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  1. Ethiopia

    faq[how-to-get-evisa].answer

    Before
    Apply online at evisa.gov.et with a passport scan and a photo. The single-entry tourist eVisa comes in 30-day (USD 62) and 90-day (USD 152) versions and normally takes 3 days to process. Print the approval letter and carry it with your passport.
    After
    Apply online at evisa.gov.et with a passport scan and a photo. The single-entry tourist eVisa comes in 30-day (USD 62) and 90-day (USD 152) versions, and the portal says processing normally takes 3 days.

  2. Ethiopia

    faq[do-i-need-visa].answer

    Before
    Almost certainly yes. Ethiopia requires nearly every nationality to hold a visa, and the standard route for tourists is the official eVisa at evisa.gov.et, approved before travel. Only Kenyan and Djiboutian citizens enter visa-free under bilateral agreements.
    After
    Yes, unless you are a citizen of Kenya or Djibouti: the Immigration and Citizenship Service says citizens of those two countries with a valid passport can enter without a visa. Everyone else can apply for the official tourist eVisa at evisa.gov.et, and some nationalities can also get a tourist visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole airport.

  3. Ethiopia

    tips[cash-birr].text

    Before
    Change money only at banks or official foreign exchange offices and keep every receipt: the UK Foreign Office says that without one you are unlikely to be able to change leftover birr back, and Canada says black-market exchange is illegal.
    After
    Canada says black-market exchange is illegal and to exchange foreign currency only at banks or official foreign exchange offices; the UK Foreign Office says to keep your receipt, because without one you are unlikely to be able to change leftover birr back.

  4. Ethiopia

    tips[altitude].text

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says Addis Ababa is about 2,500 m above sea level and that high-altitude illness may occur. Take it easy for the first day or two and drink plenty of water.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says Addis Ababa is about 2,500 m above sea level and that high-altitude illness may occur.

  5. Ethiopia

    tips[evisa-official-site].text

    Before
    Apply only at evisa.gov.et — lookalike third-party sites charge large markups. A visa on arrival at Bole Airport is offered only to the nationalities on the portal's visa-on-arrival list; everyone else needs the approved eVisa before boarding.
    After
    Apply only at evisa.gov.et: the Immigration and Citizenship Service warns that fraudulent lookalike websites exist and that applications or payments made through them are not accepted. A visa on arrival at Bole Airport is offered only to the nationalities on the portal's visa-on-arrival list.

  6. Ethiopia

    tips[regional-conflict].text

    Before
    Security conditions vary sharply by region — the UK advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela and to parts of Afar, Oromia and Somali. Check your government's travel advice shortly before departure and stick to the areas it considers safe.
    After
    Security conditions vary sharply by region — the UK advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela and to parts of Afar, Oromia and Somali.

  7. Ethiopia

    countryFacts.driving.text

    Before
    Ethiopia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva 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 natio…
    After
    Ethiopia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here. The UK Foreign Office says a UK driving licence can be used for up to 2 weeks; to drive for longer, you apply to the Ethiopian M…

  8. Ethiopia

    countryFacts.safety.text

    Before
    The UK advises against all travel to the Tigray, Amhara and Gambela regions, to parts of Afar (within 20km of the Eritrean border and 50km of the Tigray boundary), Oromia, Somali and Benishangul-Gumuz, and to most land border areas, and against all but essential travel to the rest of Afar and Benishangul-Gumuz and to further parts of Oromia and Somali. All civilian flights to and from Tigray were…
    After
    The UK advises against all travel to the Tigray, Amhara and Gambela regions, to parts of Afar (within 20km of the Eritrean border and 50km of the Tigray boundary), Oromia, Somali and Benishangul-Gumuz, and to most land border areas, and against all but essential travel to the rest of Afar and Benishangul-Gumuz and to further parts of Oromia and Somali. It says all civilian flights to and from Tig…

  9. Ethiopia

    entryRequirements.customs.notes[1]

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says exchanging money on the black market is illegal and can lead to heavy fines or detention; use banks or official foreign exchange offices. The UK Foreign Office adds that without a receipt you are unlikely to be able to change leftover birr back.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says exchanging money on the black market is illegal and can lead to heavy fines or detention, and to exchange foreign currency only at banks or official foreign exchange offices. The UK Foreign Office adds that without a receipt you are unlikely to be able to change leftover birr back.

  10. Ethiopia

    entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits.text

    Before
    Non-residents must declare cash over USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) when entering or leaving Ethiopia, or over USD 500 when entering by land, and must show the declaration form to leave with more than these amounts. You may carry up to 3,000 birr in or out (10,000 birr when travelling to Djibouti); cash over the limits can be seized.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says you must declare cash over USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) when entering or leaving Ethiopia, or over USD 500 when entering by land, and must show the declaration form to leave with more than these amounts. It says you may carry up to 3,000 birr in or out (10,000 birr when travelling to Djibouti), and cash over the limits can be seized.

  11. Ethiopia

    entryRequirements.vaccinations[yellow-fever].text

    Before
    A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Canada's travel advice says vaccination is recommended depending on your itinerary.
    After
    WHO lists Ethiopia as requiring a yellow fever vaccination certificate from travellers aged 9 months or over who arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

  12. Ethiopia

    visaTypes[embassy-tourist].fee.notes

    Before
    Embassy of Ethiopia in Washington, DC: USD 60 single entry, USD 150 multiple entries, paid by money order. Other embassies set their own fees.
    After
    Embassy of Ethiopia in Washington, DC: USD 60 single entry, USD 150 multiple entries, paid by money order.

  13. Ethiopia

    AF/AL/AD/AG/AM/AZ… passport notes

    Before
    Apply for the tourist eVisa at evisa.gov.et before travel (30 or 90 days, single entry). This nationality is not on the Immigration and Citizenship Service's visa-on-arrival list, so have the approved eVisa before boarding.
    After
    Apply for the tourist eVisa at evisa.gov.et before travel (30 or 90 days, single entry). This nationality is not on the Immigration and Citizenship Service's visa-on-arrival list.

  14. Ethiopia

    summary

    Before
    Ethiopia routes virtually every nationality through its official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.et) — a 30- or 90-day tourist eVisa approved before travel — with only Kenyan and Djiboutian passport holders entering visa-free under bilateral agreements.
    After
    Ethiopia's official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.et) offers a 30- or 90-day single-entry tourist eVisa to citizens of all countries and lists the nationalities that can also get a tourist visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole airport; citizens of Kenya and Djibouti with a valid passport can enter without a visa.

  15. Eswatini

    Tip: extensions in Mbabane

    Before
    The standard visa-free stay is 30 days — extensions are granted at the Ministry of Home Affairs immigration office in Mbabane, so apply there before your entry stamp expires if you want more time.
    After
    (removed)

  16. Eswatini

    FAQ: Is Eswatini the same country as Swaziland?

    Before
    Yes — the kingdom changed its official name from Swaziland to Eswatini in 2018. Older documents, maps and visa stamps may still say Swaziland; both refer to the same country.
    After
    Yes. The Government of Eswatini's own Ministry of Home Affairs visa page still names the country the Kingdom of Swaziland.

  17. Eswatini

    FAQ: Can I visit Eswatini as a side trip from South Africa?

    Before
    Make sure your South African visa or waiver allows re-entry, and check crossing schedules before you set out.
    After
    Yes, by road: Canada's travel advice says there are 11 border posts with South Africa, most operating between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. It advises consulting local authorities for road conditions and schedules before crossing.

  18. Eswatini

    FAQ: How long can I stay in Eswatini without a visa?

    Before
    Normally 30 days, stamped on arrival. You can apply to extend your stay at the Ministry of Home Affairs immigration office in Mbabane before the stamp expires.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says Canadians do not need a tourist visa for stays of up to 30 days, and South Korea's Foreign Ministry gives Korean citizens 30 days. Eswatini's own visa table does not state a length of stay, and no official source we could read describes how to extend one.

  19. Eswatini

    FAQ: Is yellow fever vaccination required for Eswatini?

    Before
    Coming from South Africa, Europe or North America, no certificate is needed.
    After
    Only if you arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

  20. Eswatini

    Yellow fever

    Before
    — not needed when coming from South Africa, Europe or North America.
    After
    A yellow fever certificate is required only if you arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

  21. Eswatini

    Passport validity

    Before
    Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Eswatini, with at least 2 blank pages.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Eswatini, with at least 2 blank pages. If you are also travelling to South Africa, the UK FCDO says you need 2 more blank pages.

  22. Eswatini

    Notes for visa-free (30 days) passports

    Before
    Visa-free entry for up to 30 days under Eswatini’s waiver for SADC, Commonwealth, EU and partner countries — extensions are available from the immigration office in Mbabane.
    After
    Visa-free entry for up to 30 days.

  23. Eswatini

    FAQ: Do I need a visa for Eswatini?

    Before
    Nationalities that do need a visa must obtain it in advance from an Eswatini mission or through the government’s eVisa service; visas are not issued at the border.
    After
    Most visitors do not — citizens of most SADC countries, most of the Commonwealth, most of the EU, the US and several other states enter visa-free for up to 30 days. Nationalities that do need a visa apply through an Eswatini mission, the Ministry of Home Affairs or the government’s eVisa service; the Ministry issues a visa on arrival only after the host or traveller has given the Chief Immigration Officer an undertaking that the traveller could not apply before travelling.

  24. Eswatini

    Notes for visa-required passports

    Before
    Apply for a visa in advance through an Eswatini mission or the government’s eVisa service. Visas are not issued at the border.
    After
    Apply for a visa in advance through an Eswatini mission, the Ministry of Home Affairs or the government’s eVisa service. The Ministry says a visa is issued on arrival only after the host or traveller has given the Chief Immigration Officer an undertaking that the traveller could not apply before travelling.

  25. Estonia

    Passport notes (1 rows)

    Before
    The EU suspended Vanuatu’s visa waiver over its citizenship-by-investment scheme; a Schengen short-stay visa is required.
    After
    Vanuatu is listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (nationals who need a visa), so a Schengen short-stay visa is required.