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  1. Saudi Arabia

    tips.dress-code

    Before
    The UK FCDO says men and women must wear loose-fitting clothing that covers the elbows and goes below the knees, avoiding profane or political slogans. Female travellers do not have to wear an abaya or cover their hair.
    After
    The UK FCDO says men and women must wear loose-fitting clothing that covers the elbow and below the knees, and to avoid clothing with profane slogans or images or with political symbols or slogans. Female travellers do not have to wear an abaya or cover their hair.

  2. Saudi Arabia

    faq.alcohol-rules

    Before
    No. The UK FCDO lists alcohol among the items it is illegal to import and advises not bringing any into the country. It is illegal to drink alcohol or be drunk in public, and brewing, possessing or selling alcohol can bring severe penalties, including prison.
    After
    No. The UK FCDO lists alcohol among the items it is illegal to import and says not to bring alcohol into Saudi Arabia. It says it is illegal to drink alcohol or be drunk in public, and that you can face severe penalties, including prison, for brewing, possessing or selling alcohol.

  3. Saudi Arabia

    faq.umrah-requirements

    Before
    Yes — tourist eVisa holders may perform Umrah (outside the Hajj season). Hajj requires a separate Hajj visa through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The Ministry of Health requires everyone performing Umrah to be vaccinated against meningococcal meningitis (ACYW) at least 10 days before arrival; travellers from the countries the regulations list must show the certificate.
    After
    Visit Saudi says the tourist visa can be used to perform Umrah but not during the Hajj season, and that Hajj requires a specific Hajj visa through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The Ministry of Health requires everyone intending to perform Umrah to be vaccinated against meningococcal meningitis (serogroup ACYW), at least 10 days before arrival; individuals from the countries its regulations list must provide a certificate.

  4. Saudi Arabia

    faq.voa-western-visa

    Before
    Yes. Holders of a valid US, UK or Schengen tourist or business visa that has been used at least once (with an entry stamp from the issuing country — digital stamps are not accepted), and holders of a UK, US or EU permanent residence permit, are eligible for a visa on arrival whether or not their nationality is on the eVisa list.
    After
    Visit Saudi says holders of a US, UK or Schengen business or tourist visa that has been used at least once, with an entry stamp from the issuing country (digital entry stamps are not accepted), and holders of a UK, US or EU permanent residence permit can apply for a visa on arrival at passport control.

  5. Saudi Arabia

    faq.evisa-cost

    Before
    SAR 395 (about USD 105), which includes the application fee and the compulsory medical insurance. If you qualify only through a US, UK or Schengen visa or residence permit, the eVisa costs SAR 339.44 and you buy the insurance separately.
    After
    Visit Saudi gives SAR 395 (about USD 105.32), with the application fee and medical insurance included. If you qualify only through a GCC residence permit or a US, UK or Schengen visa or residence permit, it lists SAR 339.44 (about USD 90.50), with medical insurance not included.

  6. Saudi Arabia

    faq.us-need-visa

    Before
    Yes. US passport holders need a tourist eVisa (applied for at visa.visitsaudi.com) or a visa on arrival at the airport or entry point. Both cost SAR 395 including medical insurance and give a one-year, multiple-entry visa with stays of up to 90 days.
    After
    Yes. The United States is on the eVisa terms' list of Permitted Countries whose citizens may apply for the tourist eVisa, and Visit Saudi says eVisa-eligible travellers can also get a visa on arrival at a kiosk or passport control. Visit Saudi gives the price as SAR 395 with medical insurance included, and the visa as multiple-entry for one year or single-entry for three months, with stays of no more than 90 consecutive days.

  7. Saudi Arabia

    summary

    Before
    Saudi Arabia offers eligible nationalities a tourist eVisa, one-year multiple-entry or three-month single-entry, with medical insurance included in the fee and stays of up to 90 consecutive days; Visit Saudi gives the same visa on arrival to eligible travellers, including holders of valid US, UK or Schengen visas. GCC nationals need no visa, and other nationalities apply through Saudi embassies, consulates or Tasheer visa offices; Hajj needs a separate Hajj visa.
    After
    Visit Saudi says the tourist eVisa is a multiple-entry visa valid for one year or a single-entry visa valid for three months, each allowing a stay of no more than 90 consecutive days, with medical insurance included in the visa price, and that the visa on arrival is also available to holders of used US, UK or Schengen business or tourist visas. It says GCC nationals do not need a visa, lists an Embassy/Consulate/Tasheer visa for others, and says Hajj needs a specific Hajj visa.

  8. São Tomé & Príncipe

    Official sentences behind free text

    Before
    (none)
    After
    faq.yellow-fever, entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.us-visa

  9. São Tomé & Príncipe

    Free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit)

    Before
    No official seasonal guidance for visitors. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from September to May, when flooding can make roads impassable.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the rainy season extends from September to May, and that seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and roads may become impassable.

  10. São Tomé & Príncipe

    Free text (countryFacts.safety)

    Before
    Canada advises taking normal security precautions in São Tomé and Príncipe. It says petty crime such as pickpocketing and bag-snatching occurs, particularly in markets, on beaches and on busy streets near hotels, and that violent crime is rare but does occur.
    After
    Canada advises taking normal security precautions in São Tomé and Príncipe. It says petty crime such as pickpocketing and bag snatching occurs, particularly in crowded public areas such as markets, beaches and busy streets near hotels, and that, although rare, violent crime occurs, including armed robberies, burglaries and home invasions.

  11. São Tomé & Príncipe

    Free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.0)

    Before
    The UK FCDO says there are severe penalties for all drug offences: pack your luggage yourself and do not carry anything through customs for anyone else.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are strict: pack your own luggage, monitor it closely and never transport other people's packages, bags or suitcases.

  12. São Tomé & Príncipe

    Free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds)

    Before
    eVisa holders must show proof of means of subsistence of €100 per day at the border.
    After
    The eVisa page lists, as additional information at the border, proof of means of subsistence of €100 per day.

  13. São Tomé & Príncipe

    Free text (entryRequirements.passportValidity)

    Before
    eVisa applicants upload a passport valid for at least three months beyond the last day of stay the visa allows. The FCDO tells visa-free British visitors only that the passport must be valid for the whole stay.
    After
    eVisa applicants upload a scanned passport valid for three months beyond the last day of stay shown on the visa. The UK government tells British visitors only that the passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

  14. São Tomé & Príncipe

    Free text (tips.malaria)

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says malaria is a risk in São Tomé and Príncipe and that antimalarial medication is recommended for most travellers — see a health professional before you go and use insect repellent.
    After
    The US State Department lists malaria among the diseases prevalent in São Tomé and Príncipe.

  15. São Tomé & Príncipe

    Free text (tips.cash-euros)

    Before
    The UK FCDO says cards are not widely accepted and ATMs are few, and Canada says foreign bank cards cannot be used to withdraw money from ATMs and that banks exchange US dollars, euros and CFA francs.
    After
    The US State Department says credit cards are not widely accepted and ATMs mostly accept cards from local banks, and Canada says foreign bank cards cannot be used to withdraw money from ATMs and that US dollars, euros and CFA francs are widely accepted for exchange at banks.

  16. São Tomé & Príncipe

    Free text (tips.fifteen-day-limit)

    Before
    The UK and US governments say their citizens can visit without a visa for up to 15 days, and Canada's says for stays of less than 15 days; the exemption law sets no length. For a longer stay, ask the Migration and Border Service for an extension.
    After
    The UK and US governments say their citizens can visit without a visa for up to 15 days, and Canada's says for stays of less than 15 days. Under Law 5/2008 a longer stay can be granted as an extension, which is for the director of the Migration and Border Service to grant.

  17. São Tomé & Príncipe

    Free text (faq.money)

    Before
    The UK FCDO says credit cards are not widely accepted and ATMs are few; Canada says foreign bank cards cannot be used at ATMs and that banks exchange US dollars, euros and Central African CFA francs.
    After
    The US State Department says credit cards are not widely accepted and ATMs mostly accept cards from local banks; Canada says credit cards can only be used at major international hotels, foreign bank cards cannot be used to withdraw money from ATMs, and US dollars, euros and Central African CFA francs are widely accepted for exchange at banks.

  18. São Tomé & Príncipe

    Free text (faq.longer-stay)

    Before
    Ask the Migration and Border Service in São Tomé for an extension: under Law 5/2008 (article 43), visitors admitted without a visa can be given up to 30 days more, renewable once for the same period.
    After
    Under Law 5/2008 (articles 42 to 44), a foreigner admitted with or without a visa who wants to stay longer than allowed on entry can have the stay extended; for those admitted without a visa the extension is up to thirty days, extendable for an equal period, and granting it is the exclusive competence of the director of the Migration and Border Service.

  19. São Tomé & Príncipe

    Free text (faq.need-visa)

    Before
    Citizens of the EU, the US, Canada and the Portuguese-speaking CPLP countries are exempt from visas under Law 5/2015. The UK government says British visitors need no visa for up to 15 days, the US government gives its citizens the same 15 days and Canada's says Canadians need no tourist visa for stays of less than 15 days; the law itself sets no length of stay. The law also exempts nationals of countries with visa-abolition agreements and of third countries set by decree, but neither list is published, so for other nationalities no official source we could read states the rule. The Migration and Border Service (SMF) says someone living where there is no São Toméan consulate cannot get a visa at the border and needs an entry authorisation (AE), requested through its eVisaST portal and presented on arrival.
    After
    Citizens of the EU, the US, Canada and the member countries of the Portuguese-speaking CPLP are exempt from visas under Law 5/2015. The UK government says British visitors can visit for tourism without a visa for up to 15 days, the US government says the same 15 days for its citizens and Canada's says Canadians need no tourist visa for stays of less than 15 days. The law also exempts nationals of countries covered by visa-abolition or free-movement agreements, and for up to fifteen days nationals of third countries set by Government decree; no official source we could read lists those countries, so for other nationalities no official source we could read states the rule. The Migration and Border Service (SMF) says someone living abroad where there is no São Toméan consulate cannot get a visa on arrival at the border and needs an entry authorisation (AE), requested through its eVisaST portal and presented on arrival.

  20. São Tomé & Príncipe

    Free text (summary)

    Before
    São Tomé and Príncipe exempts citizens of the EU, the US, Canada and the Portuguese-speaking CPLP countries from visas under Law 5/2015, and the UK and US governments say their citizens can visit without a visa for up to 15 days, Canada's for stays of less than 15 days. The law also exempts nationals of countries with visa-abolition agreements and of third countries set by decree, but neither list is published, so for other nationalities no official source we could read states the rule; the Migration and Border Service says a visa cannot be obtained at the border by someone living where there is no São Toméan consulate, who needs an entry authorisation (AE) requested through its eVisaST portal and presented on arrival.
    After
    São Tomé and Príncipe exempts citizens of the EU, the US, Canada and the member countries of the Portuguese-speaking CPLP from visas under Law 5/2015, and the UK and US governments say their citizens can visit without a visa for up to 15 days, Canada's for stays of less than 15 days. The law also exempts nationals of countries covered by visa-abolition or free-movement agreements, and for up to fifteen days nationals of third countries set by Government decree; no official source we could read lists those countries, so for other nationalities no official source we could read states the rule. The Migration and Border Service says someone living abroad where there is no São Toméan consulate cannot get a visa on arrival at the border and needs an entry authorisation (AE), requested through its eVisaST portal and presented on arrival.

  21. San Marino

    Schengen short-stay visa types — stay in San Marino

    Before
    90
    After
    30

  22. San Marino

    visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes)

    Before
    Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) at 75% of the standard €90 fee; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories.
    After
    Set by Article 5 of the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021, at 75 % of the amount charged under domestic legislation; children who are at least 12 but below 18 are charged 50 % of that fee, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories.

  23. San Marino

    visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes)

    Before
    Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations.
    After
    Set by Article 6 of the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement; EUR 70 where the applicant has asked for a decision within two days of submission and the consulate has accepted; waived for children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended certain provisions of the agreement for members of Belarusian official delegations, of the national and regional Governments and Parliaments of Belarus, and of its Constitutional and Supreme Courts.

  24. San Marino

    visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes)

    Before
    Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.
    After
    Set by Article 6 of the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement, which waives the fee for pensioners and children under the age of 12, among other listed categories.

  25. San Marino

    visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes — rewritten to its official sentences (textQuotes)

    Before
    Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.
    After
    Set by Article 6 of the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement, which waives the fee for pensioners and children under the age of 12, among other listed categories.