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| − | + | [[Vehicle registration]] a matching passport are required. | |
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| − | + | *The owner of the vehicle gains entry at immigration (migración), including a stamp in their Passport. | |
| − | The owner must show the new passport stamp, drivers license the original vehicle registration to customs (aduana) | + | *The owner must show the new passport stamp, drivers license the original vehicle registration to customs (aduana) |
| − | The owner is issued a temporary import permit for the vehicle.'' | + | *The owner is issued a temporary import permit for the vehicle.'' |
==Cost of entry== | ==Cost of entry== | ||
| − | + | Free. | |
==Permitted length of stay== | ==Permitted length of stay== | ||
| − | + | 12 months. | |
==Extension of stay== | ==Extension of stay== | ||
| − | + | If you need more time on your permit, the Administracion Nacional de Aduanas is at the port of Montevideo, near the BuqueBus terminal. GPS: -34.904881,-56.211773. | |
==Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country== | ==Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country== | ||
| − | + | The vehicle import permit is good for 12 months, so Uruguay is one of the best options for storing your vehicle. The Aduana does not stamp the vehicle into the owner's passport, which means they can easily leave the country while the vehicle is in storage (as long as the vehicle does not overstay the 12 month permit). | |
==Exiting with a vehicle== | ==Exiting with a vehicle== | ||
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==Insurance requirements== | ==Insurance requirements== | ||
| − | + | Insurance is not required paperwork when crossing the border. | |
==Cost of insurance== | ==Cost of insurance== | ||
| − | + | N/A | |
==Where to purchase insurance== | ==Where to purchase insurance== | ||
| − | + | Unknown. There is no insurance for purchase at the Frey Bentos border crossing and it is not believed to be required. | |
==Driving license== | ==Driving license== | ||
| − | + | An International Driving Permit is recommended to complement your driver's license. | |
==Driving side of road== | ==Driving side of road== | ||
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''State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle. | ''State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle. | ||
(i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)'' | (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)'' | ||
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==Roads== | ==Roads== | ||
===General Road quality=== | ===General Road quality=== | ||
Revision as of 09:36, 19 October 2013
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Contents
- 1 Entering Uruguay with a Car or Motorbike
- 2 Driving in Uruguay
- 3 Gas price in Uruguay and Diesel price in Uruguay
- 4 Safety and Security Considerations
- 5 Camping in Uruguay
- 6 Navigation
- 7 Special Overland Travel interests
- 8 Vehicle Maintenance
- 9 Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Uruguay
- 10 References
- 11 Helpful External links
Entering Uruguay with a Car or Motorbike
Correct as of: October 2013
Required Paperwork
Vehicle registration a matching passport are required.
Process at border
(To check if you need a travel Visa for Uruguay, application instructions and fees see: Uruguay Visa online application at VisaHQ.com)
- The owner of the vehicle gains entry at immigration (migración), including a stamp in their Passport.
- The owner must show the new passport stamp, drivers license the original vehicle registration to customs (aduana)
- The owner is issued a temporary import permit for the vehicle.
Cost of entry
Free.
Permitted length of stay
12 months.
Extension of stay
If you need more time on your permit, the Administracion Nacional de Aduanas is at the port of Montevideo, near the BuqueBus terminal. GPS: -34.904881,-56.211773.
Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country
The vehicle import permit is good for 12 months, so Uruguay is one of the best options for storing your vehicle. The Aduana does not stamp the vehicle into the owner's passport, which means they can easily leave the country while the vehicle is in storage (as long as the vehicle does not overstay the 12 month permit).
Exiting with a vehicle
Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.
Driving in Uruguay
Insurance requirements
Insurance is not required paperwork when crossing the border.
Cost of insurance
N/A
Where to purchase insurance
Unknown. There is no insurance for purchase at the Frey Bentos border crossing and it is not believed to be required.
Driving license
An International Driving Permit is recommended to complement your driver's license.
Driving side of road
Right.
Unknown if RHD vehicles can be driven in Uruguay.
Mandatory items in vehicle
State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle. (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)
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
List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.
Bribery in Uruguay
Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.
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 Uruguay and Diesel price in Uruguay
Last updated: October 2012
Currency and unit to display:
| Gasoline Grade | Price |
|---|---|
| Unleaded | €1.47 EUR per Liter[1] |
| Diesel | €1.42 EUR per Liter[1] |
Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency
Briefly describe if gas shortages are known to occur.
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.
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.).
List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.
Security advisories and information
- Country Specific Information - U.S. Department of State
- Travel Reports and Warnings - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
- Travel advice by country - Foreign and Commonwealth office (U.K.)
- Travel Advice for Uruguay - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Camping in Uruguay
Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.
List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.
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.
Paper maps
Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them.
GPS Maps of Uruguay
GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in Uruguay
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
Travel Guide Books
List good travel guide books (not necessarily Overland related.
Vehicle Maintenance
Dealers
4x4s / Trucks
- Toyota Global Dealer Locator
- Land Rover International Dealer Locator
- Mercedes Benz International (select country on bottom right)
- Jeep International site locator
Motorbikes
Local Garages
Add known good mechanics here.
Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Uruguay
Buy
Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle.
List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.
Sell
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.
Helpful External links
Add any helpful external links here.
- Uruguay: Visa and Passport requirements | World Travel Guide
- Health Information for Travelers to Uruguay - Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Uruguay travel guides at wikivoyage
- Uruguay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
