Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > West and South Asia
help Carnet du passsge India help Carnet du passsge India
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
West and South Asia From Turkey to Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Ladakh and Bangladesh
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 22 Jan 2017
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 4
help Carnet du passsge India
Hello everybody!

My friend and I we are planning to go from India to Europe on a motorbike.

We will flight to New Delhi 3rd of Febrary and we want to buy a bike there and drive to Spain.

After research some information, we have seen that the big problem is to get a Carnet du Passage in India because it seems compulsory in Pakistan and Iran. Other pappers like insurances or visas seems easier and cheaper. So that is my question:

how much and where I should buy or try to get my Carnet du Passage, knowing that we will buy around 400-500$ motorbike?

I just found a couple of agency-shops wich helps you and even sell the bike. I don't know.

Thank you in advantage everybody.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 23 Jan 2017
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 4
rw
I didn't get it. With the carnet du passage is just for Iran and Pakistan so as far as I cross to europe, Indian people will give me back my deposit. Am I right?

Do you offer to drive back what? my indian motorbike?
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 25 Jan 2017
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 4
rw
I also return bikes for free from India or wherever and I even pay the owner of the bike hahahaha.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 26 Jan 2017
Donmanolo's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mainly Slovenia
Posts: 371
Welcome to the HUBB, I hope you weren't put off by the lack of response other than the useless reply you received, which has since been erased. I'll just have to be rather blunt as to why you haven't received any answers to your question

People often turn up here and ask more or less the same thing that you did, you would really benefit from using the search function in the box at the top of the page.
I would love to be proven wrong but at the moment there doesn't seem to be any organization in India that is able to issue a carnet, buying a bike and putting the documents in your own name probably depends on having a work or residence visa, it seems to have once been possible to get a carnet from ADAC in Germany and it may be worth sending them an email
Failing that you could also simply try to truck your bike across pakistan and Iran, ( someone here managed to ride back to europe without a carnet by doing this, but it was over a decade ago) .... As I said, I'm not saying that it's impossible: if you do find a way then please report back as many of us would like to do what you're proposing. All the best. DM
Last edited by Donmanolo; 26 Jan 2017 at 08:08.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 26 Jan 2017
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,131
Paper work wise it is easier to go from Europe to India. You also go from expensive to cheap (better for budgeting) and from well behaved traffic to worse traffic behaviour (to western eyes).
Any reason not to go the other way?

----------------------------
The blue bar thingys at the top of the page give lots of background information if your just starting out ... 'Get Ready' 'Carnet de Passage explained' is one .. Have you read it?
Paperwork | Horizons Unlimited

In particular 1/3rd the way down that page

"under no circumstances can a carnet be issued outside India for a vehicle purchased in India bearing Indian registration plates."

Regarding Enfields and riding one home (wherever that may be) from India - just go to Nepal, it is perfectly legal to buy a bike and get a carnet for a Nepalese Enfield. They are somewhat more expensive in Nepal, but at least it's legally possible.

Just read the whole thing .. that will get you some understanding.

If your read all the blue bar thingys .. it will answer questions you have not thought of yet... they are there to provide that information without answering it for each newly arrived person individually, saving a lot of work.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 29 Jan 2017
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 4
thanks you
thanks you very much. That was very interesting information, some solutions and some other options.
I go to India to try and if is not possible I will probably go to Nepal. I will share with you if I find a way.

Regards!!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 29 Jan 2017
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,131
Many people buy bikes in India .. but the don't leave India/Nepal ... they resell before they leave. There are some exceptions .. but most of these are very old.

There is a lot of information in those blue bar thingys. There is also a lot in the trip reports ... Sorry to give you so much reading ... but it does inform.

Good Luck.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 30 Jan 2017
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 10
Quote:
Originally Posted by Warin View Post
Paper work wise it is easier to go from Europe to India. You also go from expensive to cheap (better for budgeting) and from well behaved traffic to worse traffic behaviour (to western eyes).
Any reason not to go the other way?

----------------------------
The blue bar thingys at the top of the page give lots of background information if your just starting out ... 'Get Ready' 'Carnet de Passage explained' is one .. Have you read it?
Paperwork | Horizons Unlimited

In particular 1/3rd the way down that page

"under no circumstances can a carnet be issued outside India for a vehicle purchased in India bearing Indian registration plates."

Regarding Enfields and riding one home (wherever that may be) from India - just go to Nepal, it is perfectly legal to buy a bike and get a carnet for a Nepalese Enfield. They are somewhat more expensive in Nepal, but at least it's legally possible.

Just read the whole thing .. that will get you some understanding.

If your read all the blue bar thingys .. it will answer questions you have not thought of yet... they are there to provide that information without answering it for each newly arrived person individually, saving a lot of work.

"Well behaved traffic to western eyes".lol
You speak as an Indian then?
By universal agreement and from personal experience,riding/driving standards in india are far worse than any European country.
To Western eyes..God's teeth.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
carnet, india, motorbike

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
INDIA / MYANMAR / THAILAND without a Carnet?! cheese2805 SE Asia 9 31 Mar 2017 21:33
2015 - Heading east from Europe, add your itinerary / plans kim Travellers Seeking Travellers 190 5 Mar 2016 08:38
Carnet de Passage in India for a Nepalese-registered bike ktmtobcn West and South Asia 14 11 Apr 2015 18:41
Parking a bike in India - Carnet limitations? Drewsome Trip Paperwork 1 10 Dec 2011 15:31

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27 2025
Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
CanWest: July 10-13 2025
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21 2025
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 13:45.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top