Driving back to UK

slimboyfat


Joined: 01/05/2008
Posts: 96

Message Posted:
20/12/2008 19:47

I'm intending to drive back to the UK, can anyone give me advise regarding route, car insurance required etc.

I presume that once I cross into Bulgaria and stick to EU countries I won't need any visas.

Scarecrow


Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 35

Message Posted:
20/12/2008 20:37

Hi i personally do not have the answers u require but Paul from Kings Bar and Steve from Stevies Bar have both done the journey so they would be able to help you. Hope you enjoy the journey, its an experience

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
20/12/2008 20:53

RE slimboyfat, msg 1 :(...) I'm intending to drive back to the UK, can anyone give me advise regarding route, car insurance required etc. I presume that once I cross into Bulgaria and stick to EU countries I won't need any visas. (...)



===> The fastest way to the UK from Bulgaria is via Serbia (non-EU). You'll find a map UK -> TRNC on my server here: http://tinyurl.com/a4v397 . The map can be printed, but if you need a high quality file to print let me know and I'll email it to you (including a list of very useful tips, motels etc). Have a nice, interesting and safe trip!

froggy


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
20/12/2008 20:56

have information for you, if you email me at

nickharrop5866@live.co.uk and i will send the info over to you.

froggy

PtePike



Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 2334

Message Posted:
20/12/2008 21:15

slimboyfat,



Did you drive over and is your car UK-registered? There are a few variables depending on your situation. Depending on your route you will leave the EU and rejoin it on your way home.



Here's one tried and tested route I've used: Kyrenia ferry>Tasucu Turkey(non-EU)>Bulgaria(EU)>Serbia(non-EU)>Bosnia Hercegovina (non-EU)>Croatia(non-EU)>Slovenia(EU)>Austria(EU)>Germany(EU)>Netherlands(EU)>Belgium(EU) ferry-UK



You will need a green card for your car and international drivers licence, as well as insurance for non-EU areas. Turkey is often covered by insurance but check the small print - sometimes it only applies west of the Bosphurus. As for visas you will need one for Turkey (or you used to) but not for Croatia or Bosnia (which you don't need to drive through but you shouldn't miss Sarajevo). Serbia I wasn't asked for one but then I have a warrant card to get pally with local cops.



As I say, a lot depends on the origin of the car and your nationality. Good luck.

PtePike



Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 2334

Message Posted:
20/12/2008 21:18

Slimboyfat,



I notice three messages ago you said: "Thanks to the likes of Pike and Suzzanne I rarely come on the BB now."

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
20/12/2008 22:38

What about ferry to Turkey then another ferry from Turkey to Italy then drive home.A dam site easier than driving through Bulgaria etc Lot more civilised as well,better accomodation and food,roads alot better as well...

Rocker



Joined: 24/09/2008
Posts: 384

Message Posted:
20/12/2008 22:51

If your car has Cyprusc (TRNC) Plates you will not get out of TUrkey. Good Luck.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
20/12/2008 23:00

hi coachie, guido did that route over with my car it is easier but laws change all the time so not sure now,buts says the most direct wayy is the ferry tatlisu, drive to konya then to ankara onto istanbbul, to sophia drive to yugoslavia border to belgrade, ljubiana onto salsberg, stuttgard, munich, frankfurt then to holland, drive through dunkirk , lille onto callas ferry DOVER.

Happpy travelling slimboy enjoy your trip, it seems that is the most direct. He did it in 3 and a half days but if it was me and i had the time and money I would go through Italy and enjoy . Happy xmas to you all x

mfccyprus


Joined: 30/10/2008
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
21/12/2008 10:06

if you are going to drive through Italy be aware the Italians are targeting brits and robbing them making out they are police I got robbed when I drove from the UK to here and I was one of many

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
21/12/2008 13:13

I dont know if it has changed in Bulgaria,but you had to buy insurance at the border because they would not accept the Green Card and they wanted the foreign currency but I suppose since they have come into the EU they will/may have changed.I think they still use their own currency because I believe they are not in the Euro Money system yet.Might pay you to check it out slim boy fat if you decide to go that route.....

slimboyfat


Joined: 01/05/2008
Posts: 96

Message Posted:
21/12/2008 18:37

Is that right about TRNC number plated cars not being allowed to pass out of Turkey to Bulgaria?

froggy


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
21/12/2008 19:16

slim boy fat, email me at,

nickharrop5866@live.co.uk and i will send the info over to you.



froggy

jurgen


Joined: 20/12/2008
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
21/12/2008 22:55

Bulgaria accept euro ( however they are not allowed in the eurozone ( too much corruption ) and greencard as well , they have to as one of the members of the EU .

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
22/12/2008 10:49

slimboyfat

bulgaria won't allow you to enter if you have trnc numberplates!

i read this somewhere in one of the news papers i think.

was your car a uk car origionally?

do you still have the main part of the log book?

do you still have the uk number plates?

its just a thought!!

good luck.