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

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  1. Cyprus

    Summary: Schengen membership

    Before
    Cyprus is not part of the Schengen area, and its Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visas and residence permits it issues are currently valid only for the Republic of Cyprus. Citizens of EU Member States, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway can enter with an identity card that bears their photo. Holders of ordinary passports of the countries on the EU list of nationals exempt from holding a visa at the external borders do not need a visa; EU Regulation 2018/1806 exempts them for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. Holders of a valid Schengen visa for two or multiple entries, or of a national visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen state, can enter without a Cypriot short-stay visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, except Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens.
    After
    The EU lists Cyprus among the Schengen area countries, marked as having internal border controls not yet abolished, and Cyprus's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visas and residence permits it issues are currently valid only for the Republic of Cyprus. Citizens of EU Member States, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway can enter with an identity card that bears their photo. Holders of ordinary passports of the countries on the EU list of nationals exempt from holding a visa at the external borders do not need a visa; EU Regulation 2018/1806 exempts them for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. Holders of a valid Schengen visa for two or multiple entries, or of a national visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen state, can enter without a Cypriot short-stay visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, except Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens.

  2. Comoros

    FAQ: Do I need a visa for the Comoros?

    Before
    Yes. France's foreign ministry says entry to the Comoros requires a visa and that it is issued on arrival at Moroni airport; the UK Foreign Office says you must have a visa and can buy one when you arrive at Hahaya airport or other points of entry. The Comoros Mission to the UN gives the price of a visa obtained on the spot as 60 euros for 45 days.
    After
    France's foreign ministry says entry to the Comoros requires a visa and that it is issued on arrival at Moroni airport; the UK Foreign Office says you must have a visa and can buy one when you arrive at Hahaya airport or other points of entry. The Comoros Mission to the UN gives the price of a visa obtained on the spot as 60 euros for 45 days.

  3. China

    FAQ: Do I have to register with the police in China?

    Before
    Yes. The UK Foreign Office and Canada say you must register your place of residence with the local Public Security Bureau within 24 hours of arrival. Hotels register you at check-in; Canada says those staying with family or friends in a private home must register themselves, and that failure to do so can result in fines and or detention.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office, in its advice for people travelling on a full British citizen passport, and Canada say you must register your place of residence with the local Public Security Bureau within 24 hours of arrival. Hotels register you at check-in; Canada says those staying with family or friends in a private home must register themselves, and that failure to do so can result in fines and or detention.

  4. Chile

    FAQ: Are there extra rules for visiting Easter Island?

    Before
    Yes. The Government of Canada says stays on Rapa Nui are limited to 30 consecutive days for all travellers and that you must show a round-trip ticket and proof of a reservation of accommodation authorised by local authorities, and complete the Rapa Nui Entry Form; the UK Foreign Office says you must show a reservation registered with SERNATUR, the national tourism service, or an invitation letter from the provincial delegation.
    After
    The Government of Canada says stays on Rapa Nui are limited to 30 consecutive days for all travellers and that you must show a round-trip ticket and proof of a reservation of accommodation authorised by local authorities, and complete the Rapa Nui Entry Form; the UK Foreign Office tells people travelling on a full British citizen passport that they must show a reservation registered with SERNATUR, the national tourism service, or an invitation letter from the provincial delegation.

  5. Chad

    FAQ: Do I have to register after arriving in Chad?

    Before
    Yes — the UK government says that if you stay in Chad more than 72 hours you must register with the police, that the immigration officer will tell you to go to the Commissariat Central (police headquarters) on Avenue General Kerim Nassour, and that you must bring a passport photograph.
    After
    The UK government tells people travelling on a full British citizen passport that if they stay in Chad more than 72 hours they must register with the police, that the immigration officer will tell them to go to the Commissariat Central (police headquarters) on Avenue General Kerim Nassour, and that they must bring a passport photograph.

  6. Central African Republic

    Visa fee

    Before
    {"amount":150,"currency":"USD","notes":"At the embassy in Washington: USD 150 for a short stay of 0-1 month, USD 175 for 45 days, USD 250 for a medium stay of 2-3 months and USD 300 for a long stay of 3 months and more. Express processing (24-48 hours) costs USD 50 more."}
    After
    fee null; feeText lists the Washington embassy's four prices by length of stay, the express surcharge and the application page's "varies by visa type ($100-$250 USD)"

  7. Central African Republic

    Visa fee

    Before
    {"amount":150,"currency":"USD","notes":"At the embassy in Washington: USD 150 for a short stay of 0-1 month, USD 175 for 45 days, USD 250 for a medium stay of 2-3 months and USD 300 for a long stay of 3 months and more. Express processing (24-48 hours) costs USD 50 more."}
    After
    fee null; feeText lists the Washington embassy's four prices by length of stay, the express surcharge and the application page's "varies by visa type ($100-$250 USD)"

  8. Burkina Faso

    Tourist visa validity

    Before
    90 days
    After
    not published (null); fee notes: "The portal says the short-stay visa's validity cannot exceed 90 days."

  9. Burkina Faso

    Tourist visa validity

    Before
    90 days
    After
    not published (null); fee notes: "The portal says the short-stay visa's validity cannot exceed 90 days."

  10. Belize

    Tourist visa entries and validity

    Before
    single; 180 days
    After
    not published (null)

  11. Bangladesh

    Stray stay evidence

    Before
    90-day quote from checker category 2 on rows with no stay
    After
    removed

  12. Bangladesh

    Requirement, stay and visa types

    Before
    embassy-visa, no stay, tourist-visa
    After
    visa-on-arrival, 15 days, voa-tourist + tourist-visa

  13. Bangladesh

    Requirement, stay and visa types

    Before
    embassy-visa, no stay, tourist-visa
    After
    visa-on-arrival, 30 days, voa-tourist + tourist-visa

  14. Azerbaijan

    Quotes behind the text

    Before
    2 quotes incl. unnamed foreign advice
    After
    1 quotes; removed: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/entry-requirements

  15. Armenia

    FAQ: Is the land border between Armenia and Turkey open?

    Before
    No. Canada's travel advice says the land border between Türkiye and Armenia is closed, and the UK Foreign Office says the border with Azerbaijan remains closed.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the land border between Türkiye and Armenia is closed, and the UK Foreign Office says the border with Azerbaijan remains closed.

  16. Angola

    Tourist visa validity

    Before
    not published (null)
    After
    60 days

  17. Albania

    C visa fee

    Before
    no fee information (fee null, no feeText)
    After
    feeText: fee per nationality and entries from the decision-329 table (examples, reciprocity / €35 for others, half for ages 6-12, none under 6); fee stays null

  18. Vatican City

    Text

    Before
    No official page we could read sets a length of stay for Vatican City itself. The U.S. State Department says there is no passport control at its border with Rome.
    After
    No Vatican City or Holy See page we could read sets a length of stay for Vatican City itself. The U.S. State Department says there is no passport control at its border with Rome.

  19. Vatican City

    Text

    Before
    The U.S. State Department says Vatican City is a city-state fully within Rome, Italy, with an open border agreement with Italy, so there is no passport control at its border with Rome. The Holy See says the formalities to enter Vatican City are set out in Law N. III of 7 June 1929 on citizenship and residence and in Regulation N. XXXVI of 27 September 1932 for entrance to Vatican City. Vatican City State's Law N. CXXXI of 22 February 2011 on citizenship, residence and access replaces the 1929 law in full. It says that, apart from the part of Vatican territory where access is free, people who are not citizens or residents must obtain a permit issued by the Governorate to enter, and that the permit may be refused for just reasons. No official source we could read states which nationalities need a visa to enter Vatican City.
    After
    The U.S. State Department says Vatican City is a city-state fully within Rome, Italy, with an open border agreement with Italy, so there is no passport control at its border with Rome. The Holy See says the formalities to enter Vatican City are set out in Law N. III of 7 June 1929 on citizenship and residence and in Regulation N. XXXVI of 27 September 1932 for entrance to Vatican City. Vatican City State's Law N. CXXXI of 22 February 2011 on citizenship, residence and access replaces the 1929 law in full. It says that, apart from the part of Vatican territory where access is free, people who are not citizens or residents must obtain a permit issued by the Governorate to enter, and that the permit may be refused for just reasons. No Vatican City or Holy See source we could read states which nationalities need a visa to enter Vatican City.

  20. Vatican City

    Text

    Before
    The U.S. State Department says Vatican City is a city-state fully within Rome, Italy, with an open border agreement with Italy, so there is no passport control at its border with Rome. The Holy See says the formalities to enter Vatican City are set out in Law N. III of 7 June 1929 on citizenship and residence and in Regulation N. XXXVI of 27 September 1932 for entrance to Vatican City. Vatican City State's Law N. CXXXI of 22 February 2011 on citizenship, residence and access replaces the 1929 law in full. It says that, apart from the part of Vatican territory where access is free, people who are not citizens or residents must obtain a permit issued by the Governorate to enter, and that the permit may be refused for just reasons. No official source we could read states which nationalities need a visa to enter Vatican City.
    After
    The U.S. State Department says Vatican City is a city-state fully within Rome, Italy, with an open border agreement with Italy, so there is no passport control at its border with Rome. The Holy See says the formalities to enter Vatican City are set out in Law N. III of 7 June 1929 on citizenship and residence and in Regulation N. XXXVI of 27 September 1932 for entrance to Vatican City. Vatican City State's Law N. CXXXI of 22 February 2011 on citizenship, residence and access replaces the 1929 law in full. It says that, apart from the part of Vatican territory where access is free, people who are not citizens or residents must obtain a permit issued by the Governorate to enter, and that the permit may be refused for just reasons. No Vatican City or Holy See source we could read states which nationalities need a visa to enter Vatican City.

  21. Vatican City

    Visa requirement for CO passports

    Before
    unconfirmed (No official information)
    After
    visa-free: "Santa Sede NO NO APLICA NO APLICA NO NO"

  22. Vatican City

    Visa requirement for BA passports

    Before
    unconfirmed (No official information)
    After
    visa-free (28 days): "Holy See Vatican Holy See Vatican Consular help: Consular help will be provided by the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Holy See Visa required for the following traveling documentation for BH citizens: Regular passport NO up to 28 days"

  23. Vatican City

    Visa requirement for BB passports

    Before
    unconfirmed (No official information)
    After
    visa-free (90 days): "Nationals of both countries may visit the other country for a stay of up to three (3) months in any six month period. Same rules apply for Vatican City"

  24. Vatican City

    Visa requirement for MD passports

    Before
    unconfirmed (No official information)
    After
    visa-free (90 days): "Vatican Fără viză (până la 90 de zile) Fără viză (până la 90 de zile) Fără viză (până la 90 de zile)"

  25. Vatican City

    Visa requirement for EC passports

    Before
    unconfirmed (No official information)
    After
    embassy-visa: "CHAD CIUDAD DEL VATICANO"