Shipping my Guzzi Stelvio from Melbourne Australia into Rotterdam in mid July to ride around Western Europe for 3 months.
My shipper can supply the Green Card but where / how do I get full comprehensive insurance to cover my bike?

Thanks

Larry

A word of warning to UK riders if you plan to visit Bosnia.
In 2014 we toured continental Europe from the UK. At a Croatia to Bosnia border crossing near Strmica they would not let our bikes into Bosnia declaring that we needed green card. Showed our insurance certificates and told them this is green card. No, apparently not.
We could find no way to proceed, no policy available to buy at border or anywhere else outside Bosnia.
Returned to Croatia.
Perhaps others might be able to proceed via this Zagreb B&B suggested by Pan European:
Lobagola - Border insurance

Hi Electra:

Well, if nothing else, it's a good B&B to stay at, and Zagreb is a fascinating city.

The generic 'European Green Card' insurance cover does not cover Bosnia & Herzegovina, because that country is not a member (or candidate member) of the EC. But, you can buy insurance specific to Bosnia at the major road crossings into Bosnia. I explained that process in detail at this post: Balkans Insurance - Here's the story, with details & sample documents.

Coincidentally, when I first tried to enter Bosnia from Croatia - at a minor road crossing - there was no insurance stand at that crossing, and I could not enter Bosnia. But, the Bosnian border guards spoke English well, and were very friendly and helpful - they told me that there was no insurance available at their crossing, but that I could enter at the next crossing about 80 km away and buy insurance there. They helped me plan out a nice route to the next crossing on scenic secondary roads, and I had a very nice time riding down to the next crossing.

If you plan to tour the former Yugoslavian countries again, contact Dooby (who posts as 'Frgich' here on the HUBB) for some advice. Dooby is the person who runs the Lobagola B&B in Zagreb, and who sells Green Card insurance for Europe. He will certainly know the exact details of what is needed to visit the other former Yugoslavian countries, and which border crossings you can get the insurance from, because he lives right next to them. He might even be able to provide you with insurance for the other former Yugoslavian countries in advance of your trip.

Michael

Thanks Michael,

As we have done this hundred of times, everyone that's passing by Zagreb can stop for a brew, coffee or .

We'll get the map out or your gps and provide info about interesting roads, places, mountain passes, food, paperwork etc

Other Balkans countries are in the pipeline regarding the border insurance policy, the whole thing is tedious and administration is a nightmare, but as always we'll provide a solution for the 2 wheel traveler community, and will post when it's ready

Cheers
Dooby

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Lobagola - Border insurance

Thanks for your patience

cheers
Dooby

Hi Dooby:

What payment method do you prefer (in other words, what payment method charges you the lowest fees)? PayPal, or credit cards?

I ask because I will probably need insurance again this summer.

Michael

Hi Michael,

PayPal is cheaper regarding the fees, thanks for asking

It would be very cool if you're able to stop by for a good coffee!

Best

Dooby

Hi Electra,

thanks for linking our website, appreciate it

As of today we did not managed to finish all the paperwork needed to offer green card insurance for all the Balkan countries including Turkey.
Lots of paperwork needed to be done, but we'll keep the community posted when we start offering the packages.

This week we'll start accepting PayPal payments for EU border insurance policy, check our website until the end of this week it will be up and running

Cheers
Dooby

Is it likely that you will sort out the Balkan counties in the next month?
I'm having trouble with getting coverage through my insurers in the UK. Aviva- never again!

Hi Packers, thanks for stopping by!

Unfortunately the answer is no, too many paperwork and time is limited .We're aiming to be ready for the end of this season, so people can plan their routes for 2017.

We're trying hard to create a platform, so people will have an option that they can count on and will not be expensive.

Cheers
Dooby

Packers:

See this post, where I answered your similar question: Green card- including the Balkans.

Michael

I recently purchased green card insurance from Lobagola - Border insurance
I am from Canada and plan to travel Ireland and the UK. My bike is with Martin at https://www.facebook.com/motofeirme/.
Dooby was great to deal with and answered all my questions as quick as I could ask them. I am really looking forward to my trip.