Border radar

Dataset updates

Each sync imports the public changelog. By default you see the latest entries that affect Italian passport holders.

Dataset v1.3.0

35426 updates

  1. Ghana

    visaTypes.emergency-entry-visa.feeNotes

    Before
    USD 200 (GIS fees and charges). The Ghana Immigration Service says the application is a letter to the Comptroller-General of Immigration stating where the traveller is coming from, the date of arrival, the length and purpose of the stay, the itinerary and the place of lodging, with the host's and the guest's passport bio pages attached.
    After
    The Ghana Immigration Service's fees table lists USD 200 for an EEV permit or emergency visa. It says the application is a letter addressed to the Comptroller-General of Immigration stating the country the person is coming from, the date of arrival, the duration of stay, the purpose of visit, the travel itinerary and the place of lodging, with attached documents that include the bio data pages of the host and of the guest.
  2. Ghana

    visaTypes.embassy-tourist.feeNotes

    Before
    USD 60 for a single-entry visa at the Embassy in Washington (USD 100 expedited; multiple entry USD 100).
    After
    The Embassy of Ghana in Washington lists USD 60 for a single-entry visa (USD 100 expedited) and USD 100 for a multiple-entry visa (USD 200 expedited), and says merchant fees are added when paying with a debit or credit card.
  3. Ghana

    visaTypes.evisa-business.feeNotes

    Before
    Total fee shown on the portal for Standard processing (within 96 hours). Priority (48 hours) and Express (5 hours) processing cost more.
    After
    The portal lists USD 260 for Standard processing (within 96 hours), USD 338 for Priority (within 48 hours) and USD 442 for Express (within 5 hours), and says the fee is a standard flat rate not based on nationality.
  4. Ghana

    visaTypes.evisa-tourist.feeNotes

    Before
    Total fee shown on the portal for Standard processing (within 96 hours). Priority (48 hours) and Express (5 hours) processing cost more.
    After
    The portal lists USD 260 for Standard processing (within 96 hours), USD 338 for Priority (within 48 hours) and USD 442 for Express (within 5 hours), and says the fee is a standard flat rate not based on nationality.
  5. Ghana

    entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says you must declare all hard currency on the form provided on arrival, and that you should not carry more than USD 10,000 in value in any foreign currency, because the Ghanaian authorities can confiscate the entire amount.
    After
    The UK government says you must declare all hard currency using the declaration form provided on arrival, that you can bring in up to a maximum Ghanaian cedi equivalent of USD 10,000, and that you should not carry more than USD 10,000 in value in any foreign currency; it says the Ghanaian authorities can confiscate the entire amount if you are carrying cash of this value or more.
  6. Ghana

    entryRequirements.proofOfFunds

    Before
    Tourist visa applicants must show sufficient funds, such as a bank or credit card statement covering the last 3 months. No minimum amount is published.
    After
    Ghana's eVisa applicant guide lists proof of sufficient funds, such as a bank statement or credit card statement covering the last 3 months, among the Tourist Visa (B2) requirements. No official source we could read states a minimum amount.
  7. Ghana

    entryRequirements.onwardTicket

    Before
    Tourist and business visa applicants must provide a confirmed return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation covering the whole stay.
    After
    Ghana's eVisa applicant guide lists a confirmed return or onward travel ticket among the requirements for Tourist (B2) and Business (B1) visas, and requires proof of accommodation covering the full duration of the intended stay.
  8. Ghana

    entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever

    Before
    A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into Ghana and may be checked at the port of entry. Travelers without one may be referred to airport health officials, including for vaccination.
    After
    A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate or card is required for entry into Ghana and may be checked at the port of entry. Travellers without it may be referred to airport health officials for the applicable health procedure, including vaccination where necessary.
  9. Ghana

    entryRequirements.passportValidity

    Before
    Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of departure from Ghana and must have at least 3 blank pages.
    After
    Ghana's eVisa applicant guide says the passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the applicant's intended date of departure from Ghana and must have at least 3 blank pages.
  10. Ghana

    tips.yellow-fever-check

    Before
    Carry your yellow fever certificate. The Ghana Immigration Service says it is required for entry and may be checked at the port of entry, and that travellers without one may be referred to airport health officials, including for vaccination.
    After
    The Ghana Immigration Service tells eVisa travellers to carry the required yellow fever vaccination certificate or card. It says the certificate is required for entry and may be checked at the port of entry, and that travellers without it may be referred to airport health officials for the applicable health procedure, including vaccination where necessary.
  11. Ghana

    tips.december-voa

    Before
    The Ghana Immigration Service says to use the official eligibility checker on evisa.immigration.gov.gh before starting an application: it tells you whether your passport needs an eVisa, an ETA or nothing at all.
    After
    The Ghana Immigration Service says to use the official eligibility checker before starting an application: its eVisa process distinguishes between visa-free entry, ETA eligibility and eVisa requirements, and eligibility depends on nationality, passport type and applicable government policy.
  12. Ghana

    faq.yellow-fever

    Before
    Yes. The Ghana Immigration Service says a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into Ghana and may be checked at the port of entry.
    After
    Yes. The Ghana Immigration Service says a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate or card is required for entry into Ghana and may be checked at the port of entry.
  13. Ghana

    faq.december-voa

    Before
    The Ghana Immigration Service's visa on arrival is the Emergency Entry Visa (USD 200). GIS says it may be granted to a person who appears before an immigration officer without a visa, subject to conditions, and that the application is a letter to the Comptroller-General of Immigration with the host's and the guest's passport bio pages.
    After
    The Ghana Immigration Service says that where a person appears before an immigration officer without a visa, an Emergency Entry Visa (EEV) or Visa on Arrival may be granted, subject to conditions prescribed in the Regulations and to other conditions the officer may impose. Its fees table lists USD 200 for an EEV permit or emergency visa. The application is a letter addressed to the Comptroller-General of Immigration, with attached documents that include the bio data pages of the host and of the guest.
  14. Ghana

    faq.african-visa-free

    Before
    The Ghana Immigration Service's eVisa portal lists ECOWAS and AES nationals as visa-free and gives no length of stay; its ETA Applicant Guide, however, places ECOWAS states under the ETA regime. Nationals of the other African Union member states apply online for the free ETA before travel; the guide gives a maximum stay of 90 days from the date of entry.
    After
    Ghana's eVisa applicant guide lists ECOWAS and AES nationals under visa-free entry, subject to applicable entry conditions. Its ETA Applicant Guide says the ETA regime applies to nationals of all African Union member states, all ECOWAS member states and countries holding a current bilateral visa waiver agreement with Ghana; the ETA is obtained before travelling to Ghana, there is no fee to apply, and the maximum permitted stay under it is 90 days from the date of entry.
  15. Ghana

    faq.us-need-visa

    Before
    Yes. US passport holders need a visa before travel. They can apply online for a Ghana eVisa on the Ghana Immigration Service portal: USD 260 with standard processing within 96 hours, single entry, a stay of up to 60 days (the immigration officer sets it on arrival), valid 90 days from issue. The Embassy of Ghana in Washington also issues visas.
    After
    No official source we could read states in words whether US citizens need a visa; Ghana's eVisa portal gives the result for each nationality in its eligibility checker. For travellers who need one, the Ghana eVisa costs USD 260 with standard processing within 96 hours; Ghana currently issues single-entry eVisas only, valid for 90 days from the date of issue, and the immigration officer at the port of entry determines the stay, up to 60 days. The Embassy of Ghana in Washington lists USD 60 for a single-entry visa (USD 100 expedited).
  16. Ghana

    faq.need-visa

    Before
    It depends on your passport. The Ghana Immigration Service's eVisa portal lists ECOWAS and AES nationals as visa-free, although its ETA Applicant Guide places ECOWAS states under the ETA regime. Nationals of African Union member states and of countries with a bilateral visa waiver agreement with Ghana apply for the free ETA. Other nationalities, including the US, UK and EU, need a visa: an eVisa from the Ghana Immigration Service portal (USD 260, up to 60 days) or a visa from a Ghanaian embassy or high commission.
    After
    It depends on your passport. The Ghana Immigration Service's eVisa applicant guide distinguishes visa-free entry, which it lists for ECOWAS and AES nationals, from the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and the eVisa, and says to use the official eligibility checker before applying. Its ETA guide says the ETA regime applies to nationals of all African Union member states, all ECOWAS member states and countries holding a current bilateral visa waiver agreement with Ghana, and that there is no fee to apply. The eVisa costs USD 260 with standard processing, and the immigration officer sets the stay on entry, up to 60 days; Ghana's diplomatic missions abroad also issue visas. The UK government says British citizens must have a visa to visit Ghana, and Canada's travel advice says a tourist visa is required for Canadians.
  17. Ghana

    summary

    Before
    The Ghana Immigration Service's eVisa portal lists ECOWAS and AES nationals as visa-free, although its ETA Applicant Guide places ECOWAS states under the ETA regime. Nationals of African Union member states and of countries with a bilateral visa waiver agreement with Ghana apply online for Ghana's free ETA. Other nationalities need an eVisa (USD 260, up to 60 days) from the Ghana Immigration Service portal or a visa from a Ghanaian embassy.
    After
    The Ghana Immigration Service's eVisa applicant guide distinguishes visa-free entry, which it lists for ECOWAS and AES nationals, from the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and the eVisa, and says to use the official eligibility checker before applying. Its ETA guide says the ETA regime applies to nationals of all African Union member states, all ECOWAS member states and countries holding a current bilateral visa waiver agreement with Ghana, and that there is no fee to apply. The eVisa costs USD 260 with standard processing, and the immigration officer sets the stay on entry, up to 60 days; Ghana's diplomatic missions abroad also issue visas.
  18. Germany

    Official sentences behind free text

    Before
    (none)
    After
    faq.work-blue-card, entryRequirements.passportValidity, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp
  19. Germany

    Free text (visaTypes.work.feeNotes)

    Before
    A national (D) visa; the Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46) sets the fee at €75. Long-stay visas are valid for no more than one year (Schengen Convention, Article 18(2), as amended by Regulation (EU) No 265/2010).
    After
    A national (category D) visa; the Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46) sets the fee at €75. Long-stay visas have a period of validity of no more than one year (Regulation (EU) No 265/2010).
  20. Germany

    Free text (visaTypes.student.feeNotes)

    Before
    A national (D) visa; the Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46) sets the fee at €75. Long-stay visas are valid for no more than one year (Schengen Convention, Article 18(2), as amended by Regulation (EU) No 265/2010).
    After
    A national (category D) visa; the Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46) sets the fee at €75. Long-stay visas have a period of validity of no more than one year (Regulation (EU) No 265/2010).
  21. Germany

    Free text (visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes)

    Before
    Visas for stays exceeding three months are national visas. The Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46) sets the fee at €75, also for multiple entries. Long-stay visas are valid for no more than one year (Schengen Convention, Article 18(2), as amended by Regulation (EU) No 265/2010).
    After
    The Federal Foreign Office describes national category D visas as issued for long-term visits of more than three months. The Residence Ordinance (AufenthV § 46) sets the fee at €75, also for multiple entries. Long-stay visas have a period of validity of no more than one year (Regulation (EU) No 265/2010).
  22. Germany

    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.
  23. Germany

    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.
  24. Germany

    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.
  25. Germany

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

    Before
    Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.
    After
    Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); waived for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories.