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How to Obtain Motorcycle Insurance for North America, Europe, the UK and Africa

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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Temporary Motorcycle Insurance for North America

If you are bringing a foreign-registered motorcycle into Canada or the United States, you will need appropriate motorcycle liability insurance before riding on public roads.

Motorcycle Express has identified an online insurance resource specifically for international riders traveling with foreign-plated motorcycles.

How to Get Coverage

  • Click “Get Canada & USA Motorcycle Insurance” below. On the insurance page, select your preferred language:

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  • Choose “Motorcycles with Foreign Plates.”

  • If you will be riding in Canada, be sure to select YES for Canada Coverage.

  • Enter your travel dates, motorcycle information and driver information.

  • Review the available liability coverage options and complete your purchase online.

  • ​If you purchase Canada coverage, keep the Canadian Yellow Card provided with your policy as proof of coverage while riding in Canada.

Get Canada & USA Motorcycle Insurance

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Important: Motorcycle Express Services does not sell or issue motorcycle insurance. If you purchase coverage through the link provided above, Motorcycle Express Services may receive a small referral fee from the insurance provider. You are under no obligation to use this provider and are welcome to obtain appropriate coverage from an insurance provider of your choice. Eligibility, policy terms, coverage limits, pricing and claims are determined solely by the insurance provider.

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Travel Medical & Emergency Protection (Recommended)

For international riders traveling abroad, we recommend considering travel medical and emergency coverage for the duration of your trip. This is separate from motorcycle liability insurance.

Coverage may include emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, medical evacuation and repatriation, depending on the policy selected.

Travel Medical Insurance Resources

Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation Resources

Coverage, eligibility and benefits vary by provider. Please review policy terms carefully to determine whether coverage meets your individual travel needs. Motorcycle Express Services does not sell or provide travel medical or evacuation insurance. Policies are arranged independently by the traveler.

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πŸ›‘οΈ European Motorcycle Insurance (Green Card) – Powered by Tour Insure

If you’re riding your motorcycle through Europe, the UK, or beyond, you’ll need valid international liability insurance — often referred to as a Green Card.

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To make this simple for our riders, Motorcycle Express has partnered with Tour Insure, one of Europe’s most reputable providers of Green Card coverage for foreign-registered motorcycles.

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Why Tour Insure?

Tour Insure offers:

βœ”οΈ Reliable Green Card insurance for U.S. and Canadian motorcycles
βœ”οΈ Coverage accepted throughout the EU, UK, Switzerland, and neighboring countries
βœ”οΈ Flexible policy lengths for short trips or extended tours
βœ”οΈ Friendly, English-speaking support

Simple and Straightforward

With Tour Insure, riders can:

  • Apply online in just a few minutes

  • Receive digital documents quickly

  • Travel confidently knowing their coverage meets European requirements

Exclusive Benefit for Motorcycle Express Riders

Use affiliate code ME05 when purchasing your policy to receive:

  • 5% discount on your premium

  • 5% support credit that helps us continue assisting riders worldwide

How to Start Your Coverage
Step 1 — Complete the Application

Fill out the Tour Insure Green Card application here, where you will also see the rates — and your ME05 discount code will give you 5% off:
πŸ‘‰ https://www.tourinsure.de/international-motor-insurance-and-frontier-insurance/motorcycle/europe

Step 2 — Email Your Application to Tour Insure

After completing the form, please email Tour Insure and attach your completed application to ensure your discount code is applied.

Subject line:
Green Card Application – ME05

Body:
“Hi, I’ve completed the Green Card Insurance application and attached it here. I was referred by Carrie from Motorcycle Express — please apply discount code ME05. Thank you.”

Payment Note

Tour Insure may require payment by credit card over the phone to finalize coverage.

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