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  1. Eritrea

    entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever

    Before
    A yellow fever certificate is required from travelers arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission.
    After
    WHO's Annex 1 lists Eritrea as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission.

  2. Eritrea

    entryRequirements.passportValidity

    Before
    The UK government says that to enter Eritrea your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland asks for a national passport valid for at least six months, with at least three blank pages for the visa.
    After
    The UK government says that to enter Eritrea your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland asks for a national passport valid for at least six months before the expiry date, with at least three blank pages for the visa.

  3. Eritrea

    tips.photography

    Before
    Photographing government buildings and military installations is illegal (UK FCDO), and the Government of Canada also lists airports, ports and uniformed service members. The UK FCDO says to always ask before taking photos in any area where security personnel are present.
    After
    The UK government says photographing government buildings and military installations is illegal, and to always ask if you want to take a photo in any area where security personnel are present. The Government of Canada says photographing sensitive installations is prohibited, including airports, ports, military sites, government buildings and uniformed service members.

  4. Eritrea

    tips.communications

    Before
    The UK FCDO says internet access is highly restricted and mostly limited to hotels and a few internet cafes, there is no 3G, international SIM cards do not work, and a local SIM requires a residence permit.
    After
    The UK government says internet access is highly restricted in Eritrea, mainly limited to hotels and a small number of internet cafes, that there is no 3G, that international SIM cards do not work, and that you need a residence permit to buy a local SIM card.

  5. Eritrea

    tips.cash-only

    Before
    The Government of Canada says credit cards are not accepted for everyday transactions and that money should be exchanged only through Himbol, main banks or major hotels; the UK FCDO says foreign cash or travellers cheques worth USD 10,000 or more must be declared and that you must be able to account for foreign currency spent when you leave.
    After
    The Government of Canada says credit cards are not accepted as a method of payment for everyday transactions and that foreign currency must be exchanged at a branch of Himbol, at main banks or in major hotels in Asmara; the UK government says foreign cash or travellers cheques worth 10,000 US dollars or more must be declared and that when you leave you must be able to show how any foreign currency you spent was exchanged or spent.

  6. Eritrea

    tips.border-areas

    Before
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel within 25 km of Eritrea’s borders with Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan; the Australian government says landmines are found within 25 km of the border with Ethiopia.
    After
    The UK government advises against all travel to within 25 km of all of Eritrea's land borders; the Australian government says landmines are found within 25 km of Eritrea's border with Ethiopia.

  7. Eritrea

    tips.travel-permits

    Before
    The UK FCDO says foreign nationals must apply in advance for a permit to travel outside Asmara’s surrounding province, Zoba Maekel, and to some sites in the capital such as the tank graveyard. Tourists apply to the Ministry of Tourism; processing can take several days, permits are not always granted, and they are checked at checkpoints outside Asmara.
    After
    The UK government says foreign nationals must apply in advance for a permit to travel outside Asmara's surrounding province, Zoba Maekel, as well as to certain sites within the capital like the 'tank graveyard'. Tourists apply to the Ministry of Tourism; applications may take several days and are not always successful, and officials check permits at checkpoints outside Asmara.

  8. Eritrea

    faq.is-eritrea-safe

    Before
    The UK FCDO says Asmara is a relatively safe city, though there is a risk of street crime especially at night. It advises against all travel within 25 km of the land borders, says movement outside the Asmara region needs a permit and international SIM cards do not work, and that consular help is severely limited.
    After
    The UK government says that though Asmara is a relatively safe city, there is a risk of street crime, especially at night. It advises against all travel to within 25 km of all of Eritrea's land borders, says foreign nationals must apply in advance for a permit to travel outside Asmara's surrounding province and that international SIM cards do not work, and says British Embassy staff cannot always provide consular assistance in person outside Asmara.

  9. Eritrea

    faq.money

    Before
    No for everyday purchases: the Government of Canada says credit cards are not accepted for everyday transactions and Eritrea has a cash-based economy, and that foreign currency must be exchanged at Himbol, main banks or major hotels in Asmara. The UK FCDO says to declare foreign cash or travellers cheques worth USD 10,000 or more and keep the certificate you get to show when you leave, and that you must be able to account for foreign currency spent when you leave.
    After
    Not for everyday transactions: the Government of Canada says Eritrea has a cash-based economy, credit cards are not accepted as a method of payment for everyday transactions, and foreign currency must be exchanged at a branch of Himbol, at main banks or in major hotels in Asmara. The UK government says to declare foreign cash or travellers cheques worth 10,000 US dollars or more and keep the certificate you get to show when you leave, and that you must be able to show that any foreign currency you have spent was exchanged at Himbol or spent at an official hotel.

  10. Eritrea

    faq.outside-asmara

    Before
    Only with a travel permit. The UK FCDO says foreign nationals need a permit, applied for in advance, to travel outside Asmara’s surrounding province (Zoba Maekel) and to some sites in the capital. Tourists apply to the Ministry of Tourism; processing can take several days, permits are not always granted, and they are checked at checkpoints.
    After
    Only with a travel permit. The UK government says foreign nationals must apply in advance for a permit to travel outside Asmara's surrounding province, Zoba Maekel, and to certain sites within the capital. Tourists apply to the Ministry of Tourism; applications may take several days and are not always successful, and officials check permits at checkpoints outside Asmara.

  11. Eritrea

    faq.processing-time

    Before
    The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland says a visa is issued ten working days after it receives the application and fees, and that a visa is valid for three months from the date of issue unless stated otherwise. It says there is no assurance that a visa will be issued.
    After
    The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland says that upon receipt of the visa application and fees, issuance takes ten working days, and that a visa is valid for three months from the date of issue unless stated otherwise. It says there is no assurance that a visa will be issued.

  12. Eritrea

    faq.need-visa

    Before
    No official Eritrean page we could read says which nationalities need a visa. The UK, Canadian, Australian, Irish and Serbian governments say their citizens need one to enter. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland says a visa is issued ten working days after it receives the application and fee, and that issue is not assured.
    After
    No official Eritrean page we could read says which nationalities need a visa. The UK, Canadian, Australian and Serbian governments say their citizens need one to enter. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland says that upon receipt of the visa application and fees, issuance takes ten working days, and that there is no assurance that a visa will be issued.

  13. Eritrea

    summary

    Before
    No official Eritrean page we could read says which nationalities need a visa; the UK, Canadian, Australian, Irish and Serbian governments say their citizens need one to enter. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland says a visa is issued ten working days after it receives the application and fee, and that issue is not assured. The UK FCDO says foreign nationals need a permit to travel outside the Asmara region.
    After
    No official Eritrean page we could read says which nationalities need a visa; the UK, Canadian, Australian and Serbian governments say their citizens need one to enter. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland says that upon receipt of the visa application and fees, issuance takes ten working days, and that there is no assurance that a visa will be issued. The UK government says foreign nationals must apply in advance for a permit to travel outside Asmara's surrounding province, Zoba Maekel.

  14. Equatorial Guinea

    textQuotes

    Before
    0 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences
    After
    21 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences (added/updated: summary, faq.need-visa, faq.us-citizens, faq.evisa, faq.safety, tips.us-exception, tips.photography, tips.checkpoints, tips.evisa-hedge, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, entryRequirements.proofOfFunds, entryRequirements.customs.notes.0, entryRequirements.customs.notes.1, countryFacts.payments, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit, visaTypes.embassy-tourist.feeNotes, visaTypes.embassy-business.feeNotes)

  15. Equatorial Guinea

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit (text)

    Before
    No official seasonal guidance for visitors. Canada's travel advice says the mainland has two rainy seasons, April to May and October to December, while on Bioko Island the rainy season runs from July to January; flooding can make roads impassable.
    After
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice says the mainland has two rainy seasons, April to May and October to December, while on Bioko Island the rainy season runs from July to January; roads may become impassable.

  16. Equatorial Guinea

    countryFacts.payments (text)

    Before
    The UK FCDO says you can pay by credit card only at a few major hotels, including the Hilton and Sofitel; there are a limited number of ATMs in Malabo and Bata, some of which accept international cards, and local banks exchange cash euros, pounds and US dollars. Canada says the economy runs mainly on cash.
    After
    The UK FCDO says you can pay by credit card only at a few major hotels, including the Hilton and Sofitel; there are a limited number of ATMs in Malabo and Bata, some of which accept international cards, and local banks exchange cash euros, British pounds and US dollars. Canada says the economy operates mainly on a cash basis.

  17. Equatorial Guinea

    entryRequirements.proofOfFunds (text)

    Before
    Tourist visa applicants must show available funds of at least USD 1,000 for each month of their stay.
    After
    The Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington asks tourist visa applicants for proof of available funds of at least USD 1,000 for each month of their stay.

  18. Equatorial Guinea

    entryRequirements.onwardTicket (text)

    Before
    Visa applications to the Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington must include a flight itinerary and proof of accommodation.
    After
    The Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington lists a flight itinerary and proof of accommodation among the requirements for a visa from that Embassy.

  19. Equatorial Guinea

    entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever (text)

    Before
    A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Equatorial Guinea, which has a risk of yellow fever transmission, whatever your route. Visa applications also ask for the international vaccination booklet.
    After
    The UK government says you must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination, due to a risk of yellow fever transmission. The Embassy in Washington also asks visa applicants for the international vaccination booklet.

  20. Equatorial Guinea

    entryRequirements.passportValidity (text)

    Before
    Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months on arrival with at least one blank page.
    After
    The Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington asks visa applicants for a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months and at least one empty page; the UK government says your passport must expire at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

  21. El Salvador

    Stay extension: method evidence

    Before
    Complete el formulario y envíelo al correo: visas@migracion.gob.sv no olvide anexar la información solicitada.
    After
    Descargue el formulario F44 Prórroga de Permanencia de No Residente de 1 hasta 90 días o F45 Prórroga de Permanencia de No Residente Niños y Adolescentes hasta 90 días. Complete el formulario y envíelo al correo: visas@migracion.gob.sv no olvide anexar la información solicitada.

  22. El Salvador

    FAQ question (tourist card)

    Before
    Do visitors still pay the USD 12 tourist card?
    After
    Do visitors still need the entry card (tourist card)?

  23. El Salvador

    visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.us-visa

    Before
    El Salvador's migration regulation says passports classified in category B (consular visa without consultation) with a visa from the United States, Canada or Schengen are given category A treatment (exempt from visa). A person classified in category C (consulted visa) with such a visa must carry the consular visa.
    After
    Migración's legislation page links the migration regulation (Reglamento de la Ley Especial de Migración y Extranjería), which we could read only as a file on a non-government host; no official page we can cite states this waiver's conditions.

  24. El Salvador

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    No official seasonal guidance. The UK FCDO says the rainy season normally runs from June to November; the Government of Canada gives May to November.
    After
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. The UK government says the rainy season normally runs from June to November; the Government of Canada says it extends from May to November.

  25. El Salvador

    countryFacts.safety

    Before
    The UK FCDO says security has improved considerably with significant reductions in crime, but the risks of violent and petty crime still exist. A state of exception in force since 2022 gives police additional powers, and the police may detain you if they suspect you are a gang member, so always carry identification. Canada says officers at checkpoints may consider tattoos an indication of gang membership.
    After
    The UK government says security in El Salvador has improved considerably with significant reductions in crime, but the risks of violent and petty crime still exist. It says the state of exception that started in 2022 gives police additional powers, that the police may ask you for ID and may detain you if they suspect you are a gang member, and to always carry a copy of the photo page of your passport. Canada says tattoos may be considered an indication of gang affiliation.