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  1. Mozambique

    Tip: cyclone season (closing advice removed)

    Before
    The UK government says cyclones and floods are common in the rainy season from November to April, often causing landslides, road closures and disruption to transport. Check forecasts if travelling then.
    After
    The UK government says cyclones and floods are common in the rainy season from November to April, often causing landslides, road closures and disruption to transport.

  2. Mozambique

    Tip: cash at borders (cash advice not on an official page)

    Before
    If you need a border visa, Canada's travel advice says the fee can be paid by card or in accepted currencies; no official source publishes the amount, so carry enough US dollars in case the card terminal is down.
    After
    If you need a border visa, Canada's travel advice says visa fees can be paid on arrival by credit card or in accepted currencies; no official source we could read publishes the amount.

  3. Mozambique

    Tip: carry documents (unattributed instruction now attributed)

    Before
    Carry your passport at all times. The UK government says police patrols and checkpoints are common and will not accept copies or photos of it.
    After
    The UK government says you must have your passport with you at all times, and that police patrols and checkpoints are common and will not accept copies or photos of it.

  4. Mozambique

    FAQ: is it safe (advice removed)

    Before
    Check current advisories before you go. Australia's Smartraveller advises a high degree of caution in Mozambique overall and says do not travel to Cabo Delgado province and parts of Nampula and Niassa provinces, nor on stretches of the EN1 and EN6 roads. The UK government says you must carry your passport at all times.
    After
    Australia's Smartraveller advises a high degree of caution in Mozambique overall and says do not travel to Cabo Delgado province and parts of Nampula and Niassa provinces, nor on stretches of the EN1 and EN6 roads. The UK government says you must carry your passport at all times.

  5. Mozambique

    FAQ: eTA fee (High Commission claim not found on its site; advice removed)

    Before
    Decree 10/2023, which exempted citizens of about 30 countries from the visa, sets a MZN 650 processing fee, payable when pre-registering at evisa.gov.mz at least 48 hours before boarding; the portal now lists these countries under the eTA scheme. Mozambique's High Commission in London describes the fee as paid on arrival. The UK Foreign Office says British travellers also pay a USD 37 visa fee …
    After
    Decree 10/2023, which exempted citizens of about 30 countries from the visa, sets a MZN 650 processing fee, payable when pre-registering at evisa.gov.mz at least 48 hours before boarding; the portal now lists these countries under the eTA scheme. The UK Foreign Office says British travellers also pay a USD 37 visa fee (about USD 47 in total), online. The portal itself does not publish the eTA fee.

  6. Morocco

    faq[money-dirhams].answer

    Before
    Effectively no. The UK Foreign Office says the dirham is a closed, non-convertible currency that cannot easily be exchanged outside Morocco, and Moroccan Customs allows at most 2,000 MAD to be carried in or out. Change money at banks or official exchange bureaux in Morocco and keep receipts: the Government of Canada says unused dirhams can be converted at the airport exchange counter on departure…
    After
    Effectively no. The UK Foreign Office says the dirham is a closed, non-convertible currency that cannot easily be exchanged outside Morocco, and Moroccan Customs allows at most 2,000 MAD to be carried in or out. The Government of Canada says unused dirhams can be converted at the airport exchange counter on departure with proof of your original purchase.

  7. Morocco

    faq[us-need-visa].answer

    Before
    No. US passport holders can visit Morocco without a visa: Morocco's Foreign Ministry lists the United States as exempt, but does not state how long the stay may last, and no official source we could read does. Your passport is stamped on entry, so check the stamp.
    After
    No. US passport holders can visit Morocco without a visa: Morocco's Foreign Ministry lists the United States as exempt, but does not state how long the stay may last, and no official source we could read does. The UK Foreign Office says border officials should stamp your passport on entry, and that some travellers without an entry stamp have had difficulties leaving Morocco.

  8. Morocco

    tips[closed-currency].text

    Before
    The dirham is a closed currency. Moroccan Customs allows at most 2,000 MAD to be carried in or out of Morocco, so change money inside the country and convert leftovers back (keep exchange receipts) before you leave.
    After
    The dirham is a closed currency. Moroccan Customs allows at most 2,000 MAD to be carried in or out of Morocco. The Government of Canada says unused dirhams can be converted at the airport exchange counter on departure with proof of your original purchase.

  9. Morocco

    countryFacts.driving.text

    Before
    Morocco is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Morocco yet.
    After
    Morocco is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic. The UK Foreign Office says Morocco no longer accepts the 1949 version of the International Driving Permit, that UK drivers need the 1968 version together with their UK licence, and that after one year's stay a Moroccan driving licence is needed.

  10. Morocco

    countryFacts.driving.idp.text

    Before
    Morocco is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either.
    After
    Morocco is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, but the UK Foreign Office says Morocco no longer accepts the 1949 version of the International Driving Permit: UK drivers need the 1968 version together with their UK licence.

  11. Morocco

    countryFacts.safety.text

    Before
    Petty crime is common in tourist areas, especially in the medinas and on beaches: pickpocketing, bag-snatching and drive-by motorcycle theft. People posing as official guides often harass tourists, so use only guides with an official badge. There is occasional violent crime, including knife attacks on tourists in major cities and along beaches, so avoid quiet areas after dark. Terrorists are like…
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says petty crime is common in tourist areas, especially in the medinas and on beaches: pickpocketing, bag-snatching and drive-by motorcycle theft. It says people posing as official tourist guides commonly harass tourists, and that a guide should have an official badge and permission from the local authority. It reports occasional violent crime, including knife attacks on tou…

  12. Morocco

    countryFacts.payments.text

    Before
    The Government of Canada says credit cards and traveller's cheques are accepted in certain stores and restaurants in urban centres and in major hotels. The dirham cannot be exchanged outside Morocco, and it is illegal to take dirhams out of the country, so exchange only as much as you need; unused dirhams can be converted at the airport exchange counter on departure with proof of your original pu…
    After
    The Government of Canada says credit cards and traveller's cheques are accepted in certain stores and restaurants in urban centres and in major hotels, that the dirham cannot be exchanged outside Morocco, and that unused dirhams can be converted at the airport exchange counter on departure with proof of your original purchase.

  13. Morocco

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance.text

    Before
    eVisa holders must be able to show hospital and medical repatriation insurance covering their whole stay when they arrive. Visa-exempt visitors are not required to show it.
    After
    eVisa holders must be able to show hospital and medical repatriation insurance covering their whole stay when they arrive. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors.

  14. Morocco

    entryRequirements.vaccinations[polio].text

    Before
    If you arrive from a polio-affected country, you must carry a certificate proving you have had a polio vaccination.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says that if you arrive from a polio-affected country, you must have a certificate proving you have had a polio vaccine.

  15. Morocco

    entryRequirements.passportValidity.text

    Before
    Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date you arrive in Morocco. Make sure it is not damaged: travellers with damaged passports have been refused entry.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive in Morocco, and that the Moroccan authorities have refused entry to some travellers with damaged passports.

  16. Morocco

    HK passport notes

    Before
    Hong Kong SAR passport holders are admitted visa-free for shorter visits, typically up to 30 days.
    After
    Visa-free for up to 30 days: Morocco's Foreign Ministry list limits the stay to 30 days.

  17. Morocco

    IL/TH passport notes

    Before
    A visa is required. Check eligibility for the official eVisa at acces-maroc.ma (holders of valid Schengen, US or UK visas are commonly eligible for the express track); otherwise apply at a Moroccan embassy.
    After
    A visa is required. This nationality is in Category A of the eVisa terms of use, so it can apply for the official eVisa at acces-maroc.ma; otherwise apply at a Moroccan embassy.

  18. Morocco

    ZA passport notes

    Before
    South African citizens need a visa. Check eligibility for the official eVisa at acces-maroc.ma; otherwise apply at the Moroccan embassy in Pretoria.
    After
    South African citizens need a visa. Check eligibility for the official eVisa at acces-maroc.ma; otherwise apply at a Moroccan embassy or consulate.

  19. Morocco

    PK passport notes

    Before
    Pakistani citizens need a visa. Check eligibility for the official eVisa at acces-maroc.ma (a valid Schengen, US or UK visa commonly helps); otherwise apply at a Moroccan embassy.
    After
    Pakistani citizens need a visa. Check eligibility for the official eVisa at acces-maroc.ma; otherwise apply at a Moroccan embassy.

  20. Morocco

    IN passport notes

    Before
    Indian citizens are covered by Morocco's eVisa system launched in 2022. Apply at the official portal acces-maroc.ma. If the portal does not accept your case, apply at a Moroccan embassy.
    After
    Indian citizens are covered by Morocco's eVisa (the portal's terms of use list India in Category A). Apply at the official portal acces-maroc.ma. If the portal does not accept your case, apply at a Moroccan embassy.

  21. Morocco

    CN passport notes

    Before
    Chinese citizens have been visa-exempt for Morocco since June 2016. The Foreign Ministry's exemption list does not state the length of stay, and no official source we could read does.
    After
    Visa-free: Morocco's Foreign Ministry lists this nationality as exempt from the entry visa. The list does not state the length of stay, and no official source we could read does.

  22. Morocco

    ES passport notes

    Before
    Visa-free: Morocco's Foreign Ministry lists this nationality as exempt from the entry visa. The list does not state the length of stay, and no official source we could read does. Frequent ferry and enclave crossings from Spain are routine, but each entry still gets a passport stamp.
    After
    Visa-free: Morocco's Foreign Ministry lists this nationality as exempt from the entry visa. The list does not state the length of stay, and no official source we could read does.

  23. Morocco

    summary

    Before
    Morocco grants visa-free entry to a long list of nationalities — including the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Russia and China — and runs an official eVisa system (acces-maroc.ma) for several other nationalities; the dirham is a closed currency, so bring foreign cash or cards and change money inside the country.
    After
    Morocco grants visa-free entry to a long list of nationalities — including the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Russia and China — and runs an official eVisa system (acces-maroc.ma) for several other nationalities; the dirham is a closed currency that cannot be exchanged outside Morocco.

  24. Mongolia

    faq[registration].answer

    Before
    Yes, whatever the length of your stay, but usually not in person: whoever provides your accommodation — a hotel, a landlord or a private host — must register you with the Immigration Agency within 48 hours of arrival, online or through the agency's mobile app. If you stay privately, check that your host has done it; overstays and missed registration are fined on departure.
    After
    Yes, whatever the length of your stay: under Article 24.4 of the Law on the Legal Status of Foreign Nationals, whoever provides your accommodation — a hotel, a landlord or a private host — must register you with the Immigration Agency within 48 hours, online or through the agency's mobile app.

  25. Mongolia

    faq[evisa-how].answer

    Before
    You apply online at evisa.mn, pay the fee shown at the payment step and if approved, receive it by e-mail within 48 hours. The tourist eVisa allows a stay of up to 30 days and is accepted at Chinggis Khaan International Airport and major border crossings.
    After
    You apply online at evisa.mn, pay the eVisa fee and, if the application is approved, receive the electronic travel authorisation by e-mail within 48 hours. The tourist eVisa allows a stay of up to 30 days.