Border radar

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Each sync imports the public changelog. By default you see the latest entries that affect Italian passport holders.

Dataset v1.3.0

35426 updates

  1. China

    faq

    Before
    Rarely at the register — China runs on Alipay and WeChat Pay …
    After
    Canada / FCDO payment statements

  2. China

    tips

    Before
    Many international apps and websites (Google services, WhatsApp, Instagram and others) are blocked …
    After
    Google, Facebook, YouTube, X blocked (FCDO)

  3. China

    tips

    Before
    All foreigners must be registered with the police within 24 hours …
    After
    FCDO / Canada registration rule

  4. China

    tips

    Before
    … even street vendors expect QR-code payment, and foreign cards rarely work at the register.
    After
    Canada / FCDO payment statements

  5. China

    customs.notes

    Before
    ["Fingerprints are collected from most foreign nationals aged 14–70 on arrival.", "Duty-free allowance for visitors: 400 cigarettes and 1.5 liters of alcohol (over 12% vol).", "Printed or digital material deemed harmful to China's political interests can be confiscated; drones and satellite communication equipment may require registration."]
    After
    ["Canada's travel advice says Chinese immigration officials take and keep the fingerprints of travellers aged 14 to 70 on entry, with some exceptions.", "Canada's travel advice says there are absolute prohibitions on importing arms, drugs, and plant or animal products that could carry disease or pests, and restrictions on printed material, film, photos and recordings considered detrimental to China's interests.", "The UK Foreign Office says the import, possession and use of drones are strictly regulated; contact the Civil Aviation Administration of China before travel."]

  6. China

    bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    April–May and September–October offer the most comfortable weather across most of the country; summer is hot and rainy, and northern winters are harsh.
    After
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit China. The UK Foreign Office says the typhoon season normally runs from May to November, affecting southern and eastern coastal regions, and that flooding and storms are common in those months.

  7. China

    payments

    Before
    Mobile payment via Alipay and WeChat Pay dominates — both now let foreign visitors link international Visa/Mastercard cards, which is the single most useful thing to set up before arrival. Foreign cards are rarely accepted directly at the point of sale, and cash acceptance is patchy outside banks and larger shops.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says cashless payments through apps such as WeChat or Alipay are almost universal, and that outside major cities credit cards are not always accepted and ATMs are limited. Canada's travel advice says these platforms let foreign travellers link an international credit card, that international cards are accepted in many hotels and larger establishments but not universally, and that using foreign currency for everyday transactions is illegal.

  8. Chile

    Tip

    Before
    Chile is over 4,000 km long. Santiago to Punta Arenas is a four-hour flight, and the Atacama and Patagonia are effectively different trips. Plan domestic flights rather than buses for the long legs.
    After
    (removed)

  9. Chile

    Tip

    Before
    Foreign visitors are exempt from Chile's 19% VAT on hotel stays when paying in US dollars with a foreign card or cash. Present your passport and electronic TUM at check-in. Many hotels will not apply it unless you ask.
    After
    (removed)

  10. Chile

    Customs notes

    Before
    Chile's agricultural border controls are among the strictest anywhere: no fresh fruit, vegetables, seeds, honey, meat, dairy or untreated wood, including items bought in the airport of departure.
    After
    Chilean law requires every traveller to declare under oath, on the SAG form, any plants, animals, products of plant or animal origin (including handicrafts), agricultural chemicals or animal feed they bring in. Inspectors of the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) check them whatever the quantity, destroy what does not meet the rules, and failing to declare risk products leads to sanctions and fines.

  11. Chile

    Customs notes

    Before
    Foreign visitors paying a hotel in US dollars with a foreign card are exempt from the 19% VAT. Show your passport and TUM at check-in.
    After
    (removed)

  12. Chile

    Customs notes

    Before
    The same controls apply on internal crossings into Region XV and the far north and south, and on flights to Easter Island.
    After
    (removed)

  13. Chile

    Payments

    Before
    cards widely, cash low
    After
    cards widely-in-cities, cash medium

  14. Chile

    Tap water

    Before
    safe to drink
    After
    no official source says it is safe

  15. Chile

    Emergency numbers

    Before
    general 133, ambulance 131, fire 132, police 133
    After
    ambulance 131, fire 132, police 133

  16. Chad

    Travel tip

    Before
    Zakouma National Park — one of Africa's great conservation revivals — is Chad's standout draw; visits run November to April and are best booked through the park's official operators well in advance.
    After
    (removed)

  17. Chad

    Customs notes

    Before
    Photography requires care: photographing military sites, government buildings or airports without a permit is illegal. | Export of animal products and cultural artefacts without authorization is prohibited.
    After
    The UK FCDO says it is illegal to photograph military sites, government buildings or airports without a permit, and the Government of Canada says a government permit is required for all photography.

  18. Chad

    Best time to visit

    Before
    November to February … the season for Zakouma National Park and expeditions to the Ennedi massif
    After
    Rainy-season facts from the Government of Canada; no official seasonal guidance

  19. Chad

    Emergency numbers

    Before
    General: 17
    After
    Police: 2020; Fire and ambulance: 1212

  20. Central African Republic

    FAQ answer

    Before
    No — most governments advise against all travel. Armed groups remain active across much of the country and the security situation can deteriorate quickly, including in Bangui. The few travelers who visit Dzanga-Sangha do so on fully organized trips with security arrangements.
    After
    No. The UK FCDO advises against all travel outside Bangui and all but essential travel to Bangui, and Australia advises against all travel. Both say armed groups remain active and that violence can break out without warning, including in Bangui.

  21. Central African Republic

    Tip

    Before
    Bring all the money you will need in cash (CFA francs or euros to exchange). Cards and ATMs cannot be relied on anywhere in the country.
    After
    Bring the money you will need in cash. The UK FCDO says there are very few ATMs and most places, including hotels, do not accept international cards; Canada says currency can be exchanged only in Bangui and Berbérati.

  22. Central African Republic

    Tip

    Before
    The one destination that draws travelers — Dzanga-Sangha's lowland gorillas and forest elephants — is only realistically visited on a fully organized trip via the park's official operators, usually entering through Bangui.
    After
    (removed)

  23. Central African Republic

    Tip

    Before
    Check your government's travel advice before even planning a trip — most currently advise against all travel to the Central African Republic, and insurance policies are often void in do-not-travel zones.
    After
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the Central African Republic except Bangui, and against all but essential travel to Bangui; Australia advises against all travel. The FCDO warns that travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against its advice.

  24. Central African Republic

    Customs note

    Before
    Photography of government buildings, airports and anything military is forbidden without a permit.
    After
    The UK FCDO says you often need permission to take photos in public places, and that photographing government property, uniformed officers or military installations and personnel can get you detained, fined and your camera confiscated.

  25. Central African Republic

    Customs note

    Before
    Export of rough diamonds, gold and other minerals without a license is strictly prohibited.
    After
    The UK FCDO says it is only legal to buy diamonds or precious stones through government-authorised agents.