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  1. Moldova

    Free text (countryFacts.roadVignette)

    Before
    Moldova's vignette is a charge for the use of Moldova's roads by vehicles not registered in Moldova and the trailers attached to them, due when such a vehicle enters or transits the country. Diplomatic vehicles and holders of a "tax exempt" international road transport permit do not pay it.
    After
    Moldova's vignette is a charge for the use of Moldova's roads by vehicles not registered in Moldova and the trailers attached to them, payable by owners of such vehicles that enter or transit the country. Holders of a "tax exempt" international road transport permit and diplomatic missions, consular offices and their staff do not pay it.

  2. Moldova

    Free text (countryFacts.safety)

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    The UK Foreign Office reports street crime and petty theft, particularly in Chișinău, and advises against all travel to the breakaway Transnistria region, which is outside the control of the Moldovan government.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office tells travellers to be alert to street crime and petty theft, particularly in Chișinău, and advises against all travel to Transnistria, which is outside the control of the Moldovan government.

  3. Moldova

    Free text (countryFacts.payments)

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    The Government of Canada says credit cards are increasingly accepted but the economy is primarily cash-based, and that only a few ATMs in Chișinău accept foreign bank cards. The UK FCDO says US dollars and euros are the most widely accepted foreign currencies, that notes should be in perfect condition, and that ATMs in Transnistrian banks do not accept cards from non-Transnistrian banks; Transnistria uses the Transnistrian ruble.
    After
    The Government of Canada says credit cards are increasingly being accepted but the economy is primarily cash-based, and that only a few ATMs in Chișinău accept foreign bank cards. The UK FCDO says US dollars and euros are the most widely accepted foreign currencies, that notes should be in perfect condition, and that ATMs in Transnistrian banks do not accept cards from non-Transnistrian banks; Transnistria uses the Transnistrian ruble.

  4. Moldova

    Free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits)

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    Cash of more than €10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared in writing when entering or leaving Moldova; larger sums may require supporting bank documents to take out.
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    Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says amounts over €10,000 (or the equivalent) per person per trip must be declared in writing to customs; for taking out larger sums it lists documents to present, such as proof the money was brought in, a licensed bank's permission or a National Bank of Moldova authorisation.

  5. Moldova

    Free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds)

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    Every foreigner must be able to show adequate means both to live on during the stay and to return home or travel on, together with documents that justify the purpose of the trip, such as a hotel booking or a host's invitation. For short-stay visa applications, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks for a bank statement showing at least 30 euro per day of stay, and not less than 300 euro for a stay shorter than 10 days, or a host's commitment of maintenance and accommodation.
    After
    Moldova's Border Police says foreigners must present documents justifying the purpose of entry, such as a hotel booking or a host's invitation for tourist or personal trips, and proof of adequate means both for the stay and for the return home or transit. For short-stay visa applications, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks for a bank statement showing at least 30 euro per day of stay, and not less than 300 euro for a stay shorter than 10 days, or a host's commitment of maintenance and accommodation.

  6. Moldova

    Free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket)

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    Moldova's Border Police lists the return or round-trip ticket among the documents that justify a tourist or personal trip, together with proof of accommodation; the entry conditions also require proof of adequate means for the stay and for the return or onward journey.
    After
    Moldova's Border Police lists a return or round-trip ticket among the documents that justify a tourist or personal trip, together with proof of accommodation, and the entry conditions require proof of adequate means for the stay and for the return or transit. The UK FCDO says British visitors must be able to show a return or onward flight ticket.

  7. Moldova

    Free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance)

    Before
    Visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance valid throughout Moldova for the whole stay, covering medical repatriation, emergency treatment and hospitalization, of at least €30,000. The eVisa portal lists medical insurance for the stay among the documents an eVisa holder must carry at the border.
    After
    For short-stay visas, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks for travel medical insurance valid throughout Moldova for the whole expected stay, covering medical repatriation, emergency treatment and hospitalisation or death, of not less than €30,000. The eVisa portal lists medical insurance for the stay among the documents an eVisa holder must have at the border.

  8. Moldova

    Free text (entryRequirements.passportValidity)

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    On the day you enter, your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you are due to leave Moldova, and it must have been issued within the last 10 years.
    After
    Moldova's Border Police says that on the day you enter, your travel document must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date set for leaving Moldova, must have at least two blank pages and, except for identity cards, must have been issued within the last 10 years.

  9. Moldova

    Free text (tips.cash-lei)

    Before
    The Government of Canada says credit cards are increasingly accepted but the economy is primarily cash-based, and that only a few ATMs in Chisinau accept foreign bank cards; the UK FCDO says paying by card is now generally widespread, though not always possible, particularly outside Chisinau. The UK FCDO also says Transnistria uses its own ruble, that the de facto authorities treat paying there in any other currency as illegal, and that ATMs in Transnistrian banks do not accept cards from non-Transnistrian banks.
    After
    The Government of Canada says credit cards are increasingly being accepted but the economy is primarily cash-based, and that only a few ATMs in Chisinau accept foreign bank cards; the UK FCDO says paying by card is now generally widespread, though not always possible, particularly outside Chisinau. The UK FCDO also says Transnistria uses the Transnistrian ruble, that the self-declared authorities consider paying there in other currencies illegal, and that ATMs in Transnistrian banks do not accept cards from non-Transnistrian banks.

  10. Moldova

    Free text (tips.ukraine-border)

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    If you enter Moldova overland from Ukraine, the UK FCDO says to use an internationally recognised crossing point in the north or south of the country, outside the Transnistria region. Check the Moldovan Border Police for updates before you travel.
    After
    If you enter Moldova overland from Ukraine, the UK FCDO says to go to an internationally recognised border crossing point, in the north or south of Moldova, excluding the Transnistria region, and to check for updates on border crossings with the Moldovan Border Police.

  11. Moldova

    Free text (tips.transnistria)

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    The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Transnistria, which is outside the control of the Moldovan government. At the de facto checkpoints passports are checked but not stamped, and you must fill in a migration card and keep a copy to show when you leave. All crossings between Ukraine and Transnistria are temporarily closed.
    After
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Transnistria, which is outside the control of the Moldovan government. At the de facto checkpoints passports are controlled but not stamped, and you fill in 2 copies of a migration card and keep one to show when you leave. All border crossings between Ukraine and Transnistria are temporarily closed.

  12. Moldova

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    No — the European Commission says the Schengen area is composed of 29 countries, and Moldova is not one of them.
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    The European Commission says the Schengen area is composed of 29 countries: 25 EU member states and 4 non-EU countries (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein).

  13. Moldova

    Free text (faq.how-long-stay)

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    The Border Police says foreigners may stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counting the 180 days before each day of stay. The UK FCDO says you need a work or residence permit to work or to stay longer than 90 days.
    After
    The Border Police says foreigners may stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counting the 180 days before each day of stay. The UK FCDO says you need a work or residence permit to work or for stays of more than 90 days.

  14. Moldova

    Free text (faq.transnistria-safe)

    Before
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Transnistria. It is outside the control of the Moldovan government, and the de facto authorities may ask the purpose of your visit or deny you entry. If you go, fill in the two-copy migration card at the checkpoint and keep one copy to show when you leave.
    After
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Transnistria, which it says is outside the control of the Moldovan government. It says the de facto authorities may ask the purpose and length of your visit and where you will stay, and may deny you entry; when you enter you fill in 2 copies of a migration card and keep one to show when you leave.

  15. Moldova

    Free text (faq.evisa-how)

    Before
    Apply online at the government portal evisa.gov.md, which issues only short-stay (type C) visas; type A, B and D visas are applied for at a Moldovan diplomatic mission or consular office. The fee is €40, paid by card, and the portal says a decision takes up to 10 calendar days, extendable to 20 if needed. At the border you need the printed eVisa, your passport, a copy of any invitation and the documents that justify your trip, and medical insurance for your stay.
    After
    Apply online at the government portal evisa.gov.md, which takes only short-stay (type C) visa applications; type A, B and D visas are applied for at a Moldovan diplomatic mission or consular office. The eVisa costs €40, paid by international bank card once the application is complete, and the portal says examination takes up to 10 calendar days, extendable to 20 if necessary. At the border you need the printed eVisa, your travel document, a copy of the invitation where applicable and the documents justifying the purpose of the trip, and medical insurance for the stay.

  16. Moldova

    Free text (faq.need-visa)

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    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa-exempt list names, among others, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, the EU member states, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, and the Border Police allows foreigners to stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Nationalities that need a visa can apply online for a short-stay (type C) eVisa at evisa.gov.md.
    After
    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' list of nationalities exempted from a visa names, among others, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, Germany, France, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia, and the Border Police says foreigners may stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Foreign citizens can apply online at evisa.gov.md for short-stay (type C) visas only.

  17. Moldova

    Free text (summary)

    Before
    Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the nationalities exempted from a visa — among them the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan and the EU member states — and its Border Police allows foreigners up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Nationalities that need a visa can apply online for a short-stay (type C) eVisa through the government portal evisa.gov.md.
    After
    Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the nationalities exempted from a visa — among them the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Germany and France — and its Border Police says foreigners may stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Foreign citizens can apply online, through the government portal evisa.gov.md, for short-stay (type C) visas only.

  18. Micronesia

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit

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    No official seasonal guidance for visitors. Canada's travel advice says typhoons usually occur between June and December, and that Micronesia is prone to earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding and drought.
    After
    No official source we could read names a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice says typhoons usually occur between June and December, and that Micronesia is prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding and drought.

  19. Micronesia

    entryRequirements.onwardTicket

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    Every visitor must be able to show they can travel onward and leave the FSM at the end of the visit, normally with a return or onward ticket; the Chief of Immigration & Labor may accept other proof instead.
    After
    The FSM's visitor regulations say every visitor must demonstrate the ability to travel onward beyond the FSM and to leave at the end of the visit, which can be shown with a return or onward ticket; at the discretion of the Chief of Immigration & Labor, other proof may be presented instead of a ticket.

  20. Micronesia

    tips.war-remnants

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    Canada's travel advice says unexploded World War II ordnance may pose a risk in certain areas: if you dive or boat, avoid doing so after daylight hours, keep away from areas where sunken vessels or planes have been reported, and do not touch war remnants. Removing anything from a World War II wreck is illegal.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says unexploded ordnance from World War II may pose a risk in certain areas: if you dive or boat, avoid doing so after daylight hours, avoid areas where sunken vessels or planes have been reported, and don't touch war remnants. It says it is illegal to remove anything from sunken World War II vessels or aircraft.

  21. Micronesia

    tips.bring-cash

    Before
    The currency is the US dollar. The UK FCDO says ATM facilities are limited, and Canada says there are few ATMs.
    After
    The UK FCDO says the currency is the US dollar, that most hotels accept credit cards and that ATM facilities are limited; Canada says there are few ATMs.

  22. Micronesia

    faq.extend-stay

    Before
    Yes. Visitors staying longer than 30 days need an entry permit, which may be issued for an additional period of up to 60 days.
    After
    The FSM's visitor regulations say visits of more than 30 days need an entry permit, and that non-citizens other than US, Palau and Marshall Islands citizens may be issued an entry permit for an additional period not exceeding 60 days.

  23. Micronesia

    faq.us-compact

    Before
    The FSM's visitor regulations say US citizens may enter any FSM state with a US passport or proof of US citizenship (a birth certificate), and may be issued an entry permit for the duration of the visit, up to one year. Each island airport has its own customs and immigration officers.
    After
    The FSM's visitor regulations say US citizens may enter any FSM state with a US passport or proof of US citizenship (a birth certificate), and may be issued an entry permit for the duration of the visit, not exceeding one year. They say each island airport has its own customs and immigration officers.

  24. Micronesia

    faq.need-visa

    Before
    Not for visits of 30 days or less: the FSM requires no permit for them, provided you hold a passport valid at least 120 days beyond the date of entry and can show a return or onward ticket, and complete the CIQ form on arrival. Stays over 30 days need an entry permit. US citizens may be issued an entry permit for the whole visit, up to one year.
    After
    Not for visits of 30 days or less: the FSM's visitor regulations say no permit is required for them. Visitors need a travel document valid for at least 120 days beyond the date of entry, must be able to show they can travel onward (for example with a return or onward ticket), and, without a valid entry permit, present a completed CIQ form on arrival. Visits of more than 30 days need an entry permit; US citizens may be issued one for the duration of the visit, up to one year.

  25. Micronesia

    summary

    Before
    The Federated States of Micronesia requires no permit for visits of 30 days or less; visitors complete a Customs, Immigration & Quarantine form on arrival and need a passport valid at least 120 days beyond entry and a way to travel onward. Longer stays need an entry permit. US citizens may enter with a US passport or a birth certificate and may be issued an entry permit for the whole visit, up to one year.
    After
    The FSM's visitor regulations say a permit is not required for a visit of 30 days or less; non-citizens without a valid entry permit present a completed Customs, Immigration & Quarantine (CIQ) form on arrival, and need a travel document valid for at least 120 days beyond entry and the ability to travel onward. Visits of more than 30 days need an entry permit. US citizens may enter with a US passport or a birth certificate and may be issued an entry permit for the duration of the visit, up to one year.