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Text in italics below are editorial comments, with suggestions for what should go in each section. Replace it with the actual content for each country


At the border

(last updated date)

Required Paperwork

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, in the local currency

Permitted length of stay

State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle

Extension of stay

Can the permitted length of entry for the vehicle be extended? Describe the process

Storing a vehicle for an extended time

Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long

Exiting with a vehicle

Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit

Overland Essentials

Vehicle Insurance

Insurance mandatory?

Yes or No if insurance is mandatory

Cost of insurance

State the price of insurance and a time period, in the local currency

Where to purchase insurance

Describe where insurance can be purchased

Driving license

International Driving Permit? other?

Driving side of road

Left or Right (also mention if a vehicle with a steering wheel on the opposite side can be legally driven)

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

A brief description of the general road quality

Road signs

Briefly discuss the overall quality & existence of road signs

Toll roads

Discuss the frequency and approximate price of toll roads, in the local currency

Bribery

Is bribery common? should it be expected? What's the best way to deal with it?

Checkpoints

Does the country have checkpoints (police or military)? - describe what to expect

Traveling with pets

List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet

Gasoline / Petrol / Diesel

(Last updated date)

Price

List the price (in the local currency and unit of measure) of all the different types of gasoline (super, regular, diesel, etc.) List the octane rating if known

Availability / frequency

Are shortages common? Are gasoline stations abundant or difficult to find?

Quality

Is the gasoline considered "clean" or "dirty"? List the sulfur content of diesel if known

External information

Link to external websites with price & quality information

Vehicle Specific Safety

Driving at night

Is driving at night considered safe or to be avoided?

Vehicle parking

Can vehicles be parked on the street? at night? what are the other options?

Things to watch out for

A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.)

General security advisories and information

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Navigation

Paper maps

Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them

GPS

Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa) (with links to each)

Camping

How common is camping? Are campsites organized or "wild"?

Camping guide books

List and link to books specifically for camping

Propane filling

Links to sites showing propane filling stations

Links for camping sites

Link to sites with a list of GPS co-ordinates for camping

Overland Travel Interest

Special Overland interests

List any special items / places that are popular with overlanders

Guide Books

List the best guide books for traveling through the country

Vehicle Maintenance

Garages &/or dealerships for major vehicle manufacturers (inc. motorbikes)

Buying and selling vehicles

Buying a vehicle as a foreigner

Can it be done? Describe the process. Are there limitations on where the vehicle can be driven?

Selling a foreign-plated vehicle

Can it be done? how? Describe the process

References

Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.

External links