Brazil
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[edit] Basic Facts
- Population: 190,467,249
- Capital: Brasilia
- Fun Fact: Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world.
[edit] Border Crossing Information
[edit] Entry Requirements
[edit] Necessary documents
- Passport with entry stamp
- Registration
- Title
[edit] Costs
- Car import is free
- Canadians need a visa before entering Brazil ($65USD as of August 2009)
- Americans require a visa before entry ($130 USD as of August 2009)
- New Zealand citizens do not require a visa
[edit] Procedure
For Puerto Quijarro, Bolivia to Corumba Brazil
After cancelling your Bolivan car permit, drive to the Brazil border where there will be a security inspection of your car. Next drive to the Police Federal Kiosk (corner of Rua Porto Carreiro and Rua Tiradentes) in Corumba. Amongst the taxis and tourist kiosks there is a small Police kiosk. You obtain your passport entry stamp here. They are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 11:30am and then from 2:00pm to 5:30pm. On the weekends it is open from 9am to 1pm.
Then you have to drive back to the Aduana building at the border to import your vehicle. Present your documents and the customs officer will give you a document free of charge. You will be asked the value of your car.
- Be aware that procedure at this border changes often so please try and check with your embassy ahead of time.
[edit] Roads and Driving
Roads are generally very well kept in Southern Brazil. You can expect highways like those in the US or Canada.
[edit] Gas Prices
Gas 2.40 reais / litre (1.30 US/ litre) August 2009
As gas is quite costly in Brazil many vehicles are equipped with a flex kit and can run on both gas or Alcohol (ethanol) which is a little over half the price of regular gas. Be aware that gasolina is gas, and gas refers to CNG (compressed natural gas). Those planning to drive in Brazil for an extended period of time might want to consider installing a flex fuel kit in their vehicle.
Always confirm that you are getting the right fuel for you car. Pumps are marked with a D for diesel G for gasoline and A for alcohol
[edit] Notes
