Editing Switzerland

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=Visiting {{PAGENAME}}=
''Give a brief overview of what it's like to visit. How easy is the border, how safe is the country, are there great things to see and do, etc.''

=Entering {{PAGENAME}} with a Car or Motorbike=
'''Correct as of: <span style="color:red">(date last confirmed correct)</span>'''

==Required Paperwork== 
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''List the paperwork required to enter with a vehicle, including number of copies''

==Process at border==
''Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle''

==Cost of entry==
''State the cost for a vehicle to enter''

==Permitted length of stay==
''State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle''

==Extension of stay==
''Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.''

==Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country==
''Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.'' <br />
''Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.''

==Exiting with a vehicle==
''Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.''

=Driving in {{PAGENAME}}= 
==Recommended books for Overlanding in {{PAGENAME}}==
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==Travel insurance for {{PAGENAME}}==
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==Vehicle insurance requirements==
3rd party liability insurance is mandatory. Switzerland is one of the Green Card countries. European insurance will normally cover Switzerland. Check with your insurance company if you have one already

==Cost of vehicle insurance==
''State the price of insurance and a time period.''

==Where to purchase vehicle insurance==
''Describe where insurance can be purchased.''

==Driving license==
''State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.''

==Driving side of road==
Right. <br/>
RHD vehicles can be driven in {{PAGENAME}}.

==Mandatory items in vehicle==
safety triangle is mandatory and must be ready available (eg not in boot)

==Roads==
===General Road quality===
''Give a brief description of the general road quality. Mention if one way streets are common.''

===Road signs===
''Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.''

===Toll roads===
The only roads (no tolls for tunnels, bridges, etc.) with toll are the motorways (Nationalstrassen) The sign posting is with GREEN signposts. There is a annual fee of 40 CHF. You will get a sticker valid for the current year including January of the following year. Stickers are available at any border station if you enter the country via motorway. Otherwise most gas stations sell them too. DO NOT drive on motorways without it the fine is 200 CHF plus the 40 CHF for a sticker!

==Bribery in {{PAGENAME}}==
Travellers will NOT meet any bribery

==Checkpoints==
''describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.''

==Traveling with pets==
''List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.''

=Gas price in {{PAGENAME}} and Diesel price in {{PAGENAME}}=
'''Last updated: <span style="color:red">October 2012</span>'''<br />

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! Gasoline Grade
! Price
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| Unleaded
| <price cost="1.55" currency="EUR" unit="liter" /><ref name="Travelcost">[http://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/ World petrol prices, gas prices, diesel prices|MyTravelCost.com]</ref>
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| Diesel
| <price cost="1.62" currency="EUR" unit="liter" /><ref name="Travelcost" />
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==Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency==
''Briefly describe if gas shortages are known to occur.'' <br/>
''Also state the approximate average distance between gas stations. This is a very rough estimate.''

==Gas and Diesel Quality==
''Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.''<br />
''State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.''

=Safety and Security Considerations=
==Driving at night==
''Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.''

==Vehicle parking==
''Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night.''
''If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.''

==Special driving considerations==
''A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).'' <br/>
''List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.''

==Security advisories and information==
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=Camping in {{PAGENAME}}=
''Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.''<br />
''List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.'' <br />
''Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.''

==Camping guide books==
''List and link to books specifically for camping.''

==Drinking water==
''Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink.''
''If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.''

=Navigation=
==Paper maps==
Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in {{PAGENAME}}
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==GPS Maps of {{PAGENAME}}==
''Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa).''
''(with links to each).''

==GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in {{PAGENAME}}==
* [http://ioverlander.com/ iOverlander] is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.
''Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.''

=Special Overland Travel interests=
''List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders''

=Vehicle Maintenance=
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==Local Garages==
''Add known good mechanics here.''

=Buy or sell a car or motorbike in {{PAGENAME}}=
'''Buy'''<br/>
''Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle.''
''List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.''

'''Sell'''<br/>
''Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'

=References=
''Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.''
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=Helpful External links=
''Add any helpful external links here.''
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