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  1. United Arab Emirates

    tips.alcohol-conduct — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes)

    Before
    The Government of Canada says drinking alcohol is legal only in private homes and licensed venues, and being under the influence in public is an offence; the UK Foreign Office adds that drinking or possessing alcohol is illegal in the Emirate of Sharjah. Canada adds that the legal blood alcohol limit for driving is zero, that verbal insults and obscene gestures may be criminal acts, and that laws on online behaviour, including social media, are strict.
    After
    The Government of Canada says it’s legal to consume alcohol in private homes and licensed venues, but a punishable offence to drink or be under the influence of alcohol in public; the UK government says drinking or possessing alcohol is illegal in the Emirate of Sharjah. Canada adds that the legal blood alcohol limit for driving is zero, that verbal insults and obscene gestures may be considered criminal acts, and that laws related to online behaviour, which also apply to the use of social media, are strict.

  2. United Arab Emirates

    tips.ramadan — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes)

    Before
    During Ramadan, the Government of Canada advises against eating, drinking or smoking in public between sunrise and sunset. It says that in Abu Dhabi and Dubai restaurants stay open and serve food as normal, and most government and public-sector bodies work reduced hours.
    After
    During Ramadan, the Government of Canada advises refraining from drinking, eating and smoking in public between sunrise and sunset. It says that in Abu Dhabi and Dubai during Ramadan, restaurants remain open, serving food as normal, and most government and public sector businesses have reduced working hours.

  3. United Arab Emirates

    tips.medications — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes)

    Before
    Check your medications before flying: the Government of Canada says codeine and psychiatric medications are controlled in the UAE and need prior permission from the UAE Ministry of Health, and that bringing banned medication without approval can mean confiscation, heavy fines or jail. The UK Foreign Office says the Ministry publishes the list of controlled drugs and that approval is applied for online.
    After
    The Government of Canada says certain prescription and over-the-counter medications, such as codeine and psychiatric medications, are controlled substances in the UAE and illegal to bring in, even in small quantities, without prior permission from the UAE Ministry of Health, and that bringing banned medication without prior approval and required documentation may lead to confiscation, heavy fines and jail sentences. The UK government tells British nationals that they must get approval in advance from the UAE Ministry of Health to bring medication, and to apply online.

  4. United Arab Emirates

    faq.transit-visa — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes)

    Before
    GDRFA Dubai issues a 48- or 96-hour transit visa that lets a foreign national transiting through the country's airports enter as a visitor. Applications go through approved airlines; GDRFA names Emirates Airlines, Flydubai, Dnata and airport hotels as channels, and lists the fee as AED 50 plus the intermediary's service fee. The UAE Embassy in Washington says to receive a copy of the visa before traveling.
    After
    GDRFA Dubai issues a 48/96-hour transit visa that allows a foreign national transiting through the country’s airports to enter the country as a visitor. It says applications should be submitted through approved airlines, lists the service channels as the websites of the intermediary (Emirates Airlines, Flydubai, Dnata, airport hotel, etc.), and gives the fee as AED 50 plus fees for the intermediary’s service. The UAE Embassy in Washington says the 96-hour transit visa is issued by the airlines and to make sure to receive a copy of the visa before traveling.

  5. United Arab Emirates

    faq.india-rules — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes)

    Before
    ICP issues a 14-day entry visa to Indian ordinary passport holders who hold a valid visa, residence permit or US Green Card issued by the US, the EU or the UK, or a valid residence permit issued by Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Singapore or New Zealand (issuance fee AED 100 plus smart-services fee AED 100; extendable once for the same duration). The UAE Embassy in Washington says Indian citizens with US visas, green cards, or UK or EU residence permits can obtain this visa on arrival for AED 100. Other Indian passport holders need a tourist visa arranged before the trip.
    After
    ICP issues a 14-day entry visa to Indian ordinary passport holders and their family members who hold a valid visa, residence permit or US Green Card issued by the US, EU or UK, or a valid residence permit issued by Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Singapore or New Zealand (issuance fee AED 100 plus smart services fee AED 100; it can be extended only once and for the same duration). The UAE Embassy in Washington says Indian citizens with U.S. visas, green cards, UK residence permits or EU residence permits can obtain an entry visa upon arrival, valid for 14 days, for a fee of AED 100. Dubai’s tourism department says that Indian citizens without one of the documents it lists will need to apply for a visa through airlines, hotels or travel partners, or other organisations based in the UAE.

  6. United Arab Emirates

    faq.eu-stay-length — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes)

    Before
    Under the EU–UAE short-stay visa waiver agreement, citizens of EU countries such as Germany, France, Spain and Italy may stay in the UAE without a visa for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period. The agreement does not cover Ireland.
    After
    The EU–UAE short-stay visa waiver agreement provides for visa-free travel for citizens of the Union for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period. It defines a citizen of the Union as a national of a Member State, and ‘Member State’ as any Member State of the Union with the exception of the United Kingdom and Ireland.

  7. United Arab Emirates

    summary — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes)

    Before
    Dubai's tourism department says citizens of more than 80 countries can get a visa on arrival in Dubai. It lists 90 days within six months for passports such as the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea, and 30 days for others; under the EU–UAE visa waiver agreement, citizens of EU countries such as Germany, France, Spain and Italy can stay without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Other travellers apply for a tourist visa through airlines, hotels or travel agents, as the UAE government portal describes.
    After
    Dubai’s tourism department says citizens of more than 80 countries are able to get a visa on arrival in Dubai; it describes a multiple-entry visa upon arrival valid for 6 months from the date of entry for a stay of 90 days total, and a visa on arrival valid for 30 days from the date of entry. The EU–UAE short-stay visa waiver agreement provides for visa-free travel for citizens of the Union for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period. The UAE government portal says a tourist visa is for those who are not eligible for visa on arrival or visa-free entry, and that you can apply for one through airlines, hotels and travel agents.

  8. Ukraine

    safety

    Before
    The UK FCDO says Russia's invasion is ongoing, with frequent missile and drone attacks across the country; it advises against all travel to most of Ukraine and against all but essential travel to some western regions, and says to identify shelter locations in advance and take shelter immediately when an air alert is announced. Canada advises against all travel to Ukraine.
    After
    The UK FCDO says Russia continues to invade Ukraine and that Russian missile and drone attacks take place frequently across the country; it advises against all travel to most of Ukraine and against all but essential travel to some western regions, and says to identify shelter locations in advance and take shelter immediately when an air alert is announced. Canada advises avoiding all travel to Ukraine.

  9. Ukraine

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says not to photograph military installations, mobile or temporary defence equipment or government buildings — including drones overhead, air defences and downed aircraft or missiles.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says not to take pictures of military installations, including mobile or temporary defence equipment, or of other government buildings, including drones flying overhead, air defences and downed aircraft.

  10. Ukraine

    proofOfFunds

    Before
    Required by law (Article 21 of the Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners). Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 884 of 2013 sets the amount at 20 times Ukraine's monthly subsistence minimum per month of stay, worked out per day as (20 × the monthly minimum ÷ 30) × (days of stay + 5). It can be shown with cash, a bank card with a statement, an accommodation booking, a tour voucher, a host's guarantee letter or a return ticket, and can be checked by Ukraine's missions when a visa is issued, at border checkpoints during second-line control, and by the migration service when a stay is extended.
    After
    Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 884 of 2013, adopted under Article 21 of the Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners, says foreigners must have funds of 20 times Ukraine's monthly subsistence minimum per month, calculated for other lengths of stay as ((20 × the monthly minimum) ÷ 30) × (days of stay + 5). It can be established by cash, a document entitling you to funds from a Ukrainian bank, a payment card with a bank statement, an accommodation booking, a tour voucher, a host's guarantee letter or a return ticket with a fixed date, and is checked by Ukraine's missions when issuing visas, at border checkpoints during second-line control, and by the migration service when extending a stay.

  11. Ukraine

    onwardTicket

    Before
    No official source we could read requires an onward ticket. Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 884 lists a return or onward ticket with a fixed date as one way to show sufficient funds.
    After
    No official source we could read requires an onward ticket. Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 884 lists checking a return or onward travel ticket with a fixed date as one way of establishing sufficient funds.

  12. Ukraine

    travelInsurance

    Before
    Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says e-Visa applicants upload a health insurance policy with EUR 30,000 of cover. The UK FCDO says permanent residents of Ukraine do not need to show proof of insurance; no official source we could read states the rule for visa-free visitors.
    After
    Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says e-Visa applicants upload a health insurance policy with EUR 30,000 coverage. The UK FCDO says permanent residents of Ukraine do not need to show proof of insurance. No official source we could read states the rule for visa-free visitors.

  13. Ukraine

    passportValidity

    Before
    The UK FCDO tells British nationals travelling without a visa that their passport should be valid for the proposed stay, with no extra validity required. Canada's travel advice tells Canadians at least 6 months beyond the date they leave Ukraine. No Ukrainian source we could read states the rule.
    After
    The UK FCDO tells British nationals travelling without a visa that their passport should be valid for the proposed duration of their stay, with no additional period of validity required. Canada's travel advice tells Canadians their passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date they expect to leave Ukraine. No Ukrainian source we could read states the rule.

  14. Ukraine

    war-insurance

    Before
    The UK FCDO says your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against its advice. Canada's travel advice says to get insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospital stays.
    After
    The UK FCDO says your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against its advice. Canada's travel advice says to make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

  15. Ukraine

    dual-nationals

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says Ukrainian and dual-national men aged 23 to 60 are prohibited from leaving Ukraine, and that the authorities may treat you as Ukrainian — for example if you have a Ukrainian parent or were born in Ukraine.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says Ukrainian national and dual-national males aged 23 to 60 are prohibited from leaving the country, and that the Ukrainian authorities may see you as a Ukrainian national, for example if you have a Ukrainian parent or were born in Ukraine.

  16. Ukraine

    curfew-checkpoints

    Before
    The UK FCDO says martial law is in place and to expect more document checks, transport restrictions and curfews, and to carry your passport at all times. Canada's travel advice says to follow local authorities' instructions at all times, including air raid sirens, curfews and evacuation orders.
    After
    The UK FCDO says martial law is in force throughout Ukraine, to expect increased documentation checks and transport restrictions, with curfews among other possible measures, and to carry your passport at all times. Canada's travel advice says to follow the instructions of local authorities at all times, including air raid warning sirens, curfews and evacuation orders.

  17. Ukraine

    no-flights

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says Ukraine's airspace remains closed; check the travel advice for every country you cross.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says Ukraine's airspace remains closed; its entry advice says to check the travel advice for the country you travel on to.

  18. Ukraine

    cash-or-card

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says credit cards are widely used in cities, but ATMs might not be refilled, some bank cards might not be accepted, and card terminals may not work during power cuts — and to make sure you have enough cash in local currency. Canada's travel advice says cash of €10,000 or more must be declared to customs when entering or leaving Ukraine.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says credit cards are widely used in cities, but that ATMs might not be refilled with cash, some bank cards might not be accepted, and ATMs and card terminals may not work during power cuts, and to make sure you have sufficient cash in local currency. Canada's travel advice says you must declare €10,000 or more, or the equivalent, to customs when entering or leaving Ukraine.

  19. Ukraine

    exit-restrictions

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says the exit ban applies to Ukrainian and dual-national men aged 23 to 60, and that if you also hold Ukrainian citizenship Ukraine may treat you as Ukrainian — for example if you have a Ukrainian parent or were born in Ukraine.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says Ukrainian national and dual-national males aged 23 to 60 are prohibited from leaving the country, and that even if you do not consider Ukrainian your primary nationality, the Ukrainian authorities may see you as a Ukrainian national, for example if you have a Ukrainian parent or were born in Ukraine.

  20. Ukraine

    evisa-how

    Before
    Eligible nationalities apply entirely online at evisa.mfa.gov.ua, uploading a passport scan, photo, insurance and supporting documents. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says applications are processed within 1 working day (urgent) or 3 working days; a single-entry eVisa costs USD 20 and allows a stay of up to 30 days.
    After
    Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says you register on its e-Visa platform, fill in the application online, upload a photo, passport, health insurance policy with EUR 30,000 coverage, proof of sufficient funds and a document confirming the purpose of the visit, and pay the fee: USD 20 for a single-entry e-Visa, USD 30 for double entry, doubled for the urgent procedure. It says applications are processed within 1 working day (urgent) or 3 working days, and that e-Visas are single or double entry 30-day visas.

  21. Ukraine

    is-it-safe

    Before
    No. The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to most of Ukraine, and against all but essential travel to some western regions. It says to identify shelter locations in advance of any air alert, and lists air raid alert apps such as "Air Alert".
    After
    No. The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to most of Ukraine, with the exception of some western regions, where it advises against all but essential travel. It says to identify shelter locations in advance of any air alert, and that there are air raid alert apps such as "Air Alert". Canada advises avoiding all travel to Ukraine.

  22. Ukraine

    how-to-enter

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says Ukraine's airspace remains closed. Check the travel advice for each country you travel through.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says Ukraine's airspace remains closed and that Ukraine's borders with Belarus and Russia are closed; its entry advice covers travel on to Poland, Hungary and Moldova and says to check the travel advice for those countries.

  23. Ukraine

    need-visa

    Before
    Citizens of the EU, US, UK, Canada and a list of other countries enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Nationals of the countries on the MFA's eVisa list can apply online for the official eVisa; nationalities the MFA lists as needing a visa apply at a Ukrainian embassy or consulate. The UK FCDO says Ukraine's airspace remains closed.
    After
    Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists, among others, US, UK, Canadian, German and French passports as visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days. It says citizens of eligible countries apply for e-Visas online, and that visa applications are submitted via visa.mfa.gov.ua, where you choose the embassy or visa application centre. The UK FCDO says Ukraine's airspace remains closed.

  24. Ukraine

    summary

    Before
    EU, US, UK, Canadian and many other passports enter Ukraine visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period, and eligible others can use the official eVisa. The UK FCDO says Ukraine's airspace is closed and its borders with Belarus and Russia are closed; its advice covers the crossings with Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Moldova.
    After
    Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists, among others, US, UK, Canadian, German and French passports as visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days, and says citizens of eligible countries apply for e-Visas online. The UK FCDO says Ukraine's airspace remains closed and its borders with Belarus and Russia are closed; its entry advice covers travel on to Poland, Hungary and Moldova.

  25. Uganda

    visaTypes.evisa-multiple.feeNotes

    Before
    USD 100 for 6 or 12 months' validity and USD 150 for 24 months.
    After
    The 2021 Fees Regulations set USD 100 for 6 to 12 months and USD 150 for 24 months; the immigration service's multiple-entry visa page lists USD 200 for 24 months.