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  1. Taiwan

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance

    Before
    No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Taiwan. The UK Foreign Office advises having travel insurance that covers local treatment and unexpected medical evacuation.
    After
    No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Taiwan. The UK government advises appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

  2. Taiwan

    entryRequirements.vaccinations.polio

    Before
    Applicants for a Taiwan (ROC) visa who have resided in or visited Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Cameroon, Chad, Laos or South Sudan for four weeks or more within the past year must provide proof of having received the oral or the inactivated polio vaccine within the past year.
    After
    BOCA says applicants for Taiwan (ROC) visas who have resided in or visited Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Cameroon, Chad, Laos or South Sudan for four weeks or more within the past year must provide proof of having received the oral or inactivated polio vaccine within the past year.

  3. Taiwan

    entryRequirements.passportValidity

    Before
    Visa-exempt entry requires a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. US and Japanese nationals need a passport valid only for the intended stay.
    After
    BOCA says visa-exempt entry requires a passport with remaining validity of at least six months as of the date of entry, and that US and Japanese nationals need a passport valid for the intended period of stay.

  4. Taiwan

    tips.online-arrival-card

    Before
    Submit the free online Taiwan Arrival Card through the National Immigration Agency's TWAC site, which says to complete it within 7 days before arrival. The UK and Canadian travel advice say within 3 days.
    After
    The National Immigration Agency's TWAC site says submission of the Taiwan Arrival Card is free and to complete and submit it within 7 days before arrival; the UK and Canadian travel advice say within 3 days before arrival.

  5. Taiwan

    tips.no-meat-imports

    Before
    Do not bring animal products into Taiwan without authorisation. The UK FCDO says you may face a heavy fine, and that customs have increased inspections because of African swine fever in pork products.
    After
    The UK government says not to bring animal products into Taiwan without authorisation, that you may face a heavy fine if caught, and that customs officials have increased inspections because of African Swine Fever in pork products.

  6. Taiwan

    tips.typhoon-season

    Before
    The Government of Canada and the UK FCDO say typhoons usually occur between May and November, with a risk of road blockages and landslides afterwards. The UK FCDO advises monitoring Central Weather Administration warnings and keeping your itinerary flexible.
    After
    The UK government says the typhoon season in Taiwan normally runs from May to November, with a risk of road blockages and landslides after typhoons, and advises monitoring the Central Weather Administration and being flexible with your itinerary; Canada's travel advice says typhoons usually occur between May and November.

  7. Taiwan

    tips.onward-ticket

    Before
    Visa-free travelers must hold a confirmed return ticket, or an onward ticket and a visa for the next destination.
    After
    BOCA says visa-exempt visitors need a confirmed return ticket, or a ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for the departure flight.

  8. Taiwan

    faq.onward-needed

    Before
    Yes. BOCA lists a confirmed return ticket, or an onward ticket and a visa for the next destination, among the conditions of visa-free entry.
    After
    Yes. BOCA lists a confirmed return air or sea ticket, or a ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for the departure flight, among the requirements for visa-exempt entry.

  9. Taiwan

    faq.hk-mo

    Before
    Not a visa. Taiwan's National Immigration Agency says Hong Kong or Macao residents can apply for an online entry permit (網簽) if they meet its eligibility rules; those who do not qualify, or who plan to stay longer than 30 days, apply for an entry and exit permit.
    After
    Taiwan's National Immigration Agency FAQ refers to Hong Kong or Macao residents applying online for an entry permit and entry registration form (網簽). No official source we could read states its eligibility rules or the length of stay.

  10. Taiwan

    faq.us-stay

    Before
    US passport holders enter visa-free for up to 90 days with a confirmed return or onward ticket. The stay starts the day after arrival and cannot be extended.
    After
    BOCA lists the United States among the countries eligible for visa-exempt entry for up to 90 days, says US nationals need a passport valid for the intended period of stay, and requires a confirmed return ticket, or an onward ticket and a visa for the next destination. It says the stay starts from the day after arrival and is not extendable.

  11. Taiwan

    faq.need-visa

    Before
    Not if your nationality is on BOCA's visa-exempt list: the EU, UK, US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and others get 90 days visa-free; Singapore, Malaysia, the Dominican Republic, Belize, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines get 30 days; and Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei and Oman get 14 days. BOCA lists other nationalities, among them Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as eligible for an online eVisa when they meet the relevant criteria, and nationals of India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam who meet the National Immigration Agency's requirements (such as holding certain visas or residence permits) can apply online for a Travel Authorization Certificate. Foreign nationals not eligible for an eVisa apply at a Taiwan overseas mission.
    After
    Not if your nationality is on BOCA's visa-exempt list: countries including Australia, Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States get up to 90 days; Belize, Malaysia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore and the Dominican Republic get up to 30 days; and Brunei, Oman, the Philippines and Thailand get up to 14 days. BOCA lists Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and others as eligible for an eVisa when they meet the relevant criteria. Nationals of India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam can apply online for a Travel Authorization Certificate if they meet its requirements, such as holding certain visas or residence certificates. Foreign nationals not eligible for an eVisa apply at a Taiwan overseas mission.

  12. Taiwan

    summary

    Before
    Taiwan waives visas for the nationalities BOCA lists — 90 days for the EU, UK, US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand among others — and other nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or a Travel Authorization Certificate where eligible. Remaining nationalities apply for a visitor visa at a Taiwan overseas mission.
    After
    Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) lists the nationalities eligible for visa-exempt entry — up to 90 days for countries including Australia, Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, up to 30 days for Malaysia, Singapore and some others, and 14 days for Brunei, Oman, the Philippines and Thailand. It lists other nationalities as eligible for an eVisa when they meet the relevant criteria, and says foreign nationals not eligible for an eVisa apply at a Taiwan overseas mission. Nationals of India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam can apply online for a Travel Authorization Certificate if they meet its requirements.

  13. Syria

    Official sentences behind free text

    Before
    (none)
    After
    entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.proofOfFunds, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, countryFacts.driving.idp

  14. Syria

    Free text (countryFacts.driving)

    Before
    Syria is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, have not been checked for Syria yet.
    After
    Syria is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).

  15. Syria

    Free text (countryFacts.safety)

    Before
    The UK government advises against all travel to Syria because of unpredictable security conditions and the threat of terrorist attacks, and it cannot provide consular support from within Syria. There is a very high threat of kidnapping by terrorist groups, and landmines and other unexploded weapons remain, especially in less populated and rural areas.
    After
    The UK government advises against all travel to Syria due to unpredictable security conditions and the threat of terrorist attacks, and says consular support is not available from the British government from within Syria. It says there is a very high threat of kidnapping from terrorists throughout Syria, and that landmines and other unexploded weapons remain, with a risk in less populated and rural areas.

  16. Syria

    Free text (countryFacts.payments)

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says Syria's economy is primarily cash-based and credit cards are not widely accepted: carry enough US dollars or euros. ATMs in major cities such as Damascus and Aleppo are not always reliable, sanctions may stop foreign cards working, and exchanging currency on the street is illegal. The UK FCDO says there is minimal or no use of electronic payment.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says Syria's economy is primarily cash-based and credit cards are not widely accepted: carry enough US dollars or euros. It says ATMs in major cities such as Damascus and Aleppo are not always reliable, that because of international sanctions Canadians may not be able to use their credit and debit cards, and that exchanging currency on the street is illegal. The UK FCDO says there is minimal or no use of electronic payment systems to purchase goods.

  17. Syria

    Free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.1)

    Before
    The UK FCDO says Israeli and Iranian citizens cannot enter Syria, and that you may be refused entry if your passport shows previous travel to Israel.
    After
    The UK FCDO says holders of Israeli or Iranian citizenship cannot enter Syria, and that you may be refused entry if your passport shows previous travel to Israel.

  18. Syria

    Free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.0)

    Before
    The UK FCDO says security forces may confiscate phones, cameras and other recording equipment, and that foreign journalists should check Syrian requirements with the authorities before entering.
    After
    The UK FCDO says security forces may confiscate phones, cameras and other recording equipment, and that foreign journalists entering Syria should check with the Syrian authorities to ensure they follow the relevant regulations and requirements.

  19. Syria

    Free text (entryRequirements.passportValidity)

    Before
    Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you arrive, according to the UK government. Germany's Federal Foreign Office tells its citizens all travel documents must be valid for at least six months on entry.
    After
    The UK government says that to enter Syria your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive. Germany's Federal Foreign Office tells its citizens all travel documents must still be valid for at least six months on entry.

  20. Syria

    Free text (tips.checkpoints)

    Before
    Canada says roadblocks and checkpoints are common, including on the highways linking Damascus with Aleppo, Jordan and Beirut. The UK FCDO says you must carry copies of your passport photo page and visa, and Canada says photographing military or government installations is prohibited.
    After
    Canada says roadblocks and checkpoints are common, including on major roads and highways in and around major cities and along the highways connecting Damascus to Aleppo, Jordan and Beirut. The UK FCDO says you must carry copies of your passport photo page and visa for identification, and Canada says it is prohibited to photograph official buildings such as military or government installations.

  21. Syria

    Free text (tips.cash-only)

    Before
    Canada says credit cards are not widely accepted and to carry enough US dollars or euros, ATMs are not always reliable and sanctions may stop foreign cards working. It says street exchange is illegal: exchange money only at banks or official exchange counters.
    After
    Canada says credit cards are not widely accepted and to carry enough US dollars or euros, that ATMs are not always reliable, and that because of international sanctions Canadians may not be able to use their credit and debit cards. It says exchanging currency on the street is illegal: exchange money only in banks or at official exchange counters.

  22. Syria

    Free text (tips.israel-evidence)

    Before
    The UK FCDO says you may be refused entry if your passport shows previous travel to Israel, and that Israeli citizens cannot enter Syria.
    After
    The UK FCDO says you may be refused entry if your passport shows previous travel to Israel, and that holders of Israeli citizenship cannot enter Syria.

  23. Syria

    Free text (tips.travel-advisories)

    Before
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Syria because of unpredictable security conditions and the threat of terrorist attacks. It warns that landmines and other unexploded weapons remain in less populated and rural areas: do not step off roads and paved areas without an experienced guide.
    After
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Syria due to unpredictable security conditions and the threat of terrorist attacks. It says landmines and other unexploded weapons remain from the conflict and that, while highly populated areas and major routes are largely clear, a risk remains in less populated and rural areas: do not step off roads and paved areas without an experienced guide.

  24. Syria

    Free text (faq.israel-travel)

    Before
    The UK government says Israeli citizens cannot enter Syria, and that travellers whose passport shows previous travel to Israel may be refused entry.
    After
    The UK government says holders of Israeli citizenship cannot enter Syria, and that if your passport shows previous travel to Israel you may be refused entry.

  25. Syria

    Free text (faq.what-money)

    Before
    Cash. Canada's travel advice says the economy is primarily cash-based, credit cards are not widely accepted and you should carry enough US dollars or euros; ATMs in major cities are not always reliable. Exchange only at banks or official exchange counters.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the economy is primarily cash-based, credit cards are not widely accepted and you should carry enough US dollars or euros to cover your expenses; ATMs in major cities such as Damascus and Aleppo are not always reliable. It says exchanging currency on the street is illegal: you must exchange foreign currency in banks or at official exchange counters.