Country template

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


Entering Country template with a vehicle

Required Paperwork

List the paperwork required to enter, including number of copies

Process at border

Briefly describe the process at the border

Cost of entry

State the cost to enter, in the local currency

Permitted length of entrance for the vehicle

State the permitted length of entry

Extension of stay

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

Storing a vehcile in Country template for an extended time

Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long (last updated date)

Vehicle insurance in Country template

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 a vehicle in Country template

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.)

General Road quality

A brief description of the general road quality

Quality of road signs

Breifly discuss the overall quality & existence of road signs

Toll roads

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

Bribery

Is bribery common? should it be expected?

Checkpoints

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

Gasoline / Petrol / Diesel in Country template

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 (Last updated date)

Vehicle Specific Safety in Country template

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

Maps & GPS in Country template

Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa) (with links to each)

Camping in Country template

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

Traveling with pets in Country template

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

Exiting Country template with a vehicle

Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border

Guide Books

List the best guide books for traveling through Country template

Special Overland interest for Country template

List any special items / places that are popular with overlanders

Vehicle Maintenance

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

Buying and selling a vehicle in Country template

Selling foreign-plated vehicle Country template

Can it be done? how? Describe the process

Buying a vehicle in Country template as a foreigner

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

Security advisories and information for Country template

Template:Security advisories

External links