Crossing from peru into Bolivia - can it be done?
 

I have heard that Bolivia is refusing entry to peru registered bikes - me. I have been told that n going from Chile to Bolivia on the same bike is no problem. Someone else told me that you can get a special entry permit before you get to the border then you can enter. And yet a friend said that someone he knows went to the border and asked about the permit and they had no idea what he was talking about and then denied entry. I am about to head that way - most likely tomorrow and would sure like the truth on this one. I am a Canadian currently in arequipa, peru

I don't know exactly the way in your case, but I strongly recommend you pay attention to one document named: "Declaración Jurada de Ingreso y Salida de Vehículo de Uso Privado para Turismo".

I heard that this is the mainly vehicle document in order to avoid problems with the authorities.

Good luck!

Maybe Toby from Around the Block Motos might know. As far as I know it shouldn't be a problem if the bike has been legally transfered into your name.

Actually it was toby who gave me the info on being turned down at the border. I have all the paperwork to show I t is in my name so I will try tomorrow. I am currently in juliaca, peru.

And the answer is
 

You CAN NOT cross from Peru into Bolivia with a peru plated vehicle. I tried today and I was allowed to cross but not the motorcycle. I own it, my paper work was all in order. There are no exceptions. I had been closed off on my visit to peru and had to be readmitted to the country but since the guy was gone for lunch I walked to Bolivia and asked. They will allow any Peruvian vehicle to cross but none come their way. It is entirely political on the part of peru as I can cross to Chile and then enter bolivia. In fact bolivia customs never entered the picture, it was all handled by Peru immigration. While there I watched as people unloaded goods from peru vehicles, manually moved them across the border and put them on Bolivian vehicles.

The lesson learned, I should have dug a little deeper, the rumours were indeed fact. It burns 4 days leaving the coast and attempting this crossing.

Many years ago, 1992... I had the same problem and had to turn back to Lima and buy a Carnet de Passage at the Touring & Automovil Club del Peru! I had to leave a deposit of 4000 US, this was to certify that my peruvian car would be brought back to Peru. Not sure if you still can\have to get a CdP nowadays in order to leave the country?

It's a shame that things are getting increasingly complicated in South America. It's looking like I'm simply going to have to abandon my motorcycle to the Colombian Aduana because there is little else to be done with it.


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I crossed to Bolivia with my Peru registered bike about 3 weeks ago..early March if I remember correctly. It can be done but tedious task. You need to prepare 2 documents in Puno before making your way to border. You can only cross at Desaguardo border not Copacabana.

At the border, you need to get Aduanas Agents to prepare you the 3rd documents using the 2 documents you prepared in Puno. You need the whole day for this process and pay a lot of money. 150 dollar a lot! But it get you thru.. And yes, I have to agree this trouble is on Peru side. Bolivia admit me in no question ask..none of the documents I prepared earlier required. Just my registration to prove the bike is in my name.

Made it all the way to Chile and Argentina.. I know this information is much too late but I hope it will help future bikers.

It is possible and i just did it
 

I just did it 2 weeks ago with my peruvian vehicle in my name. You have to a resident to export it for you with your permission. Then you import it to Bolivia. Was quite easy at the Copacabana-Crossing. If you want more details, you may check my new Youtube-channel (subtitles are available as it is originally in german)
Skip to the end for the bordercrossing Process
https://youtu.be/pF6KP1kO1iQ

Crossing Peru to Boliva with rented motor bike. How is it done?
 

Wow, I plan to buy a motorbike in Peru and cross into Bolivia. Been struggling to find how it can be done given the problems with Peru customs. And you have done it!! Wow.

I can't make out/understabd your youtube which you said had the details.

Please, please can you let me know the details. For a start, I don't even know how to find a local willing to help me export!

Thank you very much for your information.

Give Toby Shannon a call at Around the Block Moto in Huanuco. The method noted using a Peruvian national to get your moto across the border is what I heard worked. Toby may have a contact to help you get your moto across the border.

OK. Thanks. I am in touch with him. The recommendation is exit to Brazil rather than the southern borders. Thanks for your reply.

Why does Peru block non-nationals from crossing into Bolivia with a Peruvian motorcycle? Toby Shannon (charapashanperu) told me it was because many motorcycles are stolen in Peru and spirited to Bolivia. I saw a courtyard full of motorcycles at a police station in Cobija, Bolivia, just across the border from Brasileia, Brazil. I didn't ask, but I assume the bikes were stolen in Brazil and recovered in Bolivia.

If you REALLY want to take your Peruvian bike from Peru to Bolivia, I suggest crossing at the Iñapari, Peru / Assis Brasil, Brazil, border. I am a dual citizen of the US and Ireland. I took a Peruvian-plated motorcycle that I owned from Peru to Brazil in August 2023 - no issues. Either enter Bolivia at the Cobija, Bolivia / Brasileia, Brazil, border or go further east to the Guayaramerin, Bolivia / Guajará-Mirim, Brazil border. Once you are in Bolivia enjoy the Riberalta to Rurrenabaque road through north central Bolivia.

The bicyclist, levelo, posted he experience on the SA HUBB in January 2024.

"Riberalta to Rurrenabaque is paved all the way ( minus the last 5 kms out of Rib. and into Rurr. ). The tarmac is brand new, courtesy of the Chinese company that's been busy pouring it.
It is still a very, very quiet road though, sometimes less than a truck/car per hour
People are waiting for a bridge to be built on the Mamore River so that visitors/freight from Brazil can come into the country seamlessly."

Google Maps: Riberalta to Rurrenabaque road:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/AwgdY4M4BnAoRvFQ7

Exit Peru
 

It is not permitted for a non resident to exit Peru on a Perubian bike.
It has nothing to do with entering another country.
It is a Perubian law from 2019.

Coming from a trade agreement between some countries.
It has nothing to do with stolen bikes.
Of course you have to prove that you are the owner to pass a border.
Or in some cases, a permission from the owner to use the bike.

If you in some way would be able to exit Peru.
Due to sleeping customs or customs doing something wrong or....
You have done something illegal.

You need to understand that a border crossing involves exit one county and enter another country. Two completely different processes.

So, since it is exit from Peru that is not allowed. I does not matter what country you plan to enter.

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OK. There is a possible workaround that could work. That a Perubian resident exits Peru on you bike.
(Needs papers to show that he is allowed to do that. Since the bike is not his)

And then you enter with the the bike in the other country.

But you might run into problems when reentering Peru. How can you enter when you were to allowed to leave. And time limits and...

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Start in Colombia instead. No problems.