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  1. Congo - Kinshasa

    faq.eac.answer

    Before
    The DRC joined the EAC in 2022, but no official DRC source we could find publishes a visa exemption for EAC citizens: the immigration service’s eVisa FAQ names none. Until one does, plan on the eVisa or an embassy visa, and confirm current treatment with the DGM or a DRC embassy before traveling.
    After
    No official DRC source we could find publishes a visa exemption for EAC citizens: the immigration service’s eVisa FAQ names none.

  2. Congo - Kinshasa

    faq.yellow-fever.answer

    Before
    Yes. A yellow fever certificate is required for all travelers aged 9 months and over, checked on arrival and often on departure too. Without it you can be refused entry or vaccinated on the spot.
    After
    Yes. The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter the DRC.

  3. Congo - Kinshasa

    faq.need-visa.answer

    Before
    Almost certainly yes — nearly every nationality needs a visa in advance: either the official eVisa (evisa.gouv.cd), which is the "visa volant", or a visa from a DRC embassy. Only a handful of African countries have waiver arrangements.
    After
    Yes, for nearly every nationality: either the official eVisa (evisa.gouv.cd), which is the "visa volant", or a visa from a DRC embassy, obtained before travel. The immigration service publishes no list of visa-exempt nationalities.

  4. Congo - Kinshasa

    tips.two-timezones.text

    Before
    The DRC spans two time zones: Kinshasa and the west run on UTC+1, while Lubumbashi and the east run on UTC+2. Check which applies to your itinerary.
    After
    The DRC spans two time zones: Kinshasa and the west run on UTC+1, while Lubumbashi and the east run on UTC+2.

  5. Congo - Kinshasa

    tips.photography.text

    Before
    Never photograph government buildings, airports or military installations: Canada's travel advice says it is forbidden under penalty of arrest or detention. Ask before photographing people.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says photographing government buildings, airports or military installations is forbidden under penalty of arrest or detention, and advises asking permission before taking people's photos.

  6. Congo - Kinshasa

    tips.usd-cash.text

    Before
    Bring US dollars in good condition. Canada's travel advice says shopkeepers and exchange dealers require undamaged notes printed after 2009, and the UK says cash is needed outside Kinshasa and other cities.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says shopkeepers and exchange dealers require undamaged US dollar notes printed after 2009, and the UK says cash is needed outside Kinshasa and other cities.

  7. Congo - Kinshasa

    tips.yellow-card-both-ways.text

    Before
    Your yellow fever certificate is checked on arrival and frequently again on departure. Keep it with your passport for the entire trip.
    After
    The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter the DRC, and may need one for onward travel to some other countries.

  8. Congo - Kinshasa

    tips.eastern-conflict.text

    Before
    Do not travel to eastern DRC. The UK advises against all travel to parts of the east, including North Kivu with Goma, Ituri and Bukavu in South Kivu, and Canada, which advises against all travel to the DRC, says armed groups control Goma and Bukavu.
    After
    The UK advises against all travel to parts of the east, including North Kivu with Goma, Ituri and Bukavu in South Kivu, and Canada, which advises against all travel to the DRC, says armed groups control Goma and Bukavu.

  9. Congo - Kinshasa

    countryFacts.driving.text

    Before
    Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo yet.
    After
    Democratic Republic of the Congo 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. No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.

  10. Congo - Kinshasa

    entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever.text

    Before
    Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers aged 9 months and over. The certificate is checked on arrival and often again on departure.
    After
    The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter the DRC, and that you may need one for onward travel to some other countries because of the yellow fever risk in the DRC.

  11. Congo - Kinshasa

    visaPolicy.byPassport.UG.notes

    Before
    No official DRC text of that waiver is published, so carry the eVisa or an embassy visa unless the DGM or a DRC embassy confirms the waiver.
    After
    No official DRC text of that waiver is published.

  12. Congo - Kinshasa

    visaPolicy.byPassport.KE.notes

    Before
    The DRC is an East African Community member and visa facilitation for EAC citizens is being phased in — until it is uniformly applied, apply for the eVisa or an embassy visa, and confirm current treatment with the DGM.
    After
    No official DRC source we could read publishes a visa exemption for East African Community citizens; the immigration service's eVisa FAQ names none. Apply for the eVisa or an embassy visa.

  13. Congo - Kinshasa

    summary

    Before
    Most travelers to the DR Congo need a visa in advance — the official eVisa (evisa.gouv.cd), which the immigration service issues as the "visa volant" and which is good for a 7-day extendable stay from any entry point, or an embassy visa — and a yellow fever certificate is mandatory for everyone. The east of the country is an active conflict zone.
    After
    Most travelers to the DR Congo need a visa in advance — the official eVisa (evisa.gouv.cd), which the immigration service issues as the "visa volant" and which is good for a 7-day extendable stay from any entry point, or an embassy visa. The UK government says a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter, and it advises against all travel to several eastern provinces.

  14. Czechia

    Passport notes (IN)

    Before
    A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Czech embassy or visa center (VFS Global) serving your place of residence.
    After
    A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Czech embassy or visa center serving your place of residence.

  15. Czechia

    Passport notes (RU)

    Before
    A Schengen short-stay visa is required. The EU suspended its visa facilitation agreement with Russia; fees are higher (€90) and processing is slower. Czechia has suspended visa issuance to Russian citizens for most purposes. Check the MFA for current rules.
    After
    A Schengen short-stay visa is required, at the standard €90 fee. The Czech Foreign Ministry says Czechia restricts visa services for Russian citizens in response to the aggression against Ukraine, and since 3 July 2024 recognizes only biometric Russian passports (children under 15 excepted).

  16. Czechia

    Passport notes (UA)

    Before
    Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period. Temporary protection arrangements for those fleeing the war are separate.
    After
    Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period.

  17. Czechia

    Passport notes (IE, DE, FR, ES, IT, PT, NL, PL, RO, AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, DK, EE, FI, GR, HU, LV, LT, LU, MT, SK, SI, SE)

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

  18. Czechia

    Road vignette

    Before
    Czech motorways use an electronic vignette linked to the number plate. Nothing goes on the windscreen. Low-emission vehicles pay a reduced eco price (70–150 CZK for 10 days, 640–1,280 CZK for a year, depending on the drivetrain). Police and the customs administration check plates by camera on the road and at rest areas.
    After
    Czech motorways use an electronic vignette checked against the vehicle's licence plate. Low-emission vehicles pay a reduced eco price (70–150 CZK for 10 days, 640–1,280 CZK for a year, depending on the fuel system). The Police and the Customs Administration check plates with camera-equipped patrol cars on the toll road, at control gates and at rest stops and parking lots.

  19. Czechia

    Safety

    Before
    Czechia is one of Europe's safest destinations. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing in central Prague, taxi overcharging and rigged currency exchanges.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says petty theft is a problem, especially in major tourist areas in Prague, and passes on Prague city police advice to change money only at an exchange office or bank because money changed on the street is often counterfeit. Canada's travel advice says violent crime is low and petty crime such as pickpocketing is common.

  20. Czechia

    FAQ: length of stay

    Before
    Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area. EU and EFTA citizens can stay indefinitely but must register locally after 3 months.
    After
    Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area. EU and EFTA citizens need no visa.

  21. Czechia

    FAQ: ETIAS

    Before
    ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once mandatory, the €20 online authorization will be required before boarding. Check the official EU website for the current status.
    After
    ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once it starts, the application fee is EUR 20.

  22. Czechia

    Tip: EES

    Before
    First-time EES biometric registration can add wait time at airports. Arrive with margin on your first Schengen entry.
    After
    On your first crossing of a Schengen external border since the EES started, your fingerprints and photo are recorded at passport control. The EU says the process can be quicker if you register some of your data in advance.

  23. Czechia

    Tip: taxis

    Before
    The Government of Canada and the UK FCDO advise against hailing taxis on the street in Prague to avoid overcharging. Use a taxi stand, a reputable taxi company or a trusted ride-hailing app, and check the rates displayed on the taxi before getting in.
    After
    The Government of Canada and the UK FCDO advise against hailing taxis on the street in Prague. Canada advises using only officially marked taxis, reputable taxi companies or a trusted ride-sharing app, and the FCDO says to check the rates on the side of the taxi before getting in.

  24. Czechia

    Customs notes

    Before
    Entering from outside the EU, the duty-free allowance is 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco), 1 litre of spirits over 22% (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine), 4 litres of still wine, 16 litres of beer, and other goods worth up to €300 (€430 by air or sea), according to the EU’s Your Europe portal. | Arriving from another EU country, you pay no duty on alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use; above guideline levels (such as 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits) customs may ask you to show they are for personal use.
    After
    Entering from outside the EU, the duty-free allowance is 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco), 1 litre of spirits over 22% (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine), 4 litres of still wine, 16 litres of beer, and other goods worth up to €300 (€430 by air or sea), according to the EU’s Your Europe portal. | The EU's Your Europe portal says that when you arrive from another EU country you pay no duty on alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use, and that above guideline values (such as 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits) customs may ask you to prove they are for your own use.

  25. Czechia

    ETIAS fee notes

    Before
    Free for under-18s and over-70s. Valid 3 years or until passport expiry.
    After
    No official page we could read states ETIAS fee exemptions or validity.