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  1. Belarus

    Passport notes (AF, DZ, AO, BS, BD, BZ, BJ, BT, BW, BN, BF, BI, CV, KH, CM, CF, TD, KM, CR, CI, CD, DJ, DO, GQ, ER, SZ, ET, FJ, GA, GH, GD, GT, GN, GW, GY, HN, IQ, JM, KE, KI, LS, LR, LY, MG, MW, MV, ML, MH, MR, MU, MA, MZ, NR, NP, NE, NG, KP, PW, PS, PG, PH, CG, RW, LC, ST, SN, SL, SB, SO, SS, LK, SD, SR, SY, TW, TZ, TH, TL, TG, TO, TT, TN, TM, TV, UG, YE, ZM, ZW)

    Before
    Apply for a visa at a Belarusian embassy or consulate before travel; tourist visas generally require a confirmed booking or an invitation.
    After
    Apply for a visa at a Belarusian embassy or consulate before travel.

  2. Belarus

    Safety

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Belarus. The risks are political rather than street crime: anyone who has ever taken part in activity the Belarusian authorities now treat as illegal, including donations, faces a significant risk of arrest, laws are applied retroactively, and consular help is severely limited.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Belarus. It says anyone who has engaged in political activity related to Belarus, including donating to organisations now considered illegal, faces a significant risk of arrest, questioning or detention, and that laws can be applied retroactively.

  3. Belarus

    FAQ: insurance

    Before
    Yes — medical insurance valid in Belarus with at least EUR 10,000 of cover is mandatory for foreign visitors. It can be checked at the border, and local policies can be bought at entry points if yours does not qualify.
    After
    Yes. When crossing the border, foreign visitors must have a medical insurance document from a Belarusian or foreign insurer, except categories not obliged to hold one. Under the airport visa-free regime the policy must give at least EUR 10,000 of cover for the whole stay.

  4. Belarus

    FAQ: via Russia

    Before
    Only with a visa. The UK Foreign Office says that since 11 January 2025 foreign citizens holding a Belarusian or Russian visa may enter, leave or transit either country at certain international crossing points; without one, there are no legal grounds for foreigners to cross the Russia–Belarus land border by road, bus or rail.
    After
    Only with a visa. The UK Foreign Office says that if you travel directly from or to Russia the visa-free arrangements do not apply and you must have a visa, and that since 11 January 2025 foreign citizens with a Belarusian or Russian visa may enter, leave, stay in or transit either country at certain international border crossings.

  5. Belarus

    FAQ: EU visa-free

    Before
    Yes. The visa-waiver decree for European countries has been repeatedly extended and currently allows stays of up to 30 days (within a 90-day annual cap). It is a temporary measure, so confirm it is still in force close to your travel date.
    After
    Yes. The foreign ministry says citizens of 38 European states may enter visa-free through all international road and rail crossings for up to 30 days (90 for Poland, Lithuania and Latvia) until December 31, 2026, with no more than 90 days of visa-free stay in a calendar year.

  6. Belarus

    FAQ: do I need a visa

    Before
    It depends on your passport. Citizens of 38 European countries — the whole EU, the UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and the European microstates — enter visa-free for up to 30 days (90 for Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, and no more than 90 days in a calendar year) at any international road or rail crossing until December 31, 2026, and CIS citizens and a list of bilateral partners are visa-free too. 76 nationalities (Canada, Japan, Australia and more) get 30 days visa-free only when flying in and out through Minsk National Airport or five regional airports. US, Bolivian and Paraguayan citizens can apply online for a 30-day e-visa. Everyone else needs a visa from a Belarusian embassy.
    After
    It depends on your passport. Citizens of 38 European countries — the whole EU, the UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and the European microstates — enter visa-free for up to 30 days (90 for Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, and no more than 90 days in a calendar year) at any international road or rail crossing until December 31, 2026, and CIS citizens and a list of bilateral partners are visa-free too. 76 nationalities (Canada, Japan, Australia and more) get 30 days visa-free only when flying in and out through Minsk National Airport or five regional airports. The foreign ministry says ordinary-passport holders of 68 countries, including the US, can apply online for a single-entry e-visa of up to 30 days. Others need a visa from a Belarusian embassy.

  7. Belarus

    Tip: registration

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says accommodation providers must register foreign guests staying more than 10 days. Hotels normally arrange it; if you stay with someone, check that they do. There are fines for not registering in time.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says accommodation providers must register foreign guests staying more than 10 days, that your hotel will normally arrange it, and that if you stay with someone you should check that they do. Belarus's State Border Committee says breaking the registration rules can bring a warning, a fine of 50 base values or deportation.

  8. Belarus

    Tip: cash

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says almost no major banks in Belarus accept foreign cards and suggests taking cash in US dollars or euros. Change money only at government-licensed exchanges with your passport: exchanging elsewhere can lead to a fine or arrest.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says almost no major banks in Belarus accept foreign cards and suggests taking cash in US dollars or euros. It says to use government-licensed currency exchanges and have your passport with you: if you exchange money elsewhere, you could be fined or arrested.

  9. Belarus

    Tip: land borders

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says the land border with Ukraine is closed to British nationals, other land borders have restrictions, and border crossings can involve long queues. Without a Belarusian or Russian visa, foreigners have no legal grounds to cross the Russia–Belarus land border.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says the land border with Ukraine is closed to British nationals and other land borders have restrictions, and that if you travel directly from or to Russia the visa-free arrangements do not apply and you must have a visa.

  10. Belarus

    Travel insurance

    Before
    Medical insurance valid in Belarus with at least EUR 10,000 of cover is mandatory for foreign visitors — policies are checked at the border and can also be bought at entry points.
    After
    When crossing the border, foreign visitors must have a medical insurance document from a Belarusian or foreign insurer, except categories not obliged to hold one. Under the airport visa-free regime the policy must give at least EUR 10,000 of cover, valid in Belarus for the whole stay.

  11. Belarus

    Short-term visa fee notes

    Before
    Standard consular fee for a single-entry short-term visa; some nationalities pay reduced or no fees under bilateral agreements.
    After
    Standard consular fee for a single-entry short-term visa. The foreign ministry says the fee is set by the Tax Code and that special rates for some categories of foreigners are set by the President.

  12. Belarus

    Summary

    Before
    Belarus waives visas for citizens of 38 European countries — the whole EU, the UK, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland among them — for stays of up to 30 days (90 for Poland, Lithuania and Latvia) at any international road or rail crossing, under a regime that runs until December 31, 2026; CIS citizens and a list of bilateral partners enter visa-free, and a separate 30-day waiver covers 76 nationalities arriving and leaving through Minsk and five regional airports. US citizens and a few others can get a 30-day e-visa online; everyone else needs an embassy visa.
    After
    Belarus waives visas for citizens of 38 European countries — the whole EU, the UK, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland among them — for stays of up to 30 days (90 for Poland, Lithuania and Latvia) at any international road or rail crossing, under a regime that runs until December 31, 2026; CIS citizens and a list of bilateral partners enter visa-free, and a separate 30-day waiver covers 76 nationalities arriving and leaving through Minsk and five regional airports. The foreign ministry says ordinary-passport holders of 68 countries, including the US, can get a single-entry e-visa for up to 30 days online; others need a visa from a Belarusian embassy.

  13. Bangladesh

    Passport notes (1 rows)

    Before
    Bangladesh does not recognize Israel and Israeli passport holders are refused entry.
    After
    Visa required: the immigration police (Special Branch) eligibility checker says citizens of this country must obtain a visa from the nearest Bangladeshi mission, and that they may instead be given a landing permit or visa on arrival for up to 30 days.

  14. Bangladesh

    Passport notes (1 rows)

    Before
    Indian citizens are not eligible for the visa on arrival. Apply in advance at a Bangladeshi mission in India, and allow extra time for processing.
    After
    The immigration police (Special Branch) eligibility checker says Indian citizens must obtain a visa from the nearest Bangladeshi mission, and India is not among the nationalities named in the 2016 visa-on-arrival circular. Start the application on the official portal visa.gov.bd.

  15. Bangladesh

    Passport notes (1 rows)

    Before
    30-day visa on arrival (US$50 plus processing fees, cash) at Dhaka and other international airports for tourism and short business visits — issued at officers' discretion, so carry a return ticket and hotel details, and confirm eligibility with your airline before flying. The immigration police's eligibility checker instead says citizens of this country must obtain a visa from a Bangladeshi missio
    After
    30-day visa on arrival at Bangladesh's international airports and land ports for tourism, business, investment or official visits, issued at the immigration officer's discretion. The fee (US$50 plus processing fees) is paid in cash; carry a return air ticket and at least US$500 in cash or on a credit card. The immigration police's eligibility checker instead says citizens of this country must obtain a visa from a Bangladeshi mission; the Home Ministry circular, which ranks higher, is shown here.

  16. Bangladesh

    Passport notes (1 rows)

    Before
    30-day visa on arrival (US$50 plus processing fees, cash) at Dhaka and other international airports for tourism and short business visits — issued at officers' discretion, so carry a return ticket and hotel details, and confirm eligibility with your airline before flying. The immigration police's eligibility checker instead says Irish citizens need no visa for up to 90 days; the Home Ministry circ
    After
    30-day visa on arrival at Bangladesh's international airports and land ports for tourism, business, investment or official visits, issued at the immigration officer's discretion. The fee (US$50 plus processing fees) is paid in cash; carry a return air ticket and at least US$500 in cash or on a credit card. The immigration police's eligibility checker instead says Irish citizens need no visa for up to 90 days; the Home Ministry circular, which ranks higher, is shown here.
  17. IT

    Bangladesh

    Passport notes (14 rows)

    Before
    30-day visa on arrival (US$50 plus processing fees, cash) at Dhaka and other international airports for tourism and short business visits — issued at officers' discretion, so carry a return ticket and hotel details, and confirm eligibility with your airline before flying. The immigration police's eligibility checker gives this nationality a maximum of 15 days on a landing permit or visa on arrival
    After
    30-day visa on arrival at Bangladesh's international airports and land ports for tourism, business, investment or official visits, issued at the immigration officer's discretion. The fee (US$50 plus processing fees) is paid in cash; carry a return air ticket and at least US$500 in cash or on a credit card. The immigration police's eligibility checker gives this nationality a maximum of 15 days on a landing permit or visa on arrival; the Home Ministry circular, which ranks higher, sets 30 days.

  18. Bangladesh

    Passport notes (48 rows)

    Before
    30-day visa on arrival (US$50 plus processing fees, cash) at Dhaka and other international airports for tourism and short business visits — issued at officers' discretion, so carry a return ticket and hotel details, and confirm eligibility with your airline before flying.
    After
    30-day visa on arrival at Bangladesh's international airports and land ports for tourism, business, investment or official visits, issued at the immigration officer's discretion. The fee (US$50 plus processing fees) is paid in cash; carry a return air ticket and at least US$500 in cash or on a credit card.

  19. Bangladesh

    faq (is-it-safe)

    Before
    The UK FCDO says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Bangladesh, that political demonstrations and strikes can turn violent, and that road accidents are common. It advises against all but essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Check your government’s latest advice before you go.
    After
    The UK FCDO says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Bangladesh, that political demonstrations and strikes can turn violent, and that road accidents are common. It advises against all but essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

  20. Bangladesh

    faq (indian-citizens)

    Before
    Yes — Indian passport holders are not eligible for the visa on arrival and must obtain a visa in advance from a Bangladeshi mission in India. Apply well before travel, as processing times and requirements change.
    After
    Yes. The immigration police (Special Branch) eligibility checker says Indian citizens must obtain a visa from the nearest Bangladeshi mission, and India is not among the nationalities named in the 2016 visa-on-arrival circular.

  21. Bangladesh

    faq (extend-stay)

    Before
    Yes — the UK FCDO says you can apply for a visa extension from the Department of Immigration and Passports. Apply before your current stay expires.
    After
    Yes. The UK FCDO says you can apply for a visa extension from the Department of Immigration and Passports.

  22. Bangladesh

    faq (voa-details)

    Before
    Eligible travelers pay the fee (US$50 plus processing fees) in US dollars, pounds or euros at Dhaka or another international airport or land port, for a single-entry stay of up to 30 days. Bring a return air ticket, hotel details and at least US$500 in cash or on a credit card — these are conditions of the 2016 circular, and issuance is at the officer's discretion, so confirm eligibility with your
    After
    Eligible travellers pay the fee (US$50 plus processing fees) in cash, in US dollars, pounds or euros, at an international airport or land port, for a single-entry stay of up to 30 days. The 2016 circular requires a return air ticket and at least US$500 in cash or on a credit card, and the immigration officer decides whether to issue the visa.

  23. Bangladesh

    faq (need-visa)

    Before
    Almost everyone needs one, but many tourists get it at the airport: citizens of the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the countries of Europe, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Turkey, Egypt and the Gulf states can obtain a 30-day visa on arrival for US$50 plus processing fees. Other nationalities apply through a Bangladeshi mission, starting online at visa.gov.bd,
    After
    Citizens of the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the countries of Europe, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Turkey, Egypt and the Gulf states can obtain a 30-day visa on arrival for US$50 plus processing fees. Other nationalities apply through a Bangladeshi mission, starting online at visa.gov.bd, where the fee schedule lists the fee for each nationality. Maldivian citizens are visa-free under a bilateral agreement, and the immigration police say citizens of Barbados, Bhutan, Fiji, Ghana, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago need no visa for stays of up to 90 days.

  24. Bangladesh

    tips (dress-and-ramadan)

    Before
    The UK FCDO advises men and women to dress modestly, and women to cover their shoulders and legs in public. During Ramadan, follow local dress codes and check the opening hours of shops and restaurants.
    After
    The UK FCDO advises men and women to dress modestly, and women to cover their shoulders and legs in public. During Ramadan it advises following local dress codes and checking the opening hours of shops and restaurants.

  25. Bangladesh

    tips (hill-tracts-permit)

    Before
    The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts (Rangamati, Khagrachari and Bandarban districts). If you do go, you must give the Bangladeshi authorities 10 days’ notice.
    After
    The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts (Rangamati, Khagrachari and Bandarban districts). Canada's travel advice says that if you go, you must contact the Chittagong Divisional Commissioner's Office at least 10 days before you arrive.