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  1. Congo - Brazzaville

    tips.carry-id

    Before
    Always carry identification: the UK FCDO advises a colour copy of your passport including the visa entry stamp, and the Government of Canada says you may be detained if you cannot produce acceptable identification.
    After
    The UK government says police may ask you for ID and to always carry a colour copy of your passport, including your visa entry stamp; the Government of Canada says you may be detained by police if you are unable to produce acceptable identification.

  2. Congo - Brazzaville

    tips.yellow-card

    Before
    The UK FCDO says you must have certificates proving yellow fever and polio vaccination to pass border control.
    After
    The UK government says you must have certificates proving yellow fever and polio vaccination to pass border control.

  3. Congo - Brazzaville

    tips.two-congos

    Before
    Do not confuse the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa) across the river: they are separate countries.
    After
    The UK government's factfile says Congo is often called Congo-Brazzaville to distinguish it from its neighbour, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (sometimes called Congo-Kinshasa).

  4. Congo - Brazzaville

    faq.safety

    Before
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel within 50 km of the border with the Central African Republic in Likouala Region, and warns that clashes could break out with little notice in parts of the Pool region. It reports opportunistic crime such as pickpocketing, particularly in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, and advises against walking after dark.
    After
    The UK government advises against all travel to within 50 km of the border with the Central African Republic in Likouala Region, and says violent clashes could arise again with little or no notice in the Pool Region. It reports opportunistic crime such as pickpocketing, particularly in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, and advises avoiding walking in the streets after dark.

  5. Congo - Brazzaville

    faq.yellow-fever

    Before
    Yes. The UK's travel advice says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to pass border control.
    After
    Yes. The UK government says that to pass border control you must have certificates proving yellow fever vaccination and polio vaccination.

  6. Congo - Brazzaville

    faq.congo-vs-drc

    Before
    No. The Republic of the Congo (capital Brazzaville) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (capital Kinshasa) are different countries. The UK government lists the Democratic Republic of the Congo among the countries the Republic of the Congo shares land boundaries with, and its travel advice describes the river border crossing between Brazzaville and Kinshasa.
    After
    No. The UK government's factfile says Congo is often called Congo-Brazzaville to distinguish it from its neighbour, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (sometimes called Congo-Kinshasa), and lists the Democratic Republic of the Congo among the countries it shares land boundaries with; its travel advice describes the river border crossing between Brazzaville and Kinshasa.

  7. Congo - Brazzaville

    faq.visa-on-arrival

    Before
    Rwandan ordinary-passport holders get a free visa on arrival for up to 90 days under a bilateral agreement. The Congolese embassy in Washington says no Congolese visa is issued at any port of entry, and Canada's and Germany's travel advice say the same for their citizens.
    After
    Under a Congo–Rwanda agreement, Rwandan ordinary-passport holders get a free visa on entry, valid for up to 90 days. The Congolese embassy in Washington says no Congolese visa is issued at any port of entry, and Canada's and Germany's travel advice say their citizens cannot get a visa on arrival.

  8. Congo - Brazzaville

    faq.need-visa

    Before
    CEMAC citizens (Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Chad and the Central African Republic) enter freely, and Rwandans get a free visa on arrival. US, British, Canadian and German citizens need a visa obtained in advance, according to the Congolese embassy in Washington and those governments' travel advice. No official source we could read states the rule for most other nationalities, and none describes an electronic visa.
    After
    Under a CEMAC Additional Act, citizens of CEMAC member states may travel without a visa for stays of up to 90 days, and under a Congo–Rwanda agreement Rwandan ordinary-passport holders get a free visa on entry. The Congolese embassy in Washington says visa applications must be submitted before departure, and the UK, Canadian and German governments say their citizens need a visa obtained before travel. No official source we could read states the rule for most other nationalities, and none describes an electronic visa.

  9. Congo - Brazzaville

    summary

    Before
    Citizens of the other CEMAC states (Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Chad and the Central African Republic) enter the Republic of the Congo freely. The Congolese embassy in Washington and the UK, Canadian and German governments say their citizens need a visa arranged in advance; no official source we could read states the rule for most other nationalities.
    After
    Under a CEMAC Additional Act, citizens of CEMAC member states may travel without a visa and stay in any other member state for up to 90 days. The Congolese embassy in Washington says no Congolese visa is issued at any port of entry and applications must be made before departure, and the UK, Canadian and German governments say their citizens need a visa obtained before travel; no official source we could read states the rule for most other nationalities.

  10. Qatar

    visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.gcc-residence

    Before
    GCC residents can apply in advance on Hayya for the GCC Resident Visa (A2): QAR 100, single entry, up to 30 days, with a GCC residence permit valid for at least 3 months, travelling from their country of residence.
    After
    Hayya says GCC residents holding a GCC residence permit valid for 3 months from the date of the application, travelling from their country of residency, can apply for the GCC Resident Visa (A2): QAR 100, single entry, up to 30 days from the date of entry. It says on-arrival visas are still available for GCC residents.

  11. Qatar

    visaTypes.hayya-gcc-resident.feeNotes

    Before
    For holders of a GCC residence permit valid for at least 3 months, travelling to Qatar from their country of residence. Dependants under 18 without GCC residence need a separate Tourist Visa (A1) or Visa with ETA (A3).
    After
    Hayya says the GCC Resident Visa is for holders of a GCC residence permit valid for 3 months from the date of the application, travelling to Qatar from their country of residency. Dependants below 18 who are not GCC residents need a Tourist Visa (A1) or Visa with ETA (A3).

  12. Qatar

    visaTypes.hayya-f1.feeNotes

    Before
    Applied for online on Hayya by US citizens only; a return flight ticket and accommodation details are required, but no proof of booked accommodation. Adults apply separately; US citizens under 18 can be added as dependants. Hayya calls F1 multiple-entry in its F1 answers but lists it among single-entry visit types elsewhere in the same FAQ.
    After
    Hayya says US citizens apply for F1; the requirements are US citizenship, accommodation details and a return flight ticket, but no proof of accommodation is required. Adults apply separately; US citizens under 18 can be added as dependants. Hayya calls F1 multiple-entry in its F1 answers but lists it among single-entry visit types elsewhere in the same FAQ.

  13. Qatar

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    No official seasonal guidance for visitors. Canada's travel advice says high humidity and severe heat occur from June to September.
    After
    No official source we could read names a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice says high levels of humidity and severe heat occur from June to September.

  14. Qatar

    countryFacts.safety

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says the crime rate is low. The UK says that since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations across the region, that travellers should be prepared for possible flight cancellations and airspace closures, and that they should stay away from areas around security or military facilities.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the crime rate is low and violence is rare. The UK says that since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations across the region, including Qatar, and advises being prepared for possible flight cancellations and airspace closures and staying away from areas around security or military facilities.

  15. Qatar

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.1

    Before
    The UK FCDO says it is illegal to import, sell or buy vapes and e-cigarette products, including liquids and electronic shisha pipes, whatever the quantity; customs may confiscate them, and using them can lead to arrest, a fine, prison or deportation.
    After
    The UK FCDO says it is illegal to import and sell vapes and electronic cigarette products, including related liquids and electronic shisha pipes, regardless of quantity and intended use, that customs officials may confiscate them, and that vaping can lead to arrest, a fine, a prison sentence or deportation.

  16. Qatar

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.0

    Before
    The UK FCDO says Qatar has zero tolerance for drug offences, even residual amounts, and that some medicines legal elsewhere are controlled or illegal in Qatar. To bring controlled or prescription medication, follow the Ministry of Public Health's steps, including carrying a prescription and a medical report in English or Arabic, issued within the last 6 months; the Ministry runs an online permit service.
    After
    The UK FCDO says there is zero tolerance for drugs-related offences in Qatar, that penalties are severe even for residual amounts, and that some medications legal in other countries are illegal in Qatar. To bring controlled or prescription medication, it says to follow the Ministry of Public Health's steps, including carrying a prescription and a medical report in English or Arabic issued within the last 6 months; the Ministry provides an electronic permit service.

  17. Qatar

    entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits

    Before
    Cash, cheques or precious metals and stones worth more than QAR 50,000 (or the foreign-currency equivalent) must be declared to customs.
    After
    The UK government says that if you are taking money, precious metals or gems worth more than QAR 50,000 into Qatar, including Qatari riyal or foreign currencies, cheques, gold, silver and precious stones, you must complete a declaration form.

  18. Qatar

    entryRequirements.onwardTicket

    Before
    Hayya, Qatar's official entry and visa platform, lists a return flight ticket among the requirements for entry into Qatar through Hayya, together with the Hayya e-Visa, a passport valid for at least 3 months from arrival and proof of accommodation. No official source we could read states the rule for visitors entering without a visa.
    After
    Hayya, Qatar's official e-visa platform, lists a return flight ticket among the requirements for entry into Qatar through Hayya, together with the Hayya E-Visa, a passport valid for at least 3 months from arrival and proof of accommodation. Qatar's consulate in Hong Kong lists a confirmed onward or return ticket among the terms for its 90-day visa-free list.

  19. Qatar

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance

    Before
    No official source we could read requires insurance for visits of 30 days or less. The UK government says visitors staying in Qatar for more than 30 days must buy health insurance from a registered Ministry of Public Health insurance provider before they travel, and that the standard premium is QAR 50 per person per month.
    After
    No official source we could read requires insurance for visits of 30 days or less. The UK government says that if you are staying in Qatar for more than 30 days you must buy health insurance from a registered Ministry of Public Health insurance provider before you travel, and that the standard premium is QAR 50 per person per month.

  20. Qatar

    entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever

    Before
    A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers aged nine months and over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
    After
    WHO's country list marks Qatar as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission.

  21. Qatar

    entryRequirements.passportValidity

    Before
    Visitors need a passport valid for at least 3 months from the date of arrival, whether they enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or with a Hayya e-visa (A1, A2, A3 or A4). Hayya, which issues Qatar's e-visas, states the 3-month minimum for entry through Hayya, and Qatar Tourism gives the same minimum for visa-free entry.
    After
    Hayya, which issues Qatar's e-visas, lists a minimum of 3 months' passport validity from the date of arrival among the requirements for entry through Hayya. Qatar's consulate in Hong Kong lists a passport valid for a minimum of six months for its 90-day visa-free list, and the UK government tells British visitors their passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date they arrive.

  22. Qatar

    tips.hayya-app

    Before
    Qatar's e-visas, including the Tourist Visa (A1) and the GCC Resident Visa (A2), are applied for on the official Hayya platform, at hayya.qa or in the Hayya to Qatar app.
    After
    Qatar Tourism says the Hayya platform, available through the website and the "Hayya to Qatar" mobile app, offers e-visa applications for different visa categories, including the Tourist Visa (A1) and the GCC Resident Visa (A2).

  23. Qatar

    tips.dress-modestly

    Before
    The UK FCDO says to dress modestly in public, including while driving — men and women should cover their shoulders and knees — and that the dress code is strictly enforced in government buildings, healthcare facilities and banks, where you may be refused entry.
    After
    The UK FCDO says to dress modestly in public, including while driving, that men and women should cover their shoulders and knees, and that the dress code is strictly enforced in government buildings, healthcare facilities and banks, where you may be asked to leave or be denied entry.

  24. Qatar

    tips.alcohol-rules

    Before
    The UK FCDO says only licensed hotels, restaurants and bars can sell alcohol, the legal drinking age is 21, and drinking or being drunk in public is illegal. There is zero tolerance for drink-driving: any amount of alcohol can mean one month to 3 years in prison or a fine of QAR 10,000–50,000, and deportation.
    After
    The UK FCDO says only licensed hotels, restaurants and bars can sell alcohol, the legal drinking age is 21, and it is illegal to drink alcohol or be drunk in public.

  25. Qatar

    tips.summer-heat

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says high humidity and severe heat occur from June to September, advises carrying a sufficient water supply, and says dehydration and heatstroke can be fatal.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says high levels of humidity and severe heat occur from June to September, and advises carrying a sufficient water supply and paying attention to the symptoms of dehydration and heatstroke, both of which can be fatal.