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  1. Marshall Islands

    US passport notes

    Before
    Under the Compact of Free Association, US citizens may enter, live and work in the Marshall Islands with no visa and no time limit. A valid passport and the arrival card are still required.
    After
    Visa-exempt under the Compact of Free Association, with no restriction on the period of stay, according to the RMI Division of Immigration. It says the Compact exempts US citizens from entry visa requirements only: work registration is still required.

  2. Mali

    summary

    Before
    Mali requires most visitors to obtain a visa, now applied for and paid online through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' consular portal, and the UK advises against all travel to the country. The ministry's visa check still waives the visa for most ECOWAS nationals despite Mali's January 2025 withdrawal from the bloc, but not for Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia or Sierra Leone; its Alliance of Sahel Sta…
    After
    Mali requires most visitors to obtain a visa, now applied for and paid online through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' consular portal, and the UK advises against all travel to the country. The ministry's visa check still waives the visa for most ECOWAS nationals despite Mali's January 2025 withdrawal from the bloc, but not for Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia or Sierra Leone, and it answers that citiz…

  3. Mali

    faq[yellow-fever].answer

    Before
    Yes. Carry an International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever with your passport.
    After
    Yes. The UK Foreign Office says you must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination to enter Mali.

  4. Mali

    faq[voa].answer

    Before
    No. There is no routine tourist visa on arrival. Apply online before travel through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' consular portal (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml), selecting the Malian embassy or consulate that covers your country of residence; the entry permit is issued electronically, with no need to send documents to the embassy.
    After
    No official source we could read offers a visa on arrival. Apply online before travel through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' consular portal (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml), selecting the Malian embassy or consulate that covers your country of residence; the UK Foreign Office says the entry permit is issued electronically once approved, with no need to send documents to the embassy.

  5. Mali

    faq[ecowas-free].answer

    Before
    Most can. Although Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger formally withdrew from ECOWAS in January 2025, the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa check still tells nationals of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo that they need no visa. Nationals of Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone are told a visa is required. The situation could change, so re-check…
    After
    Most can. Although Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger formally withdrew from ECOWAS in January 2025, the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa check still tells nationals of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo that they need no visa. Nationals of Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone are told a visa is required.

  6. Mali

    faq[safe].answer

    Before
    No. The UK and Canadian governments both advise against all travel to Mali; Canada cites the threat of terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and fuel shortages. Any travel needs serious security planning.
    After
    No. The UK and Canadian governments both advise against all travel to Mali; Canada cites the threat of terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and fuel shortages.

  7. Mali

    faq[need-visa].answer

    Before
    Most nationalities do. The application and payment are made online through the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' consular portal, and the entry permit is issued electronically; there is no tourist visa on arrival. Most ECOWAS nationals are still exempt (Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone are not), and citizens of Burkina Faso and Niger move freely under the Alliance of Sahel States.
    After
    Most nationalities do. The application and payment are made online through the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' consular portal, and the entry permit is issued electronically. Most ECOWAS nationals are still exempt (Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone are not), and the ministry's visa check also answers that citizens of Burkina Faso and Niger need no visa.

  8. Mali

    tips[cash-euros].text

    Before
    Bring enough cash. Canada's travel advice says credit cards are rarely accepted outside a few major hotels and that ATM access is limited outside Bamako.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says credit cards are rarely accepted outside a few major hotels and that ATM access is limited outside Bamako.

  9. Mali

    tips[photography].text

    Before
    Do not photograph military or government installations — the UK Foreign Office and Canada both warn against it — and ask permission before photographing people.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says not to take pictures of military or government installations and to always ask permission before photographing local people; Canada says photographing military personnel and installations is prohibited.

  10. Mali

    tips[ecowas-status].text

    Before
    Mali formally left ECOWAS in January 2025 together with Burkina Faso and Niger. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa check still waives the visa for nationals of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo, but asks those of Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone to apply. West African travelers should re-check shortly before traveling.
    After
    Mali formally left ECOWAS in January 2025 together with Burkina Faso and Niger. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa check still waives the visa for nationals of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo, but asks those of Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone to apply.

  11. Mali

    tips[security].text

    Before
    The UK advises against all travel to the whole of Mali, including Bamako — terrorism, blockades on main roads and kidnapping are real risks. Take professional security advice before any trip.
    After
    The UK advises against all travel to the whole of Mali, including Bamako. It says terrorist attacks can occur at any time, that JNIM blockades target key routes, and that there is a high threat of kidnapping across the country.

  12. Mali

    countryFacts.driving.text

    Before
    Mali is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention carries no treaty obligation here. 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 …
    After
    Mali is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna Convention, according to the UN treaty records. Canada's travel advice says you should carry an International Driving Permit. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used.

  13. Mali

    countryFacts.driving.idp.text

    Before
    Mali is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1949 Geneva version. A permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention carries no treaty obligation here.
    After
    Mali is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1968 Vienna Convention, according to the UN treaty records.

  14. Mali

    countryFacts.safety.text

    Before
    Mali is run by a military junta and large areas are affected by jihadist insurgency and armed conflict. The UK advises against all travel to the whole of Mali: JNIM blockades on key routes, including around Bamako, target fuel trucks and travellers, overland routes to neighbouring countries are too dangerous, and the kidnapping threat extends to the capital.
    After
    The UK advises against all travel to the whole of Mali. It says JNIM has implemented blockades on key routes in southern and western Mali, including around Bamako, targeting fuel trucks and enforcing checkpoints for travellers, that leaving by overland routes to neighbouring countries is too dangerous, and that there is a high threat of kidnapping across Mali, including in Bamako. Canada says Mal…

  15. Mali

    countryFacts.payments.text

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says credit cards are rarely accepted outside a few major hotels and that access to ATMs is limited outside Bamako. Exchange facilities are often slow.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says credit cards are rarely accepted outside a few major hotels, that access to ATMs is limited outside Bamako, and that exchange facilities are often slow.

  16. Mali

    entryRequirements.vaccinations[yellow-fever].text

    Before
    A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Mali.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says you must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination to enter Mali.

  17. Mali

    entryRequirements.passportValidity.text

    Before
    Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Mali.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Mali.

  18. Mali

    BF/NE passport notes

    Before
    Burkina Faso and Niger form the Alliance of Sahel States confederation with Mali — citizens of the three countries move freely between them.
    After
    Visa-free: Burkina Faso and Niger are Mali's partners in the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa check (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml) answers that no visa is needed and that you travel with the identity card or passport valid in your country.

  19. Mali

    BJ/CI/GM/GN/GW/NG… passport notes

    Before
    ECOWAS citizens have continued to enter Mali visa-free under transitional free-movement arrangements despite Mali's January 2025 withdrawal from the bloc — re-confirm shortly before travel as this may change.
    After
    Visa-free: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa check (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml) answers that no visa is needed and that you travel with the identity card or passport valid in your country, although Mali left ECOWAS in January 2025.

  20. Mali

    DZ/TD/MR/MA passport notes

    Before
    Visa-free under a bilateral agreement, generally for up to 90 days. Confirm the current terms with a Malian embassy before travel.
    After
    Visa-free: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa check (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml) answers that no visa is needed and that you travel with the identity card or passport valid in your country.
  21. IT

    Mali

    AF/AL/AD/AO/AG/AR… passport notes

    Before
    A visa is required. Apply and pay online through the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' consular portal (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml), choosing the Malian embassy or consulate that covers your country of residence; the entry permit is issued electronically. Most Western governments advise against all travel to Mali.
    After
    A visa is required. Apply and pay online through the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' consular portal (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml), choosing the Malian embassy or consulate that covers your country of residence; the entry permit is issued electronically. The UK and Canadian governments advise against all travel to Mali.

  22. Malaysia

    Passport row notes

    Before
    Visa-free: the Immigration Department does not list this nationality among those that need a visa, but no official source we could read states the length of … | Visa-free for tourism; the UK government says British visitors are normally allowed to stay 90 days on arrival. MDAC must be submitted online within 3 days b… | Ukraine is not on the Immigration Department's list of nationalities that need a visa, so Ukrainians enter visa-free, but no official Malaysian page states h… | Visa-free entry for up to 1 month (30 days). Longer visits need a visa from a Malaysian mission (Visa Without Reference, 2 months) or a Visa With Reference. … | Visa-free entry for up to 30 days per entry for social visits (tourism, business, family) on an ordinary or public affairs passport valid at least 6 months, … | Visa-free entry for up to 30 days under the exemption for Indian citizens, extended through December 31, 2026. MDAC required within 3 days before arrival. | Visa-free for stays of less than one month: the Immigration Department exempts ASEAN nationals (except Myanmar) from the visa for visits under one month. MDA… | An eVisa is required. Apply only at the official portal malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my. MDAC must also be submitted within 3 days before arrival. | Visa not required for stays of up to 90 days, extendable by up to 60 days at the Immigration Department of Malaysia. South Africa is also on the Immigration … | Visa-free entry for up to 30 days. MDAC must be submitted online within …
    After
    Visa-free: the Immigration Department does not list this nationality among those that need a visa, but no official source we could read states the length of … | Visa-free for tourism; the UK government says British visitors are normally allowed to stay 90 days on arrival. The MDAC is also required. | Visa-free entry for up to 1 month (30 days). Longer visits need a visa from a Malaysian mission (Visa Without Reference, 2 months) or a Visa With Reference. … | Visa-free entry for up to 30 days per entry for social visits (tourism, business, family) on an ordinary or public affairs passport valid at least 6 months, … | Visa-free for social visits under the exemption for Indian citizens, in force until 31 December 2026. The MDAC is also required. | Visa-free for stays of less than one month: the Immigration Department exempts ASEAN nationals (except Myanmar) from the visa for visits under one month. The… | An eVisa is required. The official portal malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my says it can only be applied for there. The MDAC is also required. | Visa not required for stays of up to 90 days, extendable by up to 60 days at the Immigration Department of Malaysia. South Africa is also on the Immigration … | Visa-free entry for up to 30 days. The MDAC is also required. | A visa is required. Afghan passport holders must first obtain a Visa With Reference (VDR) approval before applying for the eVisa at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my; … | Not among the 30 nationalities the Immigration Department lis…

  23. Malaysia

    Safety text (crime facts were unattributed UK advice)

    Before
    Bag-snatching is common in major cities, often by thieves on motorbikes, and credit card and ATM fraud is widespread. The UK government advises against all but essential travel to the islands and dive sites off eastern Sabah, from Sandakan to Tawau, because of the threat of kidnapping; this does not apply to the Sabah mainland.
    After
    The UK government says bag-snatching is common in major cities, often by thieves on motorbikes, and that credit card and ATM fraud is widespread. It advises against all but essential travel to the islands and dive sites off eastern Sabah, from Sandakan to Tawau, because of the threat of kidnapping; this does not apply to the Sabah mainland.

  24. Malaysia

    MDAC declaration (Canada-sourced details now attributed; requirement cited to the Immigration Department)

    Before
    You must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), a free online pre-arrival form you can submit up to 3 days before arrival, and present it with your passport at immigration. Use only the Immigration Department's official portal; do not use websites that charge a fee for it.
    After
    The Immigration Department requires visitors to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my. Canada's travel advice says it is free, can be filled in up to 3 days before arrival and must be presented with your passport at immigration, and warns against websites that charge fees for it.

  25. Malaysia

    Customs note: drugs (unattributed advice removed)

    Before
    The UK says drug offences in Malaysia carry severe penalties, including a possible death sentence by hanging for trafficking. Never carry packages for others.
    After
    The UK says drug offences in Malaysia carry severe penalties, including a possible death sentence by hanging for trafficking.