Carol Nash and they told me that I did not require to buy insurance at the boarder if I have the Green Card Insurance document from them when traveling in Russia and the Ukraine.

Has anyone got different information to this?
Russia has accepted the Green Card, suitably endorsed for RUS, as proof of insurance for more than a year. I have heard of a number of people with them and not had a problem when stopped for the usual documents checks.

If you chose to buy Russian insurance at the border it is quite cheap (from memory about £10/month for a bike). You can buy it at kiosks around the border or you are permitted to ride to the next town to buy it (probably cheaper).

Although not mentioned in your list, you will also need the original Registration Document.
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Gentlemen, Thank you.

Very much appreciated.
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