ESSEX CHAPTER GREAT BRITAIN TICK LIST – EUROPEAN TOURING ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS

(do not treat as a definitive list as individuals may have other suggestions /requirements )

PASSPORT. Needs to be not expiring 6 months prior to Tour .
( check EU Requirements before departure )
VERY IMPORTANT – ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR PASSPORT IS ‘STAMPED OUT’ WHEN LEAVING EU , OTHERWISE CAN CAUSE MAJOR ISSUES ON YOUR NEXT VIST TO THE EU

PASSPORT PHOTOCOPY . Take a copy of passport photo page and store in a different place . If passport is lost, the photocopy details will help passport control to issue a temporary travel document more quickly.

E111 card (or EHIC equivalent ). National free medical cover reciprocal NHS care

TRAVEL INSURANCE. With Emergency international contact details

FERRY TICKETS . Paper copy? In case of internet failure at port ?

VEHICLE BREAKDOWN POLICY . Including recovery . International contact number

DRIVING LICENCE

INSURANCE – ROAD TRAFFIC CERTIFICATE . Ensure ‘European cover details shown overleaf. European insurance cover used to be known as ‘A Green card ‘ but now usually on back of RTC
MOT CERTIFICATE . (If applicable ) Police in Europe have recently been requesting sight of document when stopping Riders.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION DOCUMENT. (Known as the log book ) If the name on the ‘log book is different to the Rider, for example a company vehicle , then a signed document is required from the stated Log book name giving permission for the Rider to have authority to have the Motorcycle in their possession . The Police need to see the name on the Passport is linked to the Name on the Log Book . Less hassle at a roadside stop is always preferential .

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION . The Paper copies of the instructions found in pill boxes should be available if requested .

HOG membership card …… for those discounts at Dealers
CASH . STERLING AND EUROS. Strongly recommended to carry some cash . Some rural parts do not accept cards. Also if internet down …….CASH IS KING (still)
COINS . Small Euros coins …….IMPORTANT YOU HAVE TO PAY TO USE MOTORWAY SERVICES TOILET FACILITIES

CREDIT CARD …preferably more than one
SPARE PASSPORT PHOTOS . Recommended by some for any unexpected documents required to be completed needing a photo .

Other useful items
Map
Torch
DUPLICATE IGNITION KEYS. with extra key batteries (CR2032 ?)

SIMON MCKAY
ESSEX CHAPTER TREASURER