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  1. Japan

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance

    Before
    No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Japan. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs highly recommends international travel medical insurance for a trip to Japan.
    After
    No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Japan. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is highly recommended to purchase international travel medical insurance for your trip to Japan.

  2. Japan

    entryRequirements.passportValidity

    Before
    The UK government says your passport must be valid for the length of your stay, with no additional period of validity required.
    After
    The UK government tells British visitors their passport must be valid for the length of their stay, that no additional period of validity is required, and that they need a blank page for the visa stamp.

  3. Japan

    tips.cash

    Before
    The UK calls Japan a predominantly cash-based society where foreign cards can be hard to use, and says post offices, 7-Eleven stores and JP Post Bank have cash machines that accept some foreign cards.
    After
    The UK government says Japan is still a predominantly cash-based society where you may have difficulty using credit and debit cards issued outside Japan, and that Japanese post offices, 7-Eleven stores and JP Post Bank have cash machines that will accept some foreign cards during business hours.

  4. Japan

    tips.medications

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says Japan bans some medications, including Adderall, amphetamines, codeine and pseudoephedrine, even with a prescription.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says certain medications are banned in Japan, including Adderall, amphetamines, codeine, methamphetamines and pseudoephedrine, and that you cannot bring banned substances with you, even with a prescription.

  5. Japan

    tips.vjw

    Before
    The Digital Agency says that registering on Visit Japan Web (vjw-lp.digital.go.jp) in advance and presenting its 2D code lets you go through immigration smoothly, and Japan Customs recommends submitting customs declarations through it.
    After
    The Digital Agency says that by registering the information needed for immigration procedures on Visit Japan Web in advance and presenting its 2D code at the time of the procedures, you can go through them smoothly; Japan Customs recommends submitting declarations electronically through it.

  6. Japan

    tips.evisa-scams

    Before
    Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns of fraud websites that look like the JAPAN eVISA website, evisa.mofa.go.jp.
    After
    Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns of fraud websites that look like the JAPAN eVISA website.

  7. Japan

    faq.extend-stay

    Before
    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says nationals of countries whose visa exemption arrangements permit stays of up to 6 months — Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland and the United Kingdom — must apply to the Regional Immigration Bureau for an extension before their permitted stay expires if they wish to stay more than 90 days. No official source we could read states an extension route for other visa-exempt visitors.
    After
    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says nationals of countries whose visa exemption arrangements permit stays of up to 6 months — the countries marked Note 8: Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland and the United Kingdom — must apply to the Regional Immigration Bureau for an extension before their permitted stay expires if they wish to stay more than 90 days. No official source we could read states an extension route for other visa-exempt visitors.

  8. Japan

    faq.china-visa-free

    Before
    No. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists China among the nationalities that need a visa for a short-term stay in Japan, and China is not among the 74 countries and regions exempt from one. Chinese citizens apply at a Japanese embassy or consulate.
    After
    No. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists China among the countries and regions whose nationals all require a visa to enter Japan for a short-term stay. It says nationals of China who reside in China apply for the JAPAN eVISA through an accredited agency.

  9. Japan

    faq.vjw-what

    Before
    Visit Japan Web (vjw-lp.digital.go.jp) is the government's online service for registering immigration and customs information in advance; presenting its 2D code lets you go through immigration smoothly, and Japan Customs recommends submitting declarations through it. No official source we could read says it is mandatory.
    After
    Visit Japan Web is the Digital Agency's web service for immigration procedures (immigration clearance, customs declaration): by registering the information in advance and presenting the 2D code at the time of the procedures, you can go through them smoothly. Japan Customs recommends submitting declarations electronically through it. No official source we could read says it is mandatory.

  10. Japan

    faq.evisa-who

    Before
    Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says people who need a short-term visa and currently reside in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Kingdom or the United States can apply online, on the JAPAN eVISA site (evisa.mofa.go.jp), for a single-entry visa for tourism. For applications accepted from 1 July 2026, MOFA gives the fee as approximately 15,000 yen for a single-entry visa and approximately 30,000 yen for a multiple-entry visa.
    After
    Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says all foreign nationals who need a short-term visa and currently reside in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Kingdom or the U.S.A. can apply online for a visa to visit Japan for tourism (single-entry), through the JAPAN eVISA website. The eVISA site says that, effective July 1, 2026, the visa fee has been revised to 15,000 JPY.

  11. Japan

    faq.us-need-visa

    Before
    No. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the United States among the 74 countries and regions with which Japan has reciprocal visa exemption arrangements, and says the period of stay granted on landing is 90 days for nationals of countries and regions other than Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei and Qatar.
    After
    No. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the United States among the 74 countries and regions with which Japan has reciprocal visa exemption arrangements, and says the period of stay granted upon landing permission is 90 days for countries and regions other than Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei and Qatar.

  12. Japan

    summary

    Before
    Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Japan has reciprocal visa exemption arrangements with 74 countries and regions, and residents of several other countries can apply online for an official eVisa. Visit Japan Web lets arrivals register immigration and customs information in advance, and Japan Customs recommends submitting declarations through it.
    After
    Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Japan has reciprocal visa exemption arrangements with 74 countries and regions, and that people who need a short-term visa and reside in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Kingdom or the U.S.A. can apply online for a single-entry tourism visa. Registering on Visit Japan Web in advance and presenting its 2D code lets you go through immigration procedures smoothly, and Japan Customs recommends submitting declarations electronically through it.

  13. Italy

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    tips.ztl-zones, tips.tourist-tax, tips.validate-tickets, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp, visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes, visaTypes.student.feeNotes

  14. Italy

    Free text (countryFacts.safety)

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    The UK government says crime levels are generally low, but bag-snatching and pickpocketing are more common in city centres and at major tourist attractions.
    After
    The UK government says crime levels are generally low but there are higher levels of petty crime, particularly bag-snatching and pickpocketing, in city centres and at major tourist attractions.

  15. Italy

    Free text (entryRequirements.declarations.ees)

    Before
    Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border. There is nothing to submit in advance; the EU says registration can be quicker if you register some data beforehand at a self-service kiosk or through a national app, where available. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration.
    After
    On a first crossing since the EU Entry/Exit System started, passport control officers take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints. The EU says this can be quicker if you register some data in advance using a self-service system at the border crossing point, where available, and/or a mobile application, if the country makes one available. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration.

  16. Italy

    Free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds)

    Before
    For admission for business, medical treatment, sports competitions, religious reasons, study, transit, transport or tourism, Italy sets means of subsistence on a sliding scale by trip length: for one traveler, €269.60 in total for stays of 1–5 days, €44.93 per day for 6–10 days, then a fixed sum plus a lower daily rate for longer stays (less per person for groups of two or more).
    After
    For admission for business, medical treatment, sports competitions, religious reasons, study, transit, transport or tourism, the State Police table sets means of subsistence by length of stay: for one person, €269.60 in total for 1–5 days, €44.93 per day for 6–10 days, then a fixed amount plus a daily amount for longer stays (lower amounts per person for two or more).

  17. Italy

    Free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket)

    Before
    No official source we could read makes a return or onward ticket a condition of entry in itself. Italy's State Police lists sufficient means of subsistence for the stay and for the return journey among the entry conditions, and says showing a return ticket is sufficient proof of the means to return.
    After
    Italy's State Police lists sufficient means of subsistence for the intended stay and for the return among the entry conditions, and says showing a return ticket is sufficient proof. The UK government says British visitors may need to show a return or onward ticket at Italian border control.

  18. Italy

    Free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance)

    Before
    Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. No official source we could read requires visa-exempt visitors to hold insurance.
    After
    Schengen visa applicants must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the Schengen Area for the whole intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000. The UK government says British visitors may need to show proof of travel insurance at Italian border control.

  19. Italy

    Free text (faq.how-long-stay)

    Before
    Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area. EU and EFTA citizens do not need a visa.
    After
    Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-exempt list can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and Italy's Foreign Ministry says this is calculated as a single period for all European countries using the EES. EU law says no entry visa may be imposed on EU citizens; Swiss nationals enter on a valid identity card or passport under the EU–Swiss agreement, and the EEA Agreement incorporates the EU free movement directive.

  20. Italy

    Free text (faq.digital-nomad)

    Before
    Yes, for self-employed workers. Italy's Consulate General in London lists a digital nomad visa for highly qualified self-employed workers and a separate remote worker visa for employees. It asks for proof of annual income of at least three times the minimum level set for exemption from health-care cost participation (€8,500), suitable lodging, health insurance covering the whole stay and at least six months' relevant work experience, and says processing may take up to 120 days.
    After
    Italy's Consulate General in London lists a digital nomad visa for the self-employed only and a separate remote worker visa for subordinate workers. For the digital nomad visa it asks for proof of a recognised highly qualified profession; annual income of at least triple the minimum level (€8,500) set for exemption from participation in public health costs; suitable lodging; health insurance covering all hospital and medical costs for the entire stay; and at least six months' work experience in the field; and it says applications may take up to 120 days to process.

  21. Italy

    Free text (faq.schengen-cost)

    Before
    The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11. Under EU visa facilitation agreements, nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus pay €35 and nationals of Cabo Verde €67.50. It allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries.
    After
    The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged six to under 12. Under EU visa facilitation agreements, nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus pay €35 and nationals of Cabo Verde 75% of the standard fee. Italy's Foreign Ministry says a short stay means up to 90 days in any 180-day period, calculated as a single period for all European countries using the EES.

  22. Italy

    Free text (summary)

    Before
    Italy is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and nationals of the countries on its visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa (standard fee €90 under the Visa Code). The Foreign Ministry's Visto per l'Italia portal asks four questions to find out whether you need a visa for Italy.
    After
    Italy is part of the Schengen Area: EU citizens travel freely, and Swiss and EEA nationals enter with a valid identity card or passport; nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorisation is not yet in operation), and nationals of the countries on its visa-required list (Annex I) need a Schengen short-stay visa (standard fee €90 under the Visa Code). The Foreign Ministry's Visa for Italy portal asks four questions to find out whether you need a visa for Italy.

  23. Italy

    Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes)

    Before
    Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas, while allowing exceptions for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders.
    After
    Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged six to under 12 pay €45 and children under six pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is suspended in whole for Russian citizens (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500). The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas, while allowing exceptions for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders.

  24. Italy

    Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes)

    Before
    Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) at 75% of the standard €90 fee; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories.
    After
    Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended (Article 5) at 75% of the fee charged under the applicable legislation; children aged 12 to under 18 are charged 50% of that fee, and children under 12 are exempt, among other listed categories.

  25. Italy

    Free text (visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes)

    Before
    Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations.
    After
    Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate accepts; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspends some of the agreement's provisions.