RESOURCES

US Customs & Border Protection

CBP Information Center

Need answers? We recommend you first use our CBP Information Center website at help.cbp.gov, which has more than 500 answers about CBP policies and procedures.

The CBP Information Center is open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time.

Submit your question, compliment, complaint or tip online, or call:
U.S. visitors: 877-CBP-5511
Visitors outside the U.S.: +1-202-325-8000

Canada Border Services Agency

Before you contact us, please review the help topics.

Phone

We can help with:

general questions about Advance Declaration in ArriveCAN
basic problem solving
guiding you through Advance Declaration in ArriveCAN

Hours of operation

7 am to 7 pm ET, Monday to Friday.

Closed on statutory holidays and weekends.

Contact information

Services are offered in English and French.

Telephone: 1-800-461-9999 (toll-free from Canada or the U.S)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-866-335-3237 (Canada and U.S. only)
Outside Canada or the U.S.: 1-204-983-3500 or 1-506-636-5064 (long distance charges apply)

Traveling in Europe, this link is very important if you plan to go to Switzerland

For Switzerland: https://www.ch.ch/en/vehicles-and-traffic/how-to-behave-in-road-traffic/motorway-vignette/

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TRAVELING TO US, CANADA, EUROPE and the UK

LINKS for Travel Permits

Foreigners traveling to USA, Canada, UK and Europe all need to apply for travel authorization for yourself as a person.

Here are the links to review:

USA: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/

CANADA: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html

UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta

EUROPE: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en

International Driving Permit (International Driver's license information.)

Several European countries require an International Driving Permit (IDP) in addition to your US driver's license. This includes countries like Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Spain.

Find out if you need an International Driver's License or "IDP" (International Driving Permit

https://internationaldrivingpermit.org/

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🏍️ Insurance Options for Foreign Riders

Below is a list of independent insurance providers and brokers that may offer temporary or specialty coverage for

foreign registered motorcycles traveling in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. These companies are not affiliated with Motorcycle

Express or Motorcycles In Motion. Riders should contact each provider directly to confirm current eligibility, coverage terms,

and pricing.

1) Clements Worldwide

Region: International

Details: Offers worldwide motorcycle coverage including liability, theft, and damage (some restrictions for Canada may apply).

Languages: English

Website: www.clements.com

2) SeguroGringo

Region: U.S. (tourist short-term)

Details: “Turista en USA Motocicletas” short-term liability coverage for foreign-plated bikes. Verify plate eligibility and territory

(U.S. only vs. U.S. + Canada).

Languages: English / Spanish

Website: www.segurogringo.us

3) GEICO Overseas

Region: International

Details: Provides overseas motorcycle and vehicle insurance through GEICO’s international partners.

Languages: English

Website: www.geico.com/overseas-insurance

4) Tokio Marine HCC

Region: Global

Details: Specialty international insurer; inquire about motorcycle eligibility for travel scenarios.

Languages: English

Website: www.tmhcc.com

5) One80 Intermediaries

Region: International brokerage

Details: Program manager/intermediary with access to global and specialty risk markets, sometimes including foreign

vehicles.

Languages: English

Website: www.one80intermediaries.com

6) Cross Border Coverage

Region: U.S. / Mexico

Details: Cross-border vehicle coverage (primarily U.S. & Canadian plates in Mexico). Useful reference for cross-border rules.

Languages: English

Website: www.crossbordercoverage.com

7) BrokerLink

Region: Canada

Details: Canadian brokerage offering seasonal and specialty motorcycle coverage. Contact to confirm foreign-plate eligibility.

Languages: English / French

Website: www.brokerlink.ca

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only. Motorcycle Express Services, Inc. and Motorcycles In Motion, Inc. do not endorse, sell, or guarantee any of the listed insurance products or providers. Availability and eligibility vary by country, plate origin, and travel duration. Always confirm coverage terms directly with the insurer or broker before travel.

About Carnets

We have found Boomerang Carnets Website to be very helpful in understanding carnets.

ATA Carnets - Click here to learn more about what countries require ATA Carnets and reach out to them if you have questions.
Carnet de Passages - Click here to learn more about CDPs and reach out to them if you have questions.