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  1. Togo

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from April to November, and that the harmattan, a dusty wind from the Sahara, blows from December to March.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from April to November, and that the harmattan, a burning, dusty and sand-filled wind, blows in from the Sahara from December to March.

  2. Togo

    countryFacts.safety

    Before
    The UK government says violent crime, theft and pickpocketing are common in Togo, particularly on the beaches and in the markets of Lomé. It advises against all travel within 5 km of the border with Burkina Faso and against all but essential travel to the rest of the Savanes region.
    After
    The UK government says violent crime, theft and pickpocketing are common in Togo, particularly on the beaches and in the markets of Lomé. It advises against all travel to within 30 km of the border with Burkina Faso (except the city of Dapaong and the N1 highway leading to it from the south) and against all but essential travel to the rest of the Savanes region.

  3. Togo

    countryFacts.payments

    Before
    The UK government says Togo is a cash-based society: credit cards are not widely accepted, card machines at the hotels and restaurants that do take cards are unreliable, and some ATMs in Lomé accept international cards.
    After
    The UK government says Togo is a cash-based society: credit cards are not widely accepted, card-paying machines at the hotels and restaurants that take cards are not reliable, and some ATMs in Lomé accept international cards.

  4. Togo

    entryRequirements.declarations.immigration-form

    Before
    Togo Voyage says every traveller entering or leaving Togo by air completes the online immigration form on the portal. It tells ECOWAS citizens to complete their immigration formalities online before reaching Togo's border posts, and African nationals enter visa-free only once the form is completed at least 24 hours before arrival.
    After
    Togo Voyage says every traveller entering or leaving Togo by air must complete the online immigration form on the platform. It tells citizens of visa-exempt countries to complete their immigration formalities online before reaching Togo's border posts, and says African nationals enter visa-free only if they have completed the form at least 24 hours before arrival.

  5. Togo

    entryRequirements.proofOfFunds

    Before
    No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Togo. Togo Voyage lists a hotel booking or accommodation certificate as strongly recommended for a tourist eVisa application.
    After
    No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Togo. Togo Voyage lists a bank certificate or account statement as optional for a tourist eVisa application, and a hotel booking or accommodation certificate as strongly recommended.

  6. Togo

    entryRequirements.onwardTicket

    Before
    Visa applicants arriving by air must upload a flight booking or a copy of their ticket with the eVisa application.
    After
    Togo Voyage says visa applicants arriving by air must provide a flight booking or a copy of their ticket with the eVisa application.

  7. Togo

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance

    Before
    Togo Voyage lists travel insurance as optional, though strongly recommended, among the documents for an eVisa application. No official source we could read makes it an entry requirement.
    After
    Togo Voyage lists travel insurance as optional, though strongly recommended, among the documents for an eVisa application, and says travel or medical insurance is strongly recommended. No official source we could read makes it an entry requirement.

  8. Togo

    entryRequirements.passportValidity

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Togo. Togo Voyage asks visa applicants for a passport valid for three months longer than the visa requested.
    After
    The UK government says your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Togo. Togo Voyage asks visa applicants for a passport valid for three months longer than the visa requested.

  9. Togo

    tips.official-portal

    Before
    The eVisa is applied for on the official Togo Voyage portal, voyage.gouv.tg, and paid online by Visa or Mastercard card or by mobile money; cash is not accepted.
    After
    The eVisa is applied for on the official Togo Voyage portal, voyage.gouv.tg, and paid online by Visa or Mastercard card or by mobile money (Flooz and TMoney); cash payment is not allowed.

  10. Togo

    tips.north-border

    Before
    The UK government advises against all travel within 5 km of the border with Burkina Faso and against all but essential travel to the rest of the Savanes region, and says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Togo.
    After
    The UK government advises against all travel to within 30 km of the border with Burkina Faso (except the city of Dapaong and the N1 highway leading to it from the south) and against all but essential travel to the rest of the Savanes region, and says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Togo.

  11. Togo

    faq.land-borders

    Before
    Yes. ECOWAS citizens need no visa, though Togo Voyage tells them to complete their immigration formalities online on voyage.gouv.tg before reaching the border. Other nationalities who need a visa must arrive with an approved eVisa, since visas on arrival are suspended.
    After
    Yes. Togo Voyage says citizens of its visa-exempt countries must still complete their immigration and health formalities online before presenting themselves at Togo's border posts, especially when travelling by air. Nationals who need a visa must apply online before arrival, since visas on arrival are suspended.

  12. Togo

    faq.is-togo-safe

    Before
    The UK government advises against all travel within 5 km of the Burkina Faso border and against all but essential travel to the rest of the far-northern Savanes region, and says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Togo. It also says violent crime, theft and pickpocketing are common, particularly on the beaches and in the markets of Lomé.
    After
    The UK government advises against all travel to within 30 km of the border with Burkina Faso (except the city of Dapaong and the N1 highway leading to it from the south) and against all but essential travel to the rest of the Savanes region, and says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Togo. It also says violent crime, theft and pickpocketing are common, particularly on the beaches and in the markets of Lomé.

  13. Togo

    faq.need-visa

    Before
    Citizens of ECOWAS countries enter visa-free, and all other African nationals may stay up to 30 days without a visa. Togo's Visa Assistant also answers that Malaysian and Singaporean passports need no visa. Everyone else needs the official eVisa from voyage.gouv.tg, applied for at least 5 days before arrival (Togo Voyage recommends six working days): visas on arrival are suspended. All travellers arriving by air must complete the online immigration form before arrival.
    After
    Citizens of the countries Togo Voyage lists as visa-exempt, essentially the ECOWAS member states, enter without a visa, and all African nationals with a valid passport may stay up to 30 days without a visa if they complete the immigration form at least 24 hours before arrival. Nationals of the countries on Togo Voyage's visa list need the eVisa from voyage.gouv.tg, applied for at least 5 days before arrival (Togo Voyage encourages six working days); visas on arrival are suspended. All travellers entering or leaving by air must complete the online immigration form.

  14. Togo

    summary

    Before
    Togo waives visas for ECOWAS citizens and, for stays of up to 30 days, for all other African nationals, and its Visa Assistant also answers 'no visa needed' for Malaysian and Singaporean passports. Everyone else needs an eVisa applied for on voyage.gouv.tg at least 5 days before arrival (Togo Voyage recommends six working days) — visas on arrival are suspended. Every traveller entering Togo by air also completes the portal's online immigration form before arrival.
    After
    Togo Voyage lists the countries exempt from visas, essentially the ECOWAS member states, and says all African nationals with a valid passport may enter without a visa for stays of up to 30 days if they complete the immigration form at least 24 hours before arrival. Nationals of the countries on its visa list need an eVisa applied for on voyage.gouv.tg at least 5 days before arrival (Togo Voyage encourages six working days); visas on arrival are suspended. Every traveller entering or leaving Togo by air completes the online immigration form.

  15. Timor-Leste

    visaTypes.advance-visa.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    Apply at a Timorese embassy or consulate abroad. Required for travellers previously refused entry, removed or excluded, or with outstanding fines; otherwise the visa may be obtained on arrival where the criteria for the visa are satisfied.
    After
    Applied for before arrival at an Embassy or Consulate of Timor-Leste abroad. The Migration Service says foreigners who have previously been refused entry, removed or excluded, or who have outstanding fines must obtain the visa before seeking entry; otherwise the visa may be obtained on arrival where the criteria for the visa are satisfied.

  16. Timor-Leste

    visaTypes.voa-tourist.feeNotes rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    Payable only in US dollar cash on arrival at an official border post; card payment is not available.
    After
    The Migration Service says the visa fee on arrival must be paid in US$ cash and that EFTPOS and credit card facilities are not available.

  17. Timor-Leste

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says the rainy season normally runs from November to April, when heavy rains can cause flash flooding and landslides and main mountain roads can become impassable. The Government of Canada dates the monsoon from December to April.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says the rainy season in Timor-Leste normally runs from November to April, that heavy rains can cause flash flooding and landslides, and that main mountain roads can become impassable, particularly during the rainy season. The Government of Canada says the rainy (or monsoon) season extends from December to April.

  18. Timor-Leste

    countryFacts.safety rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    Australia advises a high degree of caution in Timor-Leste because of crime and limited healthcare. Street-gang fighting and political demonstrations occur and minor disputes can turn violent, so avoid protests and large gatherings. Many taxis are unsafe, roads flood in the wet season, and crocodile attacks are reported in the east and along the south coast, with sightings on beaches in Dili.
    After
    Australia advises a high degree of caution in Timor-Leste due to the threat of crime and limited healthcare options. It says local unrest occurs, including street gang fighting and political demonstrations, and that minor disputes can become violent; the UK says to avoid any demonstrations and large crowds. Australia says many taxis are in poor condition, that flooding and landslides in the wet season can damage roads, and that crocodile attacks are reported in the eastern districts and along the southern coast, with crocodiles seen on beaches and inland waterways, including in Dili.

  19. Timor-Leste

    countryFacts.payments rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    The Government of Canada says the economy is primarily cash based, that credit cards are not widely accepted, and that the ATMs in Dili can charge high fees and are often out of order. The UK Foreign Office says ATMs, banks and card facilities are not common outside municipal capitals, and advises bringing a few small (5 US dollar) notes because larger notes can be difficult to spend.
    After
    The Government of Canada says the economy is primarily cash based, that credit cards are not widely accepted, and that there are ATMs in Dili but they can charge high fees and are often out of order. The UK Foreign Office says ATMs, banks and credit card facilities are not common outside municipal capitals, and to bring a few small (5 US dollar) notes as larger denomination notes can be difficult to spend.

  20. Timor-Leste

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    Timor-Leste Customs' e-Passenger Declaration asks you to declare more than 200 cigarettes or 200 grams of other tobacco, more than 2.5 litres of alcoholic drinks, goods bought abroad worth more than US$300, goods or samples for commercial use, prohibited or dangerous goods (including narcotics, ammunition, weapons and knives), and any food, plants or plant products, live animals or animal products, seafood, animal feed, biological specimens, fertiliser, soil, vaccines or medicines, including traditional medicine.
    After
    Timor-Leste Customs' e-Passenger Declaration asks whether you have more than 200 sticks of cigarettes or 200 grams of other tobacco, more than 2.5 litres of alcoholic beverages, goods obtained overseas worth more than US$300, goods or samples for commercial use, any prohibited or dangerous goods, narcotic goods, ammunition or weapons of any kind including knives, and any food, plants or plant products including wood, live animals or animal products, seafood, live fish, animal feed, biological specimens, fertiliser, soil, vaccines, medicines and traditional medicine.

  21. Timor-Leste

    entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    The customs e-Passenger Declaration that every traveller submits asks whether you carry more than US$5,000 or the equivalent in other currencies; if you do, you must declare the exact amount to Customs. If you carry more than US$20,000 or the equivalent, you must also show Customs the Central Bank of Timor-Leste's authorisation to import that amount.
    After
    The customs e-Passenger Declaration asks whether you have more than US$5,000 or the equivalent in other currencies; if you do, you must declare the exact amount to Customs. If you have more than US$20,000 or the equivalent, you must also produce the Central Bank of Timor-Leste's authorisation form to import that amount.

  22. Timor-Leste

    entryRequirements.declarations.traveller-declaration rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    All travellers must complete an official declaration online before arrival and before departure. One form serves Migration, Customs, quarantine, the Ministry of Health and the Central Bank. Keep the QR code or PDF to show border officials.
    After
    The Migration Service says all travellers must complete and submit an official declaration online prior to entry or departure. It is collected via the Customs Authority Trade Single Window and satisfies the requirements of the Migration Service, the Customs Authority, the National Directorate of Quarantine and Biosecurity, the Ministry of Health and the Central Bank. It can be submitted up to three days before travel; keep a screenshot of the QR code or a printout of the PDF and show it to border officials on arrival.

  23. Timor-Leste

    entryRequirements.proofOfFunds rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    Every visitor must have access to funds sufficient for the stay and may be asked to show them. For tourist, transit and business (Class 1) visa holders not sponsored by family or another contact in the country, the law sets US$100 per entry plus US$50 per day of stay.
    After
    Timor-Leste's Migration Service says foreigners must have access to funds and accommodation sufficient for sustenance whilst in the country, whatever the visa, permit or exemption used to enter. For entrants on a Tourist, Transit or Business Class 1 visa, unless sponsored by family or another contact in the country, the funds required are US$100 for each entry and US$50 for each day's stay.

  24. Timor-Leste

    entryRequirements.onwardTicket rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    No official source we could read states that every visitor must hold an onward ticket. The Migration Service says visa-on-arrival applicants must present evidence of departure arrangements, such as an onwards transportation ticket or booking, if requested, and lists it among the documents for a tourist visa applied for at an embassy or consulate.
    After
    No official source we could read states that every visitor must hold an onward ticket. The Migration Service says visa-on-arrival applicants must present, if requested, evidence of departure arrangements such as an onwards transportation ticket or booking, and lists it among the documents for a tourist visa applied for at an embassy or consulate.

  25. Timor-Leste

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance rewritten to its official sentences

    Before
    No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entry to Timor-Leste; the Migration Service's entry conditions and visa documents do not include it. The UK Foreign Office says medical services are limited and a medical emergency is likely to mean evacuation to Australia or Singapore.
    After
    No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entry to Timor-Leste. The UK Foreign Office says medical services are limited, particularly outside Dili, and that in a medical emergency it's likely you'll need to be evacuated to Australia or Singapore.