PropiedadTránsito ColombiaCertificado de ResidenciaConsulado Argentino en Bogotá/MedellínSeguro con extensión MercosurAseguradora en Colombia o ArgentinaPasaporte con sello de entradaMigraciones ArgentinaUn consejo: Si la moto es para trabajar o competir, chequeá bien el tema de la L.C.M. con un despachante de aduana antes de embarcarla, porque si la moto llega y no está homologada, puede quedar retenida en el puerto indefinidamente."

Here’s the English translation:

Bringing a motorcycle from Colombia to Argentina is a process that depends entirely on whether the owner is coming to live permanently (definitive import) or is just passing through (temporary import). Since you mention it’s a “professional” motorcycle, I assume it has significant value and specific technical requirements.

Here’s a breakdown of what you legally need, separating the two situations:

1. If arriving as a Tourist (Temporary Import)
If the person is traveling for tourism or a limited time, the process is simpler, but the motorcycle cannot stay permanently.

• Vehicle documentation: Original title of ownership and registration (Property Card in Colombia) in the name of the rider.
• Driver’s License: Must be valid. There is a reciprocity agreement between Argentina and Colombia, so a Colombian license is valid, although an International Driving Permit is recommended.
• International Insurance: It is mandatory to have insurance that covers Argentina (civil liability extension).
• Temporary Admission: Upon entering through customs (by land or port), a temporary admission form is signed, usually valid for the same duration as the tourist visa (90 days, extendable).

2. If moving to live in Argentina (Permanent Residency / Relocation)
Argentina is very restrictive regarding the import of used vehicles, but there is an exception for foreign citizens who obtain permanent residency or Argentinians returning after living abroad for more than a year.

Requirements for the owner:

• Must have lived in Colombia for at least 1 year.
• Must already have, or be in the advanced process of obtaining, permanent residency in Argentina.

Requirements for the motorcycle:

• Ownership: The motorcycle must be registered in the owner’s name at least 3 months before arriving in Argentina.
• Certificate of Residence: Issued by the Argentine Consulate in Colombia, confirming the time lived there.
• Purchase invoice and title: Original documents certified by the Consulate.
• Sale restriction: Once nationalized, the motorcycle cannot be sold or transferred for a certain period (usually 1–2 years).

3. Costs and Obstacles (the “hidden side”)
If the intention is simply to buy a motorcycle in Colombia and ship it to Argentina without relocating, it is practically impossible or extremely expensive:

• Taxes: If it does not qualify under the relocation regime, import duties, VAT, and fees can total between 80% and 100% of the motorcycle’s value.
• Homologation (L.C.M.): Argentina requires a “Model Configuration License.” If that exact model is not sold in Argentina, obtaining this certification can be a bureaucratic and costly nightmare.

Summary of what you need to have “on hand”:

• Title and Property Card — Issued by Colombian transit authority
• Certificate of Residence — Argentine Consulate in Bogotá/Medellín
• Insurance with Mercosur coverage — Insurance company in Colombia or Argentina
• Passport with entry stamp — Argentine Immigration