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18 Jun 2021
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I drove back from Dubai to UK in 2011.Then,the UAE poli.ce did not need the plates back and they are now on my garage wall BUT you will need to return the Carnet to the Auto Club in order to get your deposit back.I had a friend at work do this for me.
All needs checking as things change over time.
You will have a lot more fun on the Iran route.
Happy trails.
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Thanks a lot Tony! I spoke with the AutoClub and they're ok with releasing the payment as long as I can provide proof I arrived on my final location back in Europe. But yes, worst case I'll need to ask someone else instead or fly back myself.
Currently still waiting for Iran to open their borders, and the ferry to operate again, in order to start riding.
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23 Jun 2021
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Thanks a lot Tony! I spoke with the AutoClub and they're ok with releasing the payment as long as I can provide proof I arrived on my final location back in Europe. But yes, worst case I'll need to ask someone else instead or fly back myself.
Currently still waiting for Iran to open their borders, and the ferry to operate again, in order to start riding. 
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a bit off topic here Taferel but im also planning this trip but in reverse. uk initially to jordan where i work and next year once the countries open up again on to dubai.
have you researched the ferry hafia -izmir ferry route? or can you tell me the ferry company? looks like at present there are no ferries. im also looking at a route through cyprus. any help would be much appreciated
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a bit off topic here Taferel but im also planning this trip but in reverse. uk initially to jordan where i work and next year once the countries open up again on to dubai.
have you researched the ferry hafia -izmir ferry route? or can you tell me the ferry company? looks like at present there are no ferries. im also looking at a route through cyprus. any help would be much appreciated
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Hi,
No worries, I haven't looked as much into this route yet as I prefer the Iranian one, but I found 'https://www.adventurism.tv/blog/2019/4/4/how-to-book-a-ferry-from-europe-to-israel' quite helpful regarding ferries on the Mediterranean.
A few companies are suggested though Grimaldi or CruiseCyprus seems to be your safest bet. However, as you said as well, at this point the routes we are looking for aren't operational yet. I suggest calling them regarding any potential opening dates.
Hope it helps a bit.
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24 Jun 2021
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Thanks a lot Tony! I spoke with the AutoClub and they're ok with releasing the payment as long as I can provide proof I arrived on my final location back in Europe. But yes, worst case I'll need to ask someone else instead or fly back myself.
Currently still waiting for Iran to open their borders, and the ferry to operate again, in order to start riding. 
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Iranian border is open. Visas will be issued from 6th July for tourism.
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Iranian border is open. Visas will be issued from 6th July for tourism.
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Hi, that would be amazing news. As I am unable to find this information on the web would you mind sharing your source?
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