silk route.help needed...quickly please!!!!
 

hi people can you help us out!
we are travelling from europe to mongolia by motorcycle in late May this year.
We need the following information.
1.travelling on dutch /british /israeli passport can we obtain transit visas throughout our propsed route.europe/russia through the "stans" to mongolia?
2.can we buy motorcycle insurance at the respective borders en route..or does that have to be purchased ahead of our trip ..is there an isurance company that provides this service?
3.what local road taxes or permits/registration motorcycle number plates are required by the prospective borders/countries?
4.Any advice /info/help/tips on crossing this route would be really helpful ..thank you for reading this.

Why do you need help quickly please?

I would suggest to use the title only when on the road and in help of need. You have plenty of time to prepare yourself. Or at least you had.

Can you choose which passport you use or do you mean that you will travel in a group with all those nationalities?

Read this about getting visas on the road for Russia. Transit visas should probably work out.
You still have time to arrange a normal tourist visa for the direction to Russia, or even a double entry business visa for 3 months for example.

And clarify which "stans", there is a big difference which country.
But still most visa info is available online.

Usually you can buy insurance at the border.

Road taxes you have to pay in Kirgistan. about 10$ at entry.

if your travelling on a British passport, you can only get a Russian visa in the UK . all others you should have no problem with

Travel the stans
 

Hi,

As you travel the stans the Pamir Highway is a must do.
On the Kyrgyz side the backcountry highlands are very recommendable. For instance Song Köl, the Kazarman route or then towards Issiköl Tosor pass for the beaten road lovers.

Most agents should be able to line you up with a 12 month multi entry business visa (6 months total allowable time in country). I was quoted a bit under £500
As already advised, insurance can be bought at the borders

Check out "caravanistan.com"
I found some very good info on visa for the 'stans

Bob:scooter: