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  1. Bhutan

    FAQ: Indian citizens

    Before
    No visa, but they need an entry permit — obtainable online at immi.gov.bt or on arrival at Paro airport and the Phuentsholing land border, using a passport or voter identity card, and they pay the ₹1,200-per-night Sustainable Development Fee.
    After
    No visa, but they need an entry permit — applied for online before travel or at the port of entry, using a passport or voter identity card — and they pay the Sustainable Development Fee of Nu. 1,200 (or the equivalent in Indian rupees) per night.

  2. Bhutan

    FAQ: do I need a visa

    Before
    Yes, unless you hold an Indian passport (Indian nationals need an entry permit instead). Bangladeshi and Maldivian citizens can get the visa on arrival, though applying online beforehand is recommended. Everyone else applies online at immi.gov.bt — directly or through a licensed tour operator — paying a US$40 visa fee plus the Sustainable Development Fee, and the visa is issued for your exact travel dates before arrival.
    After
    Yes, unless you hold an Indian passport (Indian nationals need an entry permit instead). Bangladeshi and Maldivian citizens can get the visa on arrival, though the Department of Tourism recommends arranging it beforehand. Everyone else applies online at immi.gov.bt — directly or through a tour operator — paying a US$40 visa fee plus the Sustainable Development Fee, before travel. A tourist may stay for the actual duration of the trip, up to 90 days.

  3. Bhutan

    Tip: altitude

    Before
    Australia's Smartraveller says altitude sickness is a risk above 2,500 m, and Canada notes that several trekking trails exceed 5,000 m. Ascend slowly and make sure your insurance covers evacuation from altitude.
    After
    Australia's Smartraveller says altitude sickness is a risk above 2,500 m and that your travel insurance should cover medical evacuation from altitude; Canada notes that several trekking trails exceed 5,000 m.

  4. Bhutan

    Tip: SDF

    Before
    Budget for the Sustainable Development Fee before anything else: US$100 per person per night for most visitors (US$50 for children 6–12, free under 6), paid upfront when the visa is issued. Indian nationals pay ₹1,200 per night instead.
    After
    Budget for the Sustainable Development Fee: US$100 per person per night for most visitors (US$50 for children 6–12, free under 6), paid together with the visa application. Indian nationals pay Nu. 1,200 (or the equivalent in Indian rupees) per night instead.

  5. Bhutan

    Customs notes

    Before
    You can bring a small supply of tobacco for personal use, but the UK government says you must pay taxes and duties on it and be able to show proof of payment if asked; Canada's travel advice puts the tax at 200%. Smoking is prohibited in public places. | It is illegal to take antiques out of Bhutan, and customs officials may inspect items that look like antiques (UK government).
    After
    You can bring a small supply of tobacco for personal use, but the UK government says you must pay taxes and duties on it and be able to show proof of payment if asked; Canada's travel advice puts the tax at 200% and says smoking is prohibited in public places. | It is illegal to take antiques out of Bhutan, and customs officials may inspect items that look like antiques (UK government).

  6. Bhutan

    Currency limits

    Before
    You may bring cash worth up to US$10,000. Customs rules require every passenger to declare currency above the limit set by the Royal Monetary Authority's foreign exchange regulation.
    After
    Bhutan's Department of Tourism says you may bring cash equivalent to US$10,000 into the country. The UK Foreign Office says foreign currency worth US$10,000 or more taken into or out of Bhutan must be declared and cleared with the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan.

  7. Benin

    Passport notes (CV, CI, GM, GH, GN, GW, LR, NG, SN, SL, TG)

    Before
    ECOWAS citizens enter freely under the Community's free-movement protocol — up to 90 days with a valid passport or ECOWAS travel document.
    After
    Benin's official e-Visa portal states that Africans may visit Benin without a visa for 90 days.

  8. Benin

    Passport notes (NE)

    Before
    Niger left ECOWAS in January 2025, so its citizens no longer enter under the ECOWAS free-movement protocol as such; Benin's official e-Visa portal states that Africans may visit Benin without a visa for 90 days, which covers them — up to 90 days with a valid passport.
    After
    Benin's official e-Visa portal states that Africans may visit Benin without a visa for 90 days.

  9. Benin

    Passport notes (ML)

    Before
    Mali left ECOWAS in January 2025, so its citizens no longer enter under the ECOWAS free-movement protocol as such; Benin's official e-Visa portal states that Africans may visit Benin without a visa for 90 days, which covers them — up to 90 days with a valid passport.
    After
    Benin's official e-Visa portal states that Africans may visit Benin without a visa for 90 days.

  10. Benin

    Passport notes (BF)

    Before
    Burkina Faso left ECOWAS in January 2025, so its citizens no longer enter under the ECOWAS free-movement protocol as such; Benin's official e-Visa portal states that Africans may visit Benin without a visa for 90 days, which covers them — up to 90 days with a valid passport.
    After
    Benin's official e-Visa portal states that Africans may visit Benin without a visa for 90 days.

  11. Benin

    Passport notes (AF, AL, AD, AG, AR, AM, AU, AT, AZ, BS, BH, BD, BB, BY, BE, BZ, BT, BO, BA, BR, BN, BG, KH, CA, CL, CN, CO, CR, HR, CU, CY, CZ, DK, DM, DO, EC, SV, EE, FJ, FI, FR, GE, DE, GR, GD, GT, GY, HT, HN, HK, HU, IS, IN, ID, IR, IQ, IE, IL, IT, JM, JP, JO, KZ, KI, XK, KW, KG, LA, LV, LB, LI, LT, LU, MO, MY, MV, MT, MH, MX, FM, MD, MC, MN, ME, MM, NR, NP, NL, NZ, NI, KP, MK, NO, OM, PK, PW, PS, PA, PG, PY, PE, PH, PL, PT, QA, RO, RU, KN, LC, VC, WS, SM, SA, RS, SG, SK, SI, SB, KR, ES, LK, SR, SE, CH,

    Before
    Apply online for the official Benin e-Visa (evisa.bj) before travel — 30- and 90-day options; there is no visa on arrival.
    After
    Apply online for the official Benin e-Visa (evisa.bj) before travel; it is issued for 30 or 90 days.

  12. Benin

    Safety

    Before
    Southern Benin, including Cotonou, is calmer, but street crime, theft and mugging are common in Cotonou and carjacking is a risk on roads outside towns. In the north the FCDO advises against all travel to the W and Pendjari national parks, their hunting zones and the area between Park W and the Niger border, because of terrorist attacks and kidnapping, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the Alibori and Atacora departments and to the area between the RNIE 2 highway (Tchaourou–Malanville) and the Nigerian border.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says street crime, theft and mugging are common in Cotonou and warns of carjacking in Cotonou and on roads outside towns. In the north it advises against all travel to the W and Pendjari national parks, their hunting zones and the area between Park W and the Niger border, because of terrorist attacks and kidnapping, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the Alibori and Atacora departments and to the area between the RNIE 2 highway (Tchaourou–Malanville) and the Nigerian border.

  13. Benin

    FAQ: safety

    Before
    The south — Cotonou, Ouidah, Porto-Novo, Abomey and the coast — is calmer, though street crime, theft and mugging are common in Cotonou. In the north the FCDO advises against all travel to the W and Pendjari national parks and nearby border areas, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the Alibori and Atacora departments and to the strip between the RNIE 2 highway and the Nigerian border; check current advisories before traveling.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says street crime, including theft and mugging, is common in Cotonou. In the north it advises against all travel to the W and Pendjari national parks and nearby border areas, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the Alibori and Atacora departments and to the strip between the RNIE 2 highway and the Nigerian border.

  14. Benin

    FAQ: visa on arrival

    Before
    No. Benin replaced its visa-on-arrival scheme with the e-Visa — non-African visitors must hold an approved eVisa before boarding their flight.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says you must obtain your visa before arriving in Benin, and that you can apply online through the Benin government website (evisa.bj). No official source we could read describes a visa-on-arrival scheme.

  15. Benin

    FAQ: e-Visa cost

    Before
    EUR 50 for a 30-day single-entry visa, EUR 75 for 30-day multiple entry and EUR 100 for a 90-day multiple-entry visa when you apply yourself on evisa.bj (EUR 60, 85 and 110 when applying through an embassy). Approval normally takes a few business days.
    After
    EUR 50 for a 30-day single-entry visa, EUR 75 for 30-day multiple entry and EUR 100 for a 90-day multiple-entry visa when you apply yourself on evisa.bj (EUR 60, 85 and 110 when applying through an embassy). The portal says processing takes from one hour to 96 hours.

  16. Benin

    FAQ: do I need a visa

    Before
    Citizens of all African countries enter visa-free for up to 90 days, and ECOWAS nationals enjoy full free movement. Everyone else — including EU, UK and US passport holders — must apply online for the official e-Visa at evisa.bj before travel; there is no visa on arrival.
    After
    Citizens of all African countries enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Everyone else — including EU, UK and US passport holders — must apply online for the official e-Visa at evisa.bj before travel.

  17. Benin

    Tip: cash

    Before
    Carry CFA franc cash outside Cotonou. Canada's travel advice says credit cards are rarely accepted beyond major hotels, and ATMs that take foreign cards are rare outside the major cities.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says credit cards are rarely accepted beyond major hotels, and ATMs that take foreign cards are rare outside the major cities.

  18. Benin

    Tip: yellow card

    Before
    Vaccination cards, including the yellow fever certificate, have not been checked at Benin's borders since September 2026, but the vaccine is still recommended and checks can return without notice in a health emergency — keep your yellow card with your passport.
    After
    Benin's Ministry of Health has not checked vaccination cards, including the yellow fever certificate, at airports, ports or land borders since September 2026. Yellow fever vaccination remains recommended for all travellers.

  19. Benin

    Tip: official e-Visa portal

    Before
    Apply for the eVisa only on the official portal (evisa.bj) — third-party sites charge steep mark-ups for the same document.
    After
    Canada's travel advice warns that some fraudulent websites claim to offer Benin visas and says to use only Benin's official website (evisa.bj).

  20. Benin

    Tip: northern security

    Before
    Avoid the areas bordering Burkina Faso and Niger, including Pendjari and W national parks — jihadist groups have attacked and kidnapped in the far north.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to the W and Pendjari national parks and nearby areas because of the risk of terrorist attacks and kidnapping, and says foreigners have been kidnapped by groups originating in neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso.

  21. Benin

    Yellow fever

    Before
    Since September 2026 Benin's Ministry of Health no longer checks vaccination cards, including yellow fever, at airports, ports or land borders. Yellow fever vaccination remains recommended for all travelers, and Benin may reinstate checks in a public health emergency, so carry your yellow card if you have one.
    After
    Since September 2026 Benin's Ministry of Health no longer checks vaccination cards, including yellow fever, at airports, ports or land borders. Yellow fever vaccination remains recommended for all travelers, and Benin reserves the right to change this measure in a public health emergency of international concern.

  22. Benin

    Summary

    Before
    Benin is visa-free for citizens of every African country and free to enter for ECOWAS nationals, while all other visitors apply online for the official e-Visa (evisa.bj) before travel. There is no visa on arrival. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended, but vaccination cards are no longer checked at the border.
    After
    Benin is visa-free for citizens of every African country, while all other visitors apply online for the official e-Visa (evisa.bj) before travel. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended, but vaccination cards are no longer checked at the border.

  23. Belgium

    Passport notes (VU)

    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 list of countries whose nationals need a visa; a Schengen short-stay visa is required.

  24. Belgium

    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.
    After
    A Schengen short-stay visa is required.

  25. Belgium

    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.