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Don't think you've got much choice, hey? This is what I answered by p.m.: I paid for a month, but Vince went to the same agency somewhat later on and they would only sell for a full year. No one has yet found any other options aside from using your innate creativity, colonialist instincts, and computer skills.
I think I also mentioned I took the ferry into F.G. with a French couple driving their French-registered camper. They seemed to be doing ok with their Green Card, although like yours it's not valid for overseas territories. That includes Tahiti, plus St. Pierre and Miquellon, as well as French Guiana.
If you find another solution, legions of overlanders will thank you for posting it here. Otherwise, just go for it....and don't get into any accidents. It's a fairly law-abiding country, and as I said the guys at the roadblocks are French nationals, just trying to survive their service and make it home again. Try to offer them a bit of spoken French and some sympathy for their plight and they're not bad.
Besides, it sounds like the route back through Linden is a bit awkward right now.
Still looking forward to hearing about BR319. If you don't get a move on, you'll run into the next rainy season.
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Hey guys,
The BR319 is very drivable today. Just finished it in 5 easy days. 3 days of 15 km/hr. Some holes, 1 night of rain, no mud to speak of and lots of dust on the last day to Humaita.
Checking on the Linden blockade now, let you know if I hear anything before we head out tomorrow in the TransAmazonica!
Adventurous greetings,
Coen
p.s. I would risk FG with your EU greencard.
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Just got a note from our friends in Georgetown and they say that finally after a month of non talks, there has been made an agreement and a solution is found. This means the road through Linden is open again.
Adventurous greetings,
Coen
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Ins in French Guiana
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Originally Posted by markharf
Don't think you've got much choice, hey? This is what I answered by p.m.: I paid for a month, but Vince went to the same agency somewhat later on and they would only sell for a full year. No one has yet found any other options aside from using your innate creativity, colonialist instincts, and computer skills.
I think I also mentioned I took the ferry into F.G. with a French couple driving their French-registered camper. They seemed to be doing ok with their Green Card, although like yours it's not valid for overseas territories. That includes Tahiti, plus St. Pierre and Miquellon, as well as French Guiana.
If you find another solution, legions of overlanders will thank you for posting it here. Otherwise, just go for it....and don't get into any accidents. It's a fairly law-abiding country, and as I said the guys at the roadblocks are French nationals, just trying to survive their service and make it home again. Try to offer them a bit of spoken French and some sympathy for their plight and they're not bad.
Besides, it sounds like the route back through Linden is a bit awkward right now.
Still looking forward to hearing about BR319. If you don't get a move on, you'll run into the next rainy season.
Mark
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Going through FG nexr september and already trying to get a quote for insurance for my Suzuke 250 DRZ--no luck. I would appreciate some creative help; any template?
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7 Oct 2013
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Car Insurance for French Guyana
Hello all!
I am currently in Paramaribo, and try to buy local insurance for Fr.Guyana, but the only option is from ASSURIA: http://www.assuria.sr/index.php/en/i...-french-guyana
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The Car Insurance for French Guyana can be taken out on a monthly basis. For only € 185 per month you are WA covered.
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I also visited FATUM and SELF RELIANCE in Paramaribo, but they said, that cant sell insurance for Fr.Guyana.
It was very easy to buy Guyana Insurance in Lethem , and also Suriname Insurance (from NAFICO Office) But they said, that they dont sell insurance for Fr Guyana anymore.
Is there any other option to get insurance, because 185 EUR per 1 month is not very cheap price?
Tarmo from Estonia
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Allowed in to French Guiana without...
In November 2012 I was allowed to enter French Guiana from Suriname without insurance. When asked at the border I listed all of the carriers I had contacted in Guyana and Suriname. I had also stopped at the French Embassy in Suriname to ask for advice, none given, but I did collect then present a business card from same.
I have heard of other riders that were allowed into French Guiana without insurance. I was not challenged for insurance within the country or on exit.
If someone locates a provider of reasonably priced term insurance, it will increase motorcycle tourism in this country!
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[QUOTE=Tarmo247;439298]Hello all!
I am currently in Paramaribo, and try to buy local insurance for Fr.Guyana, but the only option is from ASSURIA: http://www.assuria.sr/index.php/en/i...-french-guyana
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The Car Insurance for French Guyana can be taken out on a monthly basis. For only € 185 per month you are WA covered.
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