Country template
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
Contents
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
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.
