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

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  1. United Arab Emirates

    Summary

    Before
    The United Arab Emirates gives many passport holders a free visa on arrival — for most Western, Latin American and East Asian passports it allows 90 days within six months, for a smaller group 30 days — lets EU citizens stay visa-free for 90 days in any 180, and routes everyone else through pre-arranged tourist eVisas sponsored by airlines, hotels or UAE residents.
    After
    The United Arab Emirates lets many passport holders in without arranging anything — a free visa on arrival for 90 days within six months for passports such as the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea (30 days for a smaller group), visa-free entry for most of Latin America and for China, and 90 days in any 180 visa-free for EU citizens — and routes everyone else through pre-arranged tourist eVisas sponsored by airlines, hotels or UAE residents.
  2. Turkmenistan

    Visa options

    Before
    Embassy tourist visa or transit visa
    After
    Embassy tourist visa, visa on arrival with a pre-approved invitation, or transit visa
  3. Turkmenistan

    FAQ answer

    Before
    The transit visa needs no invitation letter (3–7 days)
    After
    The transit visa also needs a letter of invitation sponsored by the State Migration Service (up to 5 days per trip)
  4. Türkiye

    FAQ answer

    Before
    conditional eVisa nationalities include Vietnam
    After
    conditional eVisa nationalities include Egypt
  5. Tunisia

    FAQ answer

    Before
    Most Western tourists do not. Citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Japan, and much of Europe, the Arab world, Africa and Latin America can stay visa-free for up to 90 days. Nationalities outside the exemption list — including most of South Asia and many African states — need a consular visa before travel.
    After
    Most Western tourists do not. Citizens of the EU (except Cyprus), UK, US, Canada, Japan, and much of the rest of Europe, the Arab world and Africa, as well as Argentina, Brazil and Chile, can stay visa-free for up to 90 days. Nationalities outside the exemption list — including most of South Asia and many African states — need a consular visa before travel.
  6. Tunisia

    Summary

    Before
    Tunisia lets citizens of a broad list of countries — the EU, UK, US, Canada, Japan, most of Europe and many Arab, African and Asian states — enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Nationalities outside the list apply for a consular visa; Israeli passport holders are not admitted.
    After
    Tunisia lets citizens of a broad list of countries — every EU state except Cyprus, the UK, US, Canada, Japan, most of the rest of Europe, many Arab and African states and some Asian ones — enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Nationalities outside the list apply for a consular visa; Israeli passport holders are not admitted.
  7. Trinidad & Tobago

    FAQ answer

    Before
    A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from a risk country
    After
    No certificate is required for entry; vaccination is recommended for forested areas of Trinidad
  8. Tonga

    Visa on arrival: extension

    Before
    A visitor's visa is issued free of charge on arrival for 30 days, on presentation of a passport valid 6 months beyond departure, an onward ticket and proof of funds. It can be extended month by month up to a total stay of about six months.
    After
    A visitor's visa is issued free of charge on arrival for 30 days, on presentation of a passport valid 6 months beyond departure, an onward ticket and proof of funds. To stay longer, apply to the Immigration Department before it expires; no official source publishes the maximum total stay.
  9. Tonga

    Summary

    Before
    Tonga issues a 30-day visitor's visa on arrival to citizens of about fifty countries its Customs and Immigration page lists — among them the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Ireland and most Pacific and Commonwealth states — on the strength of a return ticket and sufficient funds. Citizens of the other 26 EU member states are visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period under the EU–Tonga visa waiver agreement. Chinese citizens are visa-free for 30 days under a bilateral agreement. Citizens of every other country need a visa before arrival.
    After
    Tonga issues a 30-day visitor's visa on arrival to citizens of about 35 countries its Customs and Immigration page lists — among them the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Ireland and many Pacific and Commonwealth states — on the strength of a return ticket and sufficient funds. Citizens of the other 26 EU member states are visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period under the EU–Tonga visa waiver agreement. Chinese citizens are visa-free for 30 days under a bilateral agreement. Citizens of every other country need a visa before arrival.
  10. Timor-Leste

    Summary

    Before
    Most nationalities buy a US$30 tourist visa on arrival, good for 30 days and extendable once, while citizens of the Schengen states enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU agreement and citizens of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand visa-free for 30 days. The Migration Service says the visa on arrival is issued at every official border post, including land crossings from Indonesia.
    After
    Most nationalities buy a US$30 tourist visa on arrival, good for 30 days and extendable once, while citizens of the EU (except Ireland) and the other Schengen states enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU agreement and citizens of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand visa-free for 30 days. The Migration Service says the visa on arrival is issued at every official border post, including land crossings from Indonesia.
  11. Thailand

    Summary

    Before
    everyone outside the visa-exempt and bilateral lists applies through the eVisa portal
    After
    adds the visa on arrival for Azerbaijani, Belarusian and Serbian citizens
  12. Syria

    Summary

    Before
    Arab-state passports shown as visa-free
    After
    Gulf, Jordanian and Lebanese passports shown as visa-free; other Arab nationalities need an embassy visa
  13. Solomon Islands

    FAQ answer

    Before
    Yes, in the sense that everyone must now be approved online before travel: Solomon Islands no longer issues permits on arrival. If your country used to get one (the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan and most Commonwealth and Pacific countries), apply for the free 30-day Tourist Permit, paying the USD 50 lodgement fee. EU, Chinese, Hong Kong and Emirati citizens apply for a fee-free mutual exemption. Everyone else applies for the Tourist Visa.
    After
    Yes, in the sense that everyone must now be approved online before travel: Solomon Islands no longer issues permits on arrival. If your country used to get one (the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan and many Commonwealth and Pacific countries), apply for the free 30-day Tourist Permit, paying the USD 50 lodgement fee. EU, Chinese, Hong Kong and Emirati citizens apply for a fee-free mutual exemption. Everyone else applies for the Tourist Visa.
  14. Slovenia

    Schengen visa fee note

    Before
    children aged 6–12 pay €45
    After
    children aged 6–11 pay €45; under 6 free
  15. Saudi Arabia

    Visa on arrival eligibility

    Before
    US, UK or Schengen visa must have been used before
    After
    Any valid US, UK or Schengen tourist or business visa, or UK/US/EU permanent residence
  16. St. Lucia

    FAQ answer

    Before
    Yes. Saint Lucia is a CARICOM and OECS member, so nationals of member states receive a definite entry of up to six months on arrival, without a visa and without the onward-ticket checks applied to other visitors.
    After
    Yes. Saint Lucia is a CARICOM and OECS member, so nationals of member states receive a definite entry of up to six months on arrival, without a visa.
  17. St. Lucia

    Visitor visa extension

    Before
    Up to 180 days
    After
    Not stated by any official source
  18. St. Lucia

    Extension limit

    Before
    180 days
    After
    Not stated by any official source
  19. St. Lucia

    Passport row note

    Before
    Visa-free for tourism. An initial stay of about six weeks is granted on arrival, extendable by the Immigration Department up to six months.
    After
    Visa-free for tourism. An initial stay of about six weeks is granted on arrival, which the Immigration Department can extend; no official source we found states the maximum total.
  20. St. Kitts & Nevis

    FAQ answer

    Before
    No. The Federation maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan rather than Beijing, so holders of mainland Chinese passports need a visa arranged in advance, while Taiwanese (ROC) passport holders are admitted visa-free. Confirm the current position with a Kittitian mission before booking.
    After
    Yes. Mainland China is not on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' list of the 67 countries and territories whose nationals need a visa, so Chinese citizens enter without one; the immigration officer sets the length of stay on arrival. Taiwanese (ROC) passport holders are also admitted visa-free, for up to 90 days. Either way, every foreign visitor must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA, USD 17) at knatravelform.kn before travel.
  21. Qatar

    FAQ answer

    Before
    Visa-waiver nationalities simply arrive with a passport
    After
    Most do; Thai, Ukrainian and Pakistani citizens must first book accommodation through Discover Qatar
  22. Qatar

    Summary

    Before
    visa waivers for over 100 countries
    After
    visa waivers for nearly 90 countries
  23. Philippines

    FAQ answer

    Before
    Indian passport holders with a valid visa or residence permit for the US, UK, Schengen area, Japan, Australia, Canada or Singapore can enter visa-free for 14 days (extendable by 7). Without one, they need a temporary visitor (9a) visa. An eVisa route for Indian nationals has also been announced. Confirm current rules with the Bureau of Immigration before booking.
    After
    No, not for short visits. Indian passport holders can enter visa-free for 14 days for tourism or business (not extendable), with a passport valid 6 months beyond the stay, a confirmed hotel booking, proof of funds and a return or onward ticket. Those holding a valid US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Australian, Canadian or Singapore visa or residence permit can instead stay 30 days for tourism, also not extendable. Longer stays need a temporary visitor (9a) visa. Confirm current rules with the Bureau of Immigration before booking.
  24. Paraguay

    Passport validity

    Before
    Your passport must be valid when you enter Paraguay; there is no six-month rule, but if it expires soon the officer limits your stay to its expiry date. Nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador may travel on a valid national identity document instead.
    After
    Your passport must be valid when you enter Paraguay; there is no six-month rule, but if it expires soon the officer limits your stay to its expiry date. Nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador may travel on a valid national identity document instead.
  25. Panama

    Row notes

    Before
    Allow one to three months
    After
    Panama does not publish a processing time, so apply well ahead