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**Denis** · #1 16 Jan 2009

Hey hey

Just doing some research if a carnet is required in Europe. I have found that countries like Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Italy, Monaco and Netherlands accept carnet but do not require them. My question is has any body gone to the trouble of obtaining carnets for these countries or you is it that you do not need to get one at all? Sorry just a little bit confused... :confused1: Or say if I wanted to export my bike from Netherlans to Australia, would I need one?

Thanks.

**JMo (& piglet)** · #2 16 Jan 2009

As far as I am aware, the only countries that actually require a carnet these days are Russia and certain other Asian nations, plus a handful of countries in Africa...

All EU members, and many of the fringe eastern European nations don't need a carnet.

Ah, the benefits of the Union!

xxx

**Guest122** · #3 16 Jan 2009

I'm from the UK and now in Australia. I know you don't need one for Europe if you hold an EU passport (which you must do), last time I looked you didn't need one for Russia either.
Australia you may need one, check the RTA website Australia. I know they can be strict here, but you should be OK if you work with them..

Paul

**Zarks** · #4 16 Jan 2009

Hi Paul,

I was going to check with our Canadian Auto Club (CAA) tomorrow about carnets for Europe. They don't list any European countries in their web page as requiring carnets.

Do you know if I ship my bike over, and travel under my Canadian passport if I would need a carnet? The information I seem to be reading says no, but you mentioned if you travel under a EU pasport you are okay.

Thanks for any insight you may have!

Cheers,

Zarks

**pecha72** · #5 16 Jan 2009

Do note that different types of vehicles, like cargo trucks, for example, and depending on where they´re coming from also, may use (or be required to use) a carnet to enter certain countries. That may explain, why some European countries are listed.

I´m not 100% sure if it will be the same regardless of where the bike is registered... but I am under the impression, that you will not need it for a motorcycle anywhere in the EU.

**gixxer.rob** · #6 16 Jan 2009

I emailed the RAC last year with this email:

I have a quick question that the answer to may seem obvious but I don't seem to be able to find a definitive answer.

I am planning a motorcycle trip to north, south, east and western Europe. Is a Carnet required for motorcycle travel in these areas ?
The motorcycle is UK taxed and insured vehicle.

If Carnet is required for any of these countries would you be able provide me with a list.

Their short but clear reply:

A carnet is not required for Europe

I sent the above email to carnets@rac.co.uk

Sounds good huh.

**RACPG** · #7 21 Jan 2009

Hi

A quick reply to re-confirm that a carnet is NOT required for any vehicle in circulation in Europe/EU countries, irrespective of country of registration, nationality, etc. This includes Eastern Europe eastwards through to Russia.

May I draw attention to Grants' "Sticky" at the top of the Paperwork Board which summarises all relevant Carnet information - background, availability, where required, etc. If you scroll down, you can click on country/continent specific information for more details.

Check this page first before posting a message ... answers to your questions may well be found there !!

Thanks

Paul