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  1. Niger

    visaPolicy.byPassport.BJ.notes

    Before
    ECOWAS-origin citizens keep visa-free entry to Niger after its 2025 withdrawal from the bloc — up to 90 days.
    After
    No official source we could read lists this exemption or its length of stay. Niger's Foreign Ministry says foreigners need a Nigerien visa unless a bilateral or community agreement provides an exemption.

  2. Niger

    visaPolicy.byPassport.AF.notes

    Before
    Apply for a visa at a Nigerien embassy or consulate before travel. There is no eVisa or tourist visa on arrival. Check the latest security advisories: the UK and Canadian governments advise against all travel to Niger.
    After
    A visa is required: apply at a Nigerien embassy or consulate before travel. The Foreign Ministry says a visa is issued within 15 days. The UK and Canadian governments advise against all travel to Niger.

  3. Niger

    summary

    Before
    Niger keeps its doors open to West African neighbors — ECOWAS-origin citizens still enter visa-free after the country's 2025 exit from the bloc, as do Chad, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia, and Hong Kong passport holders for up to 14 days; UAE citizens can get a visa on arrival, but nearly every other nationality must obtain a visa from a Nigerien embassy before travel, against a backdrop of ju...
    After
    Niger's Foreign Ministry says all foreigners need a Nigerien visa, applied for at an embassy or consulate, unless a bilateral or community agreement exempts them; it publishes no list of exempt nationalities. The UK and Canadian governments advise against all travel to Niger.

  4. Nicaragua

    faq.is-it-safe.answer

    Before
    Canada says to exercise a high degree of caution because of the political situation, the potential for civil unrest and crime. The UK Foreign Office says it is illegal for foreigners to take part in any political activity, including protests, and that you can be arrested, detained or deported for it. Check your government's current travel advice before booking.
    After
    Canada says to exercise a high degree of caution because of the political situation, the potential for civil unrest and crime. The UK Foreign Office says it is illegal for foreigners to take part in any political activity, including protests, and that you can be arrested, detained or deported for it.

  5. Nicaragua

    faq.consulted-visa.answer

    Before
    It is the visa for Category C nationalities — 128 of them under Disposición 002-2026, including Mexico, Colombia, China, India and Cuba (ordinary passports). The consulate cannot decide on its own: the application goes to immigration headquarters in Managua for prior authorization. Since February 2026 you can apply and pay online at tramitesconsulares.mint.gob.ni and download the approved visa, with no consulate visit, or apply by email to solicitudes@mint.gob.ni. Immigration asks for a passport valid for at least six months, a letter requesting the visa, a police certificate and a notarized undertaking to cover your costs. Apply well ahead.
    After
    It is the visa for Category C nationalities — 128 of them under Disposición 002-2026, including Mexico, Colombia, China, India and Cuba (ordinary passports). The consulate cannot decide on its own: the application goes to immigration headquarters in Managua for prior authorization. Since February 2026 you can apply and pay online at tramitesconsulares.mint.gob.ni and download the approved visa, with no consulate visit, or apply by email to solicitudes@mint.gob.ni. Immigration asks for a passport valid for at least six months, a letter requesting the visa, a police certificate and a notarized undertaking to cover your costs.

  6. Nicaragua

    faq.ca4-explained.answer

    Before
    El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua form a single free-movement zone for their own citizens and a single 90-day clock for visitors. Hopping between the four countries does not give you a fresh 90 days. You need to leave the CA-4 area entirely, for example to Costa Rica or Belize.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says the 90-day visa-free period for El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua starts when you enter any of the four and does not restart when you cross borders between them; you still go through immigration checks at each border.

  7. Nicaragua

    faq.what-is-the-tourist-card.answer

    Before
    It is a USD 10 entry card, not a visa. Every visa-exempt visitor buys one in cash at the airport or land border, and it covers a stay of up to 90 days. Keep the receipt — border officers sometimes ask for it when you leave.
    After
    It is a USD 10 entry card, not a visa; Category A visitors can stay up to 90 days. The UK Foreign Office says the 10 US dollar arrival tax must be paid in cash.

  8. Nicaragua

    tips.ca4-shared-clock.text

    Before
    Nicaragua is part of the CA-4 zone with El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. Your 90-day allowance is shared across all four countries — crossing between them does not reset the clock, and overstaying incurs a fine on exit.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says the 90-day visa-free period for Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras starts when you enter any of them and does not restart when you cross between them, and that if you overstay you may get a fine.

  9. Nicaragua

    tips.tourist-card-cash.text

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says you must pay an arrival tax of 10 US dollars in cash, and that the US dollar is the only foreign currency freely exchangeable in Nicaragua. Carry small US notes.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says you must pay an arrival tax of 10 US dollars in cash, and that the US dollar is the only foreign currency freely exchangeable in Nicaragua.

  10. Nicaragua

    countryFacts.safety.text

    Before
    Political activity is the main risk for visitors: it is illegal for foreigners to take part in any political activity, and joining a protest, attending political meetings or campaigns, or using the national blue-and-white colours in a campaign can lead to arrest, detention or deportation. Violent crime does affect foreign nationals, including attacks on people in vehicles and 'express kidnapping' in unauthorised taxis, so use radio-dispatched or red-plate authorised taxis and avoid markets and bus stations on foot after dark.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says it is illegal for foreigners to take part in any political activity, and joining a protest, attending political meetings or campaigns, or using the national blue-and-white colours in a campaign can lead to arrest, detention or deportation. It says foreign nationals have been affected by violent crime, including attacks on people in vehicles and 'express kidnapping' in unauthorised taxis, and advises using radio-dispatched or red-plate authorised taxis and not visiting markets and bus stations on foot after dark.

  11. Nicaragua

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.1

    Before
    Drones may be brought in and flown only with prior authorisation from the Ministry of the Interior, which Law 1230 (December 2024) allows only in special cases such as scientific work, search and rescue or authorised tourist, sporting and cultural events; UK advice describes possession and use as prohibited.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says there is a prohibition on the possession and use of drones, and that Law 1230 of December 2024 requires people who have drones to hand them in to the authorities.

  12. Nicaragua

    entryRequirements.proofOfFunds.text

    Before
    Officers may ask visitors to show proof of sufficient funds to cover the stay. No official source publishes an amount.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay. No official source publishes an amount.

  13. Nicaragua

    entryRequirements.onwardTicket.text

    Before
    You may be refused entry if you do not have an onward or return ticket.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says you may be refused entry if you do not have an onward ticket.

  14. Nicaragua

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance.text

    Before
    Travel insurance is not checked at the border, but medical care outside Managua is limited and evacuation is expensive — cover including repatriation is strongly advised.
    After
    No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. Canada's travel advice says good health care is limited, especially outside Managua, and advises insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays.

  15. Nicaragua

    entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever.text

    Before
    A yellow fever certificate is required if you are arriving from, or have recently transited, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission — which includes much of South America and sub-Saharan Africa. It is not required if you arrive directly from Europe, North America or Asia.
    After
    A yellow fever certificate is required if you are arriving from, or have recently transited, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

  16. Nicaragua

    visaTypes.tourist-card.fee.notes

    Before
    Paid in cash on arrival at the airport or a land border. It is not a visa — every visa-exempt visitor buys one, and clean US dollar notes are expected.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says you must pay an arrival tax of 10 US dollars in cash.

  17. Nicaragua

    visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes

    Before
    Nicaragua recognizes Beijing, not Taipei, and Taiwan is on neither list in Disposición 002-2026, so Taiwanese passports are not visa-exempt. Nicaragua now has only two visa categories: A (visa-exempt) and C (consulted visa approved in advance by immigration in Managua, applied for at tramitesconsulares.mint.gob.ni or solicitudes@mint.gob.ni). Expect to need the consulted visa and confirm with a Nicaraguan consulate before booking.
    After
    Taiwan is on neither list in Disposición 002-2026, so Taiwanese passports are not visa-exempt. Nicaragua now has only two visa categories: A (visa-exempt) and C (consulted visa approved in advance by immigration in Managua, applied for at tramitesconsulares.mint.gob.ni or solicitudes@mint.gob.ni).

  18. Nicaragua

    visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes

    Before
    South Sudan is on neither list in Disposición 002-2026, so South Sudanese passports are not visa-exempt. Nicaragua now has only two visa categories: A (visa-exempt) and C (consulted visa approved in advance by immigration in Managua, applied for at tramitesconsulares.mint.gob.ni or solicitudes@mint.gob.ni). Expect to need the consulted visa and confirm with a Nicaraguan consulate before booking.
    After
    South Sudan is on neither list in Disposición 002-2026, so South Sudanese passports are not visa-exempt. Nicaragua now has only two visa categories: A (visa-exempt) and C (consulted visa approved in advance by immigration in Managua, applied for at tramitesconsulares.mint.gob.ni or solicitudes@mint.gob.ni).

  19. Nicaragua

    visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes

    Before
    Macao is on neither list in Disposición 002-2026: the visa-exempt list (Category A) names Hong Kong but not Macao, so Macao passports have no exemption to rely on, and the Macao Identification Services Bureau's own list of visa-free destinations for MSAR passport holders (31 October 2025) does not include Nicaragua. Expect to need the consulted visa: apply and pay online at tramitesconsulares.mint.gob.ni and download it before you travel, or apply by email to solicitudes@mint.gob.ni. Confirm with a Nicaraguan consulate before booking.
    After
    Macao is on neither list in Disposición 002-2026: the visa-exempt list (Category A) names Hong Kong but not Macao, so Macao passports have no exemption to rely on, and the Macao Identification Services Bureau's own list of visa-free destinations for MSAR passport holders (31 October 2025) does not include Nicaragua.

  20. Nicaragua

    visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes

    Before
    Nicaragua does not recognize Kosovo, and Kosovo is on neither list in Disposición 002-2026, so Kosovan passports are not visa-exempt. Nicaragua now has only two visa categories: A (visa-exempt) and C (consulted visa approved in advance by immigration in Managua, applied for at tramitesconsulares.mint.gob.ni or solicitudes@mint.gob.ni). Expect to need the consulted visa and confirm with a Nicaraguan consulate before booking. Consider traveling on a second nationality if you hold one.
    After
    Kosovo is on neither list in Disposición 002-2026, so Kosovan passports are not visa-exempt. Nicaragua now has only two visa categories: A (visa-exempt) and C (consulted visa approved in advance by immigration in Managua, applied for at tramitesconsulares.mint.gob.ni or solicitudes@mint.gob.ni).

  21. Nicaragua

    visaPolicy.byPassport.*.notes (3 rows: SV,GT,HN)

    Before
    CA-4 free movement (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) — travel on a national ID card or passport. The 90-day allowance is shared across all four countries.
    After
    CA-4 free movement (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) — travel on a national ID card or passport.

  22. New Zealand

    faq.australians.answer

    Before
    No. Australian citizens are exempt from both the visa and the NZeTA under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement. They can visit, live and work in New Zealand freely. Australian permanent residents (non-citizens), however, do need an NZeTA.
    After
    No. Immigration New Zealand says Australian citizens need neither a visa nor an NZeTA. Australian permanent residents (non-citizens), however, do need an NZeTA.

  23. New Zealand

    faq.nzeta-cost.answer

    Before
    The NZeTA request fee is NZD 17, but almost all tourists also pay the NZD 100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) in the same transaction, so expect about NZD 117. Apply only via immigration.govt.nz or the official NZeTA app.
    After
    The NZeTA request fee is NZD 17, but almost all tourists also pay the NZD 100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) in the same transaction, so expect about NZD 117. Immigration New Zealand says to use the official NZeTA website or app.

  24. New Zealand

    tips.driving.text

    Before
    Traffic drives on the left. The UK notes that highways can be narrow, winding and hilly, and Canada warns that rural railway crossings may have no barriers and that dairy herds often cross main roads at milking time.
    After
    Canada says traffic drives on the left. The UK notes that highways can be narrow, winding and hilly, and Canada warns that rural railway crossings may have no barriers and that dairy herds often cross main roads at milking time.

  25. New Zealand

    tips.nztd-app.text

    Before
    Complete the free New Zealand Traveller Declaration online or in the NZTD app before you fly. It is required for everyone and only takes a few minutes. Never pay a third-party site for it.
    After
    Complete the free New Zealand Traveller Declaration online or in the NZTD app before you fly. New Zealand Customs says everyone travelling into New Zealand must complete one, and that it is free.