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  1. Lebanon

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    Before
    Expect power cuts. The UK says Lebanon's power plants produce only limited electricity for the national grid and that many businesses rely heavily on generators; Canada says power outages and electricity rationing are common, including in Beirut. Keep a torch to hand at night.
    After
    The UK says Lebanon's power plants produce only limited electricity for the national grid, which can lead to power cuts, that many businesses rely heavily on generators, and advises having a torch to hand at night; Canada says power outages and electricity rationing are common, including in Beirut.

  2. Lebanon

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    Before
    Bring the money you will need as US dollar cash. The UK says US dollars are widely accepted and the main cash currency, and that many companies do not accept credit or debit cards.
    After
    The UK says US dollars are widely accepted and the main cash currency, that many companies do not accept credit or debit cards, and advises having access to enough cash for your stay.

  3. Lebanon

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    Before
    Canada advises against all travel to Lebanon and says airstrikes could resume, mostly in southern Lebanon, Beirut's southern suburbs, the Beqaa Valley and Palestinian refugee camps. Monitor your government's advice daily; the situation can deteriorate rapidly.
    After
    Canada advises against all travel to Lebanon and says airstrikes could resume, mostly in southern Lebanon, Beirut's southern suburbs, the Beqaa Valley and Palestinian refugee camps.

  4. Lebanon

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    Before
    Airstrikes and rocket fire between Israel and Hizballah escalated from 2 March; a cessation of hostilities was announced in June 2026, but fighting and airstrikes continue, particularly in the south. The FCDO advises against all travel to the South and Nabatiyeh governorates, parts of Beirut's southern suburbs, eastern Beqaa, northern Baalbek-Hermel and Akkar, and the Palestinian refugee camps, and against all but essential travel to several other areas. Beirut airport is open. Check the advice immediately before traveling.
    After
    Airstrikes and rocket fire between Israel and Hizballah escalated from 2 March; a cessation of hostilities was announced in June 2026, but fighting and airstrikes continue, particularly in the south. The FCDO advises against all travel to the South and Nabatiyeh governorates, parts of Beirut's southern suburbs, eastern Beqaa, northern Baalbek-Hermel and Akkar, and the Palestinian refugee camps, and against all but essential travel to several other areas. The FCDO says Beirut airport is open and operational.

  5. Lebanon

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    Before
    General Security's fee for a tourist or visit visa. Lebanese embassies may charge their own fees.
    After
    General Security's fee for a tourist or visit visa.

  6. Lebanon

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    Before
    Nigerian citizens need prior approval from General Security, or a visa from a Lebanese embassy, before travel. General Security's list also names this nationality among those given a one-month visa on showing a return ticket, accommodation and US$2,000, but its visa-types page names Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast as countries that require pre-approval, and the stricter rule is shown here.
    After
    Nigerian citizens need prior approval from General Security, or a visa from a Lebanese embassy, before travel. General Security's list also names this nationality among those given a one-month visa on showing a return ticket, accommodation and US$2,000, but its visa-types page names Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast as countries that require pre-approval.

  7. Lebanon

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    Before
    Lebanon and Israel remain formally at war — Israeli passport holders are barred, and travelers with evidence of travel to Israel may also be refused entry.
    After
    No official source we could read states the entry rule for Israeli passport holders. Canada's travel advice says travel to or from Israel is illegal in Lebanon and that travelers with evidence of travel to Israel may be refused entry.

  8. Lebanon

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    Before
    Ghanaian citizens need prior approval from General Security, or a visa from a Lebanese embassy, before travel. General Security's list also names this nationality among those given a one-month visa on showing a return ticket, accommodation and US$2,000, but its visa-types page names Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast as countries that require pre-approval, and the stricter rule is shown here.
    After
    Ghanaian citizens need prior approval from General Security, or a visa from a Lebanese embassy, before travel. General Security's list also names this nationality among those given a one-month visa on showing a return ticket, accommodation and US$2,000, but its visa-types page names Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast as countries that require pre-approval.

  9. Lebanon

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    Before
    Egyptian tourists are issued a one-month visa at the airport, extendable to three months, on showing a non-refundable return ticket, a hotel booking or full address with a phone number, and US$2,000 in cash or a certified cheque (the money is not required with a visa already issued by a Lebanese mission or General Security). Egyptian women need prior approval from General Security to visit as tourists.
    After
    Egyptian tourists are issued a one-month visa, extendable to three months, on showing a round-trip air ticket, a hotel booking or full address with a phone number, and US$2,000 in cash or a certified cheque (the money is not required with a visa already issued by a Lebanese mission or General Security). Egyptian women need prior approval from General Security to visit as tourists.

  10. Lebanon

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    Before
    Ivorian citizens need prior approval from General Security, or a visa from a Lebanese embassy, before travel. General Security's list also names this nationality among those given a one-month visa on showing a return ticket, accommodation and US$2,000, but its visa-types page names Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast as countries that require pre-approval, and the stricter rule is shown here.
    After
    Ivorian citizens need prior approval from General Security, or a visa from a Lebanese embassy, before travel. General Security's list also names this nationality among those given a one-month visa on showing a return ticket, accommodation and US$2,000, but its visa-types page names Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast as countries that require pre-approval.

  11. Lebanon

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    Before
    Apply for a visa at a Lebanese embassy or consulate before travel — approval requirements vary by nationality.
    After
    Apply for a visa at a Lebanese embassy or consulate before travel.

  12. Lebanon

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    Before
    Lebanon issues free one-month visas on arrival at Beirut airport to citizens of the EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia and many other countries — extendable to three months — while GCC nationals enter visa-free; other nationalities apply through a Lebanese embassy, and travelers with evidence of travel to Israel may be refused entry.
    After
    Lebanon issues free one-month visas on arrival at Beirut airport to citizens of the EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia and many other countries — extendable to three months — while GCC nationals enter visa-free; other nationalities need a visa from a Lebanese embassy or prior approval from General Security, and Canada says travelers with evidence of travel to Israel may be refused entry.

  13. Latvia

    FAQ: Can I visit all three Baltic states on one Schengen visa?

    Before
    covers the whole Baltic circuit with no internal border checks.
    After
    Yes — Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are all in the Schengen Area, so a single Schengen visa (or your visa-free allowance) covers all three.

  14. Latvia

    FAQ: Do I need ETIAS to visit Latvia?

    Before
    Check the official EU ETIAS site for the current status.
    After
    Once ETIAS becomes mandatory, visa-exempt non-EU travelers will need the €20 online authorization before traveling to Latvia and the rest of the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch.

  15. Latvia

    Tip: winter

    Before
    Pack accordingly.
    After
    The UK FCDO warns that winter, between October and March, can be extremely cold, with temperatures of −25°C or below, and that snowfalls can delay public transport and make roads difficult.

  16. Latvia

    Tip: EES and ETIAS

    Before
    Check the official EU site before you fly.
    After
    Non-EU visitors are registered biometrically in the EU Entry/Exit System at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorization for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation.

  17. Latvia

    Best time to visit

    Before
    No official seasonal guidance.
    After
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. The UK FCDO warns that winter, between October and March, can bring extremely cold weather, with temperatures of −25°C or below, and snowfalls that disrupt public transport and roads.

  18. Latvia

    Safety

    Before
    Latvia is a safe destination. Watch for bag snatching and pickpocketing, overpriced drinks in Riga’s Old Town bars, and drink spiking in bars and nightclubs.
    After
    The UK FCDO warns of pickpocketing and bag snatching, of tourists being charged high prices for drinks or finding fraudulent card transactions, and of drink spiking in Riga and elsewhere in Latvia.

  19. Latvia

    ETIAS

    Before
    Check the official EU site for the current status and apply only there.
    After
    Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch.

  20. Latvia

    Entry/Exit System

    Before
    There is nothing to submit in advance, but allow extra time on your first entry.
    After
    Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border. There is nothing to submit in advance; the EU says registration can be quicker if you register some data beforehand at a self-service kiosk or through a national app, where available.

  21. Latvia

    Proof of funds

    Before
    Officers assess sufficiency together with accommodation and tickets.
    After
    Latvia sets the minimum at €14 per person for each day of stay when the stay is up to 30 days, and €780 (the minimum monthly wage) when it is longer, whether or not you need a visa.

  22. Latvia

    Travel insurance

    Before
    Visa-exempt visitors are not required to show it but border officers may ask about cover.
    After
    Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. Latvia's Foreign Ministry says that at the external border visitors may be asked for additional proof that they meet the entry conditions, which can include a travel insurance policy.

  23. Latvia

    National visa fee notes

    Before
    For employment, study and other stays over 90 days, usually alongside a residence-permit process.
    After
    Children under 12 are exempt. For stays over 90 days.

  24. Latvia

    Notes for VU passport

    Before
    The EU suspended Vanuatu’s visa waiver over its citizenship-by-investment scheme; a Schengen short-stay visa is required.
    After
    Vanuatu is on the EU's list of countries whose nationals need a visa (Regulation 2018/1806 as amended), so a Schengen short-stay visa is required.

  25. Latvia

    Notes for EU passports

    Before
    ; register if staying over 3 months.
    After
    EU citizens can enter with a passport or national ID card and stay without a visa.