Complete story of leaving a bike in Brasil
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Originally Posted by Tony LEE
Could you let us know if you have any problems when you finally exit Brazil because that is the final step of the procedure.
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Here is my experience in full.
I entered Brasil from Uruguay in Jan. 2014, crossing at Chui. I specifically asked at the Policia Federal, speaking with a spanish speaking officer, and later with an English speaking officer about any required paperwork for my bike. Both said none was needed and I was free to leave the country without it.
Travelling northwards along the coast, through São Paulo inland to Mina Gerais, back to the coast, detoured to Chapada Diamantina. There I met a very nice Brasilian and his wife also touring by motorcycle from Belem. They suggested a route to Belem (my original destination). Later I visited them and ended up leaving my bike, a 2009 BMW with them in March 2014. I flew back to Canada returning Jan 10, 2015. I serviced my bike, took a boat to Manaus and onward North towards Venezuela. Feb 2 (yesterday) I crossed into Venezuela, leaving Brasil with no questions or remarks about the bike, my papers or passport. I entered Venezuela without remarks regarding my exit paperwork from Brasil.
That is a full story. I have left my bike in SA 4 years and returned tin January to ride for 3 months. Once illegally in Ecuador, twice legally with Willis Motos in Urugauay and lastly in Brasil. Now I am heading to Cartehena and back north in Central America. Buena suerte.
Last edited by oldguy; 17 Feb 2015 at 02:45.
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