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  1. St. Kitts & Nevis

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    Before
    Nationals of the countries and territories on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa-required list need a visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis, applied for online through the Ministry of National Security's e-visa platform; the ministry does not say that every other nationality is exempt. Foreign visitors must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA, USD 17) online before travel, except nationals of the OECS states, who submit the Immigration and Customs (ED) form instead; day-trip cruise passengers and air passengers transiting without leaving the airport need no eTA.
    After
    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the countries and territories whose nationals require a visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis; it does not say that every other nationality is exempt, and the eTA platform points visa applicants to the official eVISA platform. The Ministry of National Security's border portal says foreign nationals visiting must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA, USD 17) before travel, while citizens and residents and OECS citizens submit the Immigration and Customs (ED) form instead; day-trip cruise passengers and air passengers transiting without leaving the airport need no eTA.

  2. St. Kitts & Nevis

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    The UK Foreign Office says it is illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing, with a fine of EC$250 and 3 months in prison; the Government of Canada adds that carrying items made of camouflage material is also illegal.
    After
    The UK government says it is illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing, with a possible EC$250 fine and 3 months in prison; the Government of Canada says carrying items made of camouflage material is also illegal.

  3. St. Kitts & Nevis

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    Before
    You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty, according to the UK Foreign Office.
    After
    The UK government says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

  4. St. Kitts & Nevis

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    The UK Foreign Office says drug offences carry severe penalties: on conviction at a Magistrates Court, a fine of up to EC$400,000 or 3 times the street value, whichever is higher, and up to 10 years in prison; High Court sentences start at 15 years. Personal-use cannabis is decriminalised but needs a licence.
    After
    The UK government says drug offences carry severe penalties: on conviction at a Magistrates Court, a fine of up to EC$400,000 or 3 times the street value, whichever is higher, and up to 10 years in prison; High Court sentences are a minimum of 15 years. Marijuana for personal use has been decriminalised, but you must have a licence to use it.

  5. Rwanda

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    Before
    Granted free of charge on arrival to the nationalities Rwanda's immigration directorate lists.
    After
    Granted free of charge on arrival, for 90 days, to the nationalities Rwanda's immigration directorate lists.

  6. Rwanda

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    Rwanda's immigration directorate waives the visa fee for citizens of African Union, Commonwealth and La Francophonie member states.
    After
    Rwanda's immigration directorate says citizens of African Union, Commonwealth and La Francophonie member states are waived visa fees for a visit of 30 days.

  7. Rwanda

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    Joint visa covering Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. If you get it before travel, your first entry must be into the country through which you applied.
    After
    Joint visa for visiting Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda for tourism. Rwanda's immigration directorate says that if you get it before travel, your first entry point must be the country through which you applied.

  8. Rwanda

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    Before
    Paid on arrival, or online in advance through the Irembo portal. Rwanda's immigration directorate says the fee must not exceed USD 50 for a single-entry visa.
    After
    Rwanda's immigration directorate says the visa fees must not exceed USD 50 for a single-entry visa, and that those applying online can pay online or on arrival.

  9. Rwanda

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    Before
    Canada's travel advice says the rainy seasons run from February to May and from September to December, when seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel.
    After
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Rwanda. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season extends from February to May and from September to December, and that seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel.

  10. Rwanda

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    Before
    The UK government advises against all but essential travel to the parts of Rusizi District within 10 km of the border with the DRC, including the Rwandan islands in Lake Kivu and Kamembe Airport. It says crime levels are relatively low, though burglary, theft, bag-snatching and mugging occur in Kigali; that near the DRC and Burundi borders there is a risk of cross-border attacks; that opening hours at the Gisenyi–Goma and Cyangugu–Bukavu crossings vary; and that Burundi closed its border with Rwanda in January 2024.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to the parts of Rusizi District within 10km of the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, including the Rwandan islands in Lake Kivu and Kamembe Airport. It says crime levels are relatively low in Rwanda, but there are cases of burglary, theft, bag-snatching and mugging in Kigali, and that opening hours at the Gisenyi-Goma and Cyangugu-Bukavu land border crossings vary.

  11. Rwanda

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    Canada's travel advice describes Rwanda as a cash-based economy in which electronic payments are becoming more available: credit cards are usually accepted at most hotels and lodges and at most businesses, restaurants and shops in Kigali, but expect to pay other expenses in cash. Some ATMs may not accept foreign cards, and most shops will not accept or exchange US dollar notes printed before 2006.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says Rwanda is a cash-based economy in which electronic payments and online banking are becoming more available: credit cards are usually accepted at most hotels and lodges and at most businesses, restaurants and shops in Kigali, but expect to handle other expenses in cash. It says some ATMs may not accept foreign bank cards, and that most shops will not accept or exchange US dollars printed before 2006.

  12. Rwanda

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    Before
    Canada's travel advice says non-biodegradable bags are prohibited in Rwanda and are confiscated if you arrive with them at Kigali airport. The UK Foreign Office adds that vapes and e-cigarettes are banned, including for personal use.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says non-biodegradable bags are prohibited in Rwanda and will be confiscated if you arrive with them at the airport in Kigali, and that importing or using electronic cigarettes or vaporizers is illegal. The UK Foreign Office says you must declare drones when you arrive.

  13. Rwanda

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    No Rwandan source we could read states a cash declaration threshold. The US State Department lists no currency restrictions on entry to or exit from Rwanda.
    After
    No Rwandan source we could read states a cash declaration threshold. The US State Department lists currency restrictions for entry and exit as none.

  14. Rwanda

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    Visitors who need a visa must have sufficient funds to cover the costs of their stay in Rwanda; evidence may be requested online, at a Rwandan mission or at the entry point. No official source we could read states an amount.
    After
    Rwanda's immigration directorate says an applicant must have sufficient funds to cover the costs of their stay in Rwanda, and that evidence may be requested online, at the Rwandan foreign mission or at the entry point. No official source we could read states an amount.

  15. Rwanda

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    No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Rwanda. 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 Rwanda. The UK Foreign Office says to check before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

  16. Rwanda

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    A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
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    The UK Foreign Office says that if you're coming from a country listed as a transmission risk, you must have a certificate to prove you've had a yellow fever vaccination.

  17. Rwanda

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    Your passport or travel document must be valid for not less than 6 months.
    After
    Rwanda's immigration directorate says an applicant should hold a genuine acceptable travel document valid for not less than 6 months. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least one blank page for entry stamps.

  18. Rwanda

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    Rwanda's immigration directorate says the USD 100 East Africa Tourist Visa covers Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda for 90 days with multiple entries within the three countries. If you get it before travel, your first entry must be into the country through which you applied.
    After
    Rwanda's immigration directorate says the East Africa Tourist Visa costs US$100, is valid for 90 days and is multiple entry if staying within Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda. If you get it before travel, your first entry point must be the country through which you applied.

  19. Rwanda

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    Before
    Canada advises a high degree of caution in parts of Rubavu and Rusizi districts near the DRC border because of rebel groups on the Congolese side, and says crossing at the Gisenyi–Goma and Cyangugu–Bukavu border posts is prohibited for most travellers.
    After
    Canada advises a high degree of caution in parts of Rubavu and Rusizi districts due to the proximity of rebel groups in the DRC along the border, and says crossing at the Gisenyi-Goma and Cyangugu-Bukavu land border crossings is prohibited for most travellers.

  20. Rwanda

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    The UK Foreign Office says the last Saturday of each month is Umuganda, a national day of community service, when most normal services close from 7 am to 11 am.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says the last Saturday of each month is Umuganda, a national day of community service, when most normal services close from 7am to 11am.

  21. Rwanda

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    The UK Foreign Office says plastic bags are banned in Rwanda and will be confiscated if you have them on arrival.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says there is a ban on plastic bags in Rwanda and that plastic bags you have when you arrive will be confiscated.

  22. Rwanda

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    Before
    Some visa classes can be extended. Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration says the details are set out in the information for applicants for each visa class; apply before your current stay expires.
    After
    Rwanda's immigration directorate says some visa classes may be extended, with details set out in the information for applicants for each class; an extension application is submitted at the directorate's offices while the initial visa remains valid. It allows a grace period of 5 days after a visa expires to depart or renew it without a penalty.

  23. Rwanda

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    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says you need a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says that if you're coming from a country listed as a transmission risk, you must have a certificate to prove you've had a yellow fever vaccination. Rwanda's immigration directorate says a vaccination certificate may be required at the border post.

  24. Rwanda

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    Before
    The UK government says crime levels are relatively low, though burglary, theft, bag-snatching and mugging occur in Kigali. It advises against all but essential travel to the parts of Rusizi District within 10 km of the DRC border, and warns of a risk of cross-border attacks near the DRC and Burundi borders.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says crime levels are relatively low in Rwanda, but there are cases of burglary, theft, bag-snatching and mugging in Kigali. It advises against all but essential travel to the parts of Rusizi District within 10km of the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, including the Rwandan islands in Lake Kivu and Kamembe Airport.

  25. Rwanda

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    Before
    A joint USD 100 visa valid 90 days for multiple entries across Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. You can get it online (for Rwanda, via the Irembo portal), on arrival or from a Rwandan mission; if you get it before travel, your first entry must be into the country through which you applied.
    After
    Rwanda's immigration directorate says the East Africa Tourist Visa, for visiting Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda for tourism, costs US$100, is valid for 90 days and is multiple entry if staying within the three countries. You can apply online through Irembo, on arrival or at a Rwandan mission abroad; if you get it before travel, your first entry point must be the country through which you applied.