Overland Country template Travel
To create a new county, please copy and paste the following into a new Country, remove the editorial comments and fill in each section as completely as possible.
Text in italics below are editorial comments, with suggestions for what should go in each section. Replace it with the actual content for the country.
Contents
At the border
Correct as of: (Put the date this section was last confirmed accurate here)
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
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 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 requirements
Yes or No if insurance is mandatory, and what kind is acceptable.
Cost of insurance
State the price of insurance and a time period.
Where to purchase 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
State the side of the road to drive on. i.e. Left or Right.
(also state 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
Give a brief description of the general road quality.
Road signs
Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs.
Toll roads
List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.
Bribery
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.
Gasoline / Petrol / Diesel
Correct as of: (Put the date the gasoline price section was last confirmed accurate)
Price
Modify the table below as required. List the octane rating of gasoline and the sulfur content of diesel if known
| Gasoline Grade | Price |
|---|---|
| Regular (87) | x.x |
| Super (88) | y.y |
| Premium (90) | z.z |
| Ultra (95) | a.a |
| Diesel | b.b |
Gasoline 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.
Gasoline Quality
Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.
External information about gasoline
Link to external websites with price & quality information, if available.
Safety / 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 Country template - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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
Describe if camping is common and if campsites are organized (and paid) or "wild" and free. List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.
Camping guide books
List and link to books specifically for camping.
Links for camping sites
Link to sites with a list of GPS co-ordinates for camping.
Propane filling
Links to sites with a list of GPS co-ordinates for propane filling stations.
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.
Overland Travel Interest
Special Overland interests
List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders
Guide Books
Vehicle Maintenance
List Garages &/or dealerships for major vehicle manufacturers (inc. motorbikes)
Buying and selling vehicles
Buying a vehicle as a foreigner
Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle. List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.
Selling a foreign-plated vehicle
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.
