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  1. Vietnam

    visaTypes.evisa-multiple.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    Paid online through the portal's e-payment gateway; non-refundable even if the visa is not granted. Open to citizens of all countries and territories.
    After
    Paid online through the portal's e-payment gateway; non-refundable if the visa is not granted. Issued to citizens of all countries and territories.
  2. Vietnam

    visaTypes.evisa-single.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    Paid online through the portal's e-payment gateway; non-refundable even if the visa is not granted. Open to citizens of all countries and territories.
    After
    Paid online through the portal's e-payment gateway; non-refundable if the visa is not granted. Issued to citizens of all countries and territories.
  3. Vietnam

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.2 (text)

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says exporting antiques requires permits from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the General Department of Customs; without the paperwork, items may be confiscated.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says that if you buy items that may be considered antiques, you should have export permits from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the General Department of Customs.
  4. Vietnam

    entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits (text)

    Before
    Cash over 5,000 USD (or equivalent foreign currency) or over 15,000,000 VND must be declared to customs on entry.
    After
    Vietnam Customs says travellers entering with foreign-currency cash over 5,000 USD (or the equivalent) or Vietnamese cash over 15,000,000 VND must declare it to customs at the border gate.
  5. Vietnam

    entryRequirements.declarations.pre-arrival-information (text)

    Before
    The Immigration Department's pre-arrival portal asks visitors to complete the declaration before arrival and says submitting it in advance helps reduce waiting time at immigration. The form asks for passport, contact and visa details, and offers as the expected arrival date only the day you submit it and the next two days.
    After
    The Immigration Department highly recommends completing the pre-arrival form at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn before entering Vietnam, saying it saves time and makes entry swifter.
  6. Vietnam

    entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever (text)

    Before
    No yellow fever certificate is required to enter Viet Nam: WHO's country list records no yellow fever entry requirement.
    After
    WHO's country list records no yellow fever vaccination requirement at entry to Viet Nam.
  7. Vietnam

    entryRequirements.passportValidity (text)

    Before
    For an e-visa, your passport must stay valid at least 30 days longer than the e-visa itself. No Vietnamese official source we could read states a passport-validity rule for visa-exempt visitors; the UK Foreign Office says a British passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
    After
    For an e-visa, the e-visa's validity must be at least 30 days shorter than your passport's. No Vietnamese official source we could read states a passport-validity rule for visa-exempt visitors; the UK Foreign Office says a British passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
  8. Vietnam

    tips.traffic (text)

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says road safety is poor, fatal accidents often involve motorcycles, and you need a valid Vietnamese driver's licence for any vehicle of 50cc or more, including most motorcycles, that motorcycle riders and passengers must wear a helmet, and that there is zero tolerance for drinking and driving; the UK Foreign Office says British drivers need a 1968 International Driving Permit with their UK licence.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says road safety is poor and fatal accidents frequently involve motorcycles, that you need a valid Vietnamese driver's licence for any vehicle of 50cc or more, including most motorcycles, that motorcycle riders and passengers must wear a helmet, and that there is zero tolerance for drinking and driving; the UK Foreign Office says British drivers need a 1968 International Driving Permit with their UK licence.
  9. Vietnam

    tips.evisa-scams (text)

    Before
    Apply for the eVisa only at evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn: the Immigration Department warns that unofficial sites may charge fees not provided for by Vietnamese regulations.
    After
    Apply for the e-visa only at evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn: the Immigration Department warns that unofficial sites may charge fees not authorised by Vietnamese regulations.
  10. Vietnam

    faq.arrival-card (text)

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says that since 15 April 2026 foreign nationals arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City are encouraged to complete a digital arrival card online before arrival; it is not currently mandatory, but this may change or extend to other airports at short notice. You must declare cash over 15 million dong or 5,000 US dollars.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says that since 15 April 2026 foreign nationals arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City are encouraged to complete a digital arrival card online before arrival; it is not currently mandatory, but this may change or extend to other airports with limited notice. It says you must declare cash over 15 million dong or 5,000 US dollars.
  11. Vietnam

    faq.extend-stay (text)

    Before
    No official source we could read describes extending an eVisa. The e-visa portal says an e-visa cannot be applied for from inside Viet Nam, and that e-visa holders in Viet Nam may be eligible for a new visa if invited or guaranteed by an authority, organization or individual in Viet Nam.
    After
    No official source we could read describes extending an e-visa. The e-visa portal says e-visas are not issued to foreigners already in Viet Nam, and that e-visa holders in Viet Nam may be eligible for a new visa if invited or guaranteed by an authority, organization or individual in Viet Nam.
  12. Vietnam

    faq.evisa-cost-time (text)

    Before
    The eVisa costs 25 USD for single entry or 50 USD for multiple entry, is valid for up to 90 days, and is normally processed within 3 working days, or 3 to 15 working days when the application needs verification (working days exclude weekends and public holidays). It is available to citizens of all countries.
    After
    The e-visa costs 25 USD for single entry or 50 USD for multiple entry, is valid for up to 90 days, and is typically processed within 3 working days, or 3 to 15 working days when the application needs verification (working days exclude weekends and public holidays). It is available to citizens of all countries and territories.
  13. Vietnam

    faq.who-visa-free (text)

    Before
    Citizens of the countries whose ordinary passports are exempt on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Visa Exemption List (September 2025) enter visa-free. Citizens of the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Japan, South Korea and Russia get 45 days under the unilateral exemption (to 14 March 2028). Citizens of Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland get 45 days for tourism under the Tourism Stimulus Program (to 14 August 2028). Under ASEAN and bilateral agreements, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa exemption list gives ordinary passport holders of Chile and Panama 90 days; Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia 30 days; the Philippines 21 days; and Brunei 14 days.
    After
    Government resolutions exempt citizens of the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Japan, South Korea and Russia from visas for stays of 45 days from entry, from 15 March 2025 to 14 March 2028; and citizens of Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland for 45 days for tourism under the Tourism Stimulus Program, from 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2028. No official page we could read lists the other exemptions.
  14. Vietnam

    faq.us-need-visa (text)

    Before
    Yes. US passport holders need a visa, and can apply for the official eVisa — 25 USD single entry or 50 USD multiple entry, valid up to 90 days — at evisa.gov.vn (or thithucdientu.gov.vn). Processing normally takes up to 3 working days, or 3 to 15 when the application needs verification.
    After
    US passport holders are not among the visa-exempt nationalities in the government resolutions we read, and Vietnam issues e-visas to citizens of all countries — 25 USD single entry or 50 USD multiple entry, valid up to 90 days — at evisa.gov.vn (or thithucdientu.gov.vn). Processing typically takes 3 working days, or 3 to 15 when the application needs verification.
  15. Vietnam

    summary (text)

    Before
    Vietnam issues its eVisa to citizens of all countries and territories — 25 USD single entry or 50 USD multiple entry, valid up to 90 days — while citizens of the countries whose ordinary passports are exempt on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa exemption list (September 2025) enter visa-free, among them the UK, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea and a number of EU countries for 45 days.
    After
    Vietnam has issued e-visas to citizens of all countries and territories since 15 August 2023 — 25 USD single entry or 50 USD multiple entry, valid for up to 90 days. Government resolutions exempt citizens of countries including the UK, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland from visas for stays of 45 days.
  16. Spain

    Safety level

    Before
    generally-safe
    After
    exercise-caution
  17. Spain

    alsoStatedOn

    Before
    (not cited)
    After
    cited as alsoStatedOn: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/alcohol-tobacco-cash/index_en.htm
  18. Spain

    textQuotes

    Before
    0 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences
    After
    32 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences (added/updated: summary, faq.us-need-visa, faq.schengen-cost, faq.etias-when, faq.insurance-required, faq.how-long-stay, tips.90-180-rule, tips.ees-queues, tips.etias-scams, tips.pickpockets, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, entryRequirements.proofOfFunds, entryRequirements.declarations.ees, entryRequirements.declarations.etias, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, entryRequirements.customs.notes.0, entryRequirements.customs.notes.1, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp, visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes, visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes, visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes, visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes, visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes, visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes, visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes, visaTypes.student.feeNotes, visaTypes.digital-nomad.feeNotes, visaTypes.work.feeNotes)
  19. Spain

    visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. The European Commission said on 7 November 2025 that Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas and will have to apply for a new visa each time they plan to travel to the EU, while exceptions are allowed for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders.
    After
    The Visa Code fee: EUR 90, EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 11, and nothing for children under 6. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement has been suspended in whole for Russian citizens since 12 September 2022 (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500). The European Commission said on 7 November 2025 that Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas and will have to apply for a new visa each time they plan to travel to the EU, with exceptions for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders.
  20. Spain

    visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) at 75% of the standard €90 fee; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories.
    After
    Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 at 75% of the fee charged under domestic legislation (the Visa Code fee is EUR 90); children aged 12 to 17 are charged 50% of the applicable fee, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories.
  21. Spain

    visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations.
    After
    Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement instead of the Visa Code's EUR 90; EUR 70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended certain provisions for members of Belarusian official delegations, governments, parliaments and high courts.
  22. Spain

    visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.
    After
    Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement instead of the Visa Code's EUR 90; waived for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories.
  23. Spain

    visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.
    After
    Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement instead of the Visa Code's EUR 90; waived for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories.
  24. Spain

    visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. The fee is set EU-wide by the Visa Code; Spain's Order AUC/891/2024 says the €90 fee has applied since 11 June 2024.
    After
    Children 6–11: EUR 45; under 6: free (EU Visa Code). Spain's Order AUC/891/2024 says the EUR 90 fee for A and C visas has applied since 11 June 2024.
  25. Spain

    countryFacts.safety (text)

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says to be alert to street crime: thieves use distraction techniques and often work in teams, so take care of passports, money and belongings, particularly when checking in or collecting luggage at the airport and while arranging car hire.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says to exercise a high degree of caution in Spain due to the threat of terrorism. The UK Foreign Office says to be alert to street crime: thieves use distraction techniques and often work in teams, so take care of passports, money and belongings, particularly when checking in or collecting luggage at the airport and while arranging car hire.