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  1. Iraq

    Sponsored visit e-visa: entries

    Before
    single (evidence: 'разова віза')
    After
    null (not stated in entry terms)

  2. Iraq

    e-Visa (tourist): method evidence

    Before
    التأشيرة الإلكترونية تتيح لك دخول العراق دون الحاجة إلى زيارة سفارة أو قنصلية (says what it avoids, not how to apply)
    After
    UK FCDO: 'You must apply for a visa on the e-visa portal of the Government of Iraq at least 24 hours before you travel.'

  3. Iraq

    alsoStatedOn

    Before
    (not cited)
    After
    cited as alsoStatedOn: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iraq/safety-and-security

  4. Iraq

    textQuotes

    Before
    0 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences
    After
    23 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences (added/updated: summary, faq.need-visa, faq.kurdistan-visa, faq.is-it-safe, faq.israeli-passport, faq.voa-payment, tips.kurdistan-stamp, tips.cash-dollars, tips.checkpoints, tips.religious-seasons, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, entryRequirements.proofOfFunds, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, entryRequirements.customs.notes.0, entryRequirements.customs.notes.1, entryRequirements.customs.notes.2, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp, visaTypes.evisa-tourist.feeNotes, visaTypes.evisa-visit-sponsored.feeNotes)

  5. Iraq

    visaTypes.evisa-tourist.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    Paid online when you apply. The UK FCDO gives the fee as USD 160 and says the visa is valid for 60 days; Iraq's own e-Visa portal (evisa.iq) says it is valid for 30 days and can be single or multiple entry. Apply at least 24 hours before you travel (FCDO).
    After
    Paid online when you apply. The UK FCDO gives the fee as USD 160 and says the visa is valid for 60 days; Iraq's own e-Visa portal (evisa.iq) says it is valid for 30 days and can be used for a single entry or multiple entries. Apply at least 24 hours before you travel (FCDO).

  6. Iraq

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit (text)

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says the weather is very dry and hot from May to October, and Australia's Smartraveller says temperatures can exceed 50°C in the summer months; sand and dust storms are common in spring and summer. No official source names a best season.
    After
    No official source we could read names a best season. Canada's travel advice says the weather is very dry and hot from May to October and that sand and dust storms may occur any time, particularly in summer; Australia's Smartraveller says summer temperatures can exceed 50°C.

  7. Iraq

    countryFacts.safety (text)

    Before
    The FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Iraq — including Kirkuk, Ninawa and Salah al-Din provinces, western Anbar and Sadr City — and against all but essential travel to other parts, including Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region. It reports Iranian strikes in Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, since 8 July 2026. It says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Iraq and that there is a high threat of kidnapping throughout the country.
    After
    The FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Iraq — including Kirkuk, Ninawa and Salah al-Din provinces, western Anbar and Sadr City — and against all but essential travel to other parts, including Baghdad province and the Kurdistan Region. It reports strikes by Iran in Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, since 8 July. It says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Iraq and that there is a high threat of kidnapping throughout the country.

  8. Iraq

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.2 (text)

    Before
    Australia's Smartraveller says the authorities may refuse entry if your passport contains Israeli stamps or visas; Canada says such passports face additional screening before an Iraqi visa is issued.
    After
    Canada says passports containing an Israeli visa or border stamp face additional screening before an Iraqi visa is issued, except for Canadians travelling to the Kurdistan Region.

  9. Iraq

    entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits (text)

    Before
    On arrival and departure you must declare foreign currency or items worth more than USD 10,000 (or the equivalent), and Iraqi dinars over IQD 200,000.
    After
    The UK government says you must declare local currency over IQD 200,000, and currency or items worth over USD 10,000 or the equivalent in another foreign currency.

  10. Iraq

    tips.religious-seasons (text)

    Before
    The UK government says the Arba'een pilgrimage attracts millions of pilgrims to Iraq and usually falls between August and September; Canada put the 2026 pilgrimage around 3 August and notes a heightened security risk. The UK advises following local dress codes.
    After
    The UK government says the Arba'een pilgrimage attracts millions of pilgrims to Iraq and usually falls between August and September; Canada put the 2026 pilgrimage around 3 August and says there is an increased security risk during it. The UK advises following local dress codes.

  11. Iraq

    tips.checkpoints (text)

    Before
    The UK government says it is a legal requirement to carry photographic ID in Iraq and that the authorities stop people for ID checks at checkpoints within cities and on main roads. Always carry your passport and keep copies of your visa.
    After
    The UK government says it is a legal requirement to carry photographic ID in Iraq and that the authorities may stop people for ID checks at checkpoints within cities and on main roads. It says to always carry your passport or residence permit, and to keep copies of your passport and visa.

  12. Iraq

    tips.cash-dollars (text)

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says Iraq's economy is primarily cash-based and ATMs that accept international cards are hard to find; Australia's Smartraveller says US dollars and euros are the easiest to exchange. The e-Visa itself is paid online when you apply.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says Iraq's economy is primarily cash-based and that you may have difficulty finding ATMs that accept your international bank card. The e-Visa itself is paid online when you apply.

  13. Iraq

    tips.kurdistan-stamp (text)

    Before
    The Kurdistan Region (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah) issues its own e-Visa, online or on arrival for citizens on its Country List A, but it is valid in the Kurdistan Region ONLY. Canada's travel advice says travel to other regions of Iraq needs a separate Iraqi visa.
    After
    The Kurdistan Region has its own e-visa, available online or on arrival for citizens on its Country List A, but the UK government says it is valid for travel in the Kurdistan Region only. Canada's travel advice says travel to other regions of Iraq needs a distinct Iraqi visa.

  14. Iraq

    faq.is-it-safe (text)

    Before
    No. Canada and Australia advise against all travel to Iraq, and the UK advises against all travel to parts of the country, including Kirkuk, Ninawa and Salah al-Din provinces, and against all but essential travel to other parts. Missile, drone and rocket attacks have struck locations in Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region.
    After
    No. Canada and Australia advise against all travel to Iraq, and the UK advises against all travel to parts of the country, including Kirkuk, Ninawa and Salah al-Din provinces, and against all but essential travel to other parts. Canada says missile and drone attacks have struck various locations in Iraq, and the UK reports strikes by Iran in Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region.

  15. Iraq

    faq.kurdistan-visa (text)

    Before
    No. The Kurdistan Regional Government issues its own e-Visa (visit.gov.krd), valid only inside the Kurdistan Region. Its portal says citizens of its 'Country List A' can get it online or on arrival at any KRI entry point, while others need a sponsor in the Region; the fee is IQD 100,000, the visa is valid 90 days from issue and allows a 30-day stay. To travel on to Baghdad or anywhere else in federal Iraq you need a separate Iraqi e-Visa.
    After
    No. The UK government says the Kurdistan Regional Government has its own e-visa process (visit.gov.krd) and that its visas are valid for travel in the Kurdistan Region only. Its portal says citizens of its 'Country List A' can get the e-Visa online or at any entry point of the Region, while others need a guarantor in the Region; the fee is IQD 100,000, the visa is valid 90 days from issue and allows a 30-day stay. Canada says that to travel to other regions of Iraq you need a distinct Iraqi visa.

  16. Iraq

    faq.need-visa (text)

    Before
    The UK, Canadian and Australian governments say their citizens need a visa before they travel: Iraq no longer issues visit visas on arrival, and the e-Visa is applied for on Iraq's official portal (evisa.iq), which gives the visa requirements by nationality and passport type. The FCDO gives the fee as USD 160 and the validity as 60 days; Iraq's portal says 30 days. Apply at least 24 hours before departure (FCDO); Australia says airlines check for the visa before boarding. Turkey's foreign ministry says Turkish citizens under 15 or over 50 are visa-exempt for 30 days. For many other passports no official source we could read states the rule; check your passport's row. Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iranian pilgrims need no visa; no Iraqi official source we could read states the rule for Iranian citizens.
    After
    The UK, Canadian and Australian governments say their citizens need a visa before they travel: the UK says Iraq no longer issues visit visas on arrival, and the e-Visa is applied for on Iraq's official portal (evisa.iq), which gives the visa requirements by country and passport type. The FCDO gives the fee as USD 160 and the validity as 60 days; Iraq's portal says 30 days. Apply at least 24 hours before you travel (FCDO); Australia says airlines must check for the visa before boarding. Turkey's foreign ministry says Turkish citizens under 15 or over 50 are visa-exempt for 30 days. For many other passports no official source we could read states the rule; check your passport's row. Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iranian pilgrims need no visa; no Iraqi official source we could read states the rule for Iranian citizens.

  17. Iraq

    summary (text)

    Before
    The UK government says visit visas are no longer issued on arrival in Iraq, and the UK, Canadian and Australian governments say their citizens need a visa before they travel, from Iraq's e-Visa portal or, Canada adds, an Iraqi embassy. The UK FCDO gives the e-Visa fee as USD 160; Iraq's portal says it is valid 30 days, the FCDO says 60. The Kurdistan Region issues its own e-Visa, valid only inside the Kurdistan Region.
    After
    The UK government says visit visas are no longer issued on arrival in Iraq, and the UK, Canadian and Australian governments say their citizens need a visa before they travel, from Iraq's e-Visa portal or, Canada adds, an Iraqi embassy or consulate. The UK FCDO gives the e-Visa fee as USD 160 and its validity as 60 days; Iraq's portal says it is valid for 30 days. The Kurdistan Region has its own e-visa process, and the UK says those visas are valid for travel in the Kurdistan Region only.

  18. Indonesia

    Official sentences behind free text

    Before
    (none)
    After
    faq.who-visa-free, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, entryRequirements.declarations.all-indonesia-arrival-card, entryRequirements.customs.notes.0, visaTypes.voa.feeNotes, visaTypes.evisa-c1.feeNotes

  19. Indonesia

    Free text (visaTypes.e-voa.feeNotes)

    Before
    Same IDR 500,000 fee as the counter visa on arrival; payment for an e-VoA is by debit or credit card. Immigration says the e-VoA is sent within 1x24 hours.
    After
    The B1 visa on arrival costs IDR 500,000 whether obtained online or at the counter; payment for an e-VoA is by debit or credit card. Immigration says the e-VoA is sent within 1x24 hours.

  20. Indonesia

    Free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit)

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says the rainy season usually runs from October to March, but in Eastern Indonesia the wet season usually runs from April to August; wildfires and smoke haze are worst in the dry season, usually April to September. The Government of Canada notes that heavy rain is common throughout the year.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says the rainy season usually runs from October to March, while in Eastern Indonesia the wet season usually runs from April to August, and that wildfires are most severe in the dry season, usually April to September. The Government of Canada says the rainy season extends from November to March, but heavy rains are common throughout the year.

  21. Indonesia

    Free text (countryFacts.safety)

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office warns of bag-snatching and pickpocketing in busy tourist areas, drink spiking, methanol poisoning from counterfeit spirits, and volcanic eruptions, and advises respecting exclusion zones.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office warns of bag-snatching and pickpocketing, particularly in busy tourist areas, drink spiking in Bali, Lombok and the Gili Islands, and deaths and serious illness from alcoholic drinks containing methanol. It says volcanic eruptions occur frequently and advises following local authorities' advice, including on exclusion zones.

  22. Indonesia

    Free text (countryFacts.payments)

    Before
    The Government of Canada says credit cards are not widely accepted outside large urban centres and tourist areas, and advises carrying cash when visiting remote areas. The UK Foreign Office warns that credit card fraud is common and advises using only licensed money changers, identified by a Bank Indonesia logo and a QR code.
    After
    The Government of Canada says credit cards are not widely accepted outside large urban centres and tourist areas, and to carry cash when visiting remote areas. The UK Foreign Office says credit card fraud is common and advises using only licensed currency exchanges, identified by a Bank of Indonesia logo and a QR code.

  23. Indonesia

    Free text (entryRequirements.customs.notes.1)

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office warns that possessing, using, making or trafficking illegal drugs can bring long prison sentences or the death penalty, and that all cannabis products, including CBD, are illegal. The Government of Canada notes that medicines containing morphine or codeine are controlled substances in Indonesia and cannot be brought in without prior permission from the Ministry of Health.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says those caught possessing, using, making or trafficking illegal drugs may face long prison sentences or the death penalty, and that cannabis and cannabis-based products, including CBD, are illegal. The Government of Canada says medicines containing morphine or codeine are controlled substances in Indonesia and cannot be brought in, even in small quantities, without prior permission from the Ministry of Health and the required documentation.

  24. Indonesia

    Free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits)

    Before
    Cash or bearer instruments of IDR 100,000,000 or more (or the equivalent in foreign currency) must be declared on arrival and departure.
    After
    Indonesian Customs says money and/or other payment instruments such as cheques, traveller's cheques, promissory notes or bilyet giro, in rupiah or foreign currency, worth IDR 100,000,000 or more must be reported to customs officers.

  25. Indonesia

    Free text (entryRequirements.declarations.bali-levy)

    Before
    Applies only to foreign tourists visiting Bali province, not to the rest of Indonesia. Pay once per trip, cashless: online via the official Love Bali site before you travel (which the provincial government strongly encourages), at the payment counters at Bali's airport and ports, or through hotels, travel agents and attractions registered with Love Bali. The levy voucher with a QR code is sent to the email you enter.
    After
    Applies to every international tourist who travels to Bali and does tourist activities. Pay once while travelling in Bali, cashless: online via the Love Bali system before entering Bali (which foreign tourists are strongly encouraged to do), at the payment counters at Bali's airport and ports, or through hotels, travel agents and attractions registered with Love Bali. The levy voucher with a QR code is sent to the email entered in Love Bali.