driving from Dubai to Europe

[tiscalina]

Hello,
I would like to ask, if somebody knows which papers are required to drive by car to Europe. And how easy or not it is to get the visas and what do I need for them.
Thank you very much for your answers.

[LaFolie]

Originally Posted by tiscalina

Hello,
I would like to ask, if somebody knows which papers are required to drive by car to Europe. And how easy or not it is to get the visas and what do I need for them.
Thank you very much for your answers.

Wow! Big trip! Not sure which papers you mean. If you're from Germany you obviously won't need visas for Europe. Any other permits would depend on the route you plan to take.

[gforce23]

Check out the visas and info page on the Mongol Rally web site. They have a similar run the other way around, from Blighty to east Asia every year.

The only problem that I can think of is getting an entry permit into KSA. The Saudies don't seem too keen on allowing people into their country. The rest of the trip should be pretty nice.

[Andy Capp]

Originally Posted by gforce23

Check out the visas and info page on the Mongol Rally web site. They have a similar run the other way around, from Blighty to east Asia every year.

The only problem that I can think of is getting an entry permit into KSA. The Saudies don't seem too keen on allowing people into their country. The rest of the trip should be pretty nice.

And then there's the law in Saudi that does not allow women to drive or even be in the same car as a male non-relative....

[kolhoznik]

Originally Posted by Andy Capp

And then there's the law in Saudi that does not allow women to drive or even be in the same car as a male non-relative....

And the fact that generally speaking Saudi's aren't totally familiar with the concept of lanes/speed limits/general behavior on the road I know companies that only allow people to travel there with dedicated journey management plans, escort cars and close protection security personell...they might be overdoing it but driving through Saudi brings along a risk you can't discount.

[Expatmanuk]

Hmm, I'm THINKING about driving down to Dubai from Poland, as it MIGHT be less stressful for my dogs than 14 hours in a crate... any further info, keep me posted!

[KateGarden]

Interesting idea. I am wondering how long this trip would last. I have never tried it myself yet...

[Expatmanuk]

Kate - from Poland? That's where I am now, hoping I'll get the job in Dubai! If I do, I might find out!!

[Expatmanuk]

Originally Posted by kolhoznik

And the fact that generally speaking Saudi's aren't totally familiar with the concept of lanes/speed limits/general behavior on the road I know companies that only allow people to travel there with dedicated journey management plans, escort cars and close protection security personell...they might be overdoing it but driving through Saudi brings along a risk you can't discount.

What risk, apart from the abnormal traffic problems?

[Killler]

Originally Posted by tiscalina

Hello,
I would like to ask, if somebody knows which papers are required to drive by car to Europe. And how easy or not it is to get the visas and what do I need for them.
Thank you very much for your answers.

Interesting Idea

I wish join this journey but wish you all the best and let me help you as I can:
Well first of all make sure which car you going to drive because most cars not allowed in Europe and USA for example Toyota Camry model 2002 and above which made specially for Arabian gulf and middle east countries not allowed to enter USA and May be Europe. so your first country will be Saudi Arabia and their rules are women not allowed to drive but very soon they are going to allowed only above 40 years women the progress is under study so u have only one option to cargo your car to Quryat City border with Jordon and don't forget to fill gas from this city because its cheap and after this city the gas are more expansive and u have to travel by bus or plane to this city after that u may to drive from Jordon to Syria and then turkey remember in turkey gas is too expansive after that first Europe country u have to enter is Bulgaria I don't have experience in Europe country but as my knowledge after Bulgaria u should drive to Romania then hungry then Austria and your final destination Germany.

1: So you need transfer VISA of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria and turkey and I think in Europe no need for Visa.
And transfer visa is valid for 15 days for one way only and most country can't required any document for transfer Visa they have to grand transfer visa if you show your final destination country passport or visa

2: International Driving License and car Insurance paper for all countries which you going to pass over them.

3 .as my advice put some money inside passport for Jordon, Syria, And Turkey Check points because they disturb you too much in borders if you put some money inside documents they will not check or waste your time just they take money and say have a nice journey but don't try in Saudi Arabia in case any Country officer asked you why you put money inside documents just say I forgot it inside don't put too much money they will ask for more from 5 to 10$ is enough.

4. Never stop for any one on the way even if some one die on road if the road was block just turn around as fast as you can and don't eat food in any restaurants out of cities always keep doors lock and try to drive in day instate of Night and if you saw any Saudi Car on way keep away from then because their driving are complete different then entire world.

I wish I can help you more then this. Feel free to contact.

And have a nice journey