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  1. Bhutan

    faq.how-apply rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    Apply online at immi.gov.bt and pay the US$40 visa fee together with the Sustainable Development Fee. Bhutan's Department of Immigration gives a turnaround time of 3 working days from receipt of the complete application and fee; the Department of Tourism says a correctly completed application can take up to five days to process.
    After
    Apply online at immi.gov.bt and pay the US$40 visa fee; the Sustainable Development Fee is paid at the time of processing the visa. Bhutan's Department of Immigration gives a turnaround time of 3 working days from receipt of the complete application including payment of the applicable fee, and elsewhere says visa approval typically takes 3–5 working days; the Department of Tourism says a correctly input application can take up to five days to process.

  2. Bhutan

    faq.tour-required rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    You can apply for the visa yourself at immi.gov.bt, and Bhutan's Department of Tourism says the whole journey can be booked independently, but that it is mandatory to be accompanied by a guide at all times. The UK government says you need to use tour guides when visiting places of interest, or you may be refused entry, and Canada's travel advice says you must buy a travel package from an authorised travel agent.
    After
    You can apply for the visa yourself at immi.gov.bt, and Bhutan's Department of Tourism says the whole journey can be booked independently, but that it is mandatory to be accompanied by a guide at all times. The UK government says you need to use tour guides when visiting places of interest, or you may be refused entry, and Canada's travel advice says you must buy a travel package from an authorized travel agent in advance.

  3. Bhutan

    faq.indian-citizens rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    No visa, but they need an entry permit — applied for online before travel or at the port of entry, using a passport or voter identity card — and they pay the Sustainable Development Fee of Nu. 1,200 (or the equivalent in Indian rupees) per night.
    After
    No visa, but Bhutan's Department of Immigration says they need a permit: nationals of India are eligible for an entry permit on arrival at the port of entry, or can obtain prior approval online at immi.gov.bt, producing a passport or Voter Identity Card in original. The Department of Tourism says the Sustainable Development Fee for Indian nationals is Nu. 1,200 (or the equivalent in Indian rupees) per person per night.

  4. Bhutan

    faq.daily-fee rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    US$100 per person per night for US-dollar-paying visitors, with a 50% discount for children aged 6 to 11 and nothing for children under 6. Bhutan's Department of Immigration says this is a 50% discount on the standard US$200 rate, valid until 31 August 2027. Indian nationals pay ₹1,200 per night. The SDF funds projects including free healthcare, education and conservation, and is paid at the time of processing the visa or permit.
    After
    Bhutan's Department of Immigration says the SDF is USD 200 per person per night for all visitors except those from India, with a 50% discount for US-dollar-paying tourists that makes it USD 100 per person per night, valid until 31 August 2027. Children aged 6 to 11 get a 50% discount and children under 6 pay nothing. Guests from India pay 1,200 Indian rupees per person per night. The SDF funds projects including free healthcare, education and conservation, and is paid at the time of processing the visa or permit.

  5. Bhutan

    faq.need-visa rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    Yes, unless you hold an Indian passport (Indian nationals need an entry permit instead). Bangladeshi and Maldivian citizens can get the visa on arrival, though the Department of Tourism recommends arranging it beforehand. Everyone else applies online at immi.gov.bt — directly or through a tour operator — paying a US$40 visa fee plus the Sustainable Development Fee, before travel. Bhutan's Department of Immigration says foreigners can stay as tourists for a maximum of 90 days.
    After
    Yes, unless you are a national of India: Bhutan's Department of Immigration says Indian nationals need a permit, holding an Indian passport or Indian voter ID card. Nationals of Bangladesh and the Maldives are eligible for a visa on arrival, though the Department of Tourism recommends arranging it beforehand. Others obtain a visa before entry, applied for at immi.gov.bt or through Bhutanese tourism service providers, with a US$40 visa fee and the Sustainable Development Fee paid when the visa is processed. The Department of Immigration says foreigners can stay in the country as tourists for a maximum of 90 days.

  6. Bhutan

    summary rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    Everyone except citizens of India needs a Bhutan visa, applied for online (US$40) directly, or by a tour operator on the traveller's behalf (Bangladeshi and Maldivian citizens can also get theirs on arrival), and visitors pay the Sustainable Development Fee — US$200 per person per night, discounted to US$100 for US-dollar-paying tourists until 31 August 2027. Indian nationals instead obtain an entry permit and pay a lower daily fee.
    After
    Bhutan's Department of Immigration says nationals of all countries other than India must obtain a visa before entry, applied for at immi.gov.bt or through Bhutanese tourism service providers; nationals of Bangladesh and the Maldives are eligible for a visa on arrival, and Indian nationals for an entry permit on arrival. The visa fee is US$40 per person. Visitors other than those from India pay a Sustainable Development Fee of USD 200 per person per night, with a 50% discount to USD 100 for US-dollar-paying tourists valid until 31 August 2027; for guests from India it is 1,200 Indian rupees per person per night.

  7. Belarus

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    Belarus's Foreign Ministry says that when crossing the border foreigners must have a medical insurance document issued by a Belarusian or foreign insurance company, except categories of persons not obliged to possess one. For the airport visa-free regime it requires a medical insurance policy with coverage of at least 10 000 euros, valid in Belarus for the whole duration of the stay.
    After
    Belarus's Foreign Ministry says that when crossing the border foreigners must have a medical insurance document issued by a Belarusian or foreign insurance company, except categories of persons not obliged to possess one. For the airport visa-free regime it requires a medical insurance policy with coverage of at least 10,000 euros, valid in Belarus for the whole duration of the stay.

  8. Belarus

    faq.insurance-required rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    Yes. Belarus's Foreign Ministry says that when crossing the border foreigners must have a medical insurance document issued by a Belarusian or foreign insurance company, except categories of persons not obliged to possess one. For the airport visa-free regime it requires a medical insurance policy with coverage of at least 10 000 euros, valid in Belarus for the whole stay.
    After
    Yes. Belarus's Foreign Ministry says that when crossing the border foreigners must have a medical insurance document issued by a Belarusian or foreign insurance company, except categories of persons not obliged to possess one. For the airport visa-free regime it requires a medical insurance policy with coverage of at least 10,000 euros, valid in Belarus for the whole stay.

  9. Belarus

    visaTypes.evisa.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    EUR 60 consular fee for most nationalities; EUR 35 for citizens of the EU member states on the list; free for citizens of Japan and for children (under 12 from those EU states, under 14 otherwise). An EUR 6 service fee is charged to every applicant on top.
    After
    60 euros for citizens of most states; 35 euros for citizens of the listed EU member states; free for citizens of Japan, for children of those EU states under twelve and for children of other states under fourteen. A 6-euro internet-acquiring and service fee is charged to each applicant.

  10. Belarus

    visaTypes.embassy-d.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    The Foreign Ministry's consular fee page sets EUR 60 for processing a visa application, for all types of visa with any number of entries (EUR 35 for citizens of the EU states covered by the visa facilitation agreement).
    After
    Belarus's Foreign Ministry's consular fee page sets 60 Euro for processing a visa application, for all types of visa with any number of entries (35 Euro at diplomatic representations and consular establishments for citizens of the EU states covered by the visa facilitation agreement).

  11. Belarus

    visaTypes.embassy-c.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    The foreign ministry says the consular fee is set by the Tax Code and that special rates for some categories of foreigners are set by the President. Its consular fee page sets EUR 60 for processing a visa application, for all types of visa with any number of entries (EUR 35 for citizens of the EU states covered by the visa facilitation agreement).
    After
    Belarus's Foreign Ministry says the consular fee is set by the Tax Code and that special rates for some categories of foreigners are established by the President. Its consular fee page sets 60 Euro for processing a visa application, for all types of visa with any number of entries (35 Euro at diplomatic representations and consular establishments for citizens of the EU states covered by the visa facilitation agreement), and exempts foreigners up to 14 years old.

  12. Belarus

    countryFacts.driving.idp rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    Belarus is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).
    After
    The UN treaty records list Belarus as a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (signed 8 November 1968, ratified 18 June 1974).

  13. Belarus

    countryFacts.driving rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    Belarus is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.
    After
    The UN treaty records list Belarus as a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (signed 8 November 1968, ratified 18 June 1974). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.

  14. Belarus

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Belarus. The CIA World Factbook describes cold winters and cool, moist summers.
    After
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Belarus.

  15. Belarus

    countryFacts.safety rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    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.
    After
    The UK government advises against all travel to Belarus. It says you face a significant risk of arrest, questioning or detention if you have engaged in any political activity related to Belarus, including having donated to organisations or supported activity now considered illegal by the Belarusian regime, and that laws can be applied retroactively.

  16. Belarus

    countryFacts.payments rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says almost no major banks in Belarus accept foreign cards, many ATMs limit withdrawals, and UK banks may block cards used there; it suggests taking US dollars or euros and changing them only at government-licensed exchanges. Canada's travel advice says goods and services must be paid for in Belarusian rubles.
    After
    The UK government says almost no major banks in Belarus accept foreign cards, that many ATMs limit cash withdrawals, particularly for foreign cards, and that UK banks may block cards used in Belarus because of sanctions; it suggests considering taking US dollars or euros and using government-licensed currency exchanges. Canada's travel advice says you must pay for goods and services in Belarusian rubles.

  17. Belarus

    entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    Cash over USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) must be declared in writing when entering or leaving — Belarus applies Eurasian Economic Union customs rules.
    After
    Belarus's State Customs Committee says that, under the Customs Code of the Eurasian Economic Union, cash and/or traveller's cheques must be declared in writing when their total, brought in or taken out at one time, exceeds the equivalent of USD 10,000, as must monetary instruments other than traveller's cheques.

  18. Belarus

    entryRequirements.proofOfFunds rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    Everyone entering must be able to show funds of at least 2 Belarusian base values for each day of a stay shorter than a month, or 50 base values for each month of a longer stay, counted at the rate on the day of entry. Cash in Belarusian rubles or convertible foreign currency, a document giving access to funds, prepaid accommodation and meals, a sponsor's letter of guarantee, or tickets home or onward all count.
    After
    Belarus's Foreign Ministry says foreigners must have funds equivalent to at least 50 base values, set on the day of entry, for each month of stay, or at least 2 base values for each day of a stay shorter than a month. It lists Belarusian rubles or foreign currency convertible by the National Bank, a document confirming prepaid accommodation and meals, a letter of guarantee covering the stay and departure, and vehicle or travel tickets to the state of citizenship, permanent residence or a third country.

  19. Belarus

    entryRequirements.onwardTicket rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement in itself. The foreign ministry lists travel tickets to your country of citizenship or residence or to a third country among the documents that can prove you have the funds needed for the stay.
    After
    No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement in itself. Belarus's Foreign Ministry lists vehicle or travel tickets to the state of citizenship, permanent residence or a third country among the ways to show the funds needed for the stay.

  20. Belarus

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    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.
    After
    Belarus's Foreign Ministry says that when crossing the border foreigners must have a medical insurance document issued by a Belarusian or foreign insurance company, except categories of persons not obliged to possess one. For the airport visa-free regime it requires a medical insurance policy with coverage of at least 10 000 euros, valid in Belarus for the whole duration of the stay.

  21. Belarus

    entryRequirements.passportValidity rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    Your passport must be valid for more than 90 days beyond your planned departure from Belarus; entry can be refused if it is not.
    After
    Belarus's State Border Committee says a foreigner may be refused entry if the validity of their travel document does not exceed ninety days before their anticipated departure from Belarus. The UK government tells British nationals their passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date they arrive.

  22. Belarus

    tips.photography rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says photographing military installations, public buildings and monuments may result in a penalty; seek permission from local authorities first.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says photography of military installations, public buildings and monuments may result in a penalty, and to seek permission from local authorities before taking photographs.

  23. Belarus

    tips.registration-10-days rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    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.
    After
    The UK government says accommodation providers must register any foreign guests staying for 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 violating the registration procedure can bring a warning, a fine of 50 base values or deportation.

  24. Belarus

    tips.bring-cash rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    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.
    After
    The UK government says almost no major banks in Belarus accept foreign cards and suggests considering 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 and the currency confiscated.

  25. Belarus

    tips.land-border-reality rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    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.
    After
    The UK government 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 arrangement does not apply and you must have a visa.