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  1. South Korea

    faq.us-need-visa

    Before
    US citizens do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days. A K-ETA is normally required, but the United States is among the 22 countries/regions on the temporary K-ETA exemption, and the Ministry of Justice has extended the waiver to December 31, 2026.
    After
    The K-ETA portal lists the United States of America with an allowed period of stay of 90 days. A K-ETA is normally required before boarding, but the United States was among the 22 countries/regions Korea's foreign ministry listed for the temporary K-ETA exemption, and the Ministry of Justice has extended the exemption to December 31, 2026 for the countries currently exempt.

  2. South Korea

    summary

    Before
    South Korea admits citizens of the countries and regions on the Ministry of Justice's K-ETA eligibility list without a visa for the allowed period of stay the list gives for each, normally subject to the K-ETA electronic travel authorization (10,000 KRW, valid 3 years) — though Korea's foreign ministry has announced a temporary K-ETA exemption for 22 countries/regions, including the US, UK and Japan; other nationalities apply for a C-3 short-term visit visa at an embassy, a consulate or a designated visa application centre.
    After
    The K-ETA portal lists the countries and regions whose passport holders can apply for K-ETA, with each one's allowed period of stay; it says nationals eligible for K-ETA who wish to enter without a visa must obtain K-ETA approval before boarding, for a fee of 10,000 KRW, and that a K-ETA is valid for 3 years. The Ministry of Justice has extended a temporary K-ETA exemption to December 31, 2026 for the countries and regions currently exempt; Korea's foreign ministry listed 22 of them, including the US, UK and Japan. Korea's visa portal says visa application centres receive visa applications on behalf of embassies and consulates.

  3. South Africa

    feeNotes

    Before
    Home Affairs' tariff list charges an electronic processing fee of R500 for the ETA (Immigration Act s.7(1)(i); Government Gazette 55209, 17 August 2026). At the ETA launch the Minister of Home Affairs said that if the application is approved, the traveller will receive their ETA within 24 hours.
    After
    Home Affairs' tariff list charges an electronic processing fee of R500 for the ETA (Immigration Act s.7(1)(i); updated per Government Gazette 55209, 17 August 2026). At the ETA launch the Minister of Home Affairs said that if the application is approved, the traveller will receive their ETA within 24 hours.

  4. South Africa

    feeNotes

    Before
    Home Affairs lists the eVisa as a port of entry visa (Immigration Act s.10) with a turnaround time of 10 days. Its tariff list (Government Gazette 55209, 17 August 2026) charges R425 for a port of entry visa, the same as a visitor's visa.
    After
    Home Affairs lists the eVisa as a port of entry visa (Immigration Act s.10) with a turnaround time of 10 days. Its tariff list (updated per Government Gazette 55209, 17 August 2026) charges R425 for a port of entry visa, the same as a visitor's visa.

  5. South Africa

    feeNotes

    Before
    Home Affairs’ tariff list charges R425 for a visitor’s visa (Immigration Act s.11). It is collected only from ordinary-passport holders of the countries on Home Affairs’ list of nationalities subject to visa fees.
    After
    Home Affairs' tariff list charges R425 for a visitor's visa (Immigration Act s.11). Its visa exemption list shows, for nationalities that need a port of entry visa, whether an administrative processing fee is payable.

  6. South Africa

    bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    No official seasonal guidance. The UK FCDO says there is a year-round risk of flooding across South Africa and that wildfires can happen in hot, dry weather, including around Cape Town; check the South African Weather Service for alerts.
    After
    No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance. The UK FCDO says there is a year-round risk of flooding across South Africa and that wildfires can happen during hot and dry weather, including in Cape Town and the Table Mountain National Park; it points to the South African Weather Service for alerts.

  7. South Africa

    safety

    Before
    The UK FCDO says there is a high crime rate in South Africa, including carjacking and 'smash and grab' attacks on vehicles at junctions, and that violent crime can take place anywhere, with the threat higher after dark. It advises keeping car doors locked and windows closed, especially at junctions, and booking taxis through internationally recognised e-hailing apps.
    After
    The UK FCDO says there is a high crime rate in South Africa, including carjacking and 'smash and grab' attacks on vehicles, and that carjacking and robbery are common, particularly after dark and around traffic lights and junctions. It advises keeping your windows closed, especially at junctions, and using internationally recognised e-hailing apps.

  8. South Africa

    1

    Before
    The South African Revenue Service allows each traveller to bring in duty-free no more than 200 cigarettes and 20 cigars, 250 g of tobacco, 2 litres of wine and 1 litre in total of other alcoholic beverages; under-18s get no alcohol or tobacco allowance.
    After
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  9. South Africa

    Before
    Home Affairs' advisory on children (revised November 2019) says unaccompanied minors of any nationality, and South African children, must on request produce documents at a port of entry, including a copy of the birth certificate and parental consent letters, and that foreign children applying for a South African visa must submit these documents with the application.
    After
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  10. South Africa

    currencyLimits

    Before
    Carrying more than R100,000 in South African banknotes, or foreign currency worth more than R100,000, into or out of South Africa needs written permission from the South African Reserve Bank. Declaring the cash you carry is voluntary, on the online traveller declaration or the paper form TD-01.
    After
    SARS says excess currency is any amount above R100,000, or foreign currency convertible to more than R100,000, and that travellers must obtain written permission from the South African Reserve Bank before entering or leaving South Africa with it. It says travellers may declare the currency in their possession on a voluntary basis, on the online traveller declaration or the manual form TD-01.

  11. South Africa

    online-traveller-declaration

    Before
    From 1 July 2026 every traveller entering or leaving South Africa by air, land or sea must submit a customs traveller declaration online before travelling, unless a limited paper-based exception applies. Submit it on the SARS website, the SATMS app or the SARS MobiApp, one per traveller including children, and keep the emailed confirmation to show customs officers.
    After
    SARS says that from 1 July 2026 travellers entering or leaving South Africa must submit their traveller declaration online before they travel, unless they qualify for one of the limited paper-based exceptions. It can be done on the SARS website, the SATMS app or the SARS MobiApp; a declaration must be submitted for each person travelling, travellers with children must complete it on their behalf, and the emailed confirmation should be printed or saved for when it is requested.

  12. South Africa

    yellow-fever

    Before
    A yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) is required if your journey starts in, or passes through, the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America. Only direct transit through such an area is exempt.
    After
    Home Affairs lists yellow fever certificates among the requirements for entering South Africa if your journey starts in or passes through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.

  13. South Africa

    passportValidity

    Before
    Home Affairs lists a passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit, with at least one unused page for entry and departure endorsements, among the documents required to apply for a visa; for entering South Africa it lists a valid passport for the intended stay with at least one blank page for endorsements. The UK government says British passports need at least 2 blank pages.
    After
    Home Affairs lists a passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit, with at least one unused page for entry and departure endorsements, among the documents required to apply for a visa; for entering South Africa it lists a valid passport for the intended stay with at least one blank page for endorsements. The UK government says British passports must have an expiry date at least 30 days after the date you leave and at least 2 blank pages.

  14. South Africa

    minors-documents

    Before
    Home Affairs says unaccompanied minors of any nationality must on request produce documents at the port of entry, including a copy of the birth certificate and parental consent letters, and foreign children applying for a visa must submit them with the application.
    After
    Home Affairs says visa applicants with children travelling with them or joining them must provide unabridged birth certificates, proof of guardianship or custody, or the guardian's consent for an unaccompanied minor; Canada says unaccompanied minors under 18 are subject to additional requirements.

  15. South Africa

    blank-pages

    Before
    The Department of Home Affairs requires at least one blank page in your passport for entry and departure endorsements; UK travel advice asks for two.
    After
    The Department of Home Affairs requires at least one blank page in your passport for endorsements; the UK government tells British nationals their passport must have at least 2 blank pages.

  16. South Africa

    is-it-safe

    Before
    The UK FCDO says there is a high crime rate in South Africa and reports violent attacks on hikers in Table Mountain National Park, widespread card skimming, and violence linked to tensions between e-hailing and metered taxi drivers. The Government of Canada says travel on foot is inadvisable in most areas and advises avoiding travel after dark.
    After
    The UK FCDO says there is a high crime rate in South Africa, and reports violent attacks and muggings against hikers in Table Mountain National Park, widespread card skimming, and armed violence linked to tensions between e-hailing app and metered taxi drivers. The Government of Canada says travel on foot is inadvisable in most areas and advises avoiding all unnecessary travel after dark.

  17. South Africa

    cn-in-visa

    Before
    Yes. Neither is on Home Affairs' visa exemption list for ordinary passports. Home Affairs piloted the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eta.dha.gov.za) during South Africa's G20 Presidency for travellers from China, India, Indonesia and Mexico and launched it officially on 12 August 2026: approved travellers receive it within 24 hours, and it is initially available for arrivals at OR Tambo, Cape Town, King Shaka and Lanseria airports. Home Affairs says it will progressively become compulsory for short visits from countries that need port-of-entry visas.
    After
    No official source we could read states it in page text we hold: Home Affairs' exemption table loses its column layout in the text we have. Home Affairs piloted the Electronic Travel Authorisation during South Africa's G20 Presidency for travellers from China, India, Indonesia and Mexico and launched it on 12 August 2026; it says approved travellers receive their ETA within 24 hours, that it is initially available for arrivals at the OR Tambo, Cape Town, King Shaka and Lanseria airports, and that it will progressively become compulsory for short stay visits from countries that require port-of-entry visas.

  18. South Africa

    children-documents

    Before
    Home Affairs' advisory (revised November 2019) says the listed documents, including a copy of the birth certificate and parental consent letters, must be produced on request at a port of entry by South African children and by unaccompanied minors of any nationality, and that foreign children applying for a South African visa must submit them with the application. The UK FCDO says there are special requirements for children aged 17 and under.
    After
    Home Affairs says that visa applicants with children travelling with them or joining them must provide unabridged birth certificates, proof of guardianship or custody, or the guardian's consent for an unaccompanied minor. The UK FCDO says there are special requirements for travelling to South Africa with children aged 17 and under and for unaccompanied children, and Canada says unaccompanied minors under 18 are subject to additional requirements.

  19. South Africa

    us-need-visa

    Before
    No. US passport holders are visa-exempt for visits of up to 90 days. Home Affairs' requirements for entering South Africa include a valid passport with at least one blank page for endorsements, sufficient funds for day-to-day expenses and a return or onward ticket.
    After
    No. Home Affairs' visa exemption list gives 90 days for every category of US passport. Its requirements for entering South Africa include a valid passport for the intended stay with at least one blank page for endorsements, sufficient funds for day-to-day expenses and a return or onward ticket.

  20. South Africa

    summary

    Before
    South Africa admits citizens of the countries on Home Affairs' exemption list visa-free — for 90 days the US, the UK, many European countries, Japan, Brazil and Russia, and for 30 days some others — while nationalities such as China and India need a visa, which they can now also get online through the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for arrival at four international airports. Home Affairs requires at least one blank passport page for endorsements.
    After
    South Africa's Department of Home Affairs publishes a visa exemption list setting out, for each nationality and passport category, whether a port of entry visa is needed and for how long the exemption applies (90 days for every category of US passport, for example). It launched an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) on 12 August 2026, piloted for travellers from China, India, Indonesia and Mexico and initially available for arrivals at the OR Tambo, Cape Town, King Shaka and Lanseria airports. Home Affairs requires at least one blank passport page for endorsements.

  21. Somalia

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    No official seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK FCDO says the main rainy season runs from April to June, followed by lesser rains in October and November.
    After
    No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK government says the main rainy season in Somalia takes place between April and June, followed by lesser rains in October and November.

  22. Somalia

    countryFacts.safety

    Before
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Somalia, including Somaliland, except the Awdal, Maroodijeh and Sahil regions, where it advises against all but essential travel; Canada advises avoiding all travel. The FCDO says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks, including on hotels and Mogadishu International Airport, and that there is a high threat of kidnapping throughout the country, including Somaliland.
    After
    The UK government advises against all travel to Somalia, including Somaliland, except the regions of Awdal, Maroodijeh and Sahil, where it advises against all but essential travel; Canada advises avoiding all travel. The UK says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Somalia, including Somaliland, and that there is a high threat of kidnapping throughout Somalia, including in Somaliland.

  23. Somalia

    countryFacts.payments

    Before
    The UK FCDO says credit cards are not widely accepted in Somalia and you cannot get cash advances on them, so take cash with you; the US dollar is the main currency for exchange. Canada says US dollars are widely accepted and that ATMs, where they exist, are in major cities, usually in hotels, malls and other secure areas.
    After
    The UK government says credit cards are not widely accepted in Somalia and it is not possible to get currency advances using a credit card, and that the US dollar is the main currency for exchanging. Canada says US dollars are widely accepted and that ATMs are available in major cities, usually in hotels, malls and other secure areas.

  24. Somalia

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.1

    Before
    The UK FCDO says khat is legal in Somalia but taking it out of the country is an offence; bags are regularly searched at Hargeisa and Mogadishu airports, and anyone found with khat is likely to be prosecuted.
    After
    The UK government says khat is a legal drug in Somalia but it is an offence to take it out of the country, that officials regularly search bags at Hargeisa and Mogadishu airports, and that anyone found in possession of khat is likely to face criminal prosecution.

  25. Somalia

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.0

    Before
    The UK FCDO says drinking and selling alcohol is banned in Somalia.
    After
    The UK government says the drinking and sale of alcohol is banned in Somalia.