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  1. Rwanda

    free text (faq.visa-on-arrival)

    Before
    All nationalities are eligible. It is issued at Kigali International Airport and all land borders, and the immigration directorate says the fee must not exceed USD 50 for a single-entry visa or USD 70 for multiple entry. You can also apply online through the Irembo portal before departure and pay online or on arrival.
    After
    Rwanda's immigration directorate says nationals of all countries receive a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and all land borders, and that the fees must not exceed USD 50 for a single-entry visa or USD 70 for multiple entry. You can also apply online or at a Rwandan mission before departure; those applying online can pay online or on arrival.

  2. Rwanda

    free text (faq.do-i-need-visa)

    Before
    Every nationality can get a visa on arrival without applying in advance. Citizens of all African Union, Commonwealth and Francophonie member states get it free of charge for a visit of 30 days, nationals of the countries on Rwanda's 90-day list (among them Ghana, Senegal, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Qatar) get a 90-day visa free of charge, East African Community citizens get a free pass for six months, and every other nationality can get a visa on arrival (USD 50 at most for a single entry).
    After
    Rwanda's immigration directorate says citizens of all countries can get a visa on arrival without prior application. Citizens of African Union, Commonwealth and Francophonie member states get it with the fee waived for a visit of 30 days, nationals of the countries on its 90-day list (among them Ghana, Senegal, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Qatar) get a 90-day visa free of charge, East African Community citizens get a free pass for six months, and the fees must not exceed USD 50 for a single-entry visa.

  3. Rwanda

    free text (summary)

    Before
    Rwanda gives every nationality a visa on arrival: citizens of all African Union, Commonwealth and Francophonie states get it free of charge for a visit of 30 days, nationals of the countries on a separate list — among them Ghana, Senegal, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Qatar — get a 90-day visa free of charge, East African Community citizens get a free pass for six months, and every other nationality can get a visa on arrival, whose fee the directorate says must not exceed USD 50 for a single entry (or apply online via Irembo).
    After
    Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration says citizens of all countries can get a visa on arrival without prior application. Citizens of African Union, Commonwealth and Francophonie member states get it with the fee waived for a visit of 30 days; nationals of the countries on a separate list — among them Ghana, Senegal, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Qatar — get a 90-day visa free of charge; East African Community citizens get a free pass for six months. The directorate says visa fees must not exceed USD 50 for a single entry, and that visitors can also apply online or at a Rwandan mission before departure.

  4. Russia

    method evidence

    Before
    Для оформления транзитной визы заявитель должен предоставить в консульство
    After
    If the purpose of your trip to the Russian Federation is none of the above, you have to apply to a diplomatic mission or consular post of the Russian Federation for a regular (not electronic) visa.

  5. Russia

    method evidence

    Before
    Для оформления туристической визы заявитель должен предоставить в консульство
    After
    If the purpose of your trip to the Russian Federation is none of the above, you have to apply to a diplomatic mission or consular post of the Russian Federation for a regular (not electronic) visa.

  6. Russia

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Russia. The CIA World Factbook describes a climate ranging from steppe in the south through humid continental in much of European Russia to subarctic in Siberia and tundra in the polar north.
    After
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Russia.

  7. Russia

    countryFacts.safety

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Russia and Canada says to avoid all travel. The FCDO cites drone attacks and air-defence activity, a lack of flights, very limited consular support, an increased risk of detention and a high likelihood of terrorist attacks, including in major cities. It says British-Russian dual nationals are treated as Russian citizens, and that people whose draft notice appears on the electronic register cannot leave Russia.
    After
    The UK government advises against all travel to Russia, citing security incidents such as drone attacks and Russian air defence activity, the lack of flights to return to the UK and limited ability for the UK government to provide support; it says in-person support is limited, and very limited in parts of Russia. It says there is an increased risk of British nationals being detained and a high likelihood terrorists will try to carry out attacks, including in major cities; that Russian authorities treat British-Russian dual nationals as Russian citizens; and that Russian law prevents eligible individuals from leaving Russia once their draft notice appears on the federal electronic draft register. Canada says to avoid all travel to Russia.

  8. Russia

    countryFacts.payments

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says Mastercard and Visa are not operating in Russia: cards issued outside Russia will not work in shops or ATMs, while cards issued inside Russia work only there. Paying in foreign currency is illegal; to buy roubles, take US dollars or euros and change them only at banks, hotels and exchange bureaus.
    After
    The UK government says Mastercard and Visa are not operating in Russia: cards issued outside Russia will not work at Russian shops or ATMs, and cards issued inside Russia work in, but not outside, Russia. It says it is illegal to pay directly for general transactions in foreign currency; to buy roubles in Russia you must take US dollars or euros to exchange, and change money only at banks, hotels and exchange bureaus.

  9. Russia

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.2

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says cannabidiol (CBD) is illegal in Russia, even in products bought legally elsewhere, and that exporting antiques or artwork without a Ministry of Culture permit is illegal.
    After
    The UK government says cannabidiol (CBD) is illegal in Russia, even in products purchased legally elsewhere, and that you must get an export permit from the Ministry of Culture for antiques and artwork; it is illegal to import or export such items without a permit.

  10. Russia

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.1

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says you need a licence before travelling with certain electronic equipment, including GPS devices, and that the number of electronic items for personal use is limited, and that using a drone requires permission from the Russian aviation authority.
    After
    The UK government says you must obtain a licence before travelling with certain electronic equipment, including GPS devices, that the number of electronic items you can bring for personal use is limited, and that you must get permission from the Russian aviation authority before using drones in Russian airspace.

  11. Russia

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.0

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says you must complete a customs declaration for goods worth more than 10,000 US dollars, and for items of cultural or historical significance, rare plants or animals, vehicles, weapons, and medicines containing potent, toxic or psychoactive substances, whatever their value.
    After
    The UK government says you must complete a customs declaration if you import goods worth more than 10,000 US dollars, and, regardless of value, when bringing in items of cultural and historical significance, rare plants or animals, vehicles, Russian state awards, weapons or their components, or medicines containing potent, toxic or psychoactive substances.

  12. Russia

    entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says you may bring cash in any currency and travellers' cheques into or out of Russia without declaring them if their combined value does not exceed the equivalent of USD 10,000, and that you cannot leave Russia with more than that, even if you complete a customs declaration.
    After
    The UK government says you may bring cash in any currency and travellers' cheques into or out of Russia without declaring them if their combined value does not exceed the equivalent of 10,000 US dollars, and that you cannot leave Russia with cash or travellers' cheques worth more than that, even if you complete a customs declaration.

  13. Russia

    entryRequirements.declarations.migration-card

    Before
    A migration card is issued at the border on arrival. Keep it for your whole stay and hand it back on departure. The UK Foreign Office says you must register with the local authorities if you stay anywhere for more than 7 working days, and that hotels do this automatically.
    After
    Russia's Foreign Ministry says migration card forms are handed to arriving foreigners by the crew (air, sea or river), the train crew, the bus driver or, for private transport or on foot, border control officials. The exit part (coupon B) is kept for the whole stay and handed to border control officials on departure. The UK government says you must register with the local authorities if you are staying anywhere for more than 7 working days, and that your hotel will do this automatically.

  14. Russia

    entryRequirements.onwardTicket

    Before
    No official source we could read states an onward-ticket requirement for visitors in general. Transit-visa applicants must show tickets valid for leaving Russia, and e-visa holders must enter and leave through the border crossings approved for the e-visa.
    After
    No official source we could read states an onward-ticket requirement for visitors in general. Russia's Foreign Ministry asks transit-visa applicants for tickets valid for leaving Russia, and says the unified e-visa is valid for entry and exit only through the border crossing points on the Government's list.

  15. Russia

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance

    Before
    Visa applicants must provide a medical insurance policy unless an international treaty provides otherwise; holders of diplomatic and service passports are exempt. eVisa holders must have medical insurance valid in Russia for their whole stay, except citizens of countries exempted on the basis of reciprocity.
    After
    Russia's Foreign Ministry says visa applicants provide a medical insurance policy unless Russia's international treaties provide otherwise; holders of diplomatic and service passports and some other categories are exempt. It says e-visa holders must have medical insurance valid in Russia for their entire stay, except citizens of countries exempted on the basis of reciprocity.

  16. Russia

    entryRequirements.passportValidity

    Before
    eVisa applicants need a machine-readable passport issued by their country of nationality and valid for at least 6 months from the date they submit the application, with sufficient space for border-crossing stamps (no number of pages is stated). For a regular visa from a consulate, the Consular Department asks, as a rule, for a passport valid at least 6 months after the visa expires, with at least two blank visa pages.
    After
    Russia's Foreign Ministry says e-visa applicants need a machine-readable passport issued by their country of nationality, valid for at least 6 months from the date the e-visa application is submitted, with sufficient space for border crossing stamps. For a regular visa it says the passport must have at least two blank pages for visas and, as a rule, must not expire earlier than six months after the visa expires.

  17. Russia

    tips.border-regions

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office reports drone attacks and explosions particularly near the Russian border with Ukraine, says terrorists are active in the North Caucasus, and says access to military and border zones is restricted without permission from local authorities.
    After
    The UK government reports drone attacks and explosions in Russia, particularly near the Russian border with Ukraine, says terrorists are active in the North Caucasus, and says access to some areas, such as military and border zones, is restricted and requires permission from local authorities.

  18. Russia

    tips.registration

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says you must register with the local authorities if you stay anywhere for more than 7 working days, that hotels do this automatically, and that if you cannot show your registration and passport you may be detained for up to 48 hours for identity checks or fined.
    After
    The UK government says you must register with the local authorities if you are staying anywhere for more than 7 working days and that your hotel will do this automatically. It says police carry out routine checks, and if you cannot show your registration and passport you may be detained for up to 48 hours for identity checks or get a fine.

  19. Russia

    tips.evisa-borders

    Before
    The unified eVisa is single-entry, valid 120 days for a stay of up to 30 days, and only usable at the approved border crossings listed on evisa.kdmid.ru.
    After
    Russia's Foreign Ministry says the unified e-visa is single-entry, valid for 120 days from issue, allows a stay of up to 30 days from entry, and is valid for entry and exit only through the border crossing points on the list approved by the Russian Government.

  20. Russia

    tips.cards-dont-work

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says Mastercard and Visa cards issued outside Russia will not work in Russian shops or ATMs. To buy roubles, take US dollars or euros and change them only at banks, hotels and exchange bureaus; changing money with street traders is illegal.
    After
    The UK government says Mastercard and Visa cards issued outside Russia will not work at Russian shops or ATMs. It says that to buy roubles in Russia you must take US dollars or euros to exchange, to change money only at banks, hotels and exchange bureaus, and that it is illegal to change money from street traders.

  21. Russia

    tips.travel-advisories

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Russia, citing drone attacks and air-defence activity, the lack of flights and limited consular support, and Canada says to avoid all travel. The FCDO says Russian authorities treat British-Russian dual nationals as Russian citizens, which limits the consular help the UK can give.
    After
    The UK government advises against all travel to Russia, citing security incidents such as drone attacks and Russian air defence activity, the lack of flights to return to the UK and limited ability for the UK government to provide support, and Canada says to avoid all travel. The UK says that if you hold both British and Russian nationality, Russian authorities will treat you as a Russian citizen, which limits the consular assistance the UK government can provide.

  22. Russia

    faq.registration-faq

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says you must register with the local authorities if you stay anywhere for more than 7 working days. It says hotels do this automatically, that if you stay with someone you should check that they do it, and that you must show evidence of your registration at passport control when you leave Russia.
    After
    The UK government says you must register with the local authorities if you are staying anywhere for more than 7 working days; your hotel will do this automatically, and if you are staying with someone you should check that they are doing it. It says you must show evidence of your registration at passport control when you leave Russia.

  23. Russia

    faq.pay-card

    Before
    Not with a card issued abroad. The UK Foreign Office says Mastercard and Visa are not operating in Russia, so cards issued outside Russia will not work in shops or ATMs. Bring US dollars or euros to exchange for roubles at banks, hotels or exchange bureaus.
    After
    Not with a Mastercard or Visa card issued abroad: the UK government says Mastercard and Visa are not operating in Russia and cards issued outside Russia will not work at Russian shops or ATMs. It says that to buy roubles in Russia you must take US dollars or euros to exchange, and to change money only at banks, hotels and exchange bureaus.

  24. Russia

    faq.safe-now

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Russia and Canada says to avoid all travel. The FCDO cites drone attacks and air-defence activity, a lack of flights, very limited consular support, an increased risk of detention, and a high likelihood that terrorists will try to carry out attacks, including in major cities.
    After
    The UK government advises against all travel to Russia, citing security incidents such as drone attacks and Russian air defence activity, the lack of flights to return to the UK, and limited ability for the UK government to provide support; it says in-person UK government support in Russia is limited, and very limited in parts of Russia. It also says there is an increased risk of British nationals being detained and a high likelihood terrorists will try to carry out attacks, including in major cities. Canada says to avoid all travel to Russia.

  25. Russia

    faq.evisa-how

    Before
    You apply and pay online at evisa.kdmid.ru. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a fee is charged, paid by bank card and not refunded, and that children under six pay no consular fee; it does not publish the amount. Applications are processed in no more than four calendar days. The visa is single-entry, valid for 120 days from issue, allows a stay of up to 30 days, and can only be used at approved border crossings.
    After
    You apply from your personal account on the Russian Foreign Ministry's specialised website or its mobile app, no earlier than 86 days and no later than 4 days before your expected entry. A fee is charged, paid with a bank card of an international payment system, and it is non-refundable whatever the result; no consular fee is charged for children under 6. Applications are processed in no more than 4 calendar days. The unified e-visa is single-entry, valid for 120 days from issue, allows a stay of up to 30 days from entry, and is valid for entry and exit only through the border crossing points on the Government's list.