Hi folks,
I live in Japan and I'm considering going to Korea with my motorcycle for about 5 days of touring.
I spoke to someone at Kampu Ferry, and she told me that all I need to come over with my bike on the ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan is my basic documents, faxed to the ferry co. in advance:
--Bike documentation (shakensho and torokushosho)
--Japanese driving license
-- International driving permit
-- Passport
She said I need insurance, but can buy that in Busan when I get off the ferry.
She also said that I'm allowed on the ferry with just a residency visa for Japan; no permanent resident status required.
It all sounds too easy! No import bond or crazy customs paperwork. Maybe when you arrive on a ferry like this, the ferry company handles all that stuff for you? Or should I really be speaking to a customs broker like Wendy Choi?
Thanks for any feedback.
Cheers,
Guy
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