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  1. Maldives

    imuga-what

    Before
    Imuga is the Maldives' online traveller declaration. Maldives Immigration says all travellers must submit it within 96 hours before their flight time for arrival, and its home page lists it as mandatory within 96 hours of arrival or departure. Submitting it at imuga.immigration.gov.mv is free.
    After
    Maldives Immigration says all travellers must submit the Traveller Declaration within 96 hours before their flight time for arrival, and that there are no fees for submitting it; the IMUGA home page lists it as a mandatory declaration within 96 hours of arrival or departure.

  2. Maldives

    need-visa

    Before
    No advance visa: Maldives Immigration grants tourists a visa on arrival without pre-approval, provided you have confirmed return tickets, a prepaid confirmed booking, sufficient funds and a submitted Imuga declaration. Entry is not granted on Israeli passports. The UK and Canada say the visa is for 30 days; Australia says it is free.
    After
    No advance visa: Maldives Immigration says tourists are granted a visa on arrival without pre-approval, provided they meet the basic entry requirements, including confirmed return journey tickets, a prepaid confirmed booking, sufficient funds and a submitted Traveller Declaration. It says entry is not granted on Israeli passports. The Maldives' Permanent Mission to the UN and the UK government say the visa is for up to 30 days; Australia's Smartraveller says it is free of cost.

  3. Maldives

    summary

    Before
    Maldives Immigration grants tourists a visa on arrival without pre-approval, provided they have confirmed return tickets, a prepaid confirmed booking and sufficient funds; since 15 April 2025 entry is not granted on Israeli passports. The UK and Canada say the visa is for 30 days, and Australia says it is free. Every traveller must also submit the free Imuga Traveller Declaration within 96 hours before arrival, and the stay can be extended in-country through the Imuga portal.
    After
    Maldives Immigration says tourists are granted a visa on arrival without pre-approval, provided they meet the basic entry requirements, including confirmed return journey tickets, a prepaid confirmed booking and sufficient funds; since 15 April 2025 entry is not granted on Israeli passports. The Maldives' Permanent Mission to the UN says a free visa of up to thirty days is issued on arrival. Foreigners arriving must submit the Traveller Declaration within 96 hours before arrival, and tourists can apply for visa extensions through the IMUGA portal.

  4. Malaysia

    countryFacts.driving

    Before
    Malaysia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Malaysia yet.
    After
    Malaysia is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.

  5. Malaysia

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    The CIA World Factbook describes a tropical climate with two monsoons, the southwest from April to October and the northeast from October to February; Canada's travel advice gives the rainy (monsoon) season as November to March, when flooding and landslides can disrupt travel.
    After
    No official source we could read names a best time to visit Malaysia. Canada's travel advice says the rainy (monsoon) season extends from November to March, and that severe rainstorms have occasionally caused flooding and landslides.

  6. Malaysia

    countryFacts.safety

    Before
    The UK government says bag-snatching is common in major cities, often by thieves on motorbikes, and that credit card and ATM fraud is widespread. It advises against all but essential travel to the islands and dive sites off eastern Sabah, from Sandakan to Tawau, because of the threat of kidnapping; this does not apply to the Sabah mainland.
    After
    The UK government says bag-snatching is common, particularly in major cities, and thieves on motorbikes can target tourists, and that credit card and ATM fraud is widespread. It advises against all but essential travel to all islands and dive sites off the coast of eastern Sabah from Sandakan to Tawau because of the threat of kidnapping; this does not apply to the mainland of Sabah.

  7. Malaysia

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.0

    Before
    The UK says drug offences in Malaysia carry severe penalties, including a possible death sentence by hanging for trafficking.
    After
    The UK says possessing drugs in Malaysia, even in very small quantities, carries severe penalties, including a possible death sentence by hanging for drug trafficking.

  8. Malaysia

    entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits

    Before
    Cash and bearer negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of USD 10,000 must be declared on arrival and departure on Customs Form No. 7. Carrying more than USD 10,000 worth of Malaysian ringgit in or out also needs prior written approval from Bank Negara Malaysia.
    After
    Royal Malaysian Customs says travellers entering or leaving Malaysia with cash and bearer negotiable instruments exceeding USD 10,000 equivalent must declare them on Customs Form No. 7, and that importing or exporting Malaysian ringgit exceeding USD 10,000 equivalent needs prior permission from Bank Negara Malaysia.

  9. Malaysia

    entryRequirements.declarations.mdac

    Before
    The Immigration Department requires visitors to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my; it exempts Singapore citizens, diplomatic and official passport holders, Malaysian permanent residents and long-term pass holders, and holders of certain Brunei, Thai and Indonesian border documents. The MDAC registration form says your trip must be within 3 days, including the date of submission. Canada's travel advice says it is free and must be presented with your passport at immigration, and warns against websites that charge fees for it.
    After
    The Immigration Department requires visitors to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my and to present their passports together with a complete MDAC to the Immigration Officer. The MDAC registration form says your trip must be within 3 days, including the date of submission. Canada's travel advice says the MDAC is free and warns against websites that charge fees for it. The UK government says you do not need to complete an arrival card if you are not passing through immigration.

  10. Malaysia

    entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever

    Before
    A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required of travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, or who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport in one.
    After
    Malaysia's Immigration Department says a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate must be presented upon arrival for travellers from countries at risk of yellow fever infection.

  11. Malaysia

    tips.drugs

    Before
    The UK says Malaysia has a zero-tolerance policy on drug offences, with penalties that include long jail sentences, possible whipping and a possible death sentence for trafficking, and that you may be asked for a urine test on arrival.
    After
    The UK says the Malaysian authorities have a zero-tolerance policy to drug offences, with penalties including a long jail sentence, a possible whipping and a possible death sentence by hanging for drug trafficking, and that the authorities could ask you to take a urine test on arrival if they suspect drug use.

  12. Malaysia

    tips.mdac-scams

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says the MDAC is free, reports an increase in online scams around it, and advises not to use any website that charges fees for arrival cards and to apply only on the official website (imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac).
    After
    Canada's travel advice reports an increase in online scams related to the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), says the MDAC is a free service, and advises not to use any website that charges fees for arrival cards and to use only the official website.

  13. Malaysia

    faq.best-time

    Before
    No official Malaysian source we could read gives seasonal guidance. The CIA World Factbook describes two monsoons, the southwest from April to October and the northeast from October to February, and Canada's travel advice gives the rainy season as November to March, when flooding and landslides can disrupt travel.
    After
    No official source we could read names a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice says the rainy (monsoon) season extends from November to March, and that severe rainstorms have occasionally caused flooding and landslides.

  14. Malaysia

    faq.evisa-cost

    Before
    No official page we could read states the eVisa fee: the portal shows it only during the application. The MyVISA FAQ says the eVISA is compulsory for 31 specific nationalities and that processing takes 2 to 7 working days.
    After
    No official page we could read states the eVISA fee. The MyVISA FAQ says the eVISA is only compulsory for 31 specific nationalities and that processing takes 2 to 7 working days.

  15. Malaysia

    faq.china-india-visa-free

    Before
    Yes. From 1 September 2026, Chinese citizens on ordinary or public affairs passports valid for at least 6 months can enter visa-free for social visits of up to 30 days per entry. Indian citizens are exempt from the visa for social visits until 31 December 2026. Both must also complete the MDAC.
    After
    Yes. The Immigration Department says that from 1 September 2026 Chinese citizens on Ordinary or Public Affairs passports valid for at least 6 months can enter visa-free for social visits of up to 30 days per entry, and that Indian nationals are exempt from the visa for social visits until 31 December 2026. Visitors must also complete the MDAC.

  16. Malaysia

    faq.mdac-what

    Before
    The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is the online arrival form at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac that the Immigration Department requires visitors to complete. Canada's travel advice says it is free and can be filled in up to 3 days before arrival.
    After
    The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is the arrival form that the Immigration Department requires visitors to complete at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac. Canada's travel advice says it is a free online pre-arrival form that can be filled in up to three days before arrival.

  17. Malaysia

    faq.us-need-visa

    Before
    No. The US is not on the Immigration Department's list of nationalities that need a visa; the Department does not publish how long US citizens may stay. Visitors must also complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online, which Canada's travel advice says is free and can be filled in up to 3 days before arrival.
    After
    The United States is not on the Immigration Department's list of countries required to apply for a visa to enter Malaysia, and its eVISA FAQ says the eVISA is only compulsory for 31 specific nationalities; no official source we could read states how long US citizens may stay. Visitors must also complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online, which Canada's travel advice says is free and can be filled in up to three days before arrival.

  18. Malaysia

    summary

    Before
    Malaysia's Immigration Department says an eVISA is compulsory for only 31 specific nationalities; Chinese citizens may enter visa-free for social visits of up to 30 days per entry from 1 September 2026, and Indian citizens are exempt from the visa for social visits until 31 December 2026. The Department requires foreign visitors, except Singapore citizens, diplomatic and official passport holders and some residents and border-pass holders, to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), which Canada's travel advice says is free and can be filled in up to 3 days before arrival.
    After
    Malaysia's Immigration Department says the eVISA is only compulsory for 31 specific nationalities, for social visits. It says Chinese citizens on Ordinary or Public Affairs passports can enter visa-free for social visits of up to 30 days per entry from 1 September 2026, and that Indian nationals are exempt from the visa for social visits until 31 December 2026. Visitors must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), which Canada's travel advice says is free and can be filled in up to three days before arrival.

  19. Malawi

    visaTypes.mw-visa-on-arrival.feeNotes

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says single- or multiple-entry visas can be obtained on arrival and advises bringing US dollars in cash: USD 50 for a single entry, USD 150 for a six-month multiple-entry visa and USD 250 for a one-year one. No Malawi government page we could read gives a separate on-arrival fee.
    After
    The UK government says single or multiple entry visas can be obtained on arrival and advises bringing US dollars in cash for payment: USD 50 for a single-entry visa, USD 150 for a 6-month multiple entry visa and USD 250 for a one-year multiple entry visa. No Malawi government page we could read gives a separate on-arrival fee.

  20. Malawi

    visaTypes.mw-evisa-multiple.feeNotes

    Before
    Six-month multiple-entry visa paid online; a twelve-month multiple-entry visa costs USD 250.
    After
    Six-month multiple-entry visa, payable online at the time of application and non-refundable; the eVisa portal's FAQ lists a twelve-month multiple-entry visa at USD 250.

  21. Malawi

    visaTypes.mw-evisa.feeNotes

    Before
    Payable online at the time of application and non-refundable. The eVisa portal's FAQ lists a transit visa at USD 50, a six-month multiple-entry visa at USD 150 and a twelve-month one at USD 250, and says e-Visa applications are processed within three (3) working days; the portal's eligibility wizard gives 5 days.
    After
    Payable online at the time of application and non-refundable. The eVisa portal's FAQ lists a transit visa at USD 50, a six-month multiple-entry visa at USD 150 and a twelve-month one at USD 250, and says e-Visa applications are processed within three (3) working days; the portal's eligibility wizard gives a processing time of 5 days.

  22. Malawi

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    No official seasonal guidance. The Government of Canada and the UK FCDO say the rainy season runs from November to April, when flooding, cyclones and landslides can make roads impassable.
    After
    No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance. Canada's travel advice and the UK government say the rainy season runs from November to April; the UK says cyclones and floods are common then and often cause landslides that close roads, and Canada says secondary roads may become impassable due to mudslides and landslides.

  23. Malawi

    countryFacts.safety

    Before
    The UK FCDO says there is a risk of mugging and bag-snatching, that most thefts from tourists take place around the main bus stations in urban areas, and that there are occasional reports of kidnappings for ransom. It advises avoiding road travel after dark.
    After
    The UK government says there is a risk of mugging and bag-snatching, that most thefts from tourists take place around main bus stations in urban areas, and that there are occasional reports of kidnappings for ransom. It tells drivers to always wear a seatbelt and avoid travelling after dark.

  24. Malawi

    countryFacts.payments

    Before
    The Government of Canada says the economy is predominantly cash-based, US dollars are widely accepted, and credit and debit cards are not widely accepted outside tourist establishments. It adds that you must declare all foreign currency on arrival and departure.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says US dollars are widely accepted, that you should carry enough currency as credit and debit cards are not widely accepted outside tourist establishments, and that you must declare all foreign currencies upon arrival and departure.

  25. Malawi

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.1

    Before
    The Government of Canada says you must declare all foreign currency on arrival and departure, and that the authorities may detain you or confiscate your passport if you do not.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says you must declare all foreign currencies upon arrival and departure in Malawi, and that local authorities may detain you or confiscate your passport if you do not comply.