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  1. Laos

    faq.evisa-vs-voa

    Before
    The eVisa gives a 30-day stay and the visa on arrival a stay of up to 30 days. The eVisa is single-entry, processed within 3 working days, and accepted only at the designated eVisa ports, where it has its own lane; the visa on arrival is issued at major entry points, such as international airports and border crossings, and can be extended once. No official page publishes either fee.
    After
    The Lao eVisa terms give the eVisa a stay permit of 30 days, and the Department of Immigration says the visa on arrival allows a stay of up to 30 days and can be extended once. The eVisa portal says the eVisa is valid for single entry only, is processed within 3 working days, and is accepted at the designated eVisa ports, where there is a special eVisa lane; the visa on arrival is available at major entry points, such as international airports and border crossings. No official source we could read publishes either fee.

  2. Laos

    faq.need-visa

    Before
    Nationals of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam enter visa-free for up to 30 days and Myanmar nationals for 14, and Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Russia and Mongolia have bilateral or unilateral waivers. The Department of Immigration says most travellers can get a visa on arrival at major entry points for a stay of up to 30 days, and nationals of the countries on the Lao eVisa list can apply online at laoevisa.gov.la for a tourist eVisa with a 30-day stay. For nationalities missing from the eVisa list, no official source we could read states how to get a visa.
    After
    The Department of Immigration publishes a list of countries having reached unilateral and bilateral visa exemption agreements with Laos; for ordinary passports it lists, for example, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam at 30 days, Myanmar at 14 days and Japan at 15 days (unilateral exemption). It says most travellers can acquire a visa on arrival at major entry points for a stay of up to 30 days, and nationals of the countries on the Lao eVisa list can apply online for a tourist eVisa with a 30-day stay permit. For nationalities missing from the eVisa list, no official source we could read states how to get a visa.

  3. Laos

    summary

    Before
    Laos admits nationals of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam visa-free for up to 30 days (Myanmar for 14), plus Japan, South Korea, Russia, Switzerland and others on bilateral or unilateral waivers. The Department of Immigration says most travellers can get a visa on arrival at major entry points, such as international airports and border crossings, for a stay of up to 30 days; nationals of the countries on the Lao eVisa list can instead apply online for a tourist eVisa with a 30-day stay. For nationalities not on the eVisa list, no official source we could read states how they get a visa.
    After
    The Department of Immigration publishes a list of countries having reached unilateral and bilateral visa exemption agreements with Laos, giving the stay permit for each passport category. It says most travellers can acquire a visa on arrival at major entry points, such as international airports and border crossings, allowing a stay of up to 30 days. Nationals of the countries on the Lao eVisa list can instead apply online for a tourist eVisa, whose stay permit is 30 days. For nationalities not on the eVisa list, no official source we could read states how they get a visa.

  4. Kyrgyzstan

    countryFacts.payments.cashImportance

    Before
    high
    After
    medium

  5. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (tips.evisa-invitation)

    Before
    The Tourist (TS) e-Visa application on evisa.e-gov.kg asks for the details of an inviting person or organisation in Kyrgyzstan: its Main Data step, read for Polish and Indian passports, states "Invitation is required from Kyrgyz citizen."
    After
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  6. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit)

    Before
    No official seasonal guidance. The UK FCDO says heavy snowfall can block roads and trekking routes, particularly in autumn and winter, that avalanches and landslides often block mountain roads in spring, and that snow is possible at altitude even in summer.
    After
    No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for visitors. The UK Foreign Office says heavy snowfall can block roads and trekking routes, particularly in the autumn and winter, that in the mountains avalanches and landslides often block roads, particularly in the spring, and that at higher altitudes snow is possible even in the summer months.

  7. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (countryFacts.safety)

    Before
    The UK FCDO says street crime, including bag-snatching and mugging, is a risk, and advises taking care if you go out alone or use public transport and considering private cars or pre-arranged taxis at night. It also warns of a high risk of avalanches, landslides and rockfalls on treks, and of frequent earthquake tremors.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says street crime, including bag-snatching and mugging, is a risk, and advises taking care if you go out alone or use public transport and considering private cars or pre-arranged taxis at night. It also says trekking involves a high risk of avalanches, landslides and rockfalls, and that there is a high risk of earthquakes, with frequent tremors.

  8. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (countryFacts.payments)

    Before
    The Government of Canada says the economy is primarily cash-based and ATMs are limited in rural areas. The UK FCDO says ATMs are widely available in the main cities (often with a withdrawal limit around 10,000 KGS), that you should pay in som, and that you should bring cash for rural areas. It also says credit and debit cards are widely used around the country: Visa is accepted in most places, though Mastercard is sometimes not, and QR-code payment is common.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says ATMs are widely available in main cities, that ATMs sometimes have a maximum som withdrawal limit, often around 10,000 KGS, and that you should pay with KGS. It says credit and debit cards are widely used around the country — VISA is accepted in most places, but MasterCard is sometimes not — that payment by QR code is also common, and to bring cash if you plan to travel to rural areas where ATMs may not be available.

  9. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.0)

    Before
    The UK FCDO says it is illegal to bring e-cigarettes, vaping devices and solutions into Kyrgyzstan; customs officials will confiscate them and could fine or detain you.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says it is illegal to bring e-cigarettes, vaping devices and solutions into Kyrgyzstan; customs officials will confiscate them and could fine or detain you.

  10. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits)

    Before
    Under Eurasian Economic Union rules, cash and traveller's cheques worth more than US$10,000 in total must be declared on a passenger customs declaration, according to Belarus's State Customs Committee.
    After
    Belarus's State Customs Committee says that, under Eurasian Economic Union rules, cash and traveller's cheques must be declared in writing on a passenger customs declaration when their total, brought into or taken out of the Union at one time, exceeds the equivalent of US$10,000.

  11. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance)

    Before
    No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Kyrgyzstan. The UK FCDO advises insurance that covers any activity at high altitude and says the mountain rescue service is basic, staffed by volunteers with limited equipment.
    After
    No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Kyrgyzstan. The UK Foreign Office advises getting adequate insurance, including for any activity at high altitude, and says there is a basic mountain rescue service staffed by volunteers with limited equipment.

  12. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (entryRequirements.passportValidity)

    Before
    For a Kyrgyz visa the passport must stay valid for at least 6 months after the visa itself expires and have at least 2 blank pages. No Kyrgyz source we could read states a rule for visa-free visitors; the UK government tells British visitors that their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day they arrive.
    After
    The e-Visa portal says the passport's validity must extend at least 6 months after the validity period of the requested Kyrgyz visa. No Kyrgyz source we could read states a rule for visa-free visitors; the UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day you arrive.

  13. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (tips.getting-around)

    Before
    The UK FCDO advises against flagging down taxis — use licensed, pre-ordered taxi services — and against local buses and minibuses where possible, as they are not always properly maintained and pickpockets operate on them.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says to avoid flagging down taxis and to use licensed pre-ordered taxi services whenever possible, and to avoid local buses and minibuses if possible, as they are not always maintained properly and pickpockets operate on them.

  14. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (tips.border-permits)

    Before
    The Government of Canada says that near the Tajik border some checkpoints remain closed or restricted, and travellers may face specific entry procedures and permit requirements.
    After
    The Government of Canada says that, while limited cross-border travel between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is now possible, some checkpoints remain closed or restricted, and travellers may be subject to specific entry procedures and permit requirements.

  15. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (tips.trekking-cover)

    Before
    The UK FCDO says the mountain rescue service is basic, staffed by volunteers with limited equipment, and that terrain can make it impossible for emergency services to reach you. It advises getting insurance that covers high-altitude activity, using a reputable trekking agency, not trekking alone, and letting someone know when you plan to return.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says there is a basic mountain rescue service staffed by volunteers with limited rescue equipment, and that difficult terrain can in some circumstances make it impossible for emergency services to reach you. It advises getting adequate insurance, including for any activity at high altitude, using a reputable trekking agency, letting someone know when you plan to return and not trekking alone.

  16. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (tips.registration-rules)

    Before
    The UK FCDO says visitors staying in Kyrgyzstan for more than 30 calendar days must either leave before the 30 days end or register online with the State Registration Service within 5 days of entry.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says that if you're visiting Kyrgyzstan for more than 30 calendar days, you must either leave before the 30 calendar day period ends or register online with the State Registration Service within 5 days of entry.

  17. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (tips.cash-dollars)

    Before
    The UK FCDO says US dollars are the most easily exchanged foreign currency, that notes from before 2007 are usually not accepted or carry an extra charge, and that ATMs sometimes have a maximum withdrawal limit.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says US dollars are the most easily exchanged foreign currency, that notes from before 2007 usually are not accepted or are subject to an additional charge when changing to Kyrgyz som, and that ATMs sometimes have a maximum som withdrawal limit.

  18. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (faq.trekking-safe)

    Before
    The UK FCDO says trekking often involves very remote areas with a high risk of avalanches, landslides and rockfalls, fast-changing weather and possible snow at altitude even in summer, and that mountain rescue is a basic volunteer service. It advises using a reputable trekking agency, not trekking alone and getting insurance for high-altitude activity.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says trekking in Kyrgyzstan often involves travelling to very remote areas with a high risk of avalanches, landslides and rockfalls, that weather can change very quickly and there is a possibility of snow at higher altitudes even in summer, and that there is a basic mountain rescue service staffed by volunteers. It advises getting adequate insurance, including for any activity at high altitude, using a reputable trekking agency and not trekking alone.

  19. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (faq.registration)

    Before
    The UK FCDO says visitors staying more than 30 calendar days must either leave before the 30 days end or register online with the State Registration Service within 5 days of entry, and that anyone staying with a property owner for longer than 30 days must register together with the owner.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says that if you're visiting Kyrgyzstan for more than 30 calendar days, you must either leave before the 30 calendar day period ends or register online with the State Registration Service within 5 days of entry, and that if you stay with someone who owns a property in Kyrgyzstan for longer than 30 calendar days, you and the property owner must register at the State Registration Service.

  20. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (faq.evisa-how)

    Before
    Applications are made online at evisa.e-gov.kg and paid by card. The portal says the tourist visa (type TS) is issued with a validity of up to 30 calendar days, and gives an application review period of 5 working days. No official source we could read states the fee.
    After
    The e-Visa portal says you complete the online application form and pay with a credit or debit card instead of applying through a Kyrgyz mission. It says the Tourist Visa (type "TS") is issued for short-term stays for tourism with a validity of up to 30 calendar days, and gives an application review period of 5 working days. It says the visa fee depends on visa category, type and period; no official source we could read states the amount.

  21. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (faq.sixty-days)

    Before
    The visa-free allowance for the main list of nationalities is up to 30 days. The UK Foreign Office puts it, for British visitors, as up to 30 calendar days in each 60-day period. For longer stays look into a visa or residence permit.
    After
    Kyrgyzstan's Regulation on the stay of foreign citizens gives citizens of the countries in its Annex 1 a total of 30 days in every 60-day period, and the UK Foreign Office puts it, for British visitors, as stays of up to 30 calendar days without a visa for each 60-day period, after which UK nationals must either leave or obtain the appropriate documents.

  22. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (faq.need-visa)

    Before
    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' e-Visa portal lists visa-free stays of up to 30 days for many nationalities, including EU states, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and Japan; under the Regulation on the stay of foreign citizens, citizens of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain get up to 180 days in every 360, citizens of Eurasian Economic Union states and of Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, Mongolia and Moldova up to 90 days in every 180, and Uzbek citizens up to 60 days in every 120. Other nationalities on the portal, except Afghanistan, apply for a visa online at evisa.e-gov.kg.
    After
    Kyrgyzstan's Regulation on the stay of foreign citizens lets citizens of the countries in its Annex 1 — among them Australia, the UK, Germany, Canada, the US and Japan — stay visa-free for a total of 30 days in every 60-day period; citizens of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain up to 180 days in every 360; citizens of Eurasian Economic Union states and of Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, Mongolia and Moldova up to 90 days in every 180; and Uzbek citizens up to 60 days in every 120. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' e-Visa portal says you complete the online application and pay by card instead of applying through a Kyrgyz mission, and that citizens of certain countries are eligible if they meet the required criteria.

  23. Kyrgyzstan

    free text (summary)

    Before
    Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal lists visa-free stays of up to 30 days for many nationalities, including EU states, the UK and the US. The Regulation on the stay of foreign citizens gives longer visa-free stays to some: up to 90 days in every 180 for Eurasian Economic Union citizens and for Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, Mongolia and Moldova, up to 60 days in every 120 for Uzbekistan, and up to 180 days in every 360 for Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. Other nationalities on the portal, except Afghanistan, can apply for a Tourist e-Visa there.
    After
    Kyrgyzstan's Regulation on the stay of foreign citizens lets citizens of the countries in its Annex 1 — among them Australia, the UK, Germany, Canada, the US and Japan — stay visa-free for a total of 30 days in every 60-day period. It allows longer visa-free stays to some: up to 90 days in every 180 for citizens of Eurasian Economic Union states and of Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, Mongolia and Moldova, up to 60 days in every 120 for Uzbekistan, and up to 180 days in every 360 for Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' e-Visa portal says citizens of certain countries are eligible for the e-Visa if they meet the required criteria.

  24. Kuwait

    us-visa

    Before
    Holders of a valid US, UK or Schengen tourist visa can apply online for Kuwait's tourist eVisa whatever their nationality. Holders of a US, UK, Schengen or GCC residence permit are asked their occupation, and eligibility depends on it.
    After
    Kuwait's Ministry of Interior lists eligible professions for GCC residents applying for the tourist visa (among them doctors, pharmacists, lawyers, engineers, managers and businessmen) and asks them for a copy of the GCC residency clearly indicating the profession.

  25. Kuwait

    feeNotes

    Before
    Nationals of the eligible countries can obtain the tourist visa on arrival at Kuwait International Airport. The Ministry of Interior gives the fee as KWD 3, varying with nationality.
    After
    Kuwait's Ministry of Interior says nationals of the eligible countries can obtain the tourist visa on arrival at Kuwait International Airport, and gives the fee as KWD 3, varying with nationality.